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  1. UPF Sun Protection Explained
    UPF Sun Protection Explained
    First Ascent
    13 January 2022
    UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is a rating system that measures the UV protection that fabric provides. It works in a similar way to the rating system used for sunblock.
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  2. Top 10 Things I Learnt the Hard Way Bikepacking
    Top 10 Things I Learnt the Hard Way Bikepacking
    Seamus Allardice
    24 December 2021
    Sometimes it’s great to learn the hard way. But mostly it’s better to learn from other people bumping their heads into walls. To stop you from making the same mistakes Seamus Allardice did here’s his Top 10 list of things he learnt the hard way bikepacking.
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  3. The Road to the Munga
    The Road to the Munga
    First Ascent
    19 November 2021
    Extreme temperatures, dehydration, elation and exhaustion are a few of the things that 23-year-old Reece Bezuidenhout will experience come 1 December as he tackles the worlds toughest mountain bike race, The Munga. Read more about his journey to the start line and why this youngster is taking on this massive challenge.
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  4. Top 3 Hiking Trails in the Drakensberg
    Top 3 Hiking Trails in the Drakensberg
    Kabelo Malela
    05 November 2021
    After spending time up in the Drakensberg mountains, Kabelo Malela, shared his top 3 hiking trails with us and why they are so special to him.
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  5. Top Coffee Stops for Cyclists- Cape Town Edition
    Top Coffee Stops for Cyclists- Cape Town Edition
    First Ascent
    26 October 2021
    Passing a coffee shop you’re bound to see at least one lycra-clad individual daydreaming about more two-wheeled adventures whilst sipping on a flat white. Find out more about our top cyclist-friendly cafes in and around Cape Town
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  6. How to choose the correct cycling shoes
    How to choose the correct cycling shoes
    First Ascent
    12 October 2021
    Cycling shoes come in many shapes and sizes each for a particular discipline of riding and style of rider. We've put together how to choose the correct shoes for you to make finding the perfect fit so much easier.
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  7. The most Iconic Runs in Cape Town
    The most Iconic Runs in Cape Town
    First Ascent
    22 September 2021
    Training for your first half marathon, setting a PB for your 10km or running your first 5km without stopping? Running is a personal journey and achieving those goals is always so rewarding.
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    6 Reasons Why it's Better To Run With Friends
    First Ascent
    10 September 2021
    Whether it’s the motivation for those early wake-ups, accountability, or some healthy competition – a run with a friend is always better!
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  9. The Dragon Mountains Known as the Drakensberg - a Hiking Journal
    The Dragon Mountains Known as the Drakensberg - a Hiking Journal
    Sibusiso Vilane
    23 November 2020
    Sibusiso Vilane shares his 2020 hiking journal with us. "That was the moment I discovered why people go up to these wild and natural places. They go there to feed the soul, the spirit and the mind."
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  10. Taking On the Num-Num Trail in Mpumalanga
    Taking On the Num-Num Trail in Mpumalanga
    First Ascent
    03 November 2020
    If you want to combine a pure trail running route experience with some of the greatest scenery known to man, then the Num-Num Trail, also a well-known hiking trail, is just what the doctor ordered.
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  11. Fanie Botha Multi-Day Hiking Trail
    Fanie Botha Multi-Day Hiking Trail
    First Ascent
    20 April 2020
    The Fanie Botha hiking trail is home to various hikes ranging from two- to five nights. Situated in the scenic area of Sabie in Mpumalanga, this multi-day hiking trail is located on the Drakensberg mountain range and boasts with sights that can easily take your breath away.
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  12. Green Mountain Trail Multi-Day Hike
    Green Mountain Trail Multi-Day Hike
    First Ascent
    06 June 2020
    This four-day slackpacking trail takes you around the Groenlanberg in the Overberg region of the Western Cape with its fine tapestry of fruit (and wine) farms, as well as some indigenous fynbos.
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  13. Bloubos and Beacon Trail Day Hike Loop
    Bloubos and Beacon Trail Day Hike Loop
    First Ascent
    20 April 2020
    Situated in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, the combination of the Bloubos & Beacon trails makes for a perfect day hike loop for the more experienced hiker.
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  14. Hanglip Forest Reserve Day Hike
    Hanglip Forest Reserve Day Hike
    First Ascent
    20 April 2020
    Hanglip, which translates to ‘hanging lip’ in Afrikaans is located just outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo. This area is known to provide some of the most informative birding in the entire province, making it the perfect hike for budding enthusiasts.
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  15. Fish River Canyon Multi-Day Hike
    Fish River Canyon Multi-Day Hike
    First Ascent
    06 June 2020
    Known as the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon is a bucket list multi-day hike for any adventurer.
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  16. Table Mountain Three Peaks Day Hike
    Table Mountain Three Peaks Day Hike
    First Ascent
    20 April 2020
    The iconic Three Peaks route is a breathtaking traverse of Cape Town’s best-known peaks, namely Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak & Lion’s Head.
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