News

Respite on Mavis Booked

Those booking a photo opportunity stop having conquered Mavis, aka a respite or 'breather', will be pleased to know that the Kisch Krew team from DM Kisch Inc will once again be catering for their every need, well almost every need !, when they reach the border road.

Kisch Krew, the team that manned that unforgettable 'Rolling Check Point' in the 2012 blizzard, are hoping that they will be static in 2014 and are looking forward to welcoming Rhodes veterans and virgins to their thin air hospitality zone.

Kisch Krew Check Point on Mavis Bank 2013

Pioneers Going Strong

Wonderful news! Both our surviving pioneers from the Class of '89 have entered the 2014 UTi Rhodes Run.

Sham Singh (#13) and Danny Holton (#14) will, D.V., line up at the start for the 26th time on 12 July.

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Sham and Danny at their 25th Rhodes Run Registration

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Danny and Sham at the top of Mavis on their 25th Rhodes Run

Images: Greg Raubenheimer

The North Face partners with UTi Rhodes Run

We are very pleased to announce that The North Face® will be partnering with the UTi Rhodes Run as our Official Apparel Sponsor from 2014.

The sombre cold northern slopes of the Kloppershoek kloof and Hooggenoeg Ridge, always a time for reflection before and after climbing Mavis Bank and skirting Ben MacDhui, are reminiscent of the idea that inspired The North Face®, the unforgiving side of a mountain.

James Hallett, Marketing Manager, The North Face South Africa “As a brand rooted in the outdoors, our passion lies not only with the production of the highest quality products, but also with the spirit of those who continue to explore their own limits. Our decision to partner with the iconic UTi Rhodes Run provides us with a unique opportunity to associate our brand with the men and women who, year upon year, pit themselves against the challenges of mother nature in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa, a true reflection of the Never Stop Exploring philosophy at our core.”