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Peak High Mountaineering gave a Basic Mountain Walking Leader course to 12 students from Rhodes University Mountain Club over the August 8 long weekend. The course was held at Hogsback on part of the stunning Amatola hiking trail. The group spent one night in a nearby backpackers and then were in the mountains for the next 3 days and 2 nights. The first night was spent in tents followed by a night in a log cabin. Hogsback turned out to be an ideal place for this level of course, which is aimed at being able to lead groups at low altitude on well marked trails.  There was also lots of time for some good hiking and swimming in the rivers. On the final night, light snow fell on the Amatola Mountains making for an exciting final day while climbing the main mountain of Hogsback.

Gavin Raubenheimer

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I did the re-supply of the Grand Traverse group on Wednesday night. I met up with them at Sani Top Chalet and all were in good spirits! Colin had got the group there dead on time and without making single navigation error in nine days.

There were hot showers and even hotter meals in the chalet. We all dined together than night. Many beers were also had!  In the morning they had their breakfast at the chalet again and then set off for the final 3 days and two nights. Good luck!!

Gavin Raubenheimer

For more info on guided hiking in the Drakensberg, or anywhere in South Africa, visit our website on: http://www.peakhigh.co.za/trek.php or contact Gavin on: gavin@peakhigh.co.za

The Grand Traverse group is doing well and is on schedule.

They got to the top of Bannersman’s Pass at 5.30 on Saturday afternoon where they met up with the resupply group. Colin phoned me and said the weather has been good except for Saturday which was misty most of the day. The rest has been in perfect sunshine.

So last night (Sunday) they slept behind the “Tent” just south of Giant’s Castle. The “Tent” is a small peak on the escarpment edge. Their next re-supply is Sani Pass on Tuesday night.

Gavin Raubenheimer

For more info on guided hiking in the Drakensberg, or anywhere in South Africa, visit our website on: http://www.peakhigh.co.za/trek.php or contact Gavin on: gavin@peakhigh.co.za

For more info on guided hiking in the Drakensberg, or anywhere in South Africa, visit our website on: http://www.peakhigh.co.za/trek.php

Or contact Gavin on: gavin@peakhigh.co.za