8 May : Sharron Reynolds : Exploring the Bats of Exploring Laos, Cambodia and Thailand 05/08/2018 Bat enthusiast and seasoned caver Sharron Reynolds visited Thailand, Cambodia and Laos in March to explore Wat Khao Chong Pran Bat Cave the home millions of wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats
Bat enthusiast and seasoned caver Sharron Reynolds visited Thailand, Cambodia and Laos in March to explore Wat Khao Chong Pran Bat Cave the home millions of wrinkle-lipped free-tailed bats
3 April: Lynn Maclachlan: Daredevil Descents 04/03/2018 Lynn Maclachlan has spent most of her adult life seeking adventure through both work and recreation, taking on challenges that most of us would not even contemplate.
Lynn Maclachlan has spent most of her adult life seeking adventure through both work and recreation, taking on challenges that most of us would not even contemplate.
6 Mar: Chris Dykes: Walking Portugal's Fisherman's Trail 03/06/2018 If you thought it was impossible to find solitude and a pristine coastline in Europe, think again and explore Portugal’s Ros Vicentina (Fisherman’s) trail, a 230 km long footpath which runs along the spectacular coast of the country’s Alentejo region.
If you thought it was impossible to find solitude and a pristine coastline in Europe, think again and explore Portugal’s Ros Vicentina (Fisherman’s) trail, a 230 km long footpath which runs along the spectacular coast of the country’s Alentejo region.
6 Feb: Sally Archibald: Lollipops vs Umbrellas - Why Savanna Trees Differ 02/06/2018 Have you ever wondered why African Savannas are dominated by umbrella shaped trees while Australian Savannas are home to tall, lollipop shaped trees?
Have you ever wondered why African Savannas are dominated by umbrella shaped trees while Australian Savannas are home to tall, lollipop shaped trees?
5 Dec: Piers Pirow: Racing through India’s Kashmir province 12/05/2017 ESSA’s own extreme athlete, Piers Pirow, took part in the first expedition adventure race of its kind in India’s northern Kashmir province in September, an area overshadowed by conflict since 1947.,
ESSA’s own extreme athlete, Piers Pirow, took part in the first expedition adventure race of its kind in India’s northern Kashmir province in September, an area overshadowed by conflict since 1947.,
7 Nov: Piers Cruickshanks & Siseko Ntondini: The true story behind 'Beyond the River' 11/07/2017 Piers Cruickshanks, one of the kayakers who inspired the South African film 'Beyond the River' will speak to us next week on the challenges which he and his doubles partner Siseko Ntondini overcame to win a gold medal in the marathon Dusi canoe marathon in 2014. The theme of his inspirational talk is persistence- the approach we all need to overcome the obstacles which life throws at us. Although most of the facts in the film were correct, Piers points out that it's producers predictably used
Piers Cruickshanks, one of the kayakers who inspired the South African film 'Beyond the River' will speak to us next week on the challenges which he and his doubles partner Siseko Ntondini overcame to win a gold medal in the marathon Dusi canoe marathon in 2014. The theme of his inspirational talk is persistence- the approach we all need to overcome the obstacles which life throws at us. Although most of the facts in the film were correct, Piers points out that it's producers predictably used
12-13 May: Pilansberg Wilderness Hike 05/12/2018 If Terrence Down's July 2017 talk didnt put you off, join us for a guided wilderness hike in the Pilansberg National Park.
If Terrence Down's July 2017 talk didnt put you off, join us for a guided wilderness hike in the Pilansberg National Park.
15 April: ESSA Pelindaba Adventure Day 04/15/2018 Paddle, Hike, Orienteer, Climb and Abseil all in one day. One of the highlights of the ESSA calendar.
Paddle, Hike, Orienteer, Climb and Abseil all in one day. One of the highlights of the ESSA calendar.
Fabulous ESSA Buffs 03/23/2018 The fabulous new ESSA Buffs are now available. Pick yours up at the next meeting for R80.
14 Sept: Stargazing Weekend 09/14/2018 An ESSA regular event conducted together with the Astronomical Society of South Africa. Join for a weekend of stargazing under the clear chilly spring skies of Bushtrails camp.
An ESSA regular event conducted together with the Astronomical Society of South Africa. Join for a weekend of stargazing under the clear chilly spring skies of Bushtrails camp.
16 June: Picnic Lunch in the Mountains 06/16/2018 This winter we are taking the annual ESSA lunch out of the city and into the mountains. Come and join us for a slap up picnic lunch in the Land of the Giants at Tonquani Gorge on Saturday 16 June.
This winter we are taking the annual ESSA lunch out of the city and into the mountains. Come and join us for a slap up picnic lunch in the Land of the Giants at Tonquani Gorge on Saturday 16 June.
Horizon: April 2018 Edition 04/04/2018 The Society's quarterly newsletter. If you can't make it to a Tuesday evening meeting to pick up a printed copy.
The Society's quarterly newsletter. If you can't make it to a Tuesday evening meeting to pick up a printed copy.