+trevorh7000 Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 The Pooks, FollowThatRainbow and I were up on the mountain yesterday and saw a tahr about 40m away from us. Anyone else seen any recently? Love It! Good on it for sticking it to the man! Trev Quote
scrambill Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Hi all, A new article in the Bulletin. I happened to see this article in the Constantiaberg. The Peninsula looks like a fun place to geocache. Could anyone give me some names of memorable caches that would be worth tackling? Thanks Quote
+the pooks Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Hi all, A new article in the Bulletin. I happened to see this article in the Constantiaberg. The Peninsula looks like a fun place to geocache. Could anyone give me some names of memorable caches that would be worth tackling? Thanks All depends what is your fancy. With such spectacular surroundings, the mountain caches are the most spectacular, especially the ones with exposure and scrambling involved as that gets the adrenalin really going. There are also many less hectic hiking caches, caving specimens, puzzle caches, and some city models. Let us know your preferences and we can steer you in a direction. Looking at the favourite points and logs will also give you a good idea. Quote
scrambill Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 All depends what is your fancy. With such spectacular surroundings, the mountain caches are the most spectacular, especially the ones with exposure and scrambling involved as that gets the adrenalin really going. There are also many less hectic hiking caches, caving specimens, puzzle caches, and some city models. Let us know your preferences and we can steer you in a direction. Looking at the favourite points and logs will also give you a good idea. Scrambling sounds like fun. I will definitely give some mountain caches a whizz. Thanks for the pointers. B Quote
+mr panda Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 We are blessed with a beautiful mountain, with fantastic caches. It is hard to go wrong! As pooks says, it all depends on what takes your fancy. I'm less keen on risking life and limb, but 'not for the faint hearted' is one of my all time favs. There are other much more hetic climbs out there if you are in for a scramble. In other news, has everyone seen this yet? http://www.geocaching.com/map/beta/default.aspx?lat=43.269433&lng=-116.3887 you will need to zoom out a bit... very interesting take on a power trail.... Quote
+trevorh7000 Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 In other news, has everyone seen this yet? http://www.geocachin...3&lng=-116.3887 you will need to zoom out a bit... very interesting take on a power trail.... Looks pretty cool - now at least there is a reason you are doing 200 caches in short sequence - you are making geo-art! trev Quote
+The Huskies Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 What a day.....38degrees in Du Toits kloof/Elands kloof Quote
+OneMatchFox Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 What a day.....38degrees in Du Toits kloof/Elands kloof Awesome stuff!!! Look forward to the logs []. Quote
+Hesamati Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 Not so chicken after all! Great location for 38 degree weather. Quote
+cownchicken Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 Not so chicken after all! Great location for 38 degree weather. Quote
+mr panda Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I learned something this week I thought I'd share. Perhaps everyone already knows, but that is the joy of forums. I was trying to get into the forest around Paradise to do hidey hole, and there were a fair number of gates, but all of them were locked. I know, I can walk in from the Newlands Reservoir, or pay to get into Kirstenbosch, but sometimes I'm lazy and most of the time I'm poor. So, while trying to find an unlocked gate, I encountered a hiker coming out of the gate on upper paradise road, he taught me how to get a key. You can get a key from the paradise mountain offices, that you can then go copy and return (free!). They are not only for residents, he said. The woman who loaned me the key said they were meant for residents, but since I went in there 'all the time' it was no problem. The offices are located on the road to Rhodes Mem, but turn left where the road turns right. The key gives unlocks at least 3 gates in the paradise 'hood. (see image). Awesome news. I'm returning the key in the morning, so don't run out there to get it right away . Does anyone else know of ways to get access to any other locked parts of the mountain? Quote
+trevorh7000 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Does anyone else know of ways to get access to any other locked parts of the mountain? Bolt cutters? I very much doubt that the key is for residents only - they probably just say that to try and discourage others - the residents do not own Table Mountain - nor do SAN Parks for that matter - maybe bolt cutters will be required one day.....the mountain should be free for all. I had been wondering about those gates as I grew up in Willow Road and there were not locked gates back then -the times they have a'changed! Trev Edited December 13, 2011 by trevorh7000 Quote
+Discombob Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Ah, I lived in Willow road for a while as well. When they put all the gates up, Willow road was my secret hidden entrance for a long time, as they did not put gates in Willow road. I guess there are gates there now! Quote
+tomtwogates Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 Congrats to AndyT1 on your new Dive series caches along the False Bay coast - I can just imagine the frantic action of the FTF hounds deciding which way to go to get the maximum benefit! Quote
+cownchicken Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 We just know how we will be spending the Day of Goodwill. Thanks Andy! Quote
