The MCSA promotes the sustainable use of our mountain resources and facilitates access to our natural heritage in a friendly and supporting way, by:
Hiking, scrambling and kloofing
A wide variety of outings are offered – from relaxed, short walks with interesting botanical challenges in our fynbos floral kingdom, to the adventurous hiking on routes where few people ever venture; from half day and full day hiking trips, to weekend and longer hiking routes in the isolated mountain ranges of the Cape.
Rock climbing
The MCSA offers a home to those undertaking various rock climbing activities, including local and national bouldering, sports climbing and traditional (“trad”) climbing in all grades, from the easiest to the most demanding routes.
Mountain rescue
Many club members play key roles in Wilderness Search & Rescue, the umbrella body that coordinates search and rescue activities in the Western Cape. We are part of our neighboring rescue team in the Hottentots Holland-afdeling.
Community
We are actively involved in community outreach activities at local youth groups; we give children access to our beautiful nature and teach them appropriate behaviour in the mountains while having a lot of fun. The community programme is run by MCSA members with support non-members, all volunteers. The MCSA has a safeguarding policy that volunteers must adhere to, and for some activities, a police clearance certificate is required.
Conservation
There are many members who are actively involved in a wide variety of conservation initiatives, such as the eradication of alien vegetation.
Social meetings
From time to time we hold social events or presentations in different places in our area. Keep an eye on the newsletter for information.