{"id":2863,"date":"2017-09-09T10:52:51","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T08:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/?page_id=2863"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T09:37:36","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>What is the BTK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5413\" style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-102-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5413 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Main 1\" data-height=\"600\" data-width=\"1200\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5413\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5413\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5464 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:05\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_1446-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5464 msDefaultImage\" title=\"IMG_1446-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5449 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:02\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/@dandevilliersphotos-29-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5449 msDefaultImage\" title=\"@dandevilliersphotos-29-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5452 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:03\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/@dandevilliersphotos-153-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5452 msDefaultImage\" title=\"@dandevilliersphotos-153-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5458 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:04\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/DSC09180-1-scaled-e1738742951908-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5458 msDefaultImage\" title=\"DSC09180-1-scaled-e1738742951908\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5461 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:05\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/DSCF3605-scaled-1-1200x600.jpeg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5461 msDefaultImage\" title=\"DSCF3605-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5470 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:07\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_3434-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5470 msDefaultImage\" title=\"IMG_3434-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5473 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:07\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_20230827_103651-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5473 msDefaultImage\" title=\"IMG_20230827_103651-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5476 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:08\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Karoo_4_COMPOSITE-1-scaled-1-1200x600.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5476 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Karoo_4_COMPOSITE-1-scaled\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5479 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-18 14:32:08\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Wildekus-3-898x449.jpg\" height=\"600\" width=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5413 slide-5479 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Wildekus-3\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>The Berg -en Toerklub (\u201cMountain and Touring Club\u201d \u2013 BTK) is the hiking, adventure and outdoor society for students at the University of Stellenbosch, and has been in existence for 97 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What activities do you offer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Social<\/strong>: Non-hiking activities with other SU society or other universities<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Day hikes<\/strong>: Half day to full day hikes in the surrounding nature reserves, mostly on Saturdays.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Weekend hikes<\/strong>: One or two-night hikes where we overnight in tents or huts.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Adventure excursions<\/strong>: Let the adrenaline course through your veins with activities like sea kayaking, ziplining, abseiling, cave crawling and more!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Backpack tours<\/strong>: The main attraction for our members! Tours are normally 5 days to one week long, and occur in the different holidays. We take groups of up to 60 students to experience South Africa\u2019s best multiday routes in the true BTK way.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Mountain hut<\/strong>: Visit our beautiful mountain hut in Hermanus, hidden deep in a kloof with waterfalls and pools. The hut accommodates up to 30 people.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><div id=\"metaslider-id-5485\" style=\"max-width: 800px;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-102-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5485 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"400\" data-width=\"800\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5485\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5485\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5593 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 10:18:36\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Sosial-dans-1-800x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5593 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Sosial dans\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Socials <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5575 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 10:07:55\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Sosails-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5575 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Sosails\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Socials<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5524 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 09:36:32\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/IMG_20200314_125102-scaled-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5524 msDefaultImage\" title=\"IMG_20200314_125102\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Day Hikes <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 10:07:57\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Naweek-hikes-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Naweek hikes\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Weekend Hikes <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5572 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 10:07:55\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Avontuur-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5572 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Avontuur\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Adventure <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5602 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-20 10:32:32\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/surf-scaled-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5602 msDefaultImage\" title=\"surf\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Adventure <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5608 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-20 10:33:55\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Jump-scaled-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5608 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Jump\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Adventure <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5578 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 10:07:56\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Weekend-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5578 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Weekend\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Backpack Tours <\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5521 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 09:36:32\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/berghut-scaled-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5521 msDefaultImage\" title=\"berghut\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Die BTK Berghut<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5584 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-04-19 10:07:57\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/04\/Berghut5-800x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5485 slide-5584 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Berghut5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Die Berghut<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does it cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3100 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_9276-584x329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_9276-584x329.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_9276-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_9276-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Annual membership costs R200. As of 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fees can be deducted from your student account if you are a student, otherwise you have to pay by cash or EFT. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/join-us\/\">here<\/a> for further details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The price of tours and hikes is largely dependent on the distance traveled, the method of transport, entry permits etc. It is the BTK\u2019s policy to keep prices as low and fair as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The prices include all transport, food, permits etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do I have to be fit\/have equipment to participate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3107 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_6506-584x389.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"368\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_6506-584x389.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_6506-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_6506-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3106 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_8239-584x438.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_8239-584x438.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_8239-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2017\/09\/IMG_8239-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5032 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_4365-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_4365-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_4365-584x395.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_4365-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_4365-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2025\/02\/IMG_4365-2048x1384.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The fitness requirement is different for each hike or tour. Some activities are easier and only moderate fitness is necessary. Other activities might be more strenuous and a higher level of fitness is consequently required. In such a case, however, it will be stated clearly.\u00a0\u00a0<em>In general, the \u201caverage Joe\u201d (or Jane) who is active now and then, will be sufficiently fit.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>All equipment, like cooking pots and stoves, will be supplied on tours. Specialist items, personal necessities and cutlery and crockery are not included. Before every tour a complete list of required items will be sent to tour members.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How do I enter for a hike?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4156 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG-20220620-WA0064-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG-20220620-WA0064-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG-20220620-WA0064-584x779.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG-20220620-WA0064-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG-20220620-WA0064-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG-20220620-WA0064.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4162 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG_20220617_131958-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG_20220617_131958-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG_20220617_131958-584x328.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG_20220617_131958-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG_20220617_131958-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/IMG_20220617_131958-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>If you would like to join a day or weekend hike, you have to pay and enter a week before the time at our office. An email will be sent out with all information regarding signups, a few days before they open. The full cash amount must be paid then \u2013 if you withdraw in good time, you can be refunded, but it is not always the case. Spaces are often limited, so you have to be quick if you want to do your preferred activity. We work on a first come, first served basis for day and weekend hikes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For tours, we follow a completely different procedure. Entries open three to four weeks before the time. You pay and enter at the office, and will then be selected according to a ranking system, based on the amount of tours and day hikes done, and other criteria. The full procedure can be viewed in our constitution. There will also be a tour meeting well before the tour, and this is usually the deadline for outstanding payments. Spaces on tours are always limited \u2013 members have preference to enter before non-members.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>To join the BTK please click <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/join-us\/\">HERE!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4147 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/Drakensberge-70-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"583\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/Drakensberge-70-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/Drakensberge-70-584x389.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/Drakensberge-70-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/Drakensberge-70-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/files\/2022\/11\/Drakensberge-70-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the BTK? The Berg -en Toerklub (\u201cMountain and Touring Club\u201d \u2013 BTK) is the hiking, adventure and outdoor society for students at the University of Stellenbosch, and has been in existence for 97 years. What activities do you offer? Social: Non-hiking activities with other SU society or other universities Day hikes: Half day [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2496,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2863","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2496"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2863"}],"version-history":[{"count":123,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5636,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2863\/revisions\/5636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/btk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}