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For the rhinos: ascending Mera Peak in Nepal

At the end of September a group of South Africans ascended Mera Peak in Nepal, all with the cause to create awareness about rhino poaching. Nelspruiter Wayne Matthews led the team.

October 22, 2014
Marinette Potgieter Less than a minute
The climbers had the opportunity to explore a bit more of the Nepali culture. Photo provided by Wayne Matthews
The climbers had the opportunity to explore a bit more of the Nepali culture. Photo provided by Wayne Matthews
The rhino climbers passing Nepali prayer flags en route to Mera Peak. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The rhino climbers passing Nepali prayer flags en route to Mera Peak. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The rhino climbers passing Nepali prayer flags en route to Mera Peak. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The rhino climbers passing Nepali prayer flags en route to Mera Peak. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
Weather conditions sometimes made for a difficult climb. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
Weather conditions sometimes made for a difficult climb. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
Snow-capped mountains were a daily sight. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
Snow-capped mountains were a daily sight. TUKS students dressed in rhino suits while ascending the mountain. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The crew of Nomadic Adventures in Kathmandu . Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The crew of Nomadic Adventures in Kathmandu . Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
Rhino climbers ascending Mera peak. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
Rhino climbers ascending Mera peak. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The Rhino climbers on Mera Peak, Nepal. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
The Rhino climbers on Mera Peak, Nepal. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
A Nepali citizen. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew
A Nepali citizen. Photo: Provided by Wayne Matthew

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October 22, 2014
Marinette Potgieter Less than a minute

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