Ape's Pass
Approaches to this serious mountain route run via Gibisella Ridge or Marble Baths. Flood damage has affected the wider Injisuthi area; read the dated Injisuthi flood and access update and as…
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Bannerman Pass
Bannerman Hut lies at the foot of the pass and can serve as a base for an ascent. The route still calls for mountain fitness, navigation and preparation for changing conditions; being close …
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Bond Pass
Bond Pass is a steep mountain route in the Giant's Castle area, near Langalibalele Pass. It includes grassy slopes and short scrambling sections, with unmarked terrain that requires route-fi…
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Cathkin Mountain Pass
Cathkin Mountain Pass is another name for Ship’s Prow North. This is a demanding route through a rocky gully and loose scree, with substantial route-finding challenges. The South Fork is a s…
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Corner Pass
Corner Pass follows a steep, narrow rock gully in the Injisuthi area, with boulder and chockstone obstacles requiring scrambling. Assess the climbing moves and conditions for the whole group…
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Cowl Pass is in the Monks Cowl area of the Champagne Valley. Prominent nearby peaks include Monk's Cowl, Cathkin and Champagne Castle. It is a demanding route with rocky gullies and route-fi…
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Eastern Gully
Eastern Gully is a technical rock route in the Giant’s Castle area, topping out near the main 3315m summit. It requires appropriate climbing experience, equipment and a carefully planned des…
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Elandshoek Pass
Elandshoek Pass is in the Giant's Castle area and offers spectacular mountain views. Explore the Giants Castle area: The Giant’s Castle area combines the Bushman’s River valley with open gra…
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Giant's Castle Pass
Giant’s Castle Pass is a steep, rocky ascent reaching about 3 102m, with wide views over the surrounding mountains. Reaching the top of the pass is a different objective from climbing the su…
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Gray's Pass
Gray's Pass is a short but difficult mountain pass in the Monks Cowl area. The GPS track below starts at Keith Bush Camp; allow separately for reaching the camp and for your return journey. …
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Gypaetus Pass
Gypaetus Pass is a steep route near Bannerman Pass in the Giant’s Castle area. Bannerman Hut can serve as a base for the approach. The pass has grassy slopes and pathless terrain that requir…
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Hilton Pass
Hilton Pass is a strenuous mountain route in the Injisuthi area, with a boulder-strewn approach, steep grassy slopes and demanding route-finding. Assess the intended line and any climbing ob…
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Hlubi Pass (North)
The Hlubi passes lie between The Thumb and Langalibalele Pass in the Giant’s Castle area. The northern route crosses grassy slopes and rocky sections with scrambling. Erosion near the top an…
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Hlubi Pass (South)
The Hlubi passes lie between The Thumb and Langalibalele Pass in the Giant's Castle area. This entry covers the southern grassy-gully route. The North route includes different terrain and ha…
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Injisuthi Pass
Injisuthi Pass is a technical mountain route through a steep, rocky gully, with climbing obstacles as well as scrambling. It needs appropriate climbing experience, equipment and detailed rou…
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Jarateng Pass (North)
Jarateng (Jarding) refers to a group of three passes in the Giant's Castle area. This entry covers the North route. The South route has a separate listing; check which branch your map and tr…
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Jarateng Pass (South)
Jarateng Pass South is one of three Jarateng routes in the Giant's Castle area. It has grassy slopes and no continuous trail; plan for route-finding rather than a marked path. Explore the Gi…
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Jarateng/Jarding's Pass (Central)
Central Jarateng Pass is one of the Jarateng/Jarding routes on the southern slopes of Mount Durnford in the Central Drakensberg. The North and South are separate routes with different terrai…
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Judge Pass
Judge Pass is a steep route in the Injisuthi area that involves some rock scrambling. Path visibility can vary with conditions, so plan for navigation as well as the climb. GPS track gpxfile…
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Keartlands Pass
Keartlands Pass is a Little Berg route in the Monks Cowl area, below the main escarpment. Steep sections and eroded steps can make the descent tiring on the legs.
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Langalibalele Pass
Older maps may name this route Bushman’s River Pass. It is now associated with amaHlubi Chief Langalibalele and the conflict of 1873. Five members of the colonial force, including three Nata…
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Leslie's Pass
Leslie's Pass is a long route to the escarpment in the Injisuthi area. Plan for a sustained mountain ascent, the approach and the return journey. GPS track gpxfilename=Leslies_Pass.gpx Explo…
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Ship's Prow Pass (North)
Ship's Prow North, also known as Cathkin Mountain Pass, is a strenuous route with loose scree and rockfall hazards. The views from the top are extensive. The South Fork has a separate entry.…
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Ship's Prow Pass (South)
Ship's Prow South Pass is a long, steep mountain route. The North Fork is a different route with loose rock and rockfall hazards; identify the correct fork when planning your outing. The rec…
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