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Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA-CT)
The MCSA engages in all manner of mountaineering activities. Our focus is on the responsible and sustainable use of the mountain resources that belong to all of us. Join us, to... Explore - Discover - Connect - Protect
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Why join the MCSA-CT section?
We facilitate access to the Western Cape’s natural heritage in a welcoming, dynamic and supportive manner, and organise over 200 meets every year, with something for everyone. Read more
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2010 National Meet The MCSA-CT Section is hosting this event in the Klein Swartberg from
18 - 25 September 2010. Apart from a dinner to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first ascent of Towerkop, we plan to offer hikes (multi and single-day), rock climbs and local site-seeing and wine-tasting tours. Download the flyer and application form. Check out the website prepared by Jan Viljoen of Ladismith.
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Team Members needed for Pumori Expidition "Our plan is to attempt a summit via the Standard Route on the South East Ridge, a grade 3 snow and ice climb that requires a good understanding of alpine climbing techniques and familiarity with the effects of high altitude. Dates are set for a 31 March 2011 departure, with the expedition returning approximately 35 days later on the 6th May." Read more
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FOR MEMBERS ONLY- four prize-winning new books!
Pop into our library before an evening social or during club office hours to have a look at these and other captivating reads and DVD's. Read More for reviews of these four books.
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Search and Rescue in action
Brent Jennings, senior technical trainer with the MCSA-CT, has produced a comprehensive
article on Search and Rescue, complemented by Andy Nix’s stunning pictures. Read more
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What numbers to call in an emergency?
Once a situation has been assessed calmly, and it does prove necessary to call for help,
you want the right numbers at your fingertips. Read more |
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Hypothermia – how to avoid, recognise and treat
This potential killer can set in very quickly – yes, even in warm weather.
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Global warming made visible Can you spot the ‘ant’ top, right in this picture? That is a climber on a penitente (ice pinnacle) in the fast-receding Rongbuk Glacier. For more information and shocking images (compared to 80 years ago), click here and then on Comparative Photography. At the bottom of the page, enlarge this photograph to see the height of the penitentes in relation to the climber, as well as to the glacier and surrounding peaks!
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Table Mountain Klipspringers Along with the controversial attempt to remove the Himalayan tahrs from Table Mountain, SanParks reintroduced klipspringers. In May 2010 a pair of klipspringers was seen at Jesus Cave. Help SanParks to monitor the populations of larger mammals (grysbok, klipspringer, tahr, fallow deer, etc.) on the mountain. Glynn Alard of SanParks (021 713 7512 or 082 455 2919) asks for all sightings and information - including date, locality and numbers - as well as any photographs.
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