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Porcupine Ravine & Ark Ridge

Leader: Don Jepson 6 November 2025

We had a strong SE wind to contend with on our ascent of Porcupine Ravine.

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Judas Peak – Ridge route

Leader: Don Jepson 23 October 2025

We were up in the clouds – a perfect day to experience ever-changing mountain scenes.

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Six (seven) buttresses

Leader: Don Jepson 14 August 2025

We used the clear air to check out the planned route while warming up on the concrete…

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Rooikrans to Smits

Leader: Don Jepson 24 July 2025

The wind was gently from the SSW, nowhere near the predicted speed, and the sea was very…

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Chapman’s Peak from Noordhoek

Leader: Don Jepson 24 July 2025

14 of us enjoyed the fine views along this route in cold conditions.

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Table Mountain 7 Summits

Leader: Don Jepson 20 February 2025

Seven of us set off at 6:15am and tackled Table Mountain’s seven highest named summits, each over…

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