MTS- Ice Climbing Skills Course – Bokong, Lesotho
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July 2018
A great three days at this seldom visited venue in the north of Lesotho. We had three cleints, Natasha, Callum and Chase to get their first taste of ice climbing. Accommodation was in the usual rustic rondavals , just 100m from where the course was held. Day 1 was spent doing the very basics of ice climbing and safety. Day 2 we abseiled (rappelled) into the main gorge and their top roped a WI 4 route, using various skills and techniques. To end off the instructor lead out of the gorge via another, but much easier route. This same route was used the next day for Callum who has previous rock climbing leading experience, to do his first ice lead. All in all a successful three days.
Gavin Raubenheimer
Gavin is the owner & operator of Peak High Mountaineering. He is a certified Mountaineering Instructor (M.I.A.) endorsed by the Mountain Development Trust of SA. He is a NQF National Mountaineering (level 7), Cultural and Nature Guide (level 4). Gavin is a past President of the KwaZulu-Natal Section of the Mountain Club of SA. He has been involved in mountain rescue since 1992 and since 2005 has been the Convener of Mountain Rescue in the province. Want Gavin and his team at Peak High to guide you on a hike? Put yourself in the hands of the certified and experienced experts in mountain hiking, guiding and climbing.
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