| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 24 MAR TO END JUNE 2008 +
ADVANCE NOTICES - JKA |
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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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HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| 24 Mar
to |
Allison's Dream on a different challenge in 2008 - 550 km mountain bike ride on the back-roads & tracks from
PMB to Rhodes |
70--80 km |
4+ |
Allison Gunning
- Tel 033 347 1364 |
R450 per day inc
all meals |
| 01-Apr-08 |
Part of
the Freedom Challenge Route - several members participating after much
training - entry for others now closed |
per day |
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Cell 083 441 1951 |
NOW FULL |
| Sun - 6
Apr 08 |
##Richmond area - Day hike
in Umkomaas Valley along game paths - quite a while since we were in this
area so come along |
10-12 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby -
Tel 033 2123071 |
R20 - Bushy will
confirm later |
| Sun - 13
Apr 08 |
##Howick - Day hike in
Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - Lovely views & plenty of game &
birdlife |
10 km |
2+ |
Selven Nyker -
Tel 033 3304842 |
R11 per person |
| Tue - 15
Apr 08 |
Social Evening - Quiz Night - Snacks,
prizes & lucky draw -Church of the Ascension -Hilton 7-30pm |
tea/coffee from 7-00pm |
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Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 2395023 |
R5 per person
(for jackpot) |
| Sat - Sun |
##Monks Cowl - Camping
Weekend - Lovely camp sites - Good ablution facilities inc flush toilets
& hot showers |
10-12 km |
2+ |
Brian Henwood -
Tel 033 347 1126 |
R60 pp or R65 pp
with power point |
| 19 - 20 Apr 08 |
Choice of many day hikes from
the camp site or just relax & take in the awesome scenery - social braai
on Sat evening |
each day |
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inc entry fee & all levies |
| Fri -
Sun |
## Drakensberg Gardens -
Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 2395023 |
R100 total per person for |
| 25 - 27 Apr 08 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres).Please book &
pay asap to secure your place |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for members |
| Wed -
Sun |
"MINI-TRAVERSE"
- but circular route from Sentinel Car Park, up the chain ladders to the top
of the escarpment then |
12 - 15 km |
3 + |
Dave Sclanders -
Tel 033 2395013 |
To be advised
later - contact |
| 30 Apr - 4 May 08 |
on to Madonna area for 2 nights
- total 5 days (4-nights) backpacking carrying tents - fitness required -
contact Dave if interested |
each day |
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Dave if interested asap |
| Sun |
##Boston area - Nhlosane -
Long distance day hike (North & South Ridges) - Very long hike over rough
terrain. |
24km |
4 |
Philip Grant -
Tel 033 997 1817 |
Please check
with Philip |
| 04-May-08 |
Excellent views - Fitness
absolutely essential - Booking essential with Philip by the Wednesday before. |
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Cell : 082 417 9163 |
when booking |
| Sat -
Sun |
GRAND TRAVERSE RE-SUPPLY TEAM - From Mike's Pass at Cathedral Peak area to climb up
Organ Pipes pass with |
12 km |
4 |
Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 2395023 |
R55 per person
inc entry plus. |
| 10 - 11 May 08 |
re-supplies for the GT Team -
overnight in tents at top of Organ Pass with the GT team. - Backpacking fitness required. |
each day |
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R35 per vehicle up Mikes Pass |
| Sun |
##Byrne Area - Circular
day hike starting at Newborough Grange Farm. The route combines open
grasslands & |
12km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - Tel
031 4649033 |
R10 pp donation |
| 11-May-08 |
indigenous forest. Physical
fitness advisable. Meet at Byrne Church adjacent to entrance to the Oaks
Hotel at 09h00. |
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Cell 084 689 9384 |
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| Sun - 18
May 08 |
##Howick - Day hike -
Amber Valley Circuit - Lovely walk around the perimeter of this new complex -
Bring lunch & drinks |
10 km |
2 |
Margaret Ashton |
No Charge |
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See how other members are
getting settled in their new homes - tea & coffee etc will be provided
after the walk |
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Tel. 033 2395023 |
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| Tue - 20
May 08 |
Social Evening - Slide
presentation by Brendan McGuirk - Hiking along the Kunene River in Namibia -
Normal Venue 7-30 pm |
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Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 2395023 |
No charge - Tea
etc from 7-00 pm |
| Sat - Sun |
##Highmoor area -
"Mountain Shadows" (near Glen Garry) - Cottage / Cabins / Caravans
& Camping |
8-12km |
2 |
Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 3303763 |
R100 pppn
Cottage & R60 |
| 24 - 25 May 08 |
excellent facilities - central
indoor/outdoor boma with pool table & table tennis + DSTV - day hikes
