Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Club of the University of Pretoria

Explo is a club with a long and incredible history. In 2009 the club celebrated it's 50th anniversary. We are a group of like-minded people dedicated to enjoying and protecting the natural world around us and having a great time doing so. JOIN US IN 2011 FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

We have club evenings twice a week where beginners and old hands alike can climb on the wall at the L.C. de Villiers Sport Stadium. Click HERE for a map. All necessary gear will be provided. Club evenings are every Monday and Wednesday 19h00 to 21h00 at the wall. In the event that it rains, the club nights will move to the Boulder Cave.

Also check out our NEW Boulder Cave on LC de Villiers. Click HERE to download a map to the cave.

We have a office on campus. Bean bags, study area, coffee stand and a TV with playstation. Click HERE for a map and more info.

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NB! Make sure that you bring your membership card to the wall. Non-members who are interested in climbing at the wall are allowed two free climbs before they have to buy a membership. Only Tuks Exploratio members with valid 2011 membership cards are allowed to climb at the wall. If you have not yet joined, please do so at the sport centre information desk during office hours. Members must bring their cards to the wall. Members who want to climb outside of club times at the wall are required to pass a climbing skills assessment. Check out the Facilities and Gear section for more info.

Latest News


Drakensberg Hike (14 - 15 Apr)

The first Drakensberg hike is just around the corner. Check out the event on the website or facebook for more info.

Sign up at the Notice Board at the Wall

Opening Hike 2012

Lekker!

From tomorrow night (wed 15 Feb) at the wall at 7pm you can come and pay. Its R200 for your transport, permit fees and food. Please bring exact change.

Otherwise you can pay next week monday at 7pm at the Wall. If you can't make it to one of these evenings, contact me at 073 617 4034.

Dickie

Clubnights start on 30 Jan

Welcome back!

Club nights start on 30 Jan.

See you out there. Bring a friend or 2 along.

Opening Hike - Magaliesberg Traverse

See you all out there!

Assessments (27 to 29 Sept)

Assessments are happening from 27 to 29 September. Check out the event on the right hand side for more info

To sign up and for more info, contact Theunis on 0842473652

Vertical World Resole Discount for Everest Participants

Vertical World is kind enough to give some discount on their resole service for all the Everest Challenge participants.

Its R275 for re-sole and re-rand. Normally its R375 for a re-rand.

Otherwise I would suggest glueing some spare bicycle tyre onto your shoes' toe to protect against the concrete. The routes are easy enough. Well, that's what I'll be doing.

We'll probably send a couple of pairs through after Everest Challenge. Check out www.verticalworld.co.za for more info

Dickie

The 1st Exploratio SPRING DAY LILO RACE

The First Exploratio Spring Day Lilo Race will be held this Wednesday.

We are meeting at the Climbing Wall at LC de Villiers at 7:30am to depart for Bronkies.

Anyone welcome! Not just Explo members.

You are only allowed a Lilo or Tube or a corresponding floatation device. No kayaks or canoes.

Bonus points (head start) for dressing up. My Lilo is getting some serious flames!

Bring a braaier, your cozzie and climbing gear.

Roc n Rope Specials for August

Check out these specials from Gustav at Roc n Rope in Waterval Boven.

Gustav said we could get 15% on some of the shoes.

Let Dickie (073 617 4034 or dirk.talma@gmail.com) know if you're keen on one of these

Mountain Pursuits Pricelist

The newest pricelist from Mountain Pursuits is available for download under the Downloads tab.

There is some other info regarding specials and discount too. Check it out.