Events

On Saturday we hike about 2 hours to a secluded camping spot, climb Limietberg peak in the afternoon. On Sunday we walk out on the Old Limietberg trail to reach tweede tol via Wolwekloof. MCSA members only. Contact Elsie Oettle on 082 737 9990 or e-mail elsieoettle@gmail.com

Meet 8am at parking. 5km one way. R50 cash or wildcard. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660

Familie en kinder stap deur die Botaniese tuine op Paarlberg. Daar is braai geriewe en piekniek plek vir die wat langer wil bly na die stap. Kontak Albert Cornelissen 082 851 2575

We walk through the Botriver Lagoon to the beach and further along the beach to either Hawston or Kleinmond as desired. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660

We walk through the Botriver Lagoon to the beach and further along the beach to either Hawston or Kleinmond as desired. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660

We hike at Honingklip farm, R43 Bot River for 5 hours. Including a swim in their dam. Contact Thordis Sixt on 0834546660

Meet on the TM road under the Bluegums at the start of the zig zag path to the Saddle at 7:30 AM and bring Morning tea and goodies as we will be down by Lunchtime. Saddle Ravine is beautifully wooded and involves some easy rock scrambling so participants need to be Read more…

Wild camping at the Boulders on the Neck between Groot Wellington Sneeukop and Slanghoek Peak. We will walk in from Eerste Tol on Friday afternoon. Saturday we will either go up Groot Wellington sneeukop or Slanghoek amphitheatre and peak. On Sunday we will stop at the pools on the way Read more…

Social Meet - Olive Glen Farm is hosting a social day meet get-together for all MCSA members on Olive Glen Farm on Saturday 1 March from 1 pm onwards till late.  Snacks will be provided. Bring your own picnic/braai.  RSVP Avril Powrie. Cell & Whatsapp 082 921 4325  Hiking - Read more…

This is an opportunity to do the stunning Smalblaar kloof, a mossy green canyon which flows all year round. It starts with an exquisite narrow canyon section, which eventually opens up to reveal a majestic vista. As you make you way through the canyon you will descend 6 beautiful waterfall Read more…

We walk through the Botriver to the sea and back. Roughly 3,5 hours. Exciting experience. Contact Thordis Sixt on 083 454 6660

Beginner and intermediate rock climbing meet at Silvermine lower crag. Gear needed: harness, climbing shoes and helmet. If you need any gear, please contact me. Fees: Adult gate entry R42, Children R21(Free entry with a valid Wild card), Climbing permit R105(Free for MCSA members with a valid membership card) Contact Read more…

Out and back hike to the 1963 Shackleton Crash site in Stettynskloof to view the wreckage and give a talk on the accident as a well as talk about Limietberg Nature Reserve and the environment. Contact Deon Rossouw on 072 437 4011 or dross@capenature.co.za

Fun day of sport climbing on Paarl mountain. We will set up some beginner-friendly top-ropes. Possibility of multi pitch climbing for those who are keen. Experienced will be paired with inexperienced to show them the ropes. Difficulty/grading: Beginner to Intermediate, with routes ranging from Grade 11 and up. Gear needed: Read more…

Joint kloofing meet with MCSA Stellenbosch. Still tentative but we will meet at Eden forest, then head up to Varingkloof and abseil down, 7 abseils of 10-24m. Beginner friendly abseils. Weather permitting of course. Gear needed: Helmet, harness, rappel device, 2 locking carabiners and personal anchor. If you need any Read more…

We will spend the weekend camping at Steenboksberg, Bainskloof. The first property owned by the MCSA, and has been declared a Natural Heritage Site. It includes Bailey’s Peak in the Limietberg range and a beautiful valley with idyllic camping, a shelter and pools, and a great diversity of flora. With family-friendly Read more…

The Leopard Trail is a 4-day and 3-night hike set in the magnificent Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site Wilderness Reserve.  This is a slack packing hike – each day the organisers will transport your bags and food from one overnight hut to the next, leaving you to walk with only a Read more…

The Mountain Club of South Africa, Paarl / Wellington section invites members of the University of Cape Town – Mountain and Ski Club University of Stellenbosch – Maties Climbing Club University of Stellenbosch – Berg- en Toerklub What: Bouldering Where: Du Toits Kloof Mountains When: 2025/04/26 8h00 at gate Cost: Read more…

Join us for some scheduled maintenance at Krom River hut. Please email Kuba on kuba@apap.co.za confirming your attendance.

Begin en eindig by Hawequa Scouts.  Ongeveer 800m  klim waarvan die laaste gedeelte n styl scramble is. Start and finish at the Hawequa  scouts.  The last section is a steep off-path scramble.  8 hours. Whattsapp Elsie Oettle 082 737 9990

Oornag 'n aand in die Gydoberge en klim 'n piek of twee. Kontak leier vir meer inligting en om saam te kom. Leier: Nardus Cronje, 082 347 8556, ncwpbr@gmail.com

Varying from EASY to MODERATE at a relaxed pace. There are 4 options – please contact leader Suzanne Smith at wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za or 083 303 3417 to discuss possibilities. Please note bookings for accommodation need to be finalized by end of business on Friday 25 April, and payments by Friday 2 May. Deadline for Read more…

We will spend the weekend at Krom river hut. For those interested we will summit Witteberg on Saturday(3A+), a good level of fitness required. Contact Albert Cornelissen on 082 851 2575.

