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Video: Experience South African Snow

Video: Experience South African Snow

Henko Roukema captures the frozen beauty of Matroosberg in this stunning mid-winter video — a rare look at South Africa’s snowy mountain landscapes.

Video: Experience South African Snow

Henko Roukema captures the frozen beauty of Matroosberg in this stunning mid-winter video — a rare look at South Africa’s snowy mountain landscapes.

Gregory Backpacks Now Available in SA!

Gregory Backpacks Now Available in SA!

Since 1977, Gregory Packs has built world-class backpacks designed to move with your body, not against it. Crafted in Salt Lake City and now available in South Africa, these packs...

Gregory Backpacks Now Available in SA!

Since 1977, Gregory Packs has built world-class backpacks designed to move with your body, not against it. Crafted in Salt Lake City and now available in South Africa, these packs...

Everyday Hiking Hero: Henko Roukema

Everyday Hiking Hero: Henko Roukema

Meet Henko Roukema – seafarer, climber, and explorer – whose love for mountains has taken him from Table Mountain to Peru’s icy peaks, proving that passion and perseverance can conquer...

Everyday Hiking Hero: Henko Roukema

Meet Henko Roukema – seafarer, climber, and explorer – whose love for mountains has taken him from Table Mountain to Peru’s icy peaks, proving that passion and perseverance can conquer...

Sleeping Bags 101

Sleeping Bags 101

From temperature ratings to insulation types, this guide breaks down how to choose the perfect sleeping bag for your next hike — keeping you warm, comfortable, and safe in all...

Sleeping Bags 101

From temperature ratings to insulation types, this guide breaks down how to choose the perfect sleeping bag for your next hike — keeping you warm, comfortable, and safe in all...

10-Year Anniversary for SA's Longest Mountain Traverse

10-Year Anniversary for SA's Longest Mountain T...

South Africa’s longest mountain traverse, the Rim of Africa, marks its 10th anniversary — celebrating a decade of wilderness, community and mountain adventure.

10-Year Anniversary for SA's Longest Mountain T...

South Africa’s longest mountain traverse, the Rim of Africa, marks its 10th anniversary — celebrating a decade of wilderness, community and mountain adventure.

Everyday Hiking Hero: Peter Slingsby

Everyday Hiking Hero: Peter Slingsby

An exclusive interview with mapmaker and mountain explorer Peter Slingsby – on his lifelong love of hiking, the origins of his legendary maps, and the stories hidden in South Africa’s...

Everyday Hiking Hero: Peter Slingsby

An exclusive interview with mapmaker and mountain explorer Peter Slingsby – on his lifelong love of hiking, the origins of his legendary maps, and the stories hidden in South Africa’s...