Having a typical colonial upbringing, I was brought up in Nigeria, West Africa and educated in Ireland.  Moving between continents and different cultures taught me to appreciate the beauty of where and whom I am with at any given time. Being energetic and adventurous allowed me to enjoy my cultural …

I was introduced to backpacking in 1979 when I did the Fanie Botha Trail. Over the next few years I assisted with and then led annual backpacking trips for a youth group. As a high school teacher I started an outdoor club and made backpacking one of its main activities. I also got involved as a Scou…

I started being involved with leading hikes at New Germany Nature Reserve in the mid 1990s and began training to be a field guide with the Field Guides Association of SA. Through FGASA I obtained a Level 3 certificate and THETA registration. This indirectly led me to becoming an Honorary Officer wit…

I have been a regular backpacker for many years and am an experienced mountain guide, having led hikes in the Berg for a number of years for the Mountain Backpackers Club and the Midlands Hiking Club. I am a fully registered Professional Mountain Walking Guide with the Department of Tourism (under t…

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I was born in England, but spent most of my school years in Southern Rhodesia. From an early age hiking and camping were frequent family activities. While still at school I completed an Outward Bound course in the Chimanimani Mountains, which made a lasting impression on me. Once settled and married…

I have been hiking in the Drakensberg since the early 1970’s but despite this fact I am still only 25 years old (mentally).  I participated in the 70’s in one of the first mini-grand traverses namely Bushman’s Nek to Giant’s Pass, which our former club chairman Lawrence Bates also hiked. I am a con…

I have been on the Club's team of leaders for several years and am a keen member of the Club.  I am a qualified Coastal Site Guide for the Eastern Cape Wild Coast and have led commercial hikes as well as Club hikes in this area. I am interested in promoting nature, the outdoors and hiking amongst y…