WILDERNESS BLOG

MMO’s Hiking Essentials

South Africa has some of the best hiking trails in the world, and you’d better get out there and explore! Here’s everything you need to enjoy smooth and safe adventures…

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The Hiking (Non)Necessities

Enjoy unforgettable adventures with these nice-to-haves that will take your hiking experience to the next level…

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Best Summer Spots for Gauteng Adventurers

It's a new year and summer is in full swing, which means it’s time to get out there and have some adventures! Here are two of our favourite spots close to Gauteng where you can enjoy some lekker climbing and hiking…

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Essentials for Trad Seconding

If you are keen to get into trad, the easiest way forward is to make friends with experienced trad climbers who have all the gear and are willing to take you under their wing. This allows you to try it out safely, learn all the correct practices and get familiar with the equipment before shelling out for your own rack.

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Should I Import or Buy Local?

With the growth of the e-commerce market, South Africans are increasingly trusting when it comes to buying online. Saving on the hassle of having to leave your bed to go shopping, you can sit and scroll through an unlimited number of products from all around the world. With just a few clicks, and a couple of days of waiting, your shiny new gear is jetted around the world straight to your door. It’s as easy as that… or is it?

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Scarpa Resoles

Scarpa South Africa is thrilled to announce the launch of the Official Scarpa Resoles service, now available across the country! This new service allows climbers to extend the life of their favourite climbing shoes with premium resoling services for just R950 a pair.

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Petzl NEOX

The institution that is the GriGri has received a major lead climbing upgrade and even takes on a new moniker – enter the NEOX.

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