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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.

Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail

Trip report for Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail
Trip report for Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail

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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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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The Magaliesburg: A Photographer's Canvas

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In search of 'the look'

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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.

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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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Here's The Rub

April 11, 2026

Managing Blisters, AvoidingHot Spots, and More: The Complete Guide to Happy Feet on the Trails

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

Cheat Codes

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

When it comes to hiking footwear, is it as simple as traditional versus new age?
Mark Johnston

Are leather hiking boots dead?

October 12, 2022

Is it time to retire our trusty leather clompers? Or do they still have a place in our hearts and on our hikes? Our resident gear expert, Mark Johnston has the answer.

Catie Monteiro

Photographing a classic Matt Climber "hang 10"

October 18, 2022

After much huffing and puffing on the steep approach, we made it up to the hilltop in good time. I packed out my camera while we debated an important question – which pair of tights would pop the most?

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Angelo Pugin

An avid trail runner and trained martial artist, Angelo combines hands‑on outdoor experience with gear know‑how to produce clear, actionable reviews and training advice that help outdoor lovers perfor

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.

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Gxalingenwa Waterfall Trail
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Cheat Codes
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Angelo Pugin
Here's The Rub
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Catie Monteiro
5 tips and tactics every new runner should know
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A Dystopian Utopia
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Bill Tucker
How To Smear In The Hills
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Climb & Fly
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Air Zimbabwe
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Never Waste a Good Climbing Injury
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