a few more. These are from a traverse we did where we had an approx 80km section in the mountains north of the Orange river we had to do in one go on foot as any sort of vehicle access was impossible. Normally we find ways of driving into areas like this using river valleys, not in this case though. That meant hiking for 5 days carrying 25 liters of water per person. I had planned our water consumption such that about mid afternoon on the last day we would run out and then have another 1-2 hours of hiking to get to a bakkie that had been left for us at the other end of our traverse. Knowing the type of terrain well and knowing my team well, this worked out exactly as planned. I should add each of us hiked somewhat over a 100km on this trip as we split up each day with every geologist covering a loop and then meeting up in the evening at a rv point further along. We do however plan the route for each person and we all carry satphones so we know where to go look for someone in case they don't turn up. We also knew that if needed we could hike out from anywhere in the mountains in about a day and a half. This is what I love about my job, H&S in the private industry and mining world would never allow this sort of approach.
1)Hiking into the area through the northern part of the Huns mountains.
2)These limestones have super sharp/abrasive surfaces. They chew up boots. I wear out a pair of boot soles a year in this terrain.
3) Myself and two of the Namibian geologists. Really great guys, hard working and competent.
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