The Three Sisters trail at Kleinmond is described as “challenging” and “moderate” on various websites and trails apps, opinions determined by the abilities and experience of the respective authors, I assume. I would advise that you be...
Central Karoo The Erdvark Trail is located roughly 45 km west of the Karoo National Park. It winds up and through the foothills, valleys and tablelands of the escarpment, where the Karoo’s Koup ramps up to the Hoogland Karoo, in a great circuit some 67.8 km in...
Rod’s Trail is an easy 9 km circular, scenic walk that follows the base of the Kogelberg mountains above Betty’s Bay, then meanders down to the coast to return along the beach than forms part of the Betty’s Bay Marine Protected Area. Gain in...
Red Stone Hills One of the great advantages of being “retired” is that my time is my own. So, when Leonie invited my to join her and Sonja to explore the arches of Red Stone Hills after our almost-abortive hike at Gamkaberg, I accepted with alacrity. On a...
As much as I respect the conservation work that CapeNature does with limited resources, their treatment of hikers especially leaves much to be desired. Leonie had booked an MCSA outing to do the Tierkloof Trail which cuts north-south through the Gamkaberg back in...
One of the gaps in my Mountain Club (Stellenbosch) portfolio is the annual hike up to Fonteintjiesberg and Brandwacht Peak, using the club’s Thomas Hut as a base. Finally, I joined Leonie’s scheduled trip, expecting a major uphill slog with a full pack. As...
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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