April 2012 Wrap-up
A busy month, dominated almost entirely by my trip to Port Elizabeth to race IronMan South Africa.
My Stanley’s Mountain Run 2012
This is the third year that this amazing 24km mountain race has been held. Having run the first two, I couldn't bear to miss out on a year, and so…
3-in-1 Coffee and Cappuccino sticks
My friends Amanda and Pierre introduced me to these handy new instant coffee sachets that have come onto the market recently. I think are great for hiking.
My Stanley’s Light Mountain Run 2011
The Stanley's Light Mountain Run 2011 took place in Ladismith on Saturday, 29 May 2011. The Comrades has it's “up” and it's “down” runs — the Stanley's Light Mountain Run…
Greyton Classic MTB and Trail Run 2012
The annual Greyton Classic features a selection of MTB and trail running options (no "Duo"this year) and is the perfect excuse to spend a weekend in the picture-perfect little village…
Helicopter rescue: hiker injured on Lion’s Head
I first read about this rescue on Lion's Head via the Climb ZA website. I think this is pretty cool and it must be pretty exciting to witness a rescue…
Agatha’s Gully
The Agatha's Gully route is a slight variation on the standard Constantia Corner route. It's is a slightly trickier route, and the trail is clearly not often used.
Nursery Ravine
Nursery Buttress is the dominant mountain feature above the Kirstenbosch Gardens. Nursery Ravine is to the left. This is quite a steep climb, but the path is well constructed and…