News & Articles
Wild Nights Out
Remember that first time you did an overnight hike and slept under the stars? Remember when you first developed a deeper appreciation of the magic of being active in nature and discovered the magic nature […]
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News & Articles
Hiking on Table Mountain
Lockdown is slowly being lifted and with your new found freedom you are trying out an array of new hobbies and really living life to the full! Next on the agenda? Hiking of course! Why? […]
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Gauteng Adventures
Gauteng outdoor enthusiasts have always enjoyed being centrally located to outdoor escapes such as the Drakensberg, Magaliesberg and our favourite sport climbing destination – Waterval Boven. Enter lockdown and we find ourselves restricted close to […]
Videos
Video: Matroosberg | Mid-Winter Missions
Winter 2019. Nothing like a bit of snow on Matroosberg to make sure your sleeping bag still works…
Everyday Hiking Heroes
Everyday Hiking Hero: Grant Christie
He’s hiked the entire coastline of South Africa, he’s a professional guide and he creates miniature wildlife scenes using Lego… We want to know more about Grant Christie! HSA: Name, age, city / town where […]
Videos
Video: The Otter Trail
Arno Pouwels perfectly captures that unique Otter Trail mix of ocean and forest magic, where time seems to slow down and the peace soaks deep into your soul… For more information on this world famous […]
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The Best Underwear for Hiking
We often talk about layering for insulation, or wearing wicking fabrics for moisture control, but we tend to neglect the fabric closest to our skin: Underwear! Cotton vs Merino Wool Why not just wear cotton […]
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First Ascent Manufacturing Medical Masks to Help Fight Covid-19
In what has certainly been a challenging past 11 days, not only for South Africa but for the entire world, the demand for Medical Masks has risen drastically as South African Health Services tackle the […]
Videos
Video: Hogsback and the Amatola Mountains
Anyone who’s hiked the Amatola Trail will recognise these epic views, waterfalls and magic forest trails. Video by Edwin Watson
Videos
Video: Hiking the Fish River Canyon
People often ask what it’s like hiking the Fish River Canyon and it’s always hard to some up the wonder and beauty, combined with the harshness of the desert and the surreal experience of walking […]