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  1. How to Pack Food For a Multi-Day Adventure with Mama Alles - First Ascent Article
    How to Pack For a Multi-Day Adventure with Mama Alles
    Mama Alles
    05 January 2024
    Embarking on a multi-day hike can be an exhilarating adventure, but it's crucial to fuel your body with the right nutrition to keep you energized throughout the journey.
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  2. January 2024 Kit List - First Ascent
    January 2024 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 January 2024
    January is all about setting new goals and resolutions - make this year your next great adventure. View our January kit list for gear and apparel that has been tested on Everest, Kilimanjaro and Antarctica.
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  3. Steenbok Flower Trail
    Steenbok Flower Trail
    Corrie van Niekerk
    29 August 2024
    To see the flowers in all their glory visit on a sunny day that is not too windy. The flowers tend to close under overcast conditions.
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  4. Chapman's Peak Hike
    Chapman's Peak Hike
    Cornelius van Niekerk
    04 July 2024
  5. February 2024 Kit List
    February 2024 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 February 2024
    Overland tourism in South Africa is growing with many gorgeous places to discover. Read on for our February Kit List all about car camping - our range where no comfort is spared.
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  6. My 2023 Misogi (UTCT 100 Miler) - with First Ascent
    My 2023 Misogi (UTCT 100 Miler)
    Jo Keppler
    20 December 2023
    Described by Jesse Itzler is “The notion around the Misogi is, you do something so hard one time a year, that has an impact on the other 364 days of the year”, roughly translated as taking on a challenge that radically expands your sense of what’s possible.
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  7. December 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    December 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 December 2023
    December is the perfect time to get outdoors! Hopefully, you’re getting a well-deserved break with time to explore and adventure to your heart’s content. Or perhaps your friend is a nature nut and you’re looking for the perfect gift.
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  8. Down vs. Alternatives | First Ascent
    How to Choose a Winter Jacket (Down vs. Alternatives)
    First Ascent
    12 May 2023
    Explore the differences between down jackets vs down jacket alternatives.
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  9. Dryland Traverse 2023 - Corrie
    Dryland Traverse 2023 - Corrie
    Corrie van Niekerk
    22 December 2023
    Four days of running, camping, and chilling by the pool with ice-cold beers. This is what the Dryland Traverse offers.
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  10. November 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    November 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 November 2023
    Zip up and cleat in for summer cycling! With fresh new colours in our range, set off in style prepared for the road ahead. Check out our cycling kit list this November.
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  11. 24hr of Darkness - Stefan Van Neel
    24 Hours of Darkness: Finding Purpose Through Endurance
    Stefan Van Neel
    17 October 2023
    I have found a greater purpose for running through my passion for people and bringing awareness to mental health.
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  12. October 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    October 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    01 October 2023
    It’s October! In the run-up to Ultra Trail Cape Town and Dryland Traverse, it’s time to get some dust on those shoes and hit the trails. Our all-new hydration vest fits all the essentials, or take a lightweight daypack for a more relaxed hike.
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  13. September 2023 Kit List - First Ascent
    September 2023 Kit List
    First Ascent
    12 September 2023
    This month, we’re giving the ultimate Summer Adventure Prize with Felix Unite, ORMS, Wild Coolers, SKOON and Jack Black! You can win a trip for 6 to the Orange River, plus coolers, beer, sunscreen and a camera to capture those awesome memories. 
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  14. Part 5 of the 2 Amigos Adventure (Peru) - First Ascent
    Part 5 of the 2 Amigos Adventure (Peru)
    Tim & Murray
    21 August 2023
    It’s Murray and Tim here again with part 5 of our adventure cycling through South America! Read on for our continued adventure in Peru, told through diary extracts.
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  15. Part 4 of the 2 Amigos Adventure (Cordillera Huayhuash Hike)
    Part 4 of the 2 Amigos Adventure (Cordillera Huayshuash Hike)
    Tim & Murray
    14 August 2023
    It’s Murray and Tim here again with part 4 of our adventure cycling through South America! This time, we’re on our feet, exploring the amazing Cordillera Huayhuash. Enjoy legends!
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  16. Skyrunning - First Ascent
    Successful Summit: Training Tips for a Skyrace Trail Run
    Becky Leighton
    12 July 2023
    Skyracing is the thrilling combination of trail running and mountaineering. Endurance, agility, and mental resilience is tested as runners navigate through rugged terrain and conquer towering peaks. Here are a few training tips to make sure you have a good race.
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