3 Provinces
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3 Provinces
This past Easter weekend a group of us visited the 3 provinces trail. Wow , what an amazing place.
Before I start posting pics or giving out any information, please remember one very important rule/fact.
If you book your spot, remember to book the historical trail at the same time, you can't arrive on the day and book the trail,weeks notice needed.
With that said, we managed to drive the 3 provinces trail and I managed to through away two sets of underwear
We gathered at the Wimpy on Friday morning for a brekkie in Standerton, after re-shuffling the whole place, they managed to fit us all in, lots of strange looks from the locals. Great breakfast, we headed to Volksrust, a bit of road works, but with Thunder leading the way the pace was rustig
Once in Volksrust we picked up some lost members of the All Wheel Drive Club and headed west for a short 13 km and turned into the farms main entry.
Once all the paper work was handled,we headed up the 2.5 km trail to the camp site. View of the camp site from the eastern ridge.
No power, and a donkey for the showers ,thanks to PIKKEWYNTJIE for all the hot showers
Before I start posting pics or giving out any information, please remember one very important rule/fact.
If you book your spot, remember to book the historical trail at the same time, you can't arrive on the day and book the trail,weeks notice needed.
With that said, we managed to drive the 3 provinces trail and I managed to through away two sets of underwear
We gathered at the Wimpy on Friday morning for a brekkie in Standerton, after re-shuffling the whole place, they managed to fit us all in, lots of strange looks from the locals. Great breakfast, we headed to Volksrust, a bit of road works, but with Thunder leading the way the pace was rustig
Once in Volksrust we picked up some lost members of the All Wheel Drive Club and headed west for a short 13 km and turned into the farms main entry.
Once all the paper work was handled,we headed up the 2.5 km trail to the camp site. View of the camp site from the eastern ridge.
No power, and a donkey for the showers ,thanks to PIKKEWYNTJIE for all the hot showers
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Re: 3 Provinces
Saturday, was basically a "laze around the campsite day", with a few of us heading into town to pick up supplies.
Worse part of the day was waiting for traffic coming down the farm road.
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Re: 3 Provinces
So Sunday morning arrived, and after a great brekkie, we hit the trail
Here are a few pics of the beauty you can expect while driving the trail. Plenty more to follow.
Here are a few pics of the beauty you can expect while driving the trail. Plenty more to follow.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Magnificent place.
Waiting anxiously to see if you had attempted the steps to the waterfall, and more importantly, Helshoogte...
Been there twice, skipped Helshoogte twice. Did everything else though, even if Loretta came out of it with a slightly modified alu side-step or two....
Waiting anxiously to see if you had attempted the steps to the waterfall, and more importantly, Helshoogte...
Been there twice, skipped Helshoogte twice. Did everything else though, even if Loretta came out of it with a slightly modified alu side-step or two....
I feel a lot less wise at 45 than I did at 15.
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Re: 3 Provinces
After a few hours of driving, you reach the beacon which marks the point that the 3 provinces meet, 2258 meters above sea level.
A few meters away, you have a view of the valley with a 90 meter drop, home to some Black Eagles.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Mmmm, also gave it a skip, what looked more like a challenge, was the "Tunnel", two weeks prior to our visit, a Jimny had rolled, with most of our rigs set up for overlanding we played it safe, the kids and wives were happy to hear of our decisionsOupa Stig wrote:Magnificent place.
Waiting anxiously to see if you had attempted the steps to the waterfall, and more importantly, Helshoogte...
Been there twice, skipped Helshoogte twice. Did everything else though, even if Loretta came out of it with a slightly modified alu side-step or two....
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Re: 3 Provinces
Helshoogte, is the trail you see in the middle of the pic, between the two vehicles.
Once we reached the top, we could see the trail was not used much......... Not all those who wander are lost!
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Re: 3 Provinces
We had one chap try helshoogte, but although the day was sunny it had rained two evenings previously, resulting in damp conditions below the loose rocks on the top, most tricky section. This meant there was absolutely no grip to be had, and it's not the sort of obstacle you want to attempt with the "more speed is better" approach.... He basically sat there spinning for a while, and then did the most hair-raising turn-around against that mountainside, amd came trundling casually back down again while the rest of us at the bottom were still trying to get our hearts out of our mouths.
3P is paradise, even if you skip all the obstacles. And this time of year it is lovely and green.
Btw, as far as I know the Jimny rolled on the Bobbejaanskrans route.... Could be mistaken though. But there is a steep, long rocky descent section on that route that had Swambo complaining much louder than anywhere else.
3P is paradise, even if you skip all the obstacles. And this time of year it is lovely and green.
