| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 20 =
MAY
TO END END AUG 2008 - JKA
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Chance to practice & train for backpacking & trails etc at this v=
enue
## - New or inexperienced members should train before attempting trails or
harder cave outings. |
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| DATE |
HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| Tue =
- 20 May
08 |
Social
Evening - Slide presentation by Philip Grant=
-
Southern Berg 5-day Mini-Traverse from Ongeluksnek - Normal Venue 7-30 pm=
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tea/coffee fr=
om 7-00pm |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge - T=
ea etc
from 7-00 pm |
| Fri - Sun |
##Highmoor
area - "Mountain Shadows" (near Gl=
en
Garry) - Cottage / Cabins / Caravans & Camping |
8-12km |
2 |
Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 3303763 |
R100 pppn Cot=
tage
& R60 |
| 23 - 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 pla=
ce |
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
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| Sun=
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##Kamberg - Day hike - visiting "Roman Baths" (a lovely =
pool
with waterfall) via Game Pass Ruin, then continue alongside the upper |
12-14km |
2+ |
Allison Gunni=
ng - Tel
033 347 1364 |
R20 entrance =
fee inc
all levies |
| 01-Jun-08 |
reaches of the Mooi River tow=
ards
Highmoor to visit a cave with very good Bushman's paintings. |
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Cell 083 441 1951 |
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| Sun=
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##Byrne
Area - Circular day hike from Enon Cottage. =
Route
combines open grasslands, plantations & indigenous forest. |
14km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - =
Tel 031
4649033 |
R10 pp donati=
on |
| 08-Jun-08 |
Physical fitness advisable. M=
eet at
the R56 turn-off to Richmond at 09h00. Braai facilities available. |
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Cell 084 689 9384 |
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| Sat=
-Mon |
##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<=
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| Tue =
- 17 Jun
08 |
Social
Evening -Slide presentation by Christine &am=
p;
Henry Bro of spectacular hiking in Nepal - Church of the Ascension -Hilton
7-30pm |
tea/coffee fr=
om 7-00pm |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No Charge |
| Sun 22 Jun 08 |
##Bisley
- Day hike in the Bisley Nature Reserve - PM=
B -
Lovely gentle walk with good bird life & game inc giraffes etc - Star=
t at
09h00 |
8 km |
,1-2 |
Selven Nyker =
- Tel
033 3304842 |
No Charge- Co=
ntact
Selven for dets |
| Sat=
-Sun |
Highmoor - Backpacking to & overnight in Aasvoelkrans Cave -
Exploration hikes from the cave - Pool & lovely waterfall adjacent to=
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10-12km |
3 |
Dave Sclander=
s - Tel
033 2395013 |
R50 inc entry,
overnight & |
| 28-29 Jun 08 |
the cave - bring your day pac=
k 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 |
| Fri=
-Sun |
##
Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully
Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
R100 total pe=
r person
for |
| 4 - 6 Jul 08 |
Day hikes from cottage or sim=
ply
unwind on the property (10 acres).Please book &=
pay
asap to secure your place <=
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each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for memb=
ers |
| Sun=
6 Jul 08 |
##Boston
area - Day hike at Elandshoek (J Black's far=
m) -
bring lunch & refreshments in day pack. |
10km |
2 - 3 |
Philip Grant =
- Tel
033 997 1817 |
R 10 |
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No path - fitness recommended=
. |
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Cell : 082 417 9163 |
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| Sun=
13 Jul 08 |
##Byrne
area - Day hike from Minerva Heights farmhou=
se.
