All Hikes in 'In the Mountains'
Mountain hikes offer big views, high passes, ridges, waterfalls and a powerful sense of distance, from the Drakensberg and Lesotho highlands to the Cape Fold Belt, Waterberg and Namibia’s desert mountains. This tag brings together routes where elevation and mountain terrain shape the day.
Mountain weather changes the rules
A clear start does not guarantee a simple day. Wind, mist, lightning, cold, snow, swollen streams and poor visibility can turn an ordinary route into a serious one. Read the route-specific guide, choose an objective that matches the group and carry warm, waterproof and navigational equipment appropriate to the terrain.
Make sound decisions early
Start with enough daylight, tell someone your plan, avoid relying on phone signal and turn back when weather, time or fitness no longer supports the route. A good mountain day is defined by safe judgement as much as a summit or viewpoint.
