Otter Trail DAY FOUR | BLOUKRANS RIVER CROSSING!
Day 4 of The Otter Trail in South Africa is 13.8 km long and features the Bloukrans River crossing, which must be done at low tide.
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Day 4 of The Otter Trail in South Africa is 13.8 km long and features the Bloukrans River crossing, which must be done at low tide.
#ottertrail
#hikingsouthafrica
#roughingitwithruth
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Nice video Ruth 👍
Thanks for the awesome video Ruth!
making us wait hey
Very informative, good quality video,very helpful in planning our hike 🚶♀️🚶♂️
@RoughingItWithRuth
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Watching to get excited (and a bit scared) for next year. 🌷 can't wait!
Nice video. Remember Bloukrants crossing is a stressful day. I have seen experience hikers tummy running before the crossing especially if there is people in the group that can't swim. But it is the best day for me.
@RoughingItWithRuth
Жыл бұрын
It is definitely a bit stressful 😅
Your crossing seems to be quite easy😅 For us we rock climbed on this one
Wow... I'll have to up my game. Thank you Ruth! Another great video.. 😊
Day 4 for me was very long and tiring and my legs were finished by the time we got to Andre hut. But I will never forget how intense the climb was on day 2 after blue Bay! That was a total shock to the system! The whole thing was magical though and I would do it again in a heartbeat! I highly recommend this trail but I also recommend a good fitness level because it makes it just a bit more enjoyable 😁
Try crossing when it's a leap tide just after all the sand banks have washed away, then you have to swim over
@RoughingItWithRuth
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I have experienced that on the Otter Trail Run. I was very glad that they had a rope set up!
When we went across 7 odd years ago, the guys didn't want to wake up early, so we decided to just wing it when we arrive. We had to swim over using the backpacks in drybags as floating devices. Luckily no strong currents in and out the mouth at the time.
Hi Ruth! Could this trail be done 3 months pregnant? Any other trails you recommend in South Africa that would be fit for pregnancy? For someone who exercises and is healthy?
@RoughingItWithRuth
10 ай бұрын
Hi there! One of the ladies that was hiking this trail with me was actually pregnant at the time. I think the best would be to clear it with your doctor beforehand, as some people would be fine and some people would struggle.
@caramia7164
10 ай бұрын
@@RoughingItWithRuth thanks so much!! any other one-day trails in SA you recommend?