Hike through grasslands, indigenous forest & plantations. Approx 6hrs
over |
12km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - =
Tel 031
4649033 |
R 10 |
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rough terrain. Meet Dave at B=
yrne
Church adjacent to turn off to Oaks Hotel @ 09h00 - Advise Dave of your
participation by previous Wed. |
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Cell 084 689 9384 |
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| Tue=
15 Jul 08 |
Social
Evening - Slide presentation by our team that
completed the gruelling 550 km Mountain Bike "Ride to Rhodes" f=
rom
Pmb along |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 239502=
3 |
No charge - Tea etc from 7-00 pm |
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gravel roads, goat & catt=
le
tracks & at times no tracks at all, pushing bikes up mountains with d=
aily
climbs up to 1000m |
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| Sat=
-Sun |
Mkhomazi - Backpacking weekend to & overnight in McKenmzies C=
ave -
Lovely backpacking hike which is ideal for first time or |
8-10KM |
3 |
Dave Sclander=
s - Tel
033 2395013 |
R55 inc entra=
nce fee
& overnight |
| 19-20 Jul 08 |
inexperienced backpackers - o=
ption to
explore beyond the cave area around interesting rock formations. |
each day |
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in cave inc all levies |
| Sat=
26 Jul 08 |
Day hike - Pl=
ease
phone Allison for details - NOTE SAT NOT SUN |
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Allison Gunni=
ng - Tel
033 347 1364 |
Please check =
with
Allison |
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Cell 083 441 1951 |
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| Sat=
-Sun |
Injasuti
- Backpacking hike to & overnight in Won=
der
Valley Cave - good venue for less experienced backpackers - |
10-12km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfi=
eld -
Tel 033 3431769 |
Entrance &=
; cave
fee R50 |
| 2-3 Aug 08 |
lovely pool for swimming &=
; stream
for water close by. |
each day |
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Cell 082 374 1793 |
inc all levies |
| Sun=
10 Aug 08 |
##Byrne
Area - Circular day hike from Enon Cottage. =
Route
combines open grasslands, plantations & indigenous forest. |
14km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - =
Tel 031
4649033 |
R10 pp donati=
on |
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Physical fitness advisable. M=
eet at
the R56 turn-off to Richmond at 09h00. Braai facilities available. |
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Cell 084 689 9384 |
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| Sat=
-Sun |
##Ballito - Have a change & join Brian camping - ideal winter =
venue
- lovely site with good ablutions & hot |
short |
2 |
Brian Henwood=
- Tel
033 347 1126 |
approx R150 p=
er site
for 2 people pn. |
| 16-17 Aug 08 |
showers, swimming pool, camp =
shop -
walks along the beach, swim in the sea or just relax & socialise |
beach walks |
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confirm cost with Brian |
| Tue=
19 Aug 08 |
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING - PLEASE DIARISE - Finger Supper, wine, tea & coffie provided=
by
club. |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No Charge |
| Sun =
24 Aug 08 |
##Richmond ar=
ea - Day hike in Umkomaas Valley along game paths - quite a wh=
ile
since we were in this area so come along |
10-12 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby -=
Tel 033
2123071 |
R20 - Bushy w=
ill
confirm later |
| Fri=
-Sun |
##Monk's Cow=
l area -
Mary Clover's Cottage "Makulumane" - Cham=
pagne
Castle/Monks Cowl area set high |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Mary Clover C=
ell 083
700 6199 |
R130 total pe=
r person
for |
| 29-31 Aug 08 |
above the Drakensberg Boys Ch=
oir -
comfortable accommodation in lovely setting - day hikes from cottage. |
each day |
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Book early to secure place
| Fri & Sat nights for memb=
ers |
| Sat=
-Sun |
Monk's Cowl =
area - Backpacking to & overnight in Zulu Cave - visit Cat C=
ave
for Bushman paintings - it's sometime since we visited this |
12-15km |
3 |
Dave Sclander=
s - Tel
033 2395013 |
R55 inc entra=
nce fee
& overnight |
| 30-31 Aug 08 |
cave so don't miss out. Optio=
n to
climb Intunja (Gatberg) on the Sunday before returning to Monks Cowl offi=
ce
area. |
each day |
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in cave inc all levies |
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| Grading of hikes
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| 1.
Very easy trip - please inform the leader to confir=
m 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, campin=
g 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 mad=
e. |
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Strenuous trip - Physical fitness essential<=
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2 to 3
weeks in advance as bookings have to be made. |
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Very strenuous trip - A high degree of physical fit=
ness
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 in=
form the
leader of your participation as soon as possible after posting in the fix=
ture
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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