PEAK HIGH Mountaineering

LEARN THE SKILLS TO CLIMB BIG MOUNTAINS

Abseiling, rock climbing skills, roping Skills, simul climbing, roping together, jummaring on fixed ropes

2 days of rock climbing and roping work (Monteseel KZN or Eagle Rock, Harrismith) and 1 day climbing Sentinel Peak in northern Drakensberg

An ideal course for SAQA guides, teachers, school camp and club leaders.
MTS Certified
SAQA training for Abseil Guides, Unit Standard TG22
SAQA ID 262302 . Conduct an abseil experience in an artificial or selected natural site

A 4 day course covering releasable abseils, rescue, haul systems, prusiking and pick-offs

A one and a half day adventure trip in the Northern Drakensberg with a C grade scramble up an easy ridge then taking in the famous Amphitheatre and the second highest waterfall in the world-Tugela Falls, 880m. Heading back down via the famous chain-ladders. The hike starts and ends at 2500m. The highest point is Beacon Buttress summit, 3142m. The Total distance is 14kms

We hike to a beautiful cave and spend the night there. The next morning hike is on a well marked path, then up a steep gully and onto a narrow ridge. The guide uses a safety rope and we summit Beacon Buttress then hike to the Tugela Falls.
You need to have a head for heights for the chain ladders and the ridge scramble.