The Hilltrek podcast is a podcast for people who hike the Drakensberg and want to go further, higher, and deeper into it. Each episode dives into real routes across the Berg, from classic passes to hard-earned lines that do not appear on tourist maps. Expect honest route breakdowns, what worked, what did not, and what the mountain demanded in return.
The show puts gear to the test in Drakensberg conditions. Boots, packs, tents, and systems are used, stressed, and judged where it matters, on steep ground, in bad weather, and far from help. Reviews are practical, unsponsored, and based on time in the field.
The Hilltrek Podcast is also about judgment and respect for the mountains. Weather, navigation, exposure, and decision-making are part of every conversation. So is the pull of the escarpment, the silence of the high Berg, and the reason hikers keep coming back.
If you hike the Drakensberg, or plan to, Hilltrek is for you.
Trusted Gear. Proven Performance.
As we build this site, we’ll be publishing reviews of high-quality gear that we’ve relied on over time. These are our "go-to's" and stable gear that we always carry with us. This isn’t sponsored content or untested hype, these are items we’ve used extensively on real hikes, in real conditions.
While we may not offer these products for sale, our aim is to give you honest, experience-based insight into gear that performs reliably and stands up to repeated use. If it’s featured here, it means we trust it, and it has earned that trust the hard way.
Hilltrek (Pty) Ltd
Hilltrek (Pty) Ltd