The Klein Swartberg Mountains situated in the Klein Karoo are not only spectacular but also have a rich history in South African mountaineering. Corrie shares his experience from his last trip.
Bloc 11 is an indoor bouldering gym, established late in 2016 in Paarden Eiland Cape Town. First Ascent has partnered with them to present the Gravity Bowl Indoor Climbing Competition 2023.
With snow and rain forecasts coming up, make sure you’re kitted and ready for anything the cold might throw at you. Read our July 2023 Kit List to see the apparel & gear we've chosen.
Sibusiso was the first black man to summit Everest. This is his story from his last trip to Everest Base Camp to celebrate the special summit 20 years later.
Explore the best trail running races in South Africa, where breathtaking landscapes, rugged terrains, and exhilarating challenges await passionate runners.
Welcome to part 3 of our adventure cycling through South America. We’re finally in Peru. We’ve set out this blog as a diary so you can follow along on our day-to-day adventures
Not even chilly temperatures and rain could dampen the spirits at the 2023 Tankwa Trail. Hosted at the Kaleo Guest Farm, on the Koue Bokkeveld Plateau outside Ceres, the weather did its utmost to disrupt festivities. Read on for the Tankwa Recap.
If rescue is needed, you will most likely see a SARZA member amongst the team of dedicated volunteers who go out, often in the worst of weather, to help someone in distress. Read two stories of how their first ascent jackets help them to do what they do.
Have you heard the saying that you wear 20% of your closet 80% of the time? Corrie van Niekerk shares why his First Ascent Touch Down absolutely makes the cut.
Welcome to our May Kit List! As temperatures start to cool down and conditions become more unpredictable, it's important to have the right gear for your outdoor adventures.
The is a story of Ian Johnson, and how his jacket took him to the most remote places to capture the incredible wildlife around the world in freezing temperature and galing winds.