from base |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
pppn Cabins & Caravans |
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Lovely spot - just relax &
chill out if you wish. Please book & pay to reserve place- New routes also added. |
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camping R40 inc elec points |
| Sun |
##Kamberg - Day hike -
visiting "Roman Baths" (a lovely pool with waterfall) via Game Pass
Ruin, then continue alongside the upper |
12-14km |
2+ |
Allison Gunning
- Tel 033 347 1364 |
R20 entrance fee
inc all levies |
| 01-Jun-08 |
reaches of the Mooi River
towards Highmoor to visit a cave with very good Bushman's paintings. |
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Cell 083 441 1951 |
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##Byrne Area - Circular
day hike from Enon Cottage. Route combines open grasslands, plantations &
indigenous forest. |
15km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - Tel
031 4649033 |
R10 pp donation |
| 08-Jun-08 |
Physical fitness advisable. Meet
at the R56 turn-off to Richmond at 09h00. Braai facilities provided. |
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Cell 084 689 9384 |
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##Park Rynie - Rocky Bay
Caravan Park - Camp Site - Well run & lovely site right on the coast -
day hikes from the camp site or |
8-10km |
2 |
Brian Henwood -
Tel 033 347 1126 |
R115 pppn in
season & R76 out |
| 14-16 Jun 08 |
just chill-out & relax -
swim in the pool or in the sea - explore the rock pools - have a social braai
or indulge with a restaurant meal. |
each day |
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of season - check with Brian |
| Tue - 17
Jun 08 |
Social Evening -Slide
presentation by Christine & Henry Bro of spectacular hiking in Nepal -
Church of the Ascension -Hilton 7-30pm |
tea/coffee from 7-00pm |
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Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 2395023 |
No Charge |
| Sun 22 Jun 08 |
DAY HIKE - DETAILS TO BE
ADDED LATER |
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Details later |
Details later |
| Sat-Sun |
Highmoor - Backpacking to
& overnight in Aasvoelkrans Cave - Exploration hikes from the cave - Pool
& lovely waterfall adjacent to |
10-12km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders -
Tel 033 2395013 |
R50 inc entry,
overnight & |
| 28-29 Jun 08 |
the
cave - bring your day pack as well to join in the exploration hikes with Dave
- you never know what you may find. |
each day |
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all levies |
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| September |
Mark & Mary have discovered a lovely place to stay
in Prince Albert in the Karoo - whilst visiting the area it is intended |
Total trail |
3 |
Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3432012 |
To be advised later - contact |
| 2008 |
to do the 7-day - 105km Outeniqua Trail (inland above
& between George & Knysna) - Overnight in huts with bunks & |
105km |
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Cell 082 826 2526 |
Mark or Mary for more details
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mattresses + water & toilets provided - Please
contact Mark or Mary if interested in order to assess possible numbers |
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Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
to show your interest |
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| Grading of
hikes |
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| 1. Very easy
trip - please inform the leader to confirm your participation by the
Wednesday prior to the hike. |
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| 2. Easy trip
- please inform the leader to confirm your participation by the Wednesday
prior to the hike. |
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| 3.
Moderate trip - Physical fitness advisable - If an overnight trip, camping or
in a cave etc please inform the leader of your participation at least 2 to 3
weeks in advance as bookings have to be made. |
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| 4. Strenuous
trip - Physical fitness essential - If an overnight trip, camping or in a cave etc please
inform the leader of your participation at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance as
bookings have to be made. |
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| 5. Very
strenuous trip - A high degree of physical fitness
essential - Normally an overnight trip so
please inform the leader of your participation at least 2 to 3 weeks in
advance as bookings have to be made. |
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| Multi-day trails - Please
inform the leader of your participation as soon as possible after posting in
the fixture lists as bookings have to be made well in advance. |
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| Please note that the
leaders have the prerogative to make a decision not to include a member/s if
they have doubts about their physical fitness or do not have adequate gear
etc for a particular hike. |
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