We will meet 9am at Houw hoek hotel parking and do a 13km circular route. Contact Thordis Sixt on 083 454 6660

We meet 8am at the Kleinmond golf course parking. 7 hour hike. Contact Thordis Sixt on 083 454 6660

Overnight in the 60 man grotto on Bullerskop, Banhoek (Joint meet with MCSA Stellenbosch). Some bundu bashing and mild scrambling involved. Possibility to summit the peak and descend via Duiwelskloof depending on weather and group's ability. P/W Leader: Elise - 0623815653 contact before 12 May.

Intermediate rock climbing meet at Hellfire, du Toitskloof. We will be climbing on the sport routes, people with trad gear is more than welcome to join for trad climbing. Contact Albert Cornelissen on Whatsapp at 082 851 2575

Saturday: An afternoon walk on Gill and Rob's farm, about 2 hours to the waterfall and gorge with some bundu bashing. Evening braai. Sunday: Drive to Greyton for 9am start. We will walk the Gobos trail, Noupoort detour and then up to Committee rock. Approx. 12km, 5 hours. Accommodation for Read more…

Join us for a relaxed and social day of sport climbing at Kleinmond. We'll be setting up some beginner-friendly top-ropes, and pairing experienced climbers with those new to the sport to help show them the ropes. Difficulty/Grading: Beginner to Intermediate Gear Needed: Harness, climbing shoes, and helmet. If you need Read more…

We meet 9am at the Kleinmond golf course parking. 5 hour hike. Contact Thordis Sixt on 083 454 6660

Familie en kinder stap in Banhoek bewarea. Kontak Albert Cornelissen 082 851 2575

With Whale season here we are doing the coastal walk, 8km x 2. We will meet 9am at the new harbor parking. Pizza and drinks at the Gecko after the walk. Contact Thordis on whatsapp 083 454 6660

We hike at Koringberg, approx 6 hours, on the 8th or the 9th, depending on the weather. We meet 8:30 at the Koringberg turn-off. Contact Thordis on whatsapp 083 454 6660

Roodezand piek, Tulbagh (known to the locals as saronsberg) Joint meet with Worcester section We'll be climbing this impressive peak from the tulbagh Valley. It's a long day out and hikers must be fit and comfortable with bundu bashing. R50 entrance fee payable at the starting point. Contact Philip Hills Read more…

We hike the Hermanus coastal cliff path, 12km x 2. Meet 9am at the new harbour parking. The new walking structure, right next to the cliffs is mind blowing. Thereafter we enjoy the deserved beverage and pizza at Gecko. Whatsapp Thordis 083 454 6660

We hike the Hermanus coastal cliff path, 12km x 2. Meet 9am at the new harbour parking. The new walking structure, right next to the cliffs is mind blowing. Thereafter we enjoy the deserved beverage and pizza at Gecko. Whatsapp Thordis 083 454 6660

We meet 8am at the Kleinmond golf course parking. 7 hour hike. Contact Thordis Sixt on 083 454 6660

This popular Fynbos trail (R2 150.00pp) includes accommodation for two nights, linen included, no meals. www.fynbostrail.co.za Contact Thordis : 083 454 6660

This climb is only for MCSA members who are fit and hike regularly. 1000m Vertical climb with scrambling, mostly off-path. Start and finish at the Hawequa scouts. 8-9 hours, weather permitting. Contact Kelvin on 082 550 7598

Beginner and intermediate rock climbing meet at Silvermine. Gear needed: harness, climbing shoes and helmet. If you need any gear, please contact me. Fees: Adult gate entry R42/Children R21(Free entry with a valid Wild card), Climbing permit R105(Free for MCSA members with a valid membership card) Contact Albert on 082 Read more…

Brisk hike on Paarl mountain, this will include Paarl rock, Gordons rock, Bretagne rock, Groot Waboomkop all the overhangs/caves along the way, including the Bat cave and Arbor cave, Xmas camp, Oukraal and the Waterfall. Start and finish at Hout street Paarl. Will mostly be hiking on gravel roads but Read more…

Jan du Toitskloof is one of the best kloofs in the Western Cape. Please contact me for more details and if you are interested in joining. Please note this hike involves boulder hopping and river walking with a heavy backpack. Note that this meet is only open to MCSA members. Read more…

Join us for some scheduled maintenance at Krom River hut. Contact Albert Cornelissen on 082 851 2575 for more details.

Located about 4 hours from Cape Town near the small farming community of Koekenaap, the Swarttobie Trail is a unique 4 or 5-day coastal slackpacking hike covering 42-55 km of virtually untouched shoreline. This is a true wilderness experience offering remote beaches, dramatic cliffs, marine life, and spectacular wildflower scenery Read more…

Join us for some scheduled maintenance at Krom River hut. Contact Albert Cornelissen on 082 851 2575 for more details.

Joint kloofing meet with MCSA Stellenbosch. We will hike up and abseil down Vensterkloof in Jonkershoek. Gear needed: Helmet, harness, rappel device, 2 locking carabiners and personal anchor. If you need any gear, please contact me. R50pp applicable for rope/gear usage. Contact Albert Cornelissen on Whatsapp at 082 851 2575

Join us for a relaxed and social day of sport climbing at Kleinmond. We’ll be setting up some beginner-friendly top-ropes, and pairing experienced climbers with those new to the sport to help show them the ropes. Difficulty/Grading: Beginner to Intermediate Gear Needed: Harness, climbing shoes, and helmet. If you need Read more…