Running and hiking in the mountains is a privilege. Utilising these natural spaces represents a true luxury. Despite the outdoors being ostensibly accessible to all, significant barriers to entry still exist. Factors such as having the necessary time means of transportation, and resources are pivotal in enabling individuals to relish the great outdoors.

Hakeem and Lovemo are a part of the Trail Taxi initiative, where they work as Trail Heros to help increase accessibility to the mountains and outdoor spaces for children in under-serviced and peri-urban areas.

Jess’ international upbringing, around-the-world-travels, schooling and living, found her yearning for sense of self and belonging. Lost in the myriad of multi-cultures and foreign languages, Jess returned to South Africa to find her home and heart buried deep in the ocean floor, on footpaths that clung to the mountains and amongst people that shared a burning passion.