Snow Watch 2010
21 Jan 2010 18:55 #908
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
Snow Watch 2010 was created by intrepid
This is the official thread for Snow Watch 2010. Feel free to post pictures, information, questions and reports about the snow conditions in the Drakensberg for 2010. The idea is to keep track of the snowfalls, pool information about where the snow is for those that want to go see it, and simply to have a place to express the joy and experiences you may have had if you have witnessed the grandeur of the Dragon clothed in white.
Snow Watch 2009 is recorded here .
Snow Watch 2009 is recorded here .
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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25 Jan 2010 18:52 #916
by JonWells
Replied by JonWells on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
I'm counting down the days! Enough of this horrid heat!
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17 Mar 2010 13:13 #986
by madman
Replied by madman on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
yes bring on the snow.
got any hikes planned for this winter
got any hikes planned for this winter
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17 Mar 2010 17:47 #989
by anthony
Replied by anthony on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
I want to go,which pass can be recomended if there has been good snow falls.
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18 Mar 2010 08:33 #995
by plouw
Replied by plouw on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
corner pass in snow is magical!!!
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18 Mar 2010 10:48 #998
by gollum
Replied by gollum on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
I second plouw!!
Just take snow gators along, since we all had cold wet feet after topping out!
Just take snow gators along, since we all had cold wet feet after topping out!
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27 Mar 2010 14:29 #1024
by ClimbyKel
Replied by ClimbyKel on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
Can anyone tell me about the conditions in the Berg this time of year? I was hot in my summer bag when out there for the first time in January, and my only other option is a warm winter bag...suggestions?
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28 Mar 2010 09:34 - 28 Mar 2010 09:50 #1025
by JonWells
Replied by JonWells on topic Re:Snow Watch 2010
Hey ClimbyKel, I was in the Berg last weekend camping in a valley at around 2000m, night temperatures were around 6°C. My lightweight sleeping bag was ok, but just bear in mind that minimum temperatures start dropping quite sharply from now on. Also if you're going to high altitude, night temperatures will already be approaching freezing. Oh, and dont forget your sunblock, days are still pretty hot!
Last edit: 28 Mar 2010 09:50 by JonWells.
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20 May 2010 20:55 #1298
by anthony
Replied by anthony on topic Snow on the berg
Has there been any good snowfalls on the berg yet?
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21 May 2010 08:40 #1300
by mike
Replied by mike on topic Re: Snow on the berg
Im going to keep a close eye on this topic
Have a look at www.cathedralpeak.co.za they have a live web cam facing the mountain
Have a look at www.cathedralpeak.co.za they have a live web cam facing the mountain
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