This is the second installment to document my Top Trail routes on Table Mountain. The first is here. Overview: Super steep but (only just) runnable ascent to the… Read more “Top Ten Table Mountain Trail Routes: #2 Arboretum, Silvermine Loop”
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Top Ten Table Mountain Trail routes: Kringe in die Bos
The trails are wet, evenings are dark and temps are cool: perfect for hitting the trails. I want to list my top ten trail routes that showcase… Read more “Top Ten Table Mountain Trail routes: Kringe in die Bos”
PUFfer preparation 101:
I am lucky enough to have been asked by SSISA to talk about gear required for this year’s PUFfer so I thought I would add a few… Read more “PUFfer preparation 101:”
Mnweni Marathon race report
Our day starts at 5h00 when Roger picks me up just before the rain comes down in earnest. It is friday morning and the beginning of our… Read more “Mnweni Marathon race report”
Two Cederberg Day Walks
Algeria – Waterfall – Middleburg hut – Voor Warmhoek: 20km – 1000m ascent We got our day permit at the Algeria office (which opens at 7h30). This is… Read more “Two Cederberg Day Walks”
In search of a hill aka Brain Fry: The Lesotho Ultra Trail 2013
My brain has finally returned and taken residence rather than gone to a sleepy place for the last few days since the Lesotho Ultra Trail. I have… Read more “In search of a hill aka Brain Fry: The Lesotho Ultra Trail 2013”
Tuesday Morning Run aka the most fun you can have in 90 min – well almost
Every Tuesday morning we head out onto the hill come rain or shine. Some outings are more walks, some are more runs. Last week was one of… Read more “Tuesday Morning Run aka the most fun you can have in 90 min – well almost”
Matroosberg Trail Challenge Sky Marathon 2013
In 2012 I entered the event with the hope of having snow en route but sadly it was cancelled two days before due to too much of… Read more “Matroosberg Trail Challenge Sky Marathon 2013”
Running the TMB – Guide to a circumnavigation around Mont Blanc and a traverse through three countries!
Chamonix is the staging ground for many mountain adventures. Mont Blanc (Western Europe’s highest peak at 4810m) towers above town. Mont Blanc also defines the border between… Read more “Running the TMB – Guide to a circumnavigation around Mont Blanc and a traverse through three countries!”
Crazy Store Magaliesberg Trail Challenge 2013 race report
trail route thanks to John Black Check the route in 17:08:2013 We arrive at Van Galen’s cheese farm in the early cold but the day’s temps… Read more “Crazy Store Magaliesberg Trail Challenge 2013 race report”
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