Btw, as far as I know the Jimny rolled on the Bobbejaanskrans route.... Could be mistaken though. But there is a steep, long rocky descent section on that route that had Swambo complaining much louder than anywhere else.
I feel a lot less wise at 45 than I did at 15.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Gooi more pics, you are making me want to go back tomorrow!
I feel a lot less wise at 45 than I did at 15.
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Re: 3 Provinces
With the camp site in view, we had the final two obstacles to deal with:
Only once I was committed did I realize how bad it was.
Never do that again............first set of undies out the door, and still to now can't believe I did not walk it first
Made one mistake, drove up to the drop off, called over the radio for the others to hang back and went straight into the obstacle. Only once I was committed did I realize how bad it was.
Never do that again............first set of undies out the door, and still to now can't believe I did not walk it first
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Re: 3 Provinces
ouch ...
MOOI terrein.
Maar daai stukkie pad kort bietjie aandag ..
MOOI terrein.
Maar daai stukkie pad kort bietjie aandag ..
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Re: 3 Provinces
Lekker! Thanks for sharing!
My kind of trail - must make a plan to visit and watch the eagles as well.
My kind of trail - must make a plan to visit and watch the eagles as well.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Must add to what Neil said: Probably one of the best routes I've been on. A few pics from my side.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Looks like you'd camped in exactly the same spot as we had.... Best views, but scary when there's lightning...
And by far the best trail I had ever done (with my limited experience)
And by far the best trail I had ever done (with my limited experience)
I feel a lot less wise at 45 than I did at 15.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Wow, very nice pics, thanks for sharing. Looks like an awesome place.
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Re: 3 Provinces
MOOI pic waar die Hilux sy agterbeen lig ...
fantastiese natuur tonele !!
Dankie vir die fotos en deel van die ervaringe.
fantastiese natuur tonele !!
Dankie vir die fotos en deel van die ervaringe.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Looks like you guys had an awesome time. Next time we will be there for sure!
Quentin............tell us more, Bietjie moeg ge ploeg or were you just admiring the view.
Quentin............tell us more, Bietjie moeg ge ploeg or were you just admiring the view.
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Re: 3 Provinces
DO YOU HAVE TO ASK?????
of course i was admiring the view
Dankie pikkewyntjie
of course i was admiring the view
Dankie pikkewyntjie
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Re: 3 Provinces
[quote="ChrisF"]MOOI pic waar die Hilux sy agterbeen lig ...
Chris Besef jy dat daai oukie wat sy been lig 'n RC is?
Chris Besef jy dat daai oukie wat sy been lig 'n RC is?
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Re: 3 Provinces
The photographic perspective and the detail of the unit make it appear very real!
Admiring the view or waiting to be recovered, Quentin?
Admiring the view or waiting to be recovered, Quentin?
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Very life like ... only a few small details that gives it away ... bolts of the shock to the axle cant be to scaleObelix and Dogmatix wrote:ChrisF wrote:MOOI pic waar die Hilux sy agterbeen lig ...
Chris Besef jy dat daai oukie wat sy been lig 'n RC is?
and of course ... never seen a Lux that clean
Still, VERY WELL DONE !!
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Re: 3 Provinces
Mud Dog
The only thing that needed to be recovered from my perspective was my underwear with regards to this part of the trail.
Chris
The detail of those RC's is unbelievable and there abilities are also brilliant
The only thing that needed to be recovered from my perspective was my underwear with regards to this part of the trail.
Chris
The detail of those RC's is unbelievable and there abilities are also brilliant
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Re: 3 Provinces
Quentin, en jy wou he ek moes in die kar bly.
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Re: 3 Provinces
Ek was mos veilig deur!!!!
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Re: 3 Provinces
Lyk baie mooi en lekker sal nog eendag daar gaan kamp.
1 Kor 1:18 " Die boodskap van die kruis van Christus is wel onsin vir die wat verlore gaan, maar vir ons wat gered word, is dit die krag van God."
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Re: 3 Provinces
Jaans jy sal nie spyt wees nie.Jaans wrote:Lyk baie mooi en lekker sal nog eendag daar gaan kamp.
Rules are there to make you think before you break them!!!
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Wow looks like a epic trip, I will carry bags next time
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Re: 3 Provinces
off topic - well sort off
For the Cape Tonians that enjoy these pics.
Do yourself a favour and go enjoy Bojaankop, outside Calitzdorp
Only one short grade 4 section. The rest is just a VERY scenic drive. Nice remote camp.
For the Cape Tonians that enjoy these pics.
Do yourself a favour and go enjoy Bojaankop, outside Calitzdorp
Only one short grade 4 section. The rest is just a VERY scenic drive. Nice remote camp.