From my chair: 33° 58’ 31.17”S 22° 35’ 44.89”E (elevation 151m) Dear all 2025 sees the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the South Cape Section of the Mountain Club of South Africa. To mark this milestone your Committee would like to encourage the Section's members to ascend, preferably on foot, twenty peaks during the [...]
From my chair: 33° 58’ 31.17”S 22° 35’ 44.89”E (elevation 151m) Two weeks into the new year already, and I do trust that 2025 has begun very well for all of you. Much to do, much to enjoy, sights to see, hills to ascend, and hopefully much to be grateful for. Looking back for [...]
From my chair: 32° 29’ 16.15”S 19° 16’ 10.67”E (elevation 1445m) Trust that this note finds you all very well. Those of you who still read the MCSA Journal in hard copy form will most likely have received yours by now. For the rest of us, I’m happy to let you know that the latest [...]
From my chair: 34° 00’ 51.66”S 22° 18’ 34.20”E (elevation 199m) Trust that this note finds you well. ‘Avoiding the Grim Reaper’ by Rik de Decker (MCSA member) is an entertaining mix of stories of what not to do in the mountains, together with some good guidance on emergency preparedness and handling. These were originally [...]
From my chair: 25° 55’ 19.62”S 16° 15’ 43.98”E (elevation 1344m) Greetings, all Our Section will turn 20 next year! If you have any ideas how this milestone could be best celebrated do feel free to share them with the Committee. When the ten-year point was reached Dave Jones wrote up an interesting history of [...]
From my chair: 29° 42’ 06.76”S 29° 24’ 55.50”E (elevation 1 660 m) Greetings from the July Camp’s base at Cobham where we joined two other folk from the South Cape, Wikus and Lisa (having to our collective surprise crossed paths with them en route at Phyll Sephton’s farm near Maclear). Not enough ice here [...]
From my chair: 33° 51’ 45.72”S 22° 28’ 08.76”E (elevation 687 m) These bright sunny days between fronts are perfect for spending time in the hills, and I trust that you’re all making use of the opportunities available to you in this stunningly beautiful part of the world. This link will take you to the [...]
From my chair: 33 degrees 15’ 26.06” S 22 degrees 02’44.78” E Greetings from the Swartberg, where we’ve just enjoyed a superb outing under Greg D’s leadership. Spoiler alert – when the meet report comes out, those of you who weren’t on the meet are likely to suffer pangs of envy as you look at [...]
From my chair: 33° 58’ 31.17”S 22° 35’ 44.89”E (elevation 151m) Dear all A great turnout at Thursday’s social, when we were regaled by Clive with images and tales of derring-do in the Andes (and why pasta isn’t useful at high altitudes), before enjoying a range of soups and accompaniments from the Ladybergers. October, as [...]
A large contingent of South Cape members and guests assembled during the Friday afternoon and installed themselves in various corners of the Kromrivier property. The majority occupied the campsite, but some others opted for a chalet and others for the permanent tents. We expected a team of 19 but one couple had car issues on [...]