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Miaspoort Trail to Huguenot Peak

Miaspoort Trail to Huguenot Peak

by Ralph Pina | Jan 16, 2023 | Haweqwa Nature Reserve, hiking, Limietberg Nature Reserve

Longtime hiking buddies, Kevin and Yolanda, invited me to join them on this ascent of Miaspoort to Huguenot Peak. We had not been out on an adventure together for some time, so the reunion was welcome. The climb from the old Du Toitskloof Pass road is quite strenuous....
Perdekop escape

Perdekop escape

by Ralph Pina | Jun 13, 2020 | Haweqwa Nature Reserve, hiking, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

While languishing in level 4 lockdown, we had been planning our escapes to the great outdoors where mega-social distancing is possible, and even desirable. Undeniably, outdoor exercise, fresh air and sunlight boost your immune system (along with other factors such as...
Solitude at Agtertafelberg hut

Solitude at Agtertafelberg hut

by Ralph Pina | Oct 7, 2019 | Haweqwa Nature Reserve, hiking, Limietberg Nature Reserve

Kevin had suggested a hike that has long been on our list: the Wemmershoek Traverse from Mont Rochelle above Franschhoek across the Wemmershoek mountains to the MCSA’s Agtertafelberg hut. When the designated weekend arrived heavy rain was forecast so departure was...

Perdekop: racing the front

by Ralph Pina | Jun 14, 2014 | Haweqwa Nature Reserve, Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve

Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, Franschhoek Every now and then Kevin gets the itch. On this day, in the full knowledge that a mommy of a cold front was on its way he talked me into a quick ascent of Perdekop, east of Franschhoek Pass. The hike up enjoyed brilliant blue...

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Thank you for visiting my outdoor blog. RalphPina.com documents my experiences over many years of appreciating, and adventuring in, Nature. It celebrates visual beauty, advocates minimal impact, reflects on humans’ relationship with our ecosphere, spans the planet but focuses on the wild diversity of southern Africa. Photos, videos and GPS maps of hiking, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, canoeing and windsurfing..

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  • Boating the Lot River
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  • Baviaanskloof Cycle Tour 2022
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