Keep your beloved hiking pack or backpack in mint condition by giving it the care it deserves to serve you on many more adventures. Follow our easy guide to ensure you thoroughly and correctly clean your hiking pack or backpack.
In what has certainly been a challenging past 11 days, not only for South Africa but for the entire world, the demand for Medical Masks has risen drastically as South African Health Services tackle the spread of the Covid-19 Virus.
On the 24th of March with the 21-day National Lockdown looming, First Ascent immediately opened discussions with various medical services and suppliers to find a way in which to assist with the manufacturing of face masks for hospital staff around the country.
Any down jacket is an investment against the cold, so when a tear appears, it defeats the entire purpose of insulation. Follow our easy patch guidelines before you write off your down jacket for good.
Nothing is more annoying than a shoulder strap coming off mid-adventure. Luckily, with our easy guidelines below, you’ll be backpacking in the wild again in no time.
Buttons are necessary. Buttons that pop off during outdoor adventures is extremely unnecessary. Not to worry, follow these easy steps and you’ll be back on the adventure path in no time.
Do you remember that childhood feeling of running? Without a plan, a goal or route in mind. Running along with the wind around you, finding the flow in the trail and jumping from rock to rock. Escaping the distractions of everyday life and being fully present in the moment. I pitched up at a local trail run recently and did just that.
The Derma-Tec Baselayer range from First Ascent is my all-time favourite baselayer for kayaking expeditions and also my “go-to” everyday baselayer for just about any other outdoor activity. I use Derma-Tec for a wide range of activities, from whitewater kayaking in extreme Arctic conditions to milder SA temperatures, for trail running, hiking, mountain biking, snow-boarding, paragliding etc, etc… In winter, I even sleep in them (I kid you not!)
I have used many different brands of thermals and baselayers over the years but ever since First Ascent launched the Derma-Tec range I have looked no further. Here’s why.
Arguably the most important layer, the base layer helps to regulate the bodies core temperature by wicking moisture away from your body to keep you dry and comfortable. From hiking to cycling, select a base layer that is optimally suited to the type of activity and conditions, cause staying dry is key to staying warm.
This year First Ascent is proud to announce our development of the leader's jerseys, based on the concept of the new First Ascent Pro Elite Cycling Jersey Range launching in August this year. These jerseys combine high-quality fabric with innovative design, to deliver a jersey worthy of been called a leader in its field.
Team First Ascent will be taking to the trails of Ceres today for the Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen. We caught up with team riders, Luke, Zandi and Richard for a quick build-up Q & A on Tankwa Trek! Good luck to the team!
Team First Ascent took to the trails of Ceres for the Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen, South Africa's premier 4-day stage race. In this article they share with us their experience of this year's event, which saw them covering a distance of 288km with a vertical ascent of 5760m.
Team First Ascent riders, Zandi Rohrer and Luke Evans took to the trails of Knysna, for this year's Knysna Bull, a 3-day stage race + prologue through the breathtaking Knysna forests. Luke and Zandi placed 3rd and 5th in the Knysna Young Bull category and 6th and 10th Overall.
