Gabiba

Hi, I'm Gabiba! Runner, hiker, and blogger based in Cape Town. Welcome to my outdoor adventures! Follow me for hiking, trail running, and road running inspiration and tips. I'm afraid of heights, and never thought I'd see Mt Everest or bungee jump, yet here I am! Discover new trails and revisit favourites with me. Check out my blog for my take on gear, training, nutrition, and why the journey is the destination. Share my passion for running, hiking, and facing our fears!

13 Peaks Completing Suther Peak

Su(ff)ther Peak and Chapman’s Peak: Wet Bums and a Whole Lot of Adventure

13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town           Hiking Peak 6 and 7 of the 13 Peaks Challenge, 21–22 June 2025 Peak 5 Behind; Peak 6 Ahead When you sign up for Cape Town’s legendary 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign up for everything: dazzling views (even if obscured by thick fog and mist), […]

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13 peaks challenge peak 5 Klein Leeukoppie

Drenched on Little Lion’s Head: When Rain and Wrong Turns Rule Your 13 Peaks Adventure

        The Best-Laid Plans (Drenched in Reality) Monday 16 June dawned grey and moody—typical Cape Town winter weather. It was meant to be leg 3 of our 13 Peaks Challenge. For Peaks 1-4 go here.   The goal: two peaks—Little Lion’s Head (Klein Leeukoppie) and Suther Peak—from the spot we’d ended on

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Signal Hill 13 Peaks

Chased by Wind, Guided by Numbers: The first 4 peaks of the 13 Peaks Challenge

We began our 13 Peaks Challenge on Friday the 13th at 15:31 under a windless Cape Town sky. With mysterious coincidences, brutal wind, and an unexpected rescue, here’s how our first two days unfolded on one of SA’s most iconic trail adventures.

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Ultimate Guide To The Gifberg Hiking Trails

  Part 2: Packing List, Route Maps & How to Plan Your Own Gifberg Adventure       Thinking of hiking Gifberg Holiday Farm? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your own unforgettable adventure — from gear to routes, terrain tips to trail snacks. This is your ultimate guide to hiking Gifberg like

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