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Hell’s Gate, Orange Kloof

Leader: Suzanne Smith 26 March 2026

It was yet another trip to Hell’s Gate and the Basin, fully booked. But it almost didn’t take…

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Oppelskop Ridge

Leader: Sally Swart 24 March 2026

At 7am it was fairly warm but the start was pleasantly shaded until we reached the stone…

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Cape Point Gate – Buffels Bay

Leader: Christo Steyn 19 March 2026

Squeezed in between periods of either high temperatures or heavy wind, there was one window of opportunity: a…

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Con Nek Family hike

Family Meet 1 March 2026

After a relaxed walk up the jeep track, both the children and adults enjoyed the scramble up to…

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Robin Hood Cavern

Leader: Alex le Roux 28 February 2026

A few of lucky adventurers found ourselves with the opportunity to share the deep, dark and delightful secrets…

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Right face arrow traverse

Leader: Brian Lambourne 26 February 2026

The route was first climbed by G.F Travers-Jackson and H. Wright on 5 November 1899.

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