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• Ringdahl Riders

  

  Last weekend we had the pleasure of having my niece, Elaine and nephew, Royd to stay for 3 days during their holidays. Coming from Jozies, there aren’t many... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2011 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS

• Mafadi with Gilly and Mark - July 2011

  

  Brilliant picture on top of Mafadi. You can tell it was “quite” chilly.UK-based Gilly and Mark had decided to spend their honeymoon in South Africa, Gilly’s... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK, VACATION

• Umbumbulu Valley

  

  What I love about KZN is that there is no shortage of great riding topography. Besides having some of the best single track literally out my back door, which... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2011 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Mafadi Trek with Charly and Charlie - July 2011

  

  Cathkin peak and its other companions just before dark.Charly from Belgium was coming to South Africa to take part in the Big Five Marathon in the Entabeni... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• A Snowy Hike in the Drakensberg - June 2011

  

  Once on top we were surprised to see that the Berg was mostly covered in snow, especially on the southern slopes.This year winter arrived early and in full... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Mountain Rescue Practice with the Mountain Club of South Africa - June 2011

  

  MCSA rescue team members keeping low waiting to be hoisted up the helicopter.All search rescue operations in Kwazulu-Natal are lead by the KZN section of the... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 OUTDOORS

• Vaalribbokkop and Zulu Caves, a Hike with Friends - June 2011

  

  Not a bad spot for lunch, is it? It was a spectacular day.Even though I have been spending lots of time hiking in the Drakensberg lately as a mountain guide, I... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 OUTDOORS

• Northern Drakensberg Traverse - Forsdick Group - May 2011

  

  The whole party. We had spent 5 unforgettable days together in the mountains. This is a picture to look at in 10 years time!At the end of May 2011 I had the... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Mafadi with Driekie and Riaan - May 2011

  

  Driekie and Riaan and Leslie's Pass. How to forget that climb?Driekie and Riaan had visited the Drakensberg many times before and done a few challenging day... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 OUTDOORS

• Mafadi Trek - April 2011

  

  Our campsite by the Centenary Hut. As soon as the sun set the temperature plummeted.Autumn is usually a lovely time of the year to hike in the Drakensberg as... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK, VACATION

• The Grand Traverse of the Drakensberg - April 2011

  

  This is why I love what I do.The Grand Traverse is the mother of all hikes in the Drakensberg. With a total distance of about 230km and a total elevation gain... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK, VACATION

• The First Span-African Bell Traverse - March 2011

  

  A great outlook point of the Mlabonja Valley no far from Twins Cave.Last week I had the opportunity to lead my first black group in the Drakensberg Mountains.... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK, VACATION

• An Overnight Hike to Zulu Cave - March 2011

  

  Great light from Zulu CaveChristina and Bernhard from Germany had never camped in the mountains before. They just wanted to do 2 day hikes in a nice area. Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• A Hike to Mafadi, the Highest Peak in South Africa - February 2011

  

  Sabine and Herbie on the summit. At 3450m, Mafadi is the highest peak in South AfricaSabine and Herbier from Holland have done some interesting and serious trek... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• A 3 Day "luxury" Hike to the Amphitheatre - February 2011

  

  toThe Elands River Falls from the top of the Chain Ladder.Philippe was working in South Africa over an extended period so he didn’t want to miss the... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• A 6 Day Traverse in the Northern Drakensberg - February 2011

  

  Another beautiful sunrise from Roland's CaveOliver and Ben from the UK were attending a wedding in South Africa, so they took the opportunity to combine it... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• CapeStorm Talk: Cycling the Highest Roads in the World 24/02 – A Fundraiser for...

  

  Funda Nenja -literally translates from isiZulu as 'learning with the dog'. Every Friday afternoon about 10 volunteers and 65 dogs with their handlers gather in... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2011 CHARITY, DESTINATIONS, OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Himalayan Tours 2011

  

  Due to the popularity of the Himalayan cycle tours we led last year, we are running 2 more in 2011 to ‘Cycle the Highest Roads in the World’ in the Himalayas... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2011 CHARITY, DESTINATIONS, OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK

• Vaalribbokkop Cave and Zulu Cave - A 3 Day Hike in the Monk's Cowl Area - Januar...

  

  Walking on sandstone towards Vaalribbokkop CaveAdele and Bruce Arnott come from Johannesburg and, as many other South Africans, love outdoors. Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2011 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK

• Aditya's Giants Cup Trail - December 2010

  

  Aditya Sinha - Ultimate SurvivorAditya Sinha is a 12 year old Indian boy from Mumbai who emigrated to South Africa with his family 3 years ago. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2010 DESTINATIONS, OUTDOORS, TRAVEL, TREK