|
|
Passes
|
|
Friday, 27 August 2010 12:10 |
Even though this pass uses the Organ Pipes Pass final gully to access the escarpment, it ascends to the final gully via a completely different ridge, the Camel Ridge. There are spectacular views to be seen on both sides of this ridge as you weave between the peaks as you climb higher. It is marked as difficult/dangerous on the official maps but there should only be a cause for concern in extremely icy conditions.
|
|
Read more: Organ Pipes Pass - Camel Route
|
|
Climbing
|
|
Friday, 23 July 2010 08:48 |
|
WJ Wybergh and Lt NM McLeod first climbed the Sentinel via the standard route on 29 September 1910.
The KZN section of the mountain club of SA plans to celebrate this ascent on the weekend of the 4-5th September 2010. The idea is for as many people as possible to ascend the Sentinel via any route they wish on the morning of the 4th and then have a celebratory jol at the Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge that evening. (We are happy to provide top-ropes on the two pitches on the Standard route so you won’t need a climbing partner for standard route.)
|
|
Read more: Centenary of the First Ascent of the Sentinel
|
|
Passes
|
|
Thursday, 01 July 2010 15:46 |
Halfway between the more popular routes of Mlambonja Pass and Organ Pipes Pass lies the Xeni Cutback, a steep river valley with dramatic cliffs towering in all directions. There are two passes which climb up to the escarpment via this cutback. Xeni Pass, however, looks pretty mean and unlike Cockade Pass, probably deserves its "rock" affix. Cockade Pass is one of the most direct routes to the escarpment in the Cathedral Peak area and with its spectacular views and enclosure, one wonders why so few hikers see this secluded part of the Berg.
|
|
Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 July 2010 15:49 )
|
|
Read more: Cockade Pass
|
|
|
Passes
|
|
Thursday, 12 August 2010 08:24 |
This is the easiest pass in the Cathedral Peak area and is very convenient to access the escarpment in a short weekend hike. The climb along the ridge gives great views of both the Cathedral and Cathkin ridges and the Old Fire Lookout must be one of the best settings for a hut in the entire Drakensberg. This pass is great to use during your first trip to the escarpment due to its relative ease and easy navigation.
|
|
Read more: Organ Pipes Pass
|
|
Passes
|
|
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 11:30 |
This pass follows a spectacular route up the Tseketseke River and gully alongside the Pyramid and the Column. Even though it has similar route details to Mlambonja Pass (see above), the upper grassy slopes are a lot steeper and make this pass feel as if it belongs in the Mnweni area. The beautiful river section and stunning views near the top make this a classic Drakensberg Pass.
|
|
Read more: Tseketseke Pass
|
|
Passes
|
|
Wednesday, 02 June 2010 01:48 |
This pass is one of the more difficult passes in the Cathedral Peak area but is still used quite often. This is probably due to the fact that it is the most direct route to the escarpment from the hotel, has a large and comfortable cave at it s top (Twins cave) and is often used as the third day of a popular weekend route between Mlambonja Pass and Organ Pipes Pass.
|
|
Read more: Mlambonja Pass
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 1 of 14 |
Home 
