So... after a few postponements I eventually got round to doing the Vulture at Van Gaalens yesterday. Perfect day to do it, lots of markings on the route because the Crazy Store trail run next week is pretty much the entire Vulture, however If i didn't have the GPS file on my Garmin, I'd probably still be up there... also, weather was perfect (except for the veld fires) it was pretty clear. Pics don't do the view justice... it's insane, I think I saw Kenya it's so high Looking south from the top of the Magaliesberg Looking west along the range I'd recommend a couple things if you ever do this:- LOTS of water ( I went through 3L and ran out about 90mins before we finished) Lots of suspension TIME a couple race food bars or similar upper body strength, LOTS of carrying A HUGE sense of humor wings or a helicopter It's a challenge of note, well, was for me at least. 5 and 3/4 hours ride time, total time out was 7 hours. Granted I thought I was smart and took a wrong turn that added about 10-ish km and half an hour-ish to our time , but it's a long day out none the less. I wouldn't recommend it in summer...the top of the range is about 4m below the sun Once I've sifted though my GoPro footage, I'll post a better pic or two
