I may be turning 40 later this year, but arriving at Habitat for Humanity’s West Oakland workshop feels like my first day of school. I have some life changing relationships with Habitat South Africa in Cape Town thanks to 365 Ubuntu Climbs – but the slate’s clean here. The same old mind games of nerves and demons like ‘will I be good enough’ to help coming up. I’m put at ease immediately as Gus introduces himself and welcomes me to the workshop. It’s a place to volunteer wit

It’s December – and for many that means a downhill slide into holiday mode; a panic for many parents about what to do with children on holiday and navigating the busy malls for Christmas presents. To me, it represents 11 months of successfully achieving what I set out to do in January: 336 successful climbs up Table Mountain out of 365 with no injuries or any illnesses worth speaking about and 29 days to go… I cannot begin to express my gratitude enough for my healthy body an

After several days in rain and poor visibility – this greeted me on my halfway hike Week 27 sees me starting on a memorable day – exactly halfway. 182 days behind me. 182 days ahead of me. Half way rock’s where my moment takes place (albeit that I must hike back down due to strong icy winds.) It snowed up top this morning but due to constant waves of rain predicted I chose the drier afternoon. After three days in the wet, I can safely say I loved being dry and having a view u

February, the month of ‘love’ since Valentines day’s become a commercial success story, reminding people to ‘spoil their loved ones’. Spending roughly two hours a day in nature gives me a very unique opportunity to think. A lot. With John Lennon’s Imagine playing and words from my friend Lisa, who posted a beautiful message speaking to couples after our hike yesterday, I climbed my way up Platteklip Gorge. Her post included that they celebrate their love every day but this pa