+OneMatchFox Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 Congrats to AndyT1 on your new Dive series caches along the False Bay coast - I can just imagine the frantic action of the FTF hounds deciding which way to go to get the maximum benefit! Congrats indeed! Wish I had been there to join the hounds. I do think though that this post is probably more suited to the Milestones forum though... With 900+ finds your 1st hide is a huge milestone!!! ;-) Quote
+tomtwogates Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 Congrats to Capeccr in cleaning up the majority of the FTFs on the Dive series - sounds like Thunder might also have been a bit peeved not to have been included in the night caching? Quote
+trevorh7000 Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 Congrats to Capeccr in cleaning up the majority of the FTFs on the Dive series - sounds like Thunder might also have been a bit peeved not to have been included in the night caching? Yes well done Capeccr for stealing the thunder (excuse horrible pun) from the Hounds of the South. I too ventured about but gave up soon after for lack of motivation and horrible conditions. But I did find one 2nd to Capeccr and that was good enough for and worth the 60km round trip to say I had snatched a cache before Zambesiboy and the others in their very backyard!!!! Nice series Andy which I will be back soon to complete. trev Quote
+SawaSawa Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 Yes Andy - thanks for a great series of caches which we really enjoyed doing despite being pre-empted by Capeccr (to whom maximum respect! , then ) . . . but we do like to give others less fortunate a chance from time to time . . . . As some consolation we did manage to get 3 FTFs - and we saw the amazing Comet Lovejoy which in itself was worth the early start! Let me (and the 'Hounds of the South') wish all WC geocachers a merry Xmas and a very happy and cacheful 2012!! Quote
+trevorh7000 Posted December 25, 2011 Posted December 25, 2011 Is anyone planning to attempt this series tomorrow on Boxing Day - I want to but prefer cahcing with others - especially on a series like this when I have already had 2 DNFs first time round. I'll b eup and about fairly early and should be able to fit in the 2 or 3 hours or so any time - may be some lunch in Simonstown afterwards - reply here or PM me. Cheers trev\ Quote
+cownchicken Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 Have mailed you and will SMS you later (don't think you would appreciate a message coming through now - 5.15am!) Meeting at Bertha's for breakfast at 9. Quote
+Zambesiboy Posted December 26, 2011 Posted December 26, 2011 Andy's new diving site series....... To those who may not realise - and because Andy is the modest chap he is...... I would just like to point out that all the magnificent photos that accompany this great series are taken by Andy himself. What an achievement and he can be truly proud. Quote
+capeccr Posted December 27, 2011 Posted December 27, 2011 Congrats to Capeccr in cleaning up the majority of the FTFs on the Dive series - sounds like Thunder might also have been a bit peeved not to have been included in the night caching? Yes - it would have been nice to have Thunder along with me, but he can be difficult to keep track of on a dark night. He can also be reluctant to get back in the car if he thinks the walk has not been long enough... Thanks Andy, and congratulations on your first caches. Quote
+AndyT1 Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks all for the kind words, much appreciated. Well done to capeccr on the FTF's and to the Deep South Team for mopping up ! Quote
+Zambesiboy Posted December 28, 2011 Posted December 28, 2011 Another Traverse....reverse trip is on the go. Participants include so far: Paddawan, AndyT1 both who have done this before, Zambesiboy, and two muggle climber friends from NZ. Anyone is welcome to join. We meet just before 6am at the Kloof neck carpark (just at the start of the "pipe track". We will also be doing Kloof corner medium and Kloof corner difficult before ascending to the restaurant for a beverage and then descending in the cable car. If anyone wants to join you need to be self sufficient with plenty water and a snack or two. Further details can be obtained from me on 021 786 1039 or 082 864 5080. This should be the perfect end to a great year of caching. Quote
+cownchicken Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Andre would have loved to have joined you but we are leaving for Gamkaberg tomorrow morning. Enjoy the walk and a Happy New Year to all of you. (Zambesiboy,tried to e-mail you but for some reason our mails aren't being delivered.) Quote
+CapeDoc Posted December 31, 2011 Author Posted December 31, 2011 The 4Gs and I are doing Heksietoringtand early Monday morning. Join us if you are keen! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=b86c2566-03e8-4a09-b99d-49ce381e8d68 Quote
+Zambesiboy Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks to all for the fantastic hike yesterday - and in particular to CapeCCR and his cool calm help to some of the ladies who found one or two bits a challenge. What a great way to see out 2011. An album of pics are on FB hope that lets you in - if not my facebook name "Phil Claire Gargan" Happy New Year and all the best for safe caching with no DNFs. Quote
The-Eaves Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 Hi there Cape Town guys (I know many watch this thread so I will post a link to my question here as it concerns caching in Cape Town and I am in need of swift assistance): >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Guys... My apologies for being scarce - back now though! I need some help from the Cape Town guys (or those who have cached CT): I have two visiting geocachers coming from JHB tomorrow and I'm keen to take them on a seriously messy journey (the likes of Rattus Maximus; Paths of the Dead; Mines of Moria)... Or just one or two epic Cape Town caches. Suggestions from those with more experience would be welcomed (All members are fit and wanting to get filthy if at all possible) Thanks >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (reply here) http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=287950 Quote
