Tag: hike

Winter weather spoiling your hiking plans? Consider indoor climbing instead

Indoor climbing has quietly become one of South Africa’s fastest-growing recreational sports, fuelled by a global climbing boom and a desire for fitness that’s as fun as it is functional. From mega-gyms in Cape Town and Johannesburg to hidden bouldering hubs in Durban and Gqeberha, here’s where to get your vertical fix across South Africa. […]

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Move, explore, travel – and watch your mind sharpen

Did you know that stepping out of your comfort zone—whether through movement or traveling to new places—can do wonders for your brain? Research by Harvard Medical School suggests that when you move your body and engage with new environments, your brain forms fresh connections, improving cognitive abilities like memory, focus, and problem-solving. February is Healthy […]

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A safety guide: What to do when a mountain fire breaks out

The constant occurrence of fires along the Western Cape mountains could potentially put many people’s lives at risk. While the causes of these disasters may vary, one thing that remains common is that they always lead to the destruction of nature, wildlife, homes, and even human beings. As a province that is surrounded by some […]

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