Security alert: car break-ins Constantia Nek
This morning, several subscribers told us about a number of cars that had been broken into in a secluded part of the gravel road leading up from Constantia Nek’s main parking.
Tribute to Search & Rescue volunteer Jennifer Harlow
In May this year, The Hikers Network Search & Rescue tragically lost one of its team members. Jennifer Harlow passed away on 13 May in a fatal accident on Woody Buttress, a route she knew inside out.
Bishop Lavis Eco Warriors: Recycling is King!
The Bishop Lavis Enviro Hiking Club (BLEHC) is focused on community upliftment and is dedicated to, not only hiking but promoting environmental awareness and seeking sustainable solutions to environmental problems.
Self defense: Taking safety to another level
Growing up in Bishop Lavis, I have often found myself chasing down perpetrators of crime and reclaiming what was rightly mine at the time. From bird baths to bicycles, to car jacks, to my Dad’s roses, I’ve seen and experienced quite a few adrenaline-fueled events. And so I joined Mark Kapot in close combat training mentioning.
Table Mountain’s Delightful Disas
The Table Mountain National Park is a treasure trove of wildflowers. Some of them are endangered, and those of us who enjoy nature and the outdoors while hiking the multiple paths in the park, get to experience these wonders of our floral kingdom.
SafetyMountain Track Record: 19-25 Feb 2018
The past week was a busy one, during which hundreds of outdoor users were tracked and a number of incidents were reported, including various injuries during which some of our Search & Rescue volunteers assisted.
Lion500 ambassador of SafetyMountain Tracking
Kosta Papageorgiou of the @Lion500 initiative has agreed to become a brand ambassador for SafetyMountain Tracking. As an avid hiker, Kosta is planning to hike up and down Lion’s Head 500 times to raise funds (R500,000) for 5 charities and Read more…
Crystal Delight at During Our Crystal Pools Hike
On the 6th of January, Wayne and I, Annabelle-Linda Gertze (Hikers Network Hike Leader), set off towards Gordon’s Bay to meet up with our fellow HNHC members in anticipation of the long-awaited Crystal Pools hike.
Hiking tips: why Hiking Maps Matter (and trump apps)
A recent and updated hiking map is a very essential part of your kit. Below are a number of key reasons why hikers and other outdoors users should always have one in their bags:
SafetyMountain Tracking track record: 12 – 18 Feb 2018
The week behind us has proven to be another busy one with hundreds of outdoor users being tracked. Here are some of the incidents that were attended to.
