Pass name: Xeni Pass Region: Didima Nature Reserve, Northern KZN Drakensberg Distance from the parking to the top: 15km Difficulty: Extreme (8)* Scenery: Exceptional! Route type: ROCK Risks: Difficult scrambling, exposed in places, no trail […]
For many years Didima Nature Reserve has been my personal favourite region of the Drakensberg. With the Cathedral Peak ridge, the Column and the Pyramid, the Organ Pipes and the Didima Cutback – it is […]
Luke Maximo Bell and some friends went searching for snow in the Western Cape – they were not disappointed!
Jess Tyrrell, one of the guides on the Rim of Africa hike, gives us a beautiful overview of the first section of South Africa’s longest mountain hike – a fantastic hike for those who have […]
Justin Hawthorne’s rare and beautiful footage of snow falling on Table Mountain during the day.
Conventional wisdom holds that the best time to hike in the Drakensberg is in spring or autumn – sufficiently long days, mild weather, the bright greens of spring (or alternatively the deep yet fading greens […]
The Cederberg is an open wilderness area with a network of trails where one can wander at will in a wondrous landscape. This route explores some of the most iconic places in the Cederberg and […]
If you’re into peak-bagging, the Cederberg offers a host of options. What makes some of these peaks remarkable is that, in addition to the fantastic summit views, they also offer scenic walk-ins and a wonderworld […]
I can’t resist a leather boot. Sure, modern synthetic or hybrid boots are lighter and more breathable, but a beautifully-made leather boot is unbeatable when it comes to aesthetics and durability. The classic full-grain leather […]
Although there are lots of movies that have adventure as a major theme, there are only a few that have hiking as the main topic. I have therefore taken some liberty with bringing in movies […]
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