This report details a hike in the Upper Mhlwazini Area of Monk’s Cowl, by five Vertical Endeavour members and the EKZNW Monk’s Cowl OIC, during the weekend of 27 – 29 June 2015. The aim of the hike was focussed on cutting and ring barking invader pine trees in the area, with secondary goals of monitoring previous work done in the area and evaluating new work areas for inclusion in the VE project area.