Cathedral Peak hikes - 2 days
23 Jul 2015 22:25 #64644
by Doenest
Replied by Doenest on topic Cathedral Peak hikes - 2 days
Thanks for all the advice. Going end of August. Looking forward to the adventure.
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25 Jul 2015 12:26 #64650
by Doenest
Replied by Doenest on topic Cathedral Peak hikes - 2 days
Thank you for your advice about cathedral peak. I dont have any experience in climbing so no rope, gear. It sounds a bit advanced. Would like to do a overnight trail. Is there anywhere else drakensberg north/central that would be a nice trail, also would like to get close to top of a peak, not to difficult. We are 2 girls hiking alone so not so keen on taking a guide with. Got gps/maps, lots of common sense, Thank
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25 Jul 2015 22:36 #64651
by ghaznavid
Replied by ghaznavid on topic Cathedral Peak hikes - 2 days
Plenty - if you head to Giants Castle you can do the classic Bannerman/Langies route and bag your pick of Sanqebethu, Bannerman Face and Thumb Spur along the way. No real trail on top, but both passes are clear.
Up and down Grays in 2 days is a tad tough, but the views from Vultures Retreat are awesome.
Up and down Organ Pipes can be matched with Castle Buttress/Cleft Peak/Ndumeni Dome.
Cathedral Peak is a worthwhile trip, but to be very honest, if I did it again - I would abseil back down the main pitch rather than downclimbing it. The route gets very heavy traffic for what it entails.
Up and down Grays in 2 days is a tad tough, but the views from Vultures Retreat are awesome.
Up and down Organ Pipes can be matched with Castle Buttress/Cleft Peak/Ndumeni Dome.
Cathedral Peak is a worthwhile trip, but to be very honest, if I did it again - I would abseil back down the main pitch rather than downclimbing it. The route gets very heavy traffic for what it entails.
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26 Jul 2015 17:03 #64653
by Doenest
Replied by Doenest on topic Cathedral Peak hikes - 2 days
Thanks so much for all the advice. Really appreciate it. Can't wait.
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