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Bucket List Adventure: Maltese Cross Hike

Bucket List Adventure: Maltese Cross Hike

South Africa is renowned for its epic landscapes, and if you’re craving adventure with a dash of breathtaking views, the Maltese Cross Hike in the Cederberg is an absolute must. Whether you’re an expe...

Sep 25, 2024

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Wilderness Blog

Cally Bishop (Staff)

Everything Ropes

You’ve been scaling indoor walls for some time now and you’ve decided it’s time to take it outside or just improve your gym lead climbing. One of the very first steps to making the indoor-outdoor tran...

Apr 13, 2023

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Climbing

Cally Bishop (Staff)

Building a Home Wall

Many a climber dreams of equipping their home with a climbing wall to call their very own – but how do you set up your own mini gym without breaking the bank or your home? We’ve put together a quick g...

Apr 13, 2023

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Climbing

Cally Bishop (Staff)

Backpack Basics

Delving into the world of backpacks is an overwhelming experience, and planning a getaway has enough of its own stresses – choosing the right backpack shouldn’t be one of them. Luckily, this blog is h...

Feb 17, 2023

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Hiking

Cally Bishop (Staff)

Summer Camping Essentials

Are you ready for an adventure? Camping is the perfect way to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors! And what better time to go camping than in the summertime? Imagine waking up to the s...

Hiking Hiking Shoes

Feb 17, 2023

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Hiking

Cally Bishop (Staff)

Outdoor Shoes

If you plan to head into the mountains, take a walk on a local trail, visit a remote viewpoint on foot, do a multi-day guided hike or maybe venture on a path that is short and steep, you need to consi...

Approach Shoes Hiking Hiking Shoes

Feb 17, 2023

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Hiking

Climbing Shoes

When it comes to climbing gear, your shoes are arguably the most important item in your arsenal. They may not catch a fall or protect your noggin, but they’ll be with you wherever you go, and you can ...

Beginners Climbing Shoes Shoe guide

Feb 10, 2023

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Climbing

Boulder Pads

Ah, the humble boulder pad… a lifesaver, an ankle-saver, a couch, a mattress, a backpack, a weapon, a friend that always has your back. These squishy monsters are arguably the most versatile piece of ...

Beginners Bouldering Crash pad guide

Feb 10, 2023

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Pebble Wrestling Wardrobe

Ah, bouldering – a majestic dance of power, precision, playtime and sheer, unabashed dirtbaggery. To head out into the boulder fields is to undertake a surreal adventure that will leave you bruised, b...

Beginners Clothing

Feb 10, 2023

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Climbing

Picking your perfect harness

At first glance, all harnesses appear to be the same. Yes, they all serve the same purpose as far as keeping us safe and right-side up. However, there are some subtle, key differences that affect how ...

Beginners Harness guide Sport climbing

Feb 10, 2023

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