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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 reasons to take a hike, from the many health benefits to the breathtaking views which can be experience – there should be no excuse not to take a hike this season.

Already wishing the school holidays were a thing of the past? Fear not, here are our top 5 suggestions to keep your little explorers entertained and more importantly outdoors during these school holidays.

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

With all the upcoming stage races happening across South Africa, such as the Cape Pioneer Trek and Storms River Traverse, Team First Ascent rider Luke Evans, shares with us what he all packs into his trusty First Ascent Yak Sac Duffle for his stage races.

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

Whether you're prepping to summit Mt Kilimanjaro or, planning an overnight hike in your local mountain range—the First Ascent sleeping bag range has been developed with every type of adventure in mind. Having a correctly specified sleeping bag for your adventure, can make or break the quality of your sleep, as well save your life when conditions turn.

Selecting the right hiking pack for your needs is critical to making your next trip an enjoyable one. Developed using the highest quality materials and fabric, the First Ascent hiking pack range is built to perform and provide unrivalled comfort, no matter where you adventure takes you.

After six spectacular stages, one prologue and 530 km’s in the saddle, Team First Ascent Riders, Luke Evans and Richard Simpson finished in 7th place overall at this years Momentum Health Cape Pioneer Trek, presented by Biogen.

Team First Ascent Rider, Richard Simpson shares with 5 ways to get you back on your bike post winter.

Wherever you're adventuring, from the snowy peaks of the Drakensberg to the blistering heat in the Fish River Canyon, we have a tent for you.

There's something magical about sleeping under an open sky in the middle of nature. Henko Roukema shares his top wild camping destinations, how to access them legally, and what exactly you need for your next mission into the great outdoors.

Every great pair of cycling shorts starts with a superior chamois. In this blog article we outline the origin of the chamois and some tips to keep in mind when using a pair of cycling bottoms for the first time.

Ramon Mellett shares with us his photo journal from his recent trip to Mnweni Central Valley in the Drakensberg.

Thabitha Rachoene divulges some of Limpopo's best-kept secrets as she shares her 5 favourite hiking trails in the province.

Avid hikers Kobus Bresler and Dania Petrik share with us their Top 10 hiking routes across South Africa. From Cape Town to Mpumalanga, hutted to mountain camping, it's time to start planning your next hiking adventure

With the help of one of our favourite adventure doggos, @market_dog_sa, we've vetted a list of tried-and-trusted hiking trails in Gauteng.