The-Eaves Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 With respect to the above post: I plan on doing Orpheus in the Underworld tomorrow afternoon with 2 cachers from JHB - If any are keen to join plz let me know. doceave@gmail.com 083 776 5030 Quote
+CapeDoc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Posted January 2, 2012 Did Heksietorintandt today. One for Sawa Sawa: http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/ae4a63b1-96ee-4ff1-8468-06f37b0e58dc.jpg (this post from my phone) Quote
+SawaSawa Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Did Heksietorintandt today. One for Sawa Sawa: http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/ae4a63b1-96ee-4ff1-8468-06f37b0e58dc.jpg (this post from my phone) Nice execution there! Still working on mine . . . Quote
+Discombob Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 HAHA, great work, cape doc!! I almost killed myself trying that one Quote
+Discombob Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 By the way, I am coming for a visit to Cape Town from 2-20 March, so if anyone wants to do some caching, that would be good! CapeDoc, plleeeeeease can you organise another "Darkenss Beckons " caching trip while I'm there, or whoever organised that sleeping on the mountain trip in the scout hut ;o) Otherwise, I hope to have an event cache on 3 or 4th march. Any days preferred by anyone? Quote
+AndyT1 Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Capeccr and myself are planning on tackling Agathas Gully after work on Tuesday, time 4pm but can push it out to 4:30 if needed. We will meet at the parking near the start of the hiking trail up Constantia Nek. Note that some scrambling is involved, not too tough though. There are 4 caches on the route up with a possibility of a few more on the way down. Let us know if you plan to join us so we do not leave without you. Quote
+Zambesiboy Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Mybergs Waterfall Ravine Hi All, So this hike is on and the plan is this: Meet at Constantia Nek at 05:45 and then we will arrange cars and lifts to combine transport. Parking will be at the end of Farriers Way ( S 34°00.575 E018° 22.745 ) to start hopefully at about 6am or shortly thereafter. There is not that much space here to park which is why we will combine transport from Constantia Nek. We will leave one/two vehicle/s at Suikerbossie to get a lift back to Farriers way. This then avoids the long contour path part of the walk which is a bit boring. The temperature is set to peak at 27C which is about perfect with mild wind. A bit of rain today should clear by this afternoon. Bring your own liquid and food. Sunblock and good shoes/boots. Guide books say 6 hours - Capedoc did it in under 4hrs but we all know Capedocs pace. We will be early for the Disas but happy to do a second trip in a month's time when they should be out. So far it looks like the following are confirmed: Phil Gargan Phil Wright (and thunder?) Adrian and Inge Lawson Patrick Lawson Janice Duncan-Browne Chris Foreshaw Ralph Da Costa ? Andy Taylor? Mark Budd? Shane Budd? I am away at an audition this afternoon but will be home this evening. My contact is 0828645080 or 021 - 786 1039 or zambesiboy@gmail.com Cheers Phil Quote
+Team Dauncey Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Short notice No wind Spring low Awaken the leviathan Diaz beach Midday 0836499933 Quote
+Team Dauncey Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 We are planning to do the False Bay Scenic Walk in Cape Point on Saturday, 28 January 2012. We'll be starting at Smitswinkel Bay Viewpoint and end at Booi se Skerm, and log 10 or so smileys along the way. Hopefully, with a second car waiting at the end Let me know if you are keen and then we can firm up on times and other arrangements. Quote
+AndyT1 Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 I am definitely keen - been wanting to do this for a while now. Quote
+terunkie Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) [We would love to join you on this walk. Edited January 25, 2012 by terunkie Quote
+Team Dauncey Posted January 27, 2012 Posted January 27, 2012 I am definitely keen - been wanting to do this for a while now. For those keen on the Cape Point walk tomorrow, we'll meet at the Smitswinkel Viewpoint parking at 7:45. You can phone me on 082 780 5540. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 A few of us are walking up the mountain on Thursday pm to see the Disa flowers at the aqueduct. All welcome to join. Quote
+CapeDoc Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 A few of us are walking up the mountain on Thursday pm to see the Disa flowers at the aqueduct. All welcome to join. Quote
+AndyT1 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I am going up to the aqueduct see the Disas tomorrow, leaving Constantia Nek at the start of the hiking trail at 7am. All welcome. Quote
+AndyT1 Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 On the way up to Psalm 119 on Sunday we were fortunate enough to see a tahr !! And it even posed for a while for a photo. Quote
+paddawan Posted February 13, 2012 Posted February 13, 2012 On the way up to Psalm 119 on Sunday we were fortunate enough to see a tahr !! At times it felt as if I was climbing with a couple of tahrs. Quote
+Hesamati Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Check out this amazing VIDEO! Beats a day behind a computer... Quote
+Zambesiboy Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Outstanding, amazing but strangely compelling..... would love to try all of that if I was younger, stronger, etc etc..... Quote
+paddawan Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Check out this amazing VIDEO! Beats a day behind a computer... This also looks like fun ! Quote
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