Bat Run 2013
The confirmed date for Bat Run 2013 is 23 February — just a couple nights before the Full Moon! This epic trail run sees runners making their way up Devil's…
Sea Dog Surfski Time-trials 2012 series
The Sea Dog Paddle Series is held every Friday at 18h00 at Fish Hoek Beach at the Fish Hoek Lifesaving Club. The motley crew that pitch up on the beach…
Official response to concerns raised over control of access to Crystal Pools
Just last week a reader posted a comment on the Crystal Pools post. I forwarded the concerns to the City of Cape Town, and below is the email I received…
![On the Touw River, Wilderness, Leg 2 of X Lakes Summer 2012 [photo: Caryn Munting]](https://www.cape-hike.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/touw-river-x-lakes-summer-2012.jpg)
My X Lakes Summer 2012
What an amazing race: the route surpassed all my expectations, and the organisation was incredible. I cannot recommend this race enough: if you do not think you can do it…
Garmin updates: Forerunner 910XT firmware 2.7 & Communicator Plugin 4.0.4
This update seems to deal with improvements to Elevation. I find this interesting as to be entirely honest I consider the altimeter so inaccurate that I totally ignore it.
Some small Garmin Connect enhancements
Garmin Connect, the site where you can upload all your Garmin GPS unit's data, has just undergone some maintenance and enhancements. Many of the recent changes have been around making…
X Lakes Summer update: Boat switch allowed after first paddle leg
When I initially considered entering X Lakes Summer, one of the queries I had was if we would be able to use different boats on different legs. The original ruling…
Authorities continue to suppress reporting of crime in TMNP?
In the last week alone I have heard of two attempted muggings in Table Mountain National Park: a mountain biker in Tokai, and a trail runner along the Pipe-Track. As…
Press Release: Team Stoltz ready for Totalsports Challenge 2013
Power couple Conrad and Liezel Stoltz will be in the hot seat on Saturday, 12 January 2013 when they attempt to defend their mixed team title at the Totalsports Terra…
My Peter Creese Lighthouse Race 2012
The Peter Creese Challenge 2012 was held on a sunny Sunday in a pumping South-easter. The race is an epic out-and-back adventure which takes paddlers from Fish Beach out around…