The overnight hike from the Gamkaberg Reserve up to Oukraal through Tierkloof is superb. The kloof has high rock walls and is full of interesting plants, birds and other creatures. Only eight people are allowed per day and one is required to stay overnight in the basecamp the night before the hike. At the top [...]
An Autumnal Meander in the Misty Mountains of the Klein Swartberg. Growing up with the Yorkshire Dales in my backyard, my childhood sympathies were not spared on the four-legged blobs of wool stuck to the precipitous hill side at risk of permanent disfigurement caused by the severe incline. Rumour or fact, the local belief or [...]
Bianke Fourie, Mike von der Heyde, Corlius Jooste, David Collett, Janet Moore, Clive Louw, Romy von der Heyde, Chi Chi Love, Gillian Forbes, Kenneth Willemse, Bruce Arnot, Sandy Louw, Jane Luck, Cheryl Devine (Photo by Greg Devine) We had a beautiful calm, warm and clear day for this outing. One was reminded of a Paul [...]
A sunny morning saw a lucky thirteen (Bruce joined later, running in from Hoekwil) on the Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail. Clive, Sandy, Greg, Cheryl, Alex, Jude, Janet, Mike, Romy, Gillian, Sandy and Gary set off from the permit office being constructed at the trailhead. Sadly the Bosduifloop was closed due to a rather active swarm of [...]
MCSA members, generally being a bright bunch, will know that not only is the earth round, but that it is not a single chunk of solid rock. Rather it consists of several thin rocky crusts, or tectonic plates, floating about on a core of pyroclastic goo. So continents are free to roam and change shape. [...]
Peaks of snow and Luna landings I’ve said this before, and I have no concern in repeating myself. The Cederberg is right up near the top of the global list of hiking destinations. A marvelous combination of scenery and adventure await all those who make the journey into its hallowed grounds. Timing one’s Cederberg visit [...]
Delayed by two days due to inclement weather, Saartjie, Werner, Charles, Gary and Sandy enjoyed a very pleasant morning together with some spectacular views. Meet Leader ~ Gary Cundill
This hike was planned by Derek Odendaal, who unfortunately due to injury had to withdraw. Clifton Donald stepped in as meet leader and 9 of us set out for Thomas Hut, our base for two nights. L to R: Mia Donald (guest), Amelia Spargo, Clifton Donald (photographer insert), Annalet Donald, Janine Smith, Greg van Mastrigt [...]
A forecast temperature of 28 C was perfect for a route largely under cover of the forest canopy and offering a lunchtime dip. A small and select party entered through the gate and onto the path, almost immediately having to deviate around a fallen tree. Despite the recent rain there seemed to be fewer fungi [...]
This year we once again offered the Herold Wine Farm as a base for our MCSA- South Cape weekend meet. On both Saturday and Sunday there would be different levels of hiking options for our members to choose from. It was a popular weekend last year and so we repeated it in a very similar [...]