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Kalahari Augrabies Extreme MarathonKnown as the 'Big Daddy' in the South African running circles, this prestigious event organised by Extreme Marathons, now has it's place on the International Calendar of similar trail events. Now is your opportunity to run in the footsteps of the ancient Bushmen, through the fertile vineyards of the Orange River Valley, across rocky outcrops and into the desolate Great Kalahari Desert. |
Broad Peak Base Camp Trek - June 2009CAPESTORM ambassador and Everest summitter Ronnie Muhl has announced his intention to climb Broad Peak, an 8000m mountain on the Pakistan-China border. As part of the expedition, Ronnie will be leading a base camp trek, which is sure to be an amazing experience. If you would like more information on this trek read on! |
OutThere's Adventurer of the Year 2008It was third time lucky for Lewis Gordon Pugh. After being runner-up twice, he was the runaway winner of OutThere Adventurer of the Year 2008. |
The Psychology of Astrology and SportJacqueline obtained her general astrology diploma from the Thorburn School of Astrology in South Africa which was awarded with distinction. |
Mount Vinson PresentationIn January 2009, Mandy Ramsden set off for Antarctica with a group of South Africans and two gents from Azerbaijan, expecting to suffer her way through a bleak and bitterly cold expedition to Vinson Massif, its highest point. |
The Sharp End: a rock climbing film by Peter MortimerThe Sharp End is one of the best climbing films ever made. Without a doubt. A Synopsis of the film: |
July Camp 2009 - Giants CastleThe site for the 90th July Camp of the KwaZulu-Natal Section of the Mountain Club of South Africa will be in the Giants Castle Game Reserve of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park. This site offers excellent opportunities for trips north to the Injasuti and Champagne Castle areas of the Drakensberg and south to the Giant itself, or even further to Highmoor, Kamberg and Lotheni. |
A chronicle of an extraordinary experience in the Sahara"The most gruelling event on Earth"... Stanimir Sokolinski, a local trail runner from Cape Town, completed the 2009 Marathon des Sables in April this year. |
Trail Running 102 WorkshopWith the first trail running workshop for novices completely sold-out in weeks due to the popularity of the sport, the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, New Balance and CAPESTORM are now bringing you another one. |
Adventure Festival 2009This year's Adventure Festival is set to be bigger and better than ever before, with some fantastic new events and ideas, plus a new Festival Hub at the Palmiet River Mouth Caravan Park. |
Madagascar PresentationMadagascar is an enticing travel destination and amazing adventure playground. With diverse landscapes, unique creatures and a multitude of activities it's a destination to which you can return time and again and each time have a new experience. |
Triathlon 102 WorkshopThe Sports Science Institute of South Africa, New Balance and CAPESTORM are hosting a 'Triathlon 102' workshop aimed at more experienced triathletes who want to "up their game". |
Crazy Store Table Mountain ChallengeThe 2009 Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge returns to the slopes of TM again in September. |
Rwandian GorillasJohan de Villiers balances the demands of |
CAPESTORM's Biggest Ever SaleYep, it's that time of year again; the great CAPESTORM Spring Sale. |
Trail Running 102 Workshop - GautengNEW BALANCE AND CAPESTORM TRAIL RUNNING 102 WORKSHOP |
Free ClimbingAn account of the first ascent of "Rainbow Jambaia" which takes a direct line up the face behind Angel Falls in Venezuela. The face is 1000m high and overhangs approximately 60m in total. As such the climb is the biggest overhanging free-climb in the world. |
TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARKJohn Yeld is the award-winning environmental writer of the Cape Argus newspaper. He grew up in Fish Hoek at a time when it was still an independent village, and spent his childhood holidays playing on the sanddunes before there was any development there and exploring the mountains around Silvermine before Ou Kaapse Weg was built. |
CAMINO FRANCESIn May 2009, Margi Biggs, walked the Camino Frances pilgrim's route in Northern Spain for the second time. Her objective was to raise awareness and funds for street children in Cape Town as well as spearheading a Camino clean-up campaign. |
Fly Fishing EveningJohn Yelland whose Upstream Flyfishing Store is attached to our Wynberg store is holding an event of his own on 3rd December from 3-7pm. |
Redhill Marathon Entry CollectionTo collect your entries or to enter, please visit our CAPESTORM Wynberg store (45 Lester Road, Wynberg, Cape Town): |
"Don't just stand there... RUN" - Motivational talk by Ryan SandesAs 2010 kicks in and we all try to work off those extra kilos gained during the holidays, there's no better place to start than at CAPESTORM and a double header event on Monday 18th January at our Wynberg store. |
YOU! An Owner's Manual: Exercise, health and performanceJoin Dr Ross Tucker for an exploration of the fundamentals of exercise, health and performance. |
South of 80Following in the footsteps of the explorers from the Age of Heroes, Alex Harris and Sibusiso Vilane embark on their own unsupported trek to the south pole. |
Cycling South America from Tip to Top: 13 100km through the AndesCycling South America from Tip to Top: 13 100km through the Andes |
CAPESTORM Outthere Adventurer of the Year AwardsOnce again we are delighted to sponsor the Outthere Adventurer of the Year Awards which celebrates the feats of South African explorers, adventurers and daring doers! |
Knysna Festival WorkshopThe week of the Knysna Oyster Festival has become an outdoor junkies week of heaven with events a multitude of events including both road and mountain bike rides, trail runs, a 21 and 42km race, Xterra and paddling events. |
The Rim of Africa - A Walk of No Ordinary ProportionCreating South Africa's longest mountain trail in the Cape. |
The Great Run - Cape TownEveryone said it couldn't be done; even internationally renowned sports scientists such as Dr Tim Noakes. |
The Great Run - GautengEveryone said it couldn't be done; even internationally renowned sports scientists such as Dr Tim Noakes. |
The Science and Magic of Animal CommunicationJoin professional animal communicator, Anna Breytenbach, on a journey into the perspectives of nature and wildlife. |