A small group of trailers arrived in the pre-dawn light to sign up. Despite the overcast weather it was surprisingly warm as we stepped outside our cars.
Two routes were decided upon: two different speed groups were going to do the contour out and back route and a medium group and the relaxed group were going to go up skeleton and down nursery.
Tim and Buyiswa disappeared down the contour followed by a young couple joining us for the first time. Lorraine and her group stayed with us till the path up skeleton and then carried on as we turned left and started the climb up the mountain.
What a beautiful route. I had forgotten how amazing skeleton gorge is. The overcast weather also helped. We got to the top, took a detour to the beach at the reservoir for some pictures and a rest and then went back on to the path heading for Nursery Ravine. Nursery Ravine was also spectacular as all the king proteas were out and
I lost track of time photographing them. As soon as Debbie and I met the others at the bottom, we started off home back along the contour path.
A great day out, enjoyed by all no matter which route. The relaxed group along with a newcomer, did Skeleton and Nursery in a very respectable time.
Distances were all around 12 - 14km but the climbers took a lot longer...
Photographs on Facebook
Two routes were decided upon: two different speed groups were going to do the contour out and back route and a medium group and the relaxed group were going to go up skeleton and down nursery.
Tim and Buyiswa disappeared down the contour followed by a young couple joining us for the first time. Lorraine and her group stayed with us till the path up skeleton and then carried on as we turned left and started the climb up the mountain.
What a beautiful route. I had forgotten how amazing skeleton gorge is. The overcast weather also helped. We got to the top, took a detour to the beach at the reservoir for some pictures and a rest and then went back on to the path heading for Nursery Ravine. Nursery Ravine was also spectacular as all the king proteas were out and
I lost track of time photographing them. As soon as Debbie and I met the others at the bottom, we started off home back along the contour path.
A great day out, enjoyed by all no matter which route. The relaxed group along with a newcomer, did Skeleton and Nursery in a very respectable time.
Distances were all around 12 - 14km but the climbers took a lot longer...
Photographs on Facebook
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