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Ystervark Cave

Leader: Jaques du Toit 24 May 2026

We spent significant time exploring the low passages, which varied between 35cm and 50cm high, with the occasional…

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Kloof Corner for 1st Timers

Leader: Brian Ganson 23 May 2026

Up the Ridge went a hearty group of eight first timers, including both familiar faces from more challenging…

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Spilhaus Ridge

Leader: Dennis Cope 21 May 2026

The rocks were dry and scrambling was easy, vastly different from last year when we had to exercise…

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Trad climbing Lower Buttresses

Leader: Megan Beaumont 17 May 2026

Routes climbed were Fraser’s Arrow (12), Sparkplug (12), India Somersault (15), Picnic Time for Teddy Bears (17), Indian…

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Caves of Muizenberg

Leader: Jaques du Toit 17 May 2026

We set out from Ou Kraal shortly after 8am on Sunday, expecting the mist to clear, little wind,…

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Simon’s Town to Smitswinkel

Leader: Paula Clarke 16 May 2026

With access finally restored to this trail, it was the perfect opportunity for a long-awaited return to this…

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