marc and david photo by vicky
THE SPRINGBOKS IN CAPE TOWN
The Bokke at midday - Strand Street Cape Town
thanks to Yolika for the pixhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPvL0DOLfz0
Sasol Springbok RWC 2007 ad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWny8qYQfYc
National Athems
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=257BZOygfRY
Sprinkboks winThis is good its in Afrikaans and you need sound
hash mountain goat : Graverobber, Dutch Cap and Koeksuster
Jagsmeisie, Graverobber, dutch cap and koeksustercable station in the background....
breakfast after the run on Sunday ....
egg throwing competition....
the run through ceres which took place on Sunday morning 1000
runners and walkers......
hash spirit award...koeksuster
t-shirt auction........
top of Matroosberg, snow - right were the climber fell to his death..his body hasnt been recovered yet
bedford truck path up the mountain...
mother inferior having a moment ....
flo, gandhi, koeksuster and blodwynleek
blodwynleek, boblet and jan klein
hermanus, num num and Easy rider
Helgar, kerribum,snotgoblin and gutterguts
Easy rider, Blabbermouth and Whos the boss
the whole bunch infront of the bedford
our accommodation at Pine Forest
Firday night shooters....
for info on CERES....http://www.ceres.org.za/
MATROOSBERG RESERVE - MOUNTAIN SAFARI www.matroosberg.com
The Matroosberg Reserve is situated on the farm Erfdeel, 35 Km from Ceres. The reserve covers more than 1000 Ha of mountain area, and reaches the Matroosberg Peak, which at the altitude of 2249m, is the highest in the Boland. (About 250m higher than Sneeuberg in the Cedarberg.)
During the winter months, Matroosberg is often covered with snow. After a good snowfall, the Southern slopes remain snow-clad for quite some time and you can drive to the snow. This area is also well known for its private ski-slope.
From the mountain road (access only by 4x4) a beautiful panoramic view over the Warm Bokkeveld, Ceres, Droë Hoek, Koue Bokkeveld and the Ceres Karoo can be enjoyed. From Matroosberg Peak you have a wonderful view of the mountains of the Western Cape. Many other mountain peaks can be identified, such as the Witzenberg, Cedarberg and Du Toitskloof mountains.
The Groothoekkloof, with its dazzling height and rock cliffs, also presents you with a breathtaking view.
The trip on a legendary Bedford Army truck takes about 4-6 hours. In high demand periods (mostly after snowfalls) we schedule daily trips. Trips can be arranged for groups of 10 or more and groups of 75 persons can be accommodated. The altitude and mountain climate often cause a sudden drop in temperature, so come prepared with extra warm clothing.
Scheduled trips depart every Saturday at 10:00, weather permitting.
Hiker dies after falling 150m down gorge
August 05 2007 at 09:56PM
A 31-year-old hiker from Cape town has died in the Matroosberg mountains, near Ceres, SABC radio reported on Sunday.
He fell 150m down an inaccessible gorge, said Metro rescue's Dr John Roos.
"They flew a rescue helicopter down into the ravine, but access is very difficult," he told the national broadcaster.
"They need to get to him with ropes and things like that," he said.
Roos said a team would be sent out on Monday morning to recover the hiker's body in what would be a "highly technical" operation in an area covered with snow and ice.
He said it would have been too dangerous to send the team in after dark on Sunday. - Sapa
Body to be retrieved when ice melts
September 07 2007 at 11:40AM
By Caryn Dolley
Snow and ice on the Matroosberg are preventing rescuers from retrieving the body of a Milnerton man who fell to his death early in August and it may be another month before they are able to do so.
Andrew Johns plunged 450 metres down a snow-covered slope on Conical Peak on August 5. His body was caught under a jutting overhang in a ravine.
Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) spokesperson Kevin Tromp, also the co-ordinator of the recovery, said rescuers would be able to try to retrieve the body next month, only once the snow and ice had probably melted.
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