TRAIL JOURNAL

Our blog is a collection of inspiration and insights as well as news and updates from our trail journey.

Forge

Mar 6, 20231 min read

Forge featured in GO! & Weg 2022 Hiking magazine

GO! included Forge as one of the "18 useful hiking apps".

Forge

Feb 22, 20233 min read

Hikers can now report trail issues with ease: Introducing the Forge Trail Issue Alert

The new Trail Issue Alert function allows hikers to easily report trail issues such as damaged infrastructure and overgrown paths.

Forge

Dec 1, 20222 min read

Route Highlighter: Following your favorite routes just got easier

Navigating along your desired route gives you more time to admire the view rather than worry that you're going in the right direction.

Allyana Cross

Nov 30, 20223 min read

How to keep your backpack light on your next hiking trip

Having a light backpack will only enhance your next adventure. Pack smartly with these simple recommendations.

Alex @ Forge

Oct 18, 20228 min read

Activity permits and access for Table Mountain National Park: All you need to know

A guide to what permits you need and how much they cost for the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town.

Forge

Sep 30, 20221 min read

My Hiking Photo Competition - Your best hiking snaps could make you a winner with CapeNature

What does hiking mean to you? What does it look like? Show and tell with our 'My Hiking' Photo competition in collaboration with CapeNature.

Joshua @ Forge

Sep 1, 20223 min read

Circling back to Spring

After the cold of winter, the blossoming of Spring brings with it longer, warmer and flower-scented days that lull us away from under the...

Forge

Aug 27, 20224 min read

Latest emergency rescue on Table Mountain highlights the need for accurate hiking apps

Earlier this week, Mountain Club of South Africa Search and Rescue posted a report on a rescue mission carried out on Nursery Buttress...

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