Beauty: 4.5/5: Exceptional fynbos, especially proteas, with commanding mountain views. Difficulty rating: 7/10: The first day is quite demanding. On other days, the hut can be reached before lunchtime, but the route has a fair […]
Beauty: 3.5/5 Difficulty (fitness): 5/10 Technical rating of trail: Standard trail walking, with some steep sections. This is a beautiful, pet friendly route that traverses through Sappi owned property. It is managed by Elangeni Holiday […]
Beauty Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 5/10 (Moderate). The path is clear and there is no scrambling. Pleasant walking, but would recommend being fit, as it is a long day out. Suggested time out is 8hrs, which […]
The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and […]
I had a dream A year ago, I at last had the opportunity to make my dream of traveling to the Himalayas a reality. Ever since my first hike in the Drakensberg I’ve had a […]
Price: R2099 (at time of writing) Retailer: Cape Union Mart Capacity: 65 litres Weight: 2.5kg Dimension: H: 85cm W: 50cm D: 30cm (when fully packed) Access Points: Top, front, sleeping bag compartment Material: Polyester with DWR and PU coating The K-Way Summit […]
On 2 November 2017, Google Street View launched Google Trek – a collection of 360-degree imagery of 170 new trails in some of South Africa’s most pristine wild areas, captured by more than 200 South […]
Many hikers have gone through the time-consuming and often expensive exercise of finding the right backpack for their needs. If you’re one of those that’s already done the hard work and found the “ultimate pack”, […]
Price: R1299.00 (at time of writing) Pros: Excellent price; Lightweight; Good suspension; Very comfortable; Thoughtful pocket design; Easy-access rain cover; Inner hydration sleeve (fits a 3L water bladder). Cons: Slight slippage on shoulder strap buckles; […]
Beauty: 4.5 Difficulty (fitness): 9/10 Technical rating of trail: Lots of very steep walking and scrambling interspersed with off-trail walking and climbing. Many peaks worldwide attract allure and wonder from mountaineers, climbers and hikers due […]
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