The Segment feature on Garmin Connect
The Garmin Connect site has undergone some radical changes this year. Many have expressed irritation at the new site. In
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Matroosberg
Matroosberg Trail Challenge 2014
The inaugural Matroosberg Trail Challenge was a huge success last year. This year the event returns with the promise of more pain!
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My Matroosberg Skymarathon 2013
South Africa’s first sanctioned Skymarathon was held at Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve near Ceres in the Western Cape.
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Matroosberg Trail Challenge 2013
Here is a challenging route for a trail run: run up the highest peak in the boland, Matroosberg Peak! Yep: it’s the Matroosberg Trail Challenge!
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6 Reasons to enter the Matroosberg Challenge
Whether you’re looking at entering and finishing your very first SkyMarathon®, or simply wanting to enter a trail run that will take you through the beautiful surroundings of the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve, the Matroosberg Trail Challenge (MTC) has an option for you. The MTC has three events; the South African Skyrunning Association (SASA) sanctioned 36km SkyMarathon®, a challenging 24km and an equally challenging but shorter 14km course. So pick your category and enter now!
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Matroosberg Rock Pools
This is an easy walk to a beautiful swimming spot at the bottom of a kloof on the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve.
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Legal action against Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve
I have been to the canyon in Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve where these accidents took place, and remember the one incident from when it was reported in the press years ago. It is truly tragic that lives have been lost, however, I simply do not see how the blame can be shifted to the owners of the Reserve.
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Matroosberg Peak
We hiked from the Ski Hut up to Matroosberg Peak in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve. At 2249m, this is officially the highest peak I have summited to-date!
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Matroosberg Peak 4×4-route Road-sign
This sign is near the start of the 4 X 4 Trail up to Matroosberg Peak in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve.
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Cherry picking at Klondyke Cherry Farm
It’s cherry season! For an awesome day out, visit Klondyke Cherry Farm just outside Ceres. It’s a fair drive from Cape Town − 190km − so make a weekend of it and plan to stay in the area: there is plenty to do!
