Summer is in the air, which means it’s time to dust off those running shoes and get back into shape with a routine exercise regime...

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The spring season is here, the perfect time of the year to get outdoors and start hiking. In this article, we unpack our top 6 rea...

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First Ascent Equipment Specialist shares with us his Top 5 Tips for pitching your tent on your next hiking trip.

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Imagine having the chance to race through your favourite outdoors apparel and gear store and get your hands on every piece of equi...

With all the upcoming stage races happening across South Africa, such as the Cape Pioneer Trek and Storms River Traverse, Team Fir...

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Nothing beats a snow adventure! First Ascent Ambassador Henko Roukema, shares with us his photo journal from his trip to the Matro...

Already wishing the school holidays were a thing of the past? Fear not, here are our top 5 suggestions to keep your little explore...

Over time, waterproof jackets will lose their resilience, allowing water to penetrate through the jackets surface.

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For some, winter means hibernation, for others, winter is about beating the summer crowds and finding new, untouched places to exp...

When it comes to the mountains First Ascent ambassador and mountaineer, Henko Roukema is able to provide sound advice from his yea...