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Great excitement, we sold the Backpackers lodge and have moved on! Yay! So what are we going to do? Well GoVertical Mountaineering Adventures is still providing exciting adventures in the Magaliesberg, BUT, we’re opening a full on GoVertical Climbing Centre! Yip in ‘town’. You’ll be able to climb at the gym 7 days a week, all day long, you can book our adventures at the Climbing centre, you’ll be able to buy gear, there will be GoVertical Mountaineering guides on hand to help you with technique, it’s all really exciting! We’ve got a number of sites we’re looking at seriously, but we thought we’d ask all of you WHERE you would like to have the GoVertical Climbing Centre, send us an email and let us know.
Amidst the turmoil of the world cup we jet of to the peace and quiet of Africa’s highest summits for 3 weeks. We leave for Kilimanjaro on the 15th of June, if you’re fit and keen you can still join us! Down one peak and up the next, the mountain magic doesn’t end, we fly from Kili to Nairobi and start on the twin summits of Mt Kenya; Nelion and Batian on the 24th of June, these are technical peaks so the team’s going to be enjoying a great high altitude rock and ice climbing experience.
The Drakensberg is fantastic at this time of year, we’ve got loads going on in our favourite SA mountains, The Double summit or Sentinel climb is a great way to put those climbing skills to use and of course trekking is always superb. http://www.govertical.co.za/page5.html
Amazingly, the weather hasn’t chased everyone away and local Magaliesberg adventures are as busy as ever, Kloofing season takes a break from the end of May till Sept/ Oct, so book a trip while you can. Climbing once again keeps us warm through winter, we’re looking forward to some clear winter skies!
Join us for an adventure…
How to book:
We work 365 days a year, 366 on leap years so if there are 2 of you book any adventure for any date!
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By yourself? Don’t stress join one of the scheduled adventures below.
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We probably haven’t made a mistake with the dates, we do run more than one adventure on a day, so if you have a date & adventure in mind just ask.
MAGALIESBERG ADVENTURES
ABSEILING
Abseiling is the best – maximum thrill for minimum effort. No strength or real fitness needed, just a desire for vertical adventure! We’ll give you the knowledge, instruction and gear to thoroughly enjoy abseiling all you need to bring is your confidence! Half day adventure near Magaliesburg.
9 15 29 MAY 19 JUNE
BASIC ROCK CLIMBING COURSE
Join us in the Magaliesberg and discover your natural talent for climbing. This course is great for beginners and those whose skills have rusted! After teaching you the safety and the rope skills needed to enjoy this challenging sport, you will spend as much time as you like developing your rock climbing ability on the Magaliesberg cliffs. Full day adventure.
8 16, 29 MAY 6, 20 JUNE
SPORT CLIMBING COURSE
This is step 2 after the introductory course, a half day at the sport crags to get you climbing and leading with your partner on bolted routes. Short walk in, lots of climbs and more info on gear. Available to anyone who’s done our Beginners rock climbing course.
29 MAY 12 JUNE
HIKE AND ABSEIL
A scenic hike to the top of the huge Magaliesberg cliffs, exploring the Escarpment with great views over the valley and beautiful wind sculpted rock formations, soaring vultures and elusive black eagles. After a relaxing hikers lunch we go vertical over a free fall abseil and then back through the woodland in the afternoon. A full day of Adventure, no experience necessary!
9 MAY 13 JUNE
HIKE, CLIMB AND ABSEIL
A scenic hike to the base of the huge Magaliesburg cliffs, a stunning climb or scramble to the top of the Escarpment with great views over the valley, beautiful wind sculpted rock formations, soaring vultures and elusive black eagles. After a relaxing hikers lunch we go vertical over a free fall abseil and then back through the woodland in the afternoon. A full day of Adventure, no experience necessary!
30 MAY JUNE 16
RIVER RAFTING WITH ABSEIL
Start off your adventure with an awesome abseil overlooking the Crocodile river, then gear up and head for the river. Paddle down the Crocodile River in 2 man inflatable raft towards Hartebeespoort Dam, the rapids are grade 1 and 2 and suitable for anyone. No experience necessary, all gear provided, you don’t even need to know how to swim.
13, 15, 30 MAY 12 20 JUNE
KLOOFING
An awesome adventure in a river gorge in the Magaliesberg! Starting with a sunny hike up the Magalies, we enter the waterway through forest and continue upstream in the cool gorge. After lunch the vertical adventures abound,clambering over boulders, wading through pools, smooth rock bum slide, an abseil down a waterfall and a great plunge pool, this is an adrenalin filled adventure for the fit and adventurous!
16, 22, 23, 30 MAY
DRAKENSBERG ADVENTURES
AMPHITHEATRE TREK (3 days)
Hiking, camping, climbing and abseiling in the Northern Drakensberg, a great way to explore the magnificent Amphitheatre, we’re going in January and you are welcome to join us, it’s a great way to start the year! To make the most of theis scenic trip it’s great to be an active and fit person who enjoys a bit of wilderness camping. Curious? I’ll send you details, some pics of the area the mountaineering page on our website
4,5,6 JUNE 23, 24, 25 JULY
http://www.govertical.co.za/page8.html
AMPHITHEATRE ADVENTURE (4 days)
An adventurous mix of hiking, camping, climbing and abseiling in the Northern Drakensberg, a great way to explore the magnificent Amphitheatre, we’re going in December and you are welcome to join us, it’s a great way to round off the year! No experience is necessary, but even if you’ve been climbing or abseiling before, these adventures wont disappoint you! We’ve got all the adventure gear all you need to do is join the adventure. Curious? I’ll send you details, some pics of the area the mountaineering page on our website
10,11,12,13 JULY
http://www.govertical.co.za/page5.html
DOUBLE SUMMIT ADVENTURE (3 Days)
A combination of hiking and climbing to conquer the two highest peaks in the Northern Drakensberg – Mont-Aux-Sources and the Sentinel! In our favourite playground, the Amphitheatre in the Northern Drakensberg we get to grips with rocks and views. Email us for details
13, 14 MAY 31 JULY 1 AUG
http://www.govertical.co.za/page5.html
KILIMANJARO – Machame Route – A rewarding route exploring the West of Kibo, passing Shira and then round the South to summit via Stella Point . If you want to join us, now’s the time to book and now’s the time to start your training! This is a beautiful scenic route, don’t miss out!
http://www.govertical.co.za/page6.html
15 – 23 JUNE 2010
MT KENYA – Chogoria route & North Face Standard Route – Sheer rock, awesome exposure, high altitude tarns, equatorial glaciers and unbelievable scenery. A great combination of high altitude trekking and rock climbing.
http://www.govertical.co.za/page7.html
15 – 23 JUNE 2010
TEAMBUILDING
River Raft and Abseil – a great combination of teamwork and individual challenge, but most importantly a whole lot of fun. No experience necessary, you don’t even need to know how to swim.
Hope to see you in the mountains soon!
Kind Regards
Lee-Anne & Garth
082 731 4696
GoVertical Mountaineering Adventures
