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Is a beginner qualified to offer advice? I think so. It’s been three months since I started running and I’ve gone from hating it to loving it. Here are the 5 tips and tactics that have made all the difference.
A beginner's guide to running
A beginner's guide to running

Is a beginner qualified to offer advice? I think so. It’s been three months since I started running and I’ve gone from hating it to loving it. Here are the 5 tips and tactics that have made all the difference.

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Delving deep into an Alpinist's Bag Of Tricks on Mt Kenya

If pictures could talk... Having been stopped on our first attempt we returned to The Diamond Couloir with a full bag of tricks and a revised attitude of being prepared to do what it takes

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If Pictures could talk

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Trystan Firman
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Climb & Fly

A new "hybrid" mini wing out for its first public display of usability in the desert climbing hub of Rum where the team of three climbed up walls and flew down to the valley.

December 9, 2021
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Air Zimbabwe

Alois Marume left Zimbabwe in search of a better life, a life with opportunities and meaning. This would be a flight of fancy for Alois.

December 9, 2021
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A sceptical trail runner reviews approach shoes. “Like what are they even? How do they differ from takkies??”
Robyn Johnson

An amatuer's guide to approach shoes

October 18, 2022

Approach shoes. “Like what are they even? How do they differ from takkies??” was the question that sparked off this review. Who uses them and how are they different to trail running shoes? After walking more than a few miles in these shoes, I am here to tell you the answer!

Climb and Fly in the Wadi Rum, Jordan
Trystan Firman

Climb & Fly

April 12, 2025

A new "hybrid" mini wing out for its first public display of usability in the desert climbing hub of Rum where the team of three climbed up walls and flew down to the valley.

A Pandemic Adventure
Trystan Firman

A Dystopian Utopia

February 9, 2026

Recounting that strange period - 2020 - where everything shut-down yet, in some cases, everything opened up (empty)...to those who went looking.

Trip report for Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail
Chloe Lennox

Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail

July 15, 2025

A gorgeous little hike meandering up the Gxalingenwa River to the spectacular Gxalingenwa Waterfall. Easy enough for non-hikers to experience, beautiful enough for even experienced, serious hikers to enjoy the outing.

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Bill Tucker

Bill Tucker is a Professor of Computer Science at Stellenbosch University whose research explores community-based co-production (CBCP) of technologies.

Catie Monteiro

Following six years abroad as a journalist for NBC News, Catie focuses her time on climbing boulders and growing her YouTube channel F8 Bouldering. 

Chloe Lennox

A provincial track medalist during her high school years, Chloe is transferring her natural athleticism to the mountains. A regular sight running the trails, she can also be found dancing up the rock.

Chris Allan

Chris is a physiotherapist, endurance athlete and climber. Passionate about the mountains, on most weekends he can be found exploring boulders with his son around CT and Rocklands

Jeff Ayliffe

Jeff is equally at home under a canopy in the sky, on a board in the water or climbing rocks. He has spent the past 32 years working in media as a photographer, MC and sports radio journalist.

Kathryn Fourie

A love of adventurous outdoor sports, organic food and a graduate of Rhodes' School of Journalism, Kath's writing and adventures have taken her places - and brought those into your living room .

Marianne Schwankhart

A true adventurer with endeavours justifying a wikipedia page, Marianne is the unassuming over-achiever both in adventure climbing and professional photography.

Mark Johnston

Fusing his inner gear nerd, passion for the outdoors and writing, it is no surprise that Mark's gear reviews are bar-settingly informative, useful - and practical.

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