Adventure Hikes in the Cape Peninsula by Karen Watkins has been written for the adventurous from keen beginners to rock climbers – anyone wanting a day off .
This new book from expereinced mountaineer and journalist for the Constantia Bulletin has more than 30 tried and tested hikes. The detailed descriptions are illustrated with more than 450 colour pictures to help you find you way. The routes are classified into three sections: easy, moderate and difficult. The guide includes additional information about the flora and history, as well as and safety and conservation tips.
Adventure Hikes in the Cape Peninsula is the ideal guide to carry in a rucksack, whether a beginner, moderately fit or experienced hiker, or just curious.
Karen Watkins describes herself as a mountaineer, traveller, mother, amateur botanist and journalist – not necessarily in that order. This is her second book; the first was Adventure Walks & Scrambles in the Cape Peninsula, published by Double Storey in September 2003. She has been leading day hikes and trails, including to wilderness areas for people of all ages, for more than 18 years. She is involved with many hiking organisations and has been a volunteer for the Table Mountain National Park for ten years.
At present the book is available at R130 (pre book launch price) from the author at or call .
It will also be available at R150 at independent bookshops such as The Book Lounge in Roeland Street, Bay Bookshop in Hout Bay, Book Shoppe in the Pick ‘n Pay Centre in Tokai, Folio Books in Main Road Rondebosch, Kalk Bay Bookshop, Kirstenbosch book shops and others.
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Kim, January 24, 2011 at 1:52 pm
INVITATION TO LAUNCH OF ‘ADVENTURE HIKES IN THE CAPE PENINSULA’ BY KAREN
WATKINS.
You are invited to attend the launch of Karen Watkins’ latest book
‘Adventure Hikes in the Cape Peninsula,’ the long awaited sequel to her
earlier book of similar title which introduced many lesser known and
exciting routes to enthusiastic hikers to explore in the mountains of the
Cape Peninsula.
‘Adventure Hikes in the Cape Peninsula’ introduces hikers to more than 30
tried and tested hikes with detailed descriptions. It is sure to
expand the hiking experience of the regular hikers and newcomers.
DATE AND TIME: Wednesday 9 February at 6pm for 6.30pm.
PLACE: The Bill Bowden Pavilion,
Wynberg Boys High School,
Aletta Road off Alexandra Road,
Wynberg
The book will make an ideal Valentine’s Day gift and will be of good use to those who intend using the forthcoming long weekends to do some hiking.
Therefore:
BRING: R130 to buy your copy of the book and a few extra Rands to buy drinks
at the cash bar to be enjoyed whilst exchanging stories from the mountains
with fellow hikers.
Light snacks will be provided.
RSVP: It is important that you RSVP to Linda Bellairs at
Replyor during office hours or by no later than Thursday February 3.