Table Mountain Aerial Cableway nominated for World’s Leading Attraction 2020
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway are SUPER excited to announce that they have been nominated for the World’s Leading Attraction 2020 having just been nominated as Africa’s Leading Attraction too. “In order for us to bring this victory home to Cape Town, we need your help!!! Here’s how you can assist…simply VOTE FOR US!” To vote …
Montagu Bolting Fund Raffle – And the winner is . . .
And the winner of the Montagu Bolting Fund Raffle for the mounted canvas print “Du Toit’s Peak under snow” is Kay Curtis. Congratulations!!! A big thank you to everyone who bought tickets and contributed to the Bolting Fund. It is always appreciated. [su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#f46c04″ size=”1″ margin=”20″] TO SUPPORT THE OPENING OF NEW BOLTED ROUTES …
CAPE UNION MART ANNOUNCES 2020 ADVENTURE FILM CHALLENGE WINNERS
While things may be slightly different this year, it has not stopped filmmakers from drawing inspiration from our diverse and resilient nation. The 2020 Adventure Film Challenge (AFC), brought to you by Cape Union Mart, was a resounding success and the winners have officially been announced. The Film Challenge, which ran from 3 August – …
Celebrating the heritage of our African Wonder, Table Mountain
Table Mountain – the mother who keeps the city within her grasp – a timeless, world-renowned icon. Famous for its table-like shape, it overlooks the City of Cape Town in all its glory, boasting picturesque views and an incredible range of endemic fauna and flora. The Unesco World Heritage Site is steeped in rich history …
Climb4Hope SA Climbing and Hiking Event 2020
SAVE THE DATE WEEKEND 06/07 NOVEMBER 2020Climbing and Hiking in Montagu Come support the Climb4Hope SA event in Montagu to raise funds for the Sunflower Fund and Donkey & Animal Sanctuaries! Enjoy a weekend away in this idyllic Breede River Valley setting – climbing and hiking, to raise funds for these very worthy causes. Causes: …
Table Mountain National Park Reopens Lions Head
South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that the Lions Head summit situated within the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) will reopen on the 9th of September 2020. The following protocols have been put in place: • Rangers will be positioned at various entry points to check that users are compliant with Covid 19 regulations …
The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival is back
Attention all outdoor enthusiasts and adventure addicts. The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival is back, with Cape Union Mart bringing the festival to South Africa for the 16th year. The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival is one of the largest mountain festivals in the world and draws some of the best filmmakers and accomplished outdoor …
Black Diamond – Distance Carbon AR Trekking Poles
review by Tony Lourens Little did I know that when I was given the BD’s new Distance Carbon AR trekking poles to test, my very first foray with them would be a crotch-deep crossing of the Molenaars River at 7.30 on a chilly mid-winter’s morning. We tried in vain to find a shallow crossing, but …
GSI – Microlite 1000 Twist Insulated Vacuum Flask, 1 litre
review by Tony Lourens I remember that day, about 30 years ago. A group of us were going down the Riviersonderend Canyon, a famous Western Cape kloofing trip. I had packed my trusty flask of hot coffee along with all my other stuff. Anyway, at the top of the ‘big’ jump, we all threw our …
Mountain Goats – Finger Board
review by Tony Lourens About 24 years ago I broke my ankle in a stupid accident. My leg was placed in an old-style plaster cast up to the knee for about eight weeks, then in a boot for another few weeks, and for many weeks after that it was still extremely tender. The consequence of …