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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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Rockhopper Twist no.2

Leader: Suzanne Smith 19 February 2026

What a perfect weather day, hot and windless – ideal for many swims in the calm Witte…

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Hell’s Gate circular

Leader: Suzanne Smith 5 February 2026

This kloof is narrow and tree covered. And of course the leader is the first one to come…

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Sybas Hut, Waaihoeksberg

Leader: Suzanne Smith 17 January 2026

The goal with this meet was to introduce members to our property there and the site of our…

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Hidden waterfall, Banhoek

Leader: Suzanne Smith 6 December 2025

The last time we did this route it was mid-winter with the waterfall thundering down, and we had…

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Krom River Peak

Leader: Suzanne Smith 22 November 2025

The very narrow path and picking our way along from cairn to cairn as we ascended Krom River…

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