Jarateng Pass Middle

Willsy wrote:

Edwin128 wrote:

tonymarshall wrote:

Hello, the Jarateng Passes are not known smugglers routes, and any use of these by smugglers would be very rare.



 

ok thx. what about camping in the Jarateng valley up in the escarpment? It is safe following the usual precautions (stay hidden, set up late)? Or is it dangerous because is close to Giants Pass?




 

In August 22, we bumped 4 herdsman up in the valley between Langalibalele and Jarateng. All but one seemed to mind their own business. 
If it was me, Bannermans cave to the north is a safe bet, alternatively climb Mt Durnford and tent around Katana.

 

Edwin128 wrote:

Willsy wrote:

Edwin128 wrote:

tonymarshall wrote:

Hello, the Jarateng Passes are not known smugglers routes, and any use of these by smugglers would be very rare.




 

ok thx. what about camping in the Jarateng valley up in the escarpment? It is safe following the usual precautions (stay hidden, set up late)? Or is it dangerous because is close to Giants Pass?





 

In August 22, we bumped 4 herdsman up in the valley between Langalibalele and Jarateng. All but one seemed to mind their own business. 
If it was me, Bannermans cave to the north is a safe bet, alternatively climb Mt Durnford and tent around Katana.


 

I planned to do a loop that goes up Jarateng and down Giants Pass, so these points mentioned are on the opposite direction where I would like to go.

But, thanks for the suggestions and info.

Willsy wrote:

Edwin128 wrote:

Willsy wrote:

Edwin128 wrote:

tonymarshall wrote:

Hello, the Jarateng Passes are not known smugglers routes, and any use of these by smugglers would be very rare.





 

ok thx. what about camping in the Jarateng valley up in the escarpment? It is safe following the usual precautions (stay hidden, set up late)? Or is it dangerous because is close to Giants Pass?






 

In August 22, we bumped 4 herdsman up in the valley between Langalibalele and Jarateng. All but one seemed to mind their own business. 
If it was me, Bannermans cave to the north is a safe bet, alternatively climb Mt Durnford and tent around Katana.



 

I planned to do a loop that goes up Jarateng and down Giants Pass, so these points mentioned are on the opposite direction where I would like to go.

But, thanks for the suggestions and info.

If it's the Jareteng pass between Potterill and Mt Durnford, I believe the Katana area will be enroute as you head south to Giants pass.

I've used this little flat spot close to a river with no problems.
www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=17.6/29.4480/-29.3244&pubLink=uzLh4VqTE7gvgQcrUqQsofF7&waypointId=09d4a69c-39fa-43a0-be86-ffd8f2ecc353

There is also a nice little sheltered ledge. great spot for a 1 person tent if you're brave enough.
www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=17.6/29.4508/-29.3231&pubLink=5CulgDM8dGFgCdRs7PdEtRr2&waypointId=d0490166-24e0-4773-8722-8e1688b8a922
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intrepid wrote:

TheRealDave wrote:

I slept in Central Jarding Cave (the obvious one) in September 2021. Someone had definitely taken animals down to the cave and slept there; there were clear tracks and dung. But as Tony says, it is not a known smuggling route.

Thanks for this detail. I have updated the use-by-locals index of this pass to "minor" accordingly. Perhaps we can't say with certainty which of the three passes was used, but at least marking one of them as such gives readers an indication that there is occasional activity in the area. Updates and observations from members are encouraged! 

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