Hiking hints From the Archive

Getting started, equipment, health and safety: the practical pages the old website kept for newcomers.

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These pages were written by members of an older hiking club website that used this domain. JHB Hiking keeps them as they were, without contact details; trails, access and fees may have changed since.

Ratings: What type of event do I want

Newcomers: What you need to know

Snake bites: Not likely to happen

Cost & distances: How far and what it costs

Where do we meet

Intro to rescue team: Who are we (Search & rescue), part 2

training: Get involved & give something back to the community (Search & rescue), part 2

Things to be observed (Newcomers)

If you are unsure, read

Take note: Important information for

Rules: What should be adhered to

Get involved & give something back to the community

You never know when you might need

Symptoms to watch for

Not all water is safe

These boots are made for walking

Tick, toc, tick

Hiking hints: Why hiking, part 2

Not always a necessity

Kids, glorious kids

training: Get involved & give something back to the community (Search & rescue)

Caught in a storm

Intro to rescue team: Who are we (Search & rescue)

When nature calls

A good night's sleep

Art of packing

What should I carry

What do I need

Bee stings: 'Bee' prepared

New in Gear & Skills

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Gear & Skills

Hiking Boots vs Trail Shoes

Gear & Skills

Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings