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07 Sep 2016 19:12 #69717 by ghaznavid
Replied by ghaznavid on topic 3 day Bushmans

Papa Dragon wrote: and down Walkers Pass to Whytes Cave.

Ridge Route or Gully Route? The ridge route is exceptionally scenic, Dave's GPS track off berg.co.za will be quite helpful in finding the way down (the line isn't entirely obvious in places, especially the top).

I will be at Garden Castle with Hobbit trying to open a new line on Walkers Pass this weekend (assuming we get that far, a few more important priorities further north come first).

I did a very similar route to yours with Fitness and Hobbit 2 years ago (up Saddle Nek, Isicutula down North gully of South Mzimude) - it is a good route. Enjoy :thumbsup:
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07 Sep 2016 19:21 #69718 by Papa Dragon
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Which would you recommended?
Enjoy your hike this weekend. :thumbsup:

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07 Sep 2016 19:33 #69721 by ghaznavid
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Thanks, should be an epic day hike of note :thumbsup:

For Walkers, Gully is easier, Ridge is more scenic. Ridge will also save you the sore foot traverse from where Mzimude and Walkers Gully routes meet. Ridge has a short easy scramble, so as long as you are comfortable downclimbing that, definitely the Ridge route. Here's a photo of the scramble:

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13 Sep 2016 16:03 - 13 Sep 2016 16:04 #69760 by Smurfatefrog
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Cobham 28 to 30 October

We are having a bit of a get together at Cobham at the end of October, to mark Intrepid & ClimbyKel returning to SA for a short holiday after a year in Canada.

The plan is to meet on the Friday morning and do a day hike, if enough people we could have numerous groups doing whatever they're keen for.
Friday night we'll stay at the campsite and have a few drinks around a braai. This will allow for people to arrive late on Friday.

Saturday the idea is to have a base camp at the junction of the Pholela and Nhlabeni rivers where we will tent. From there we can decide on different day missions, whether its up Masubasuba & Hodgsons, Amakehla Pass, or explore some of the caves and paintings in the area.
The hike into this spot is 7km but as flat as it comes in the berg, so even if you are not as fit you can join us here.

Members are welcome to join in at any stage of the weekend
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21 Sep 2016 18:54 #69845 by Papa Dragon
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I have a few other commitments that weekend, but I will be there at least for part of the time..
Who else?

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22 Sep 2016 08:03 #69851 by JonWells
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I'll be there :thumbsup:

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22 Sep 2016 08:12 #69853 by saros
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Would love to, but just way too far me :(

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22 Sep 2016 08:26 #69854 by Smurfatefrog
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We're up to about 14 people so far.
If anyone is keen please either post here or message me so we can plan accordingly.
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26 Sep 2016 23:23 - 26 Sep 2016 23:27 #69889 by Nicolaas
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Hi everyone,

I am planning a hike up Tseketseke and down Organ pipes (Camel) passes. The plan is to camp or use Tseketseke hut and Rolands or Upper Ndumeni caves for night 1 and night 2 respectively. Just for interest sake, will someone be in the area from 7-9 Okt? I know of hamzahkhan786 maybe using Rolands at that time
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27 Sep 2016 08:51 #69891 by Viking
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As part of the MCSA 125th anniversary celebrations, I will be leading a hike and climb of Sterkhorn on 8th October. We are hoping to get people on all three summits.
Interesting to note that Sterkhorn was climbed 3 years before the anniversary we are celebrating!

Any hikers and or climbers are welcome to join us.
“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!”
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