Magnificent Magoebaskloof (Part II)
Day 4: Dokolewa Pools Hut to Seepsteen Hut By day four, the weather had shifted dramatically. The temperature soared, and the humidity made the hike more challenging than any of…
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Magnificent Magoebaskloof (Part I)
The Soul-Renewing Beauty of the Magoebaskloof Hiking Trail There are few places that truly capture the essence of nature in its raw, unfiltered beauty. Magoebaskloof, nestled in the misty highlands…
Run & Ride McGregor: Inaugural Edition
Run2Nowhere Reboot A Weekend of Sport, Art, and Sunshine The inaugural Run & Ride McGregor event, nestled in the heart of the Western Cape, promised a weekend filled with adventure,…
The Perdekop Hiking Trail
Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschhoek Perdekop: The Crown Jewel in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve Just outside the charming town of Franschhoek, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve offers a…
The PUfHie Trail Run
Celebrating 30 Years of The PUFfeR A Personal Journey with the PUfHie Party Bus The PUFfeR Trail Run isn’t just an event; it’s a rite of passage for trail runners,…
Nuweberg Circuit
Reverse Sphinx Rainbow Route Elgin/Grabouw: A Trail Through Nature When people think of the Elgin/Grabouw region, their minds often go to the sprawling orchards that supply South Africa with its…
Montagu Trail Festival
9-11 August 2024 Montagu Trail Festival: A Trail Runner’s Dream In the heart of the Western Cape’s Klein Karoo, Montagu is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. …
The Giants Cup Hiking Trail
Southern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal Giant’s What? A suitably fantastical name. When I first heard of this hike, it conjured storybook images of Jack and the Beanstalk, eliciting memories of fantastic beasts…
Hodgson’s Peak (South) 3256m
Lesotho: The Mountain Kingdom A Journey to Hodgson’s Peak Excited! The anticipation of an adventure often heightens the experience, and for many adventurers, the journey to Hodgson’s Peak begins with…
The Ultimate Knysna Adventure
The Knysna Triple Crown Go big or go home, I always say. Often to my regret. But this time, there would be no regrets. Carpe Diem. Seize the day.…