by Ralph Pina | Feb 19, 2017 | Groot Winterhoek Wilderness, kloofing
Thirteen years after the last time down Visgat canyon, I had the privilege of another swim down this almost pristine gorge. The permit was arranged via the Cape Town branch of the MCSA by Paul Verhoeven at late notice. We dropped everything to descend it once more and... by Ralph Pina | Dec 27, 2016 | hiking, Hluleka Wildlife Reserve, trails
The 5-day, 61 km (69 km by my GPS) Wild Coast hike down the scenic Pondoland coast featuring overnight stays at local homesteads, is one of those must-do hikes. Besides moving through the unfolding spectacle of the shoreline you will gain some insight into a... by Ralph Pina | Dec 22, 2016 | hiking, Table Mountain National Park, trails
Table Mountain National Park This 14.5 km hike from the Cape Point gate to the visitor centre at the point, <down the False Bay coast, has long been one of my favourites. It offers spectacular views of the southern peninsula and False Bay across to the Kogelberg... by Ralph Pina | Nov 28, 2016 | Canada, Jasper National Park, scenic walks, trails
Jasper National Park I extended a recent business trip to North America to visit my daughter, Heather, in Edmonton. She and her husband, Dirk, treated me to a fantastic long weekend in the Canadian Rockies, in Jasper National Park. Winter had officially set in and... by Ralph Pina | Oct 8, 2016 | Cederberg Wilderness Area, hiking
Cederberg Wilderness Area It took me 32 years since my first hiking experience in the Cederberg to summit Sneeuberg – in my 60th year and on the occasion of the Mountain Club of SA’s 125th anniversary camp. Paul Verhoeven organised and led the hike and...
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