Food Drops and False Starts on the DGT

Food Drops and False Starts on the DGT

South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and now Africa. After months off the trail, I’ve finally had the chance to tackle the Drakensberg Grand Traverse (“DGT”), the sixth of my seven major hikes around the world. It was worth the wait. The DGT is an...
How to Tame the Dragon

How to Tame the Dragon

A Guide to Hiking the Drakensberg Grand Traverse The Drakensberg Grand Traverse, or DGT, is an epic and unmarked journey along the edge of the massive escarpment that demarcates the border between South Africa and Lesotho. The DGT, unlike many of the world’s best...