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The Best Underwear for Hiking
Merino wool underwear keeps you dry, comfortable and odour-free — even after days on the trail. Here’s why it’s a better choice than cotton for active adventures.
The Best Underwear for Hiking
Merino wool underwear keeps you dry, comfortable and odour-free — even after days on the trail. Here’s why it’s a better choice than cotton for active adventures.
First Ascent Manufacturing Medical Masks to Hel...
First Ascent converted its Cape Town factory into a medical mask production facility, helping supply essential PPE to health services during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown.
First Ascent Manufacturing Medical Masks to Hel...
First Ascent converted its Cape Town factory into a medical mask production facility, helping supply essential PPE to health services during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Video: Hogsback and the Amatola Mountains
A stunning video journey through the Amatola Mountains captures the lush forests, waterfalls, and misty peaks that make this trail one of South Africa’s most unforgettable hikes.
Video: Hogsback and the Amatola Mountains
A stunning video journey through the Amatola Mountains captures the lush forests, waterfalls, and misty peaks that make this trail one of South Africa’s most unforgettable hikes.
Video: Hiking the Fish River Canyon
Three hikers share their journeys through Namibia’s iconic Fish River Canyon — a 5-day desert hike filled with surreal beauty, heat, and unforgettable adventure.
Video: Hiking the Fish River Canyon
Three hikers share their journeys through Namibia’s iconic Fish River Canyon — a 5-day desert hike filled with surreal beauty, heat, and unforgettable adventure.
Video: Blue Mountain Trail
Discover the Blue Mountain Trail — a guided luxury hiking experience featuring breathtaking scenery, world-class food and wine, and comfortable accommodation along pristine trails.
Video: Blue Mountain Trail
Discover the Blue Mountain Trail — a guided luxury hiking experience featuring breathtaking scenery, world-class food and wine, and comfortable accommodation along pristine trails.
Outdoor Movie Binge!
With South Africa in lockdown, it’s the perfect time to binge-watch world-class outdoor films. Explore this curated list of Banff Mountain Film Festival selections — all available to stream for...
Outdoor Movie Binge!
With South Africa in lockdown, it’s the perfect time to binge-watch world-class outdoor films. Explore this curated list of Banff Mountain Film Festival selections — all available to stream for...