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Video: Snowfall on Table Mountain
Justin Hawthorne’s rare and beautiful footage of snow falling on Table Mountain during the day.
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News & Articles
5 Reasons to Summer-Hike in the Drakensberg
Conventional wisdom holds that the best time to hike in the Drakensberg is in spring or autumn – sufficiently long days, mild weather, the bright greens of spring (or alternatively the deep yet fading greens […]
5-Day Hikes
Central Cederberg Circuit
The Cederberg is an open wilderness area with a network of trails where one can wander at will in a wondrous landscape. This route explores some of the most iconic places in the Cederberg and […]
Trails
Four Amazing Cederberg Peaks
If you’re into peak-bagging, the Cederberg offers a host of options. What makes some of these peaks remarkable is that, in addition to the fantastic summit views, they also offer scenic walk-ins and a wonderworld […]
Gear Reviews
Review: Jim Green Razorback Boots
I can’t resist a leather boot. Sure, modern synthetic or hybrid boots are lighter and more breathable, but a beautifully-made leather boot is unbeatable when it comes to aesthetics and durability. The classic full-grain leather […]
News & Articles
10 Best Hiking & Wilderness Movies
Although there are lots of movies that have adventure as a major theme, there are only a few that have hiking as the main topic. I have therefore taken some liberty with bringing in movies […]
Videos
Video: Curry and Caves – a Microadventure
“No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experiened” ― David Attenborough
Gear Reviews
Review: First Ascent Flint 25L Backpack
The Flint 25L is a technical daypack designed for full-day missions. It sports an adjustable, ventilated suspension system, ensuring ideal fit and keeping you cool on those hot days. Convenient compartments make storing and accessing […]
Videos
Video: Hiking boot lacing tips
A couple of handy lacing techniques for your hiking boots that can help prevent blisters and relieve discomfort.
News & Articles
New from Garmin: The fēnix 5 Plus series
Garmin Southern Africa recently announced the fēnix 5 Plus series, its next generation of GPS multi-sport watches with built-in routable topographical maps, storage for music playlists, Garmin Pay™ contactless payment ready solution and wrist-based Pulse […]