by Ralph Pina | Feb 7, 2013 | trails, Tsitsikamma National Park
19 to 23 January 2013 I last hiked the Otter Trail, perhaps South Africa’s most famous hiking trail, circa 1994 with some friends. It was mid-winter, fairly cold and mostly cloudy. Nevertheless, I remember that it was spectacular and never really expected to... by Ralph Pina | Jun 3, 2012 | Patagonia, Torres del Paine, trails
I could try and describe the extreme beauty of Torres del Paine in words – but that would be futile. I would rather let our photos convey some sense of its wonder and grandeur. We walked the classic ‘W’-trail over 9 days covering some 107 km,... by Ralph Pina | May 26, 2012 | hiking, Los Glaciares, Patagonia, trails
The first of our treks in southern Patagonia during April was the classic circuit at the northern end of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares (Glacier National Park), in Argentina’s Santa Cruz province. The 5-day circuit of 53.5 km takes one to the glaciers, lakes and... by Ralph Pina | Apr 7, 2012 | hiking, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, scenic walks, trails
Here’s an easy yet spectacular walk for the family. The 7-and-a-bit km hike takes you through a 400 m rise and fall in elevation, from the Palmiet River valley, through an old indigenous forest to glorious views above Betty’s Bay. Photos and a Google... by Ralph Pina | Dec 26, 2011 | hiking, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, trails
Aka The Return of Gaucho Pedro This 3-day hike was like old times again – hiking with Peter Groves, my erstwhile hiking buddy who is out from the UK on holiday. Peter is also known as “Gaucho Pedro” after his escapades in Patagonia last year. The... by Ralph Pina | Oct 2, 2011 | Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, trails
The Panorama Route is one of the Jonkershoek valley’s classic day trails. From the bridge (Witbrug) at the apex of the circular road, where you climb the left side of the valley, to where you descend to the Swartboskloof parking area, you will walk about 17.1...
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