Freedom who carries the cost, who has the responsibility?
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Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail
Start at Jonkershoek gate, Bergrivier Nek, down Duiwel’skloof, finish at the Kylemore gate. 25 km on the map (slightly longer on the ground), 2000m ascent
Buller’s Kop (two people’s thoughts)
Last weekend I wanted to explore an area I did not know well. I wanted to check out Duiwel’s Kloof in the Banhoek Valley and also there was the East Face on Buller’s Kop. Why it is called the ‘East Face’ I can not tell you. We were in the shade all day and accordingContinue reading “Buller’s Kop (two people’s thoughts)”
Wetting Out / Drying Out
I got caught in a downpour this week. I was prepared and wearing my Rab Polartec Alpha synthetic fill puffy jacket. I was not exposed for long and confident on drying out quickly. It could have been very different. I came across John Barklow (check him out on IG as he has some cool videosContinue reading “Wetting Out / Drying Out”
Dear Katie
I am writing this for you, but probably for me. I could claim that I knew you back then. That I saw you in Stuttgart. But that would not be true. I was cheering for Lynn then. I could claim that I know you now but that is equally untrue. So I write this forContinue reading “Dear Katie”
“listening is the light of the universe” somebody said.
Lifting certain objects out of the darkness. Out of the noise, into existence. I imagine my light sweeping through zig-zags. Dawn. Environment streams in, jostling. At first gentle, growing in power. Does it distract or inform? Do you let it? I need constant reminder that I have the power. To filter. So if I payContinue reading ““listening is the light of the universe” somebody said.”
talk
The exact number escapes me. Some clever people claim that 95% of communication is non verbal. A look (even if it is masked now) A gesture A nod Volumes. So why do we so easily resort to the lowest common denominator of communication? In its lowest form. Text. Is it a search for truth? AllContinue reading “talk”
Another day
It was not a midweek getaway. It was not a summit either. We went out to get some fresh air. To feel some sun and hope. It seems to me all posts now are strong. Opinionated. The new truth. And above all defensible in the arena of populism. Today was nuance. The same views butContinue reading “Another day”
The real cost of gear
We live in a time of rentals Every month I look at the mortgage repayment. It is payment for something I use but have not fully earned or fully own. In a way I am renting my own house. And I wonder to what else that applies. This is certainly apparent with cars (often fancierContinue reading “The real cost of gear”
The complete list of safe trails in Cape Town.
I am amazed by how much chatter the question of what are still considered ‘safe trails’ gets. All of a sudden people are experts on ‘the rules of hiking’ and which routes are SAFE. RULE NUMBER ONE: Let me tell you nobody has ever come to grief hiking alone. (Before you move on to prettyContinue reading “The complete list of safe trails in Cape Town.”