In 1991 I pitched my tent in the same spot as far more famous climber from South Africa had done 8 years before. Chamonix is the birth place of… Read more “Two Trails, Three Runs – SPARC Trail Running Talk 12/12/17. My UTMB and TTR experience”
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Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon Route 5 day Hiking Trail outside Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape – Quick Guide
Deserves to be one of the great hiking trails in South Africa! Remote, authentic and adventurous. You are continuously confronted with little rock scramble detours which highlight… Read more “Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon Route 5 day Hiking Trail outside Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape – Quick Guide”
Ringing the Bell:
I leave the Hikers Parking at 6h00 sharp. Scouting the first river crossing last night helps so it goes quickly and I gain altitude. I see two… Read more “Ringing the Bell:”
Myburgh’s Ravine: Top 10 trail running routes Table Mountain #4
nA real mountain run on a remote part of the mountain. The path is remarkably well worn. The actual Myburgh’s Ravine would probably be quite wet and… Read more “Myburgh’s Ravine: Top 10 trail running routes Table Mountain #4”
Urban Trail – Constantia Greenbelt – Table Mountain top trail run #7
This great loop does not wonder more than 50 m from houses at any point. Despite this it feels like you are in nature. The temps are… Read more “Urban Trail – Constantia Greenbelt – Table Mountain top trail run #7”
Puffer Prep 201:
Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I can’t claim this as my own saying but it is a British Army adage. So what does this mean… Read more “Puffer Prep 201:”
Top Ten Table Mountain Trail Routes: #2 Arboretum, Silvermine Loop
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”
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”
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”
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”
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