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  1. March 2023 Equipment Kit List
    March 2023 kit List
    First Ascent
    01 March 2023
    First Ascent March 2023 Equipment Kit List
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  2. First Ascent 3 Season vs. 4 Season tents: What’s the difference?
    3 Season vs. 4 Season tents: What’s the difference?
    First Ascent
    16 March 2023
    3 Season vs. 4 Season tents: What’s the difference?
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  3. Top 10 Camping Spots in KwaZulu-Natal
    Top 10 Camping Spots in KwaZulu-Natal
    First Ascent
    01 March 2023
    The Top 10 best camping spots in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Let's go camping.
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  4. Part 1 of the 2 Amigos Adventure
    Part 1 of the 2 Amigos Adventure
    Tim & Murray
    23 February 2023
    Part 1 of the epic 2 Amigos adventure on bicycles.
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  5. Tips & Tricks from the 2 Amigos
    Tips & Tricks from the 2 Amigos
    Tim & Murray
    22 February 2023
    22,000 kilometers. 17 countries. 7 months. On bicycles. Here are a few tips & tricks from the 2 adventuring Amigos.
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  6. Nutrition for Long Distance Cycling: Tips from a Pro
    Nutrition for Long Distance Cycling: Tips from a Pro
    Catherine
    11 January 2023
    Nutrition Essentials for Long Distance Cycling - Tips from a Pro
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  7. Top 10 Camping Spots in Gauteng | Pretoria & Johannesburg 2024
    Top 10 Camping Spots in Gauteng | Pretoria & Johannesburg 2024
    First Ascent
    01 December 2022
    We look at the Top 10 camping spots to visit in Gauteng. Let's go camping.
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  8. Top 10 Camping Spots in the Western Cape
    Top 10 Camping Spots in the Western Cape
    First Ascent
    21 December 2022
    The Top 10 best camping spots to visit in the Western Cape. Let's go camping.
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  9. Trail Running 101: What do I need for a Trail Run?
    Trail Running 101: What do I need for a Trail Run?
    First Ascent
    09 November 2022
    The Top 10 trail running essentials that you need to start hitting the trails.
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  10. Traversing the Mountains
    Traversing the Mountains
    Jo Keppler
    09 November 2022
    Jo Keppler ran 226 km traversing the Drakensberg mountains, tagging 6 of the highest peaks in South Africa. This is her story.
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  11. Dare to Stand Out - Vent Cycling
    Dare to Stand Out - Vent Cycling
    First Ascent
    08 November 2022
    Introducing our latest Vent Cycling Jerseys. Where optimized performance meets bold aesthetic.
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  12. The Yak Sac Duffel Bag
    The Yak Sac Duffel Bag
    First Ascent
    08 November 2022
    This spacious and hard-wearing duffel is ideal to transport all your adventure essentials with ease, keeping your contents safe from water damage or other in-transit wear and tear.
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  13. Glacier storms river traverse post race
    Glacier Storms River Traverse – Post Race
    Seamus Allardice
    18 August 2022
    The Glacier Storms River Traverse is not a traditional stage race. In fact, the racing element is played down in favour of enjoying the time out on the trails with friends. There are nonetheless those who derive their pleasure from going fast, while there are others who revelled in a slow cruise.
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  14. What Cycling Jacket To Wear This Winter
    What Cycling Jacket To Wear This Winter
    First Ascent
    28 June 2022
    Deciding what to wear is half of the problem when riding in winter. Will it rain? Will I get cold? Will I get too hot? Understanding the kit and what conditions it was developed for is bound to make choosing an outfit that much easier on a dark and chilly winter morning.
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  15. First Ascent Winter Cycling Layers
    How to layer for winter cycling
    First Ascent
    15 June 2022
    Winter in South Africa means something different to you depending on where you live in the country. Layering up is the best way to stay warm and be ready for any changes in the conditions Mother Nature decides to throw at you.
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    Our Guide To Layering
    First Ascent
    04 May 2022
    Colder temperatures? That doesn’t mean you’re running routine has to be put on pause. Just layer up! When the weather temperature does drop, it is essential to keep your core temperature warm. Layering is the key to managing your body’s temperature when you do physical activity to ensure you stay comfortably warm throughout your run.
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