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A new course record has been set at the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Race. What we can learn from Ludovic Pommeret’s victory at this prestigious race. Image credit: Simon Dugue
Trail Culture Podcast
Checkout my conversation with Em Robertson from the Trail Culture podcast. We spoke about Nutrition, Training, the inspiration behind running 100 milers.
UTD 160 - Race Report
UTD 160 🥈 The Drakensberg mountains are incredibly special to me. This is a candid report on a 100 mile race with more high than lows. 166km, 4700m +, 21h08min.
Pass2Pass Ultra - Race Report
Pass2Pass Ultra Trail. “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” - Mike Tyson. This is a recap of how the race unfolded and breakdown of all my race nutrition. 3rd, 62km, 2500m+.
MUT 100 Miler - Race Report
MUT by UTMB®. This is an honest account of my experience running my first 100-mile race in the majestic Outeniqua mountains. 164km. 7685m +, 24h28min, 4th position.
10 Lessons From Winning a 220km Race
In 2022 myself and Colin van den Bergh won the Drakensberg Grand Traverse. It was the culmination of many smaller milestones. This article shares the personal lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Photographing the Devils 10 Trail Race
When the Mountain Mxn hosts a race, you know it’s going to be a little unhinged. A tight-knit crew of friends, eager to punish each other from start to finish, and high-five in the aftermath. Captured the smiles and suffering until after the sunset.
How to hike to the Sleeppad Hut
The Sleeppad Hut promises some of the best views in the Cederberg. In this post, I share images from our last hike, and details of how to get there. GPX Files included.
Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Training Camp 2
The DGT Run mandates that all athletes attend one of their four training camps. I joined in late September, and with Pierre from Mountain Abandon at the helm, we headed out into the Mnweni.
Drakensberg Grand Traverse - Training Camp 1
As training for the DGT Run, we fastpacked 80km across the Southern Drakensberg. Here’s a recap of our trip, including the gear we used.
Astrophotography in the Cederberg
The Cederberg is a martian landscape, and under a star-filled sky, you could be on any planet your mind imagines. This a photo recap of a two-day hike to the Maltese Cross and Wolfberg Arch.
8 Tips for a Lighter Backpack
Do you want a lighter hiking backpack? Of course, you do. In this article, I’ll share 8 tips to help you do both. These are geared toward hikers, but they can be applied to travel and backpacking in general.
How To Hike Fangs Pass
Fangs Pass is one of the more striking passes in the Berg. It’s a dramatic, rugged and rewarding hike. For landscape photography, Fangs Pass is an excellent choice. In the article to follow, I'll share my advice on how to hike Fangs Pass, along with approximate distances.
How To Hike To Mponjwane Cave
Mponjwane Cave is a well-sheltered overhang in the Northern Drakensberg, most directly accessed via Rockeries Pass. This is one of my favourite caves to spend the night in, and in the post to follow I’ll explain how to get there.
Amphitheatre Workshop - March 2021
Tugela Fall is the world’s tallest waterfall, and during the summer rains, it is in full flood. This was our primary subject during our Amphitheatre Photography Workshop 2021. See the images here.
Choosing the right NISI Polariser
Every landscape photographer needs a CPL in their kit. NISI has three in their range, and the purpose of this article is to help you understand the difference between them. And ultimately choose the right one for you.
What I Pack for Photography Hikes
When hiking for photography there’s no room for non-essentials. In this post, I have outlined what I would pack for a 4-day hike in the Drakensberg Use this as a basis for building your own kit.