13 Peaks Challenge: Peak 10 (Constantia Peak via Blackburn Ravine)
The Dilemma By now you’ll know the 13 Peaks Challenge is less of a trail and more of a negotiation between weather, wildfire, and SANParks gate closures. The plan was…
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Rising Like Fynbos: Noordhoek and Muizenberg Peak – Peaks 8 & 9 of Our 13 Peaks Challenge
Saturday, 2 August 2025 – 20km, 2 Peaks, 9 Hikers, 1 Fish and Chips Feast Houtbay Harbour When you sign up for Cape Town’s iconic 13 Peaks Challenge, you sign…
Su(ff)ther Peak and Chapman’s Peak: Wet Bums and a Whole Lot of Adventure
13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town Hiking Peak 6 and 7 of the 13 Peaks Challenge, 21–22 June 2025 Peak 5 Behind; Peak 6 Ahead When…
Drenched on Little Lion’s Head: When Rain and Wrong Turns Rule Your 13 Peaks Adventure
The Best-Laid Plans (Drenched in Reality) Monday 16 June dawned grey and moody—typical Cape Town winter weather. It was meant to be leg 3 of our…
Chased by Wind, Guided by Numbers: The first 4 peaks of the 13 Peaks Challenge
We began our 13 Peaks Challenge on Friday the 13th at 15:31 under a windless Cape Town sky. With mysterious coincidences, brutal wind, and an unexpected rescue, here’s how our…
A Tale of Three Trails
1. The Pipe Track 2. Three Firs 3. Woody Ravine Table Mountain offers a labyrinth of hiking trails, each with its own character, challenges, and rewards. Some trails are…
Platteklip Gorge
Ultimate Training Hike for Multi-Day Treks Platteklip Gorge is one of the most well-known trails up Table Mountain, offering hikers a direct and challenging route to the top. While not…
Hiking The India Venster Trail
A Scramble To The Top The India Venster trail is one of the most exhilarating hikes on Table Mountain, offering breathtaking views, thrilling scrambles, and a rewarding sense of achievement.…
Orange Kloof Hiking Trail
Hell’s Gate Route The Hidden Gem of Orange Kloof: Hell’s Gate Hike A Permit and Guide Are Mandatory On Sunday, 22 December, we embarked on an incredible adventure: the Hell’s…
Tartarus Caves
Muizenberg, Cape Town A Journey Through Muizenberg’s Trails Sunday 8 December 2024 took us to the historic Tartarus Cave, nestled on the slopes above Muizenberg. With stunning views, a challenging…