| MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 28 MAY TO END JULY 2005 |
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Chance to practice & train for backpacking & trails etc at this venue
## - New or inexperienced members should train before attempting trails or
harder cave outings. |
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LEADER & CONTACT |
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COST |
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##Sani Pass - Weekend at Sani-Top - On Saturday hike slowly up the pass on
an historical journey of |
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Approx. R85 pp
backpacking |
| 28-29 May 05 |
discovery, stopping to view points of
historical interest. Overnight at the backpacking hut. On Sunday |
8-10km |
2-3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 |
hut & R40 camping |
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morning
hike to Hodgson's Peaks & return to Sani-Top for lunch (own lunch or
enjoy the Chalet cooked |
each day |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
Backpacking Hut now |
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lunch) -have a rest then hike (or
drive) back down the pass-(a club 4x4 can take some gear up on the Sat). |
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fully booked by members - |
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Fully booked - only camping spaces
available. |
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only camping now available |
| Sat-Sun |
Balito - Join us camping - ideal winter venue - lovely site with good
ablutions & hot showers - elec points, |
short |
1-2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R57.50pp - Pensioner R45pp |
| 4-5 Jun 05 |
swimming pool, camp shop - walks
along the beach, swim in the sea or just relax & socialise |
walks |
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Full payment reqd to confirm. |
| Sun 12 Jun 05 |
Umhlanga - Beach hike from La Lucia to Umhlanga & back - Meet at La
Lucia Mall at 08h30 |
8 km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel
033 3965514 |
No
charge |
| Thur-Sun |
Giant's Castle - 4-days / 3 nights in the Drakensberg - Bannerman Hut >
Centenary Hut > Cave > return. |
50-60km |
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Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 3865622 |
R30 pppn |
| 16-19 Jun 05 |
Please contact Dave as soon as
possible if you are interested in this exceptional opportunity. |
over |
3+ |
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R90 for 3 nights |
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Physical backpacking fitness is
necessary. |
4 days |
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| Tue 21 Jun 05 |
Social Evening at
Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Slide presentation |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| Sun 26 Jun 05 |
##Dargle Area - Day
hike bring snacks/lunch and juice - optional lunch & drinks at Dargle Inn |
10 km |
2 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 |
Only cost of optional lunch |
| Between |
Proposed
Amadiba Adventure Trails (Mzamba to Mbotyi) - Wild Coast hiking at its best -
guided and all |
Longest |
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food provided - sleep in pre-erected
tents or local village huts - please advise Keith if you are interested - |
day 20km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
Cost approx R285 pppn |
| 01-Jul-05 |
At this stage we are trying to determine interest/numbers of
participants. |
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R1710 for 6 nights |
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Note: 5 day hike or 4
day hike - will be decided by interest shown. |
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| Sat-Sun |
##Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12 km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R50
pppn |
| 9-10 Jul 05 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres) - Option to include Fri night 8 Jul 05 |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
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| Tue 19 July
05 |
Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - CHRISTMAS
IN JULY DINNER & DANCE |
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Irene Dickin Tel 033
3470138 |
To be determined by
Irene |
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Please book your place asap & pay
our Treasurer to confirm (Club to subsidise?) |
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Noel Harper Tel 033 3442237 |
Club to subsidise? |
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Camping/tenting week-end at Cathedral
Peak Camp site, day walks in the area |
Day walks |
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Brian Henwood - Tel
033 347 1126 |
Brian to advise |
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| 23-24 Jul 05 |
Caving week-end at
Cathedral Peak, overnight in Leopard Caves & visit Eland Cave, the cave
with the |
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most paintings of any cave in the 'berg |
29 km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 |
To be advised |
| Sun 31 July 05 |
Day hike to Cypress Cave in the
Mkhomazi KZN Wildlife area - lunch at pools at cave. Suitable for all. |
10 km |
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Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 3865622 |
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| ADVANCE
NOTICES FOR FORTHCOMING EVENTS |
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| Tue 16 Aug 05 |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & FINGER
SUPPER - HILTON HOTEL AT 7-30 PM |
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PLEASE DIARISE - See separate note in
this newsletter - Full details will be in July newsletter |
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| Fri-Tues |
Drakensberg 5-DAY
Mini-Traverse - From Sentinel Parking to Cathedral Peak - This is an
exceptional |
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| 23-27 Sep 05 |
opportunity to experience the
wildness & beauty of the Drakensberg at it's best - Very good backpacking |
75 km |
4+ |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 |
R 120 |
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fitness, stamina & determination
is essential - numbers will be limited - Please contact Dave asap if you |
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wish to participate. Tents & all
food etc have to be carried - good clothing/equipment is necessary. |
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