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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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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.

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December 17, 2022

Photographer, Jeff Ayliffe captures the vulnerability of defeat for 11 time World Champion surfer, Kelly Slater

An interview with SA trad legend, Tinie Versfeld.
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Are Totem Cams really a cut above the rest?

October 22, 2022

Tinie Versfeld has a reputation as one of the hardest trad climbers in the country. He also has a reputation for being pedantic about what gear to include in his rack! So we were interested to discover that he has added five Totem cams to the mix. Mark Johnston chatted to him to find out why.

Interview with Alois Marume
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Air Zimbabwe

April 12, 2025

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.

Delving deep into an Alpinist's Bag Of Tricks on Mt Kenya
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November 24, 2024

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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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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