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Month: Jul 2018

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Drakensberg Passes

Drakensberg Passes | Xeni Pass

Jul 31, 2018 Jonathan Newman 7

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 […]

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News & Articles

Xeni Pass/Bell Traverse loop in a day

Jul 31, 2018 Jonathan Newman 1

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 […]

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Videos

Video: Finding Snow in the Western Cape

Jul 27, 2018 Hiking South Africa 0

Luke Maximo Bell and some friends went searching for snow in the Western Cape – they were not disappointed!

Trails

Rim of Africa | Traverse 1

Jul 24, 2018 Jess Tyrrell 3

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 […]

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Videos

Video: Snowfall on Table Mountain

Jul 20, 2018 Hiking South Africa 0

Justin Hawthorne’s rare and beautiful footage of snow falling on Table Mountain during the day.

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News & Articles

5 Reasons to Summer-Hike in the Drakensberg

Jul 18, 2018 Willem Boshoff 1

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 […]

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5-Day Hikes

Central Cederberg Circuit

Jul 12, 2018 Willem Boshoff 8

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 […]

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Trails

Four Amazing Cederberg Peaks

Jul 12, 2018 Willem Boshoff 9

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 […]

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Gear Reviews

Review: Jim Green Razorback Boots

Jul 11, 2018 Arno van der Heever 13

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 […]

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News & Articles

10 Best Hiking & Wilderness Movies

Jul 10, 2018 Willem Boshoff 5

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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