13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town – Leg 3: Grootkop, Judas Peak and Lessons From a 12-Hour Day on the Mountain

Follow Leg 3 of our 2026 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town journey as hikers tackle Grootkop, Judas Peak and the demanding descent of Llandudno Ravine in a challenging 12-hour mountain…

2026 Thirteen Peaks Challenge – Leg 2

Platteklip Gorge to Maclear’s Beacon: The Mountain Doesn’t Care About Your Plans Nearly three months after we started our 13 Peaks Challenge Cape Town journey, we finally got to Leg…

Silvermine Dam Loop (Gate 1) – An Easy Autumn Walk In Cape Town

The beauty of the Silvermine dam walk lies in its simplicity. Wide gravel paths curve gently around still water, offering expansive views without demanding effort. It’s one of the reasons…

13 Peaks Finale: Devils Peak & Signal Hill — Peaks 12 and 13 on Heritage Day

Heritage Day in South Africa is meant for braais, family, and remembering where we come from.   This year, we decided to celebrate it a little differently — by finishing…

13 Peaks Challenge; Peak 11 Klaassenskop

13 Peaks Challenge – Peak 11: Klaassenskop

Date: Saturday, 30 AugustStart Time: 7:10 AMRoute: Constantia Nek → Bel Ombre → Klaassenskop → Bridle Path → Rooikat → Kirstenbosch → Newlands Forest Constantia Peak from Bel Ombre On…

13 peaks challenge peak 5 Klein Leeukoppie

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…