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New – The Adventure Guide of South Africa

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Get 10% discount by ordering now. Send an email to jacques@jacquesmarais.co.za This book includes : * 1249 adventures throughout the whole of South Africa * 324 pages of info with 215 kick-ass photographs * 72 adventure hot spots in all 9 provinces * 23 adventure sporting disciplines, including mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, canyoning, [...]

The Flip Side of work

Grace

Sometimes, you need to take time out from what to me is the greatest job in the world. And even though the camera may still be hauled out occasionally, it is family, friends, bikes, head space and life that take presidence, rather than some ridiculous deadline. These images have been rattling about on CF Cards [...]

Time Out in Touwsberg

Touwsberg

Somewhere between Barrydale and Ladismith – just a few kays beyond the infamous Ronnie’s Sex Shop – you will find the turn-off to Touwsberg Private Nature Reserve. This pristine haven takes you completely off the grid: no cell phone reception or television, and all the power comes from wind and solar generators. You will share [...]

Of Witches and Running Wild

Stanleys

When you tramp onto the magical trails spiderwebbing within the shadows of Towerkop booming high above the Klein Karoo, you had better be ready for a gruellingly gorgeous day in Big Mountain Territory. Stanley’s Run packs a mean gravity punch, but anyone who has followed the formation of the QUANTUM Country Classics Series, will know [...]

Deep Forest Funk

Deep Forest

Damn, this is one forest I’d like to lose myself in for a couple of weeks. Give me an MTB, some anti-elephant pepper spray, a zip-lock of fatty biltong, and tell me to shut up and ride. That would be heaven … In the real world, I’d be happy to just go and ride the [...]

Green Kalahari Canoe Marathon

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What can I say. the mighty Gariep. The red desert landscape of the Kalahari. and real people full of spirit – this Canoe Marathon can only go one way! Click here to see the pics.

48 hours of OUTSIDE, Baby

Merrill

When you join up with the MERRELL ADVENTURE ADDICTS, you know you’re in for an Outsiders Jol of note. Great food, fantastic people, fresh air, outdoor adventure, fuzzy flame-blowing memories, and photos to die for! Cannot wait for the next one … Click here to view the pics

Leo loose on Lions Head

Leo

OK, I admit it – Leo Rust was my Valentine’s date. We met before dawn in a deserted Lions Head parking spot and then did what you’re supposed to do on a gorgeous Cape morning. (We ran some trails, just in case you wondered). These pics are just a quick taster, but keep an eye [...]

SPUR Special

SPUR

The second event in this year’s SPUR AR Sprints, presented by Quantum Adventures. An outsiders’ blast, as always! Location: Lourensford Click here to view more images

Chilling at the Villa

Chilling

Not a bad way to spend the day – shooting the Mediterranean lifestyle for Cape Point Route at the gorgeous Villa St. James. Click here to view more images