Expert Witness

Gavin Raubenheimer, in his capacity as an MDT Mountaineering Instructor, Mountaineering Guide and convener of Mountain Rescue in Kwa Zulu Natal has been called as an expert witness to investigate and report on several accidents:

September 2000

Death of a female in abseiling accident in the Blyde Canyon/ Swadini area. A report was written for Mpumalanga Parks Board.

August 2010

A zipline accident in East London during an adventure race, which resulted in serious injury. Expert witness in High Court, Graham’s Town.

March 2014

Death of gorge swing employee at Wild 5 Adventures, Oribi Gorge, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Report written for Wild 5 Adventures to be reopened by the Dept of Labour.

March 2014

A minor injury to a professional tree climber at Komatiland Forests Mpumalanga. Review of internal report.

May 2016

Expert witness and report of the accessibility of steep terrain, which resulted in the spread of a plantation fire. Litigation between forestry companies.

November 2017

Report and expert witness opinion on serious accident and litigation at Arendsnes zipline accident.

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. See Gavin's Google + profile