Posted by: intrepid
in Drakensberg on Mar 01, 2010
True to the nature of the web, this site is constantly growing in content & members and undergoes endless updates, for both for software and material. The information on this site is progressive, and grows in scope, detail and accuracy the more members interact on it. Nobody knows it all, especially not for the Drakensberg. With this in mind, remember to check out certain pages which are routinely updated.
Posted by: ClimbyKel
in Drakensberg on Feb 12, 2010
At long last, and after almost a year of building anticipation, I encountered the "Dragon Mountains" this past January, after arriving in South Africa for two reasons: to live with the love of my life, and to meet his second (I hope) greatest love, the Berg. Beyond being fitting, it was simply understood that one day I would climb into the high treeless peaks with this man who introduced me to the Drakensberg through his thriving love of this range.
Posted by: intrepid
in Drakensberg on Feb 11, 2010
You may have noticed that we've started publishing new content on Drakensberg passes.
Posted by: Wolfman
in Drakensberg on Dec 21, 2009
I have been hiking in the Berg for some years and it has always irritated me that “people in the know” keep the location of rock art a secret. After all these paintings are part of our National Heritage and why should we all not be able to view them. I always saw this practice as akin to a piece of stolen art residing in someone’s basement and only them being able to view it rather than the greater public at large.
However, my views have changed, let me explain. After taking my 14 year old nephew to the Northern Berg and spending the night in Crow’s Nest cave, which he enjoyed immensely, I decided to show him the splendors of the foot hills of the Southern Berg and take him on the Giants Cup five day hike which I did twice myself in 2008. Those of you who have done the hike will know that nearing the end at Bushman’s Neck there is a cave with some rock art, not the best example, but fascinating anyway and always a high point to look forward to after some 55kms of hiking.
To my utter dismay I find that some, and I hesitate to use the word “person”, called “Francina & Gerald” has scratch their name across part of the rock art. I’m not one for punitive action but if “Francina & Gerald” had destroyed part of Saudi Arabia’s National Treasure “Francina & Gerald” would both be missing a hand and rightly so. So if you are one of those “people in the know” about the location of rock art, then I’m not so irritated with you anymore.
Posted by: domsmooth
in General on Dec 21, 2009
Just received this email, and thought it would be useful to remind again, given that there may be a whole stack of you heading for the mountains this festive season. If you do, enjoy it, and we want to see some pictures and get feedback! Have a great festive season, and enjoy the new years festivities responsibly.
Posted by: intrepid
in Drakensberg on Nov 19, 2009
Seems like a crazy preposition doesn’t it? Imagine my surprise when I stumbled onto this question posted by someone on the net.
Posted by: intrepid
in Nepal on Nov 03, 2009
In addition to turbulent political and civil unrest, the expansion of Nepal’s road network has brought about much change to this small country perched on the world’s highest mountain range.
Posted by: intrepid
in Drakensberg on Oct 20, 2009
Google renders 710 000 search results for the word “Drakensberg”, but is the Drakensberg truly on the web?
Posted by: intrepid
in Lesotho on Oct 14, 2009
There is a substance which has a (largely unappreciated) value which supersedes oil and gold.
Posted by: domsmooth
in General on Oct 08, 2009
Most people visiting this new site might actually be a bit lost, and unsure what all the hullabaloo is all about. Well, OK. I get it, since you haven't been working at it for the last 6 or so months and so don't possibly know what's new, and where you can find anything because it all looks completely different.
