Submitted by Wildrunner on 05 June 2025
Why Following an App Can Be a Bad Idea in the Mountains
In the age of smartphones and GPS, it’s tempting to rely solely on apps for navigation while trail running or hiking in the mountains. Apps like AllTrails, Gaia GPS, Komoot, and Strava Routes have made it easier than ever to discover new trails and plan routes. However, depending exclusively on these tools can lead to serious problems — and even life-threatening situations — when out in the wild.
Submitted by Wildrunner on 19 November 2018
One of the grandest ladies of the Cape needs some time out, and we could not agree more. Anyone who has enjoyed the trails of the Lion in recent years will have noticed some alarming erosion of the popular paths, and no end to the number of visitors and locals running, hiking and yoga posing their way up and down the Lion. Graffiti and litter are also in no short supply.
