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DRAKENSBERG Lower Traverse

Experience is the best teacher

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On the morning of 23 December 2016, Andrew Booth, Michelle Davis, and Jack Davis set out on their mission from Bushman’s Nek in the Southern Drakensberg.

Jack relives the five-day run, ensuring you hear the mountain range call your name.

DAY ONE

DRAGON’S HEAT

The team comprised of my wife Michelle and I, as well as the Don of KZN Trail Running – Andrew Booth.

We aimed to run over five days, with a break

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