| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 16 =
SEP
TO END DEC 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=
16 Sep 08 |
SOCIAL
EVENING - Speci=
al
presentation by Bridget Ringdahl
(Author of "Blonde on a bike") -
This time of her cycle adventure |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge |
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through South America - her p=
revious
presentation was thoroughly enjoyed by club members - so
don't miss this new one. |
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| Sat=
- Sun |
Cobham - Backpacking to & overnight in Gxalingenwa Cave - This=
is a
beautiful hike & will mostly be a circular route via part of the |
12-14km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfi=
eld -
Tel 033 3431769 |
R50 inc entra=
nce fee
& overnight |
| 20-21 Sep 08 |
Giant's Cup Trail, visiting N=
genwa
Pool, Pinnacle Rock & Emerald Stream - this is the ideal time for this
cosy cave. |
each day |
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Cell 082 374 1793 |
in cave inc all levies |
| Fri=
-Sun |
##Cathedral P=
eak - Camping weekend - Promises to be good fun - cycling memb=
ers
bring your bikes for a ride up Mike's Pass etc with |
hikes 10-12 k=
m |
2 |
Brian Henwood=
- Tel
033 347 1126 |
R60 per perso=
n per
night |
| 26-28 Sep 08 |
Brian whilst Rose leads a hik=
e to
Rainbow Gorge or Ribbon Falls - also other hikes during the weekend or ju=
st
chill-out in great surroundings |
cycling longer |
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| Sun=
28 Sep 08 |
##Howick - Day hike - Amber Valley Circuit - Lovely walk around the
perimeter of this new complex - Bring lunch & drinks |
10 km |
2 |
Margaret Asht=
on |
No Charge |
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(This hike was very popular l=
ast time
with 22 hikers) - tea & coffee etc will be provided after the walk at
Margaret & Keith's place. |
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Tel. 033 2395023 |
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| Sat =
11 Oct 08 |
##Highmoor - =
Day hike in this magnificent area of the Berg not too far=
from
home - NOTE SAT not Sun. |
10-12km |
2 |
Allison Gunni=
ng - Tel
033 347 1364 |
R20 per perso=
n |
| Tue =
14 Oct 08 |
Social
Evening - Slide presentation of "The Bushman people of the
Drakensberg" by Frans Prins a renowned expert on the subject<=
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge - T=
ea etc
from 7-00 pm |
| Fri=
-Sun |
## Drakensberg
Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beauti=
ful
Area - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
R130 total pe=
r person
for |
| 17-19 Oct 08 |
Day hikes from cottage or sim=
ply
unwind on the property (10 acres).Please book &=
pay
asap to secure your place |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for memb=
ers |
| Fri=
-Sun |
##Fort
Nottingham - Weekend in Mark's Cottage at La=
ke
Lyndhurst - Day hikes from cottage or relax on the |
8 - 10 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist =
- Tel
033 3432012 |
R130 total pe=
r person
for |
| 24-26 Oct 08 |
shores of a massive dam - do =
some
canoeing, fish or swim. Road not suitable for norma=
l cars. |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for memb=
ers |
| Fri=
-Sun |
##Wild
Coast - Mkambati Game Reserve - Day walks in=
this
beautiful reserve close to =
the
sea & rivers - from 2-bedded huts - The reserve |
8 - 10 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby -=
Tel 033
2123071 |
R220 for 2-be=
d hut -
R110pppn |
| 31 Oct-2 Nov 08 |
is bordered by the Mtentu Riv=
er to
the north & Msikaba River to the south - About 50km south of Port Edw=
ard
- longer stay possible. |
each day |
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Contact Bushy asap for more d=
etails |
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| Sun |
##Bost=
on - Day hike - Pickle Pot Ridge - Lovely varied walk with =
good
views, some pine plantations. No path in places. Brisk pace, fitness |
12 km |
3 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 18=
17 |
R10 donation |
| 02-Nov-08 |
essential. Bring swimming ge=
ar,
lunch & water/juice in daypacks & money for refreshments afterwar=
ds. |
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Cell 082 417 9163 |
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| Sat - Sun |
Injasut=
i - Backpacking hike to & overnight in Wonder Valley C=
ave -
good venue for less experienced backpackers - |
10-12km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfield - Tel 033 34=
31769 |
Entrance & cave fee R40 i=
nc
levies |
| 8-9 Nov 08 |
lovely pool for swimming &=
; stream
for water close by. |
each day |
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Cell 082 374 1793 |
Note: reduced cave fee from 1
Nov |
| Sun =
16 Nov 08 |
##Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Nature Reserve - Lovely area with go=
od
views & plenty of game. |
8-10km |
2 |
Selven Nyker =
- Tel
033 330 4842 |
R15 per perso=
n |
| Tue =
18 Nov 08 |
Social
Evening - Video Presentation of the Strandlo=
per
Trail - from Kei Mouth to East London - By Clive Holland & Co<=
/td>
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge - T=
ea etc
from 7-00 pm |
| Sat=
- Sun |
Bushman's
Nek - Backpacking to & overnight in
Lammergeier Cave - This is a lovely hike with chance to see very good Bus=
hman
paintings |
11-12km |
3 |
Dave Sclander=
s - Tel
033 2395013 |
Entrance &=
; cave
fee R40 inc levies |
| 22 - 23 Nov 08 |
en-route - option to also vis=
it Goats
Cave. Book with Dave early to reserve your place. |
each day |
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Note: reduced cave fee from 1
Nov |
| Sun =
30 Nov 08 |
##Karkloof - Day hike - Lovely local area - please contact Mark for=
more
details. |
10 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist =
- Tel
033 3432012 |
Please contac=
t Mark
for details |
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CHRISTM=
AS PARTY - PLEASE DIARISE & DO YOUR BEST TO ATTEND - Venue -
Cumberland Nature Reserve - near Bishopstowe - PMB |
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Irene Wisdom - Tel 033 344 14=
64 |
Only R10 day entry fee |
| Sun |
Optional short morning walk f=
ollowed
by our usual fun & games, social braai, lucky dip prizes with Father
Christmas & the "Fairy" |
Optional walk |
1 - 2 |
or cell 082 575 4978 |
If you wish to camp overnight=
before |
| 07-Dec-08 |
Annual good prizes for best p=
hoto
submitted to the web site - most new members introduced & best hike
write-up. |
4 km |
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Please inform Irene by 28 Nov=
so we |
or after R40pppn + R10 entry<=
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More details in September &am=
p;
November newsletter. Please don't miss this event.<=
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know how many braai fires are=
reqd. |
Self catering acc. At R90pppn=
+
R10 |
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| SOCIALS VENUE : As usual all=
socials
are held in the Church of the Ascension Hall - plenty of room for parking
next to the hall, accessed from Brindy Road, Hilton. |
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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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| General Reminder Note to all hikers
:- As noted on your application form when joining - please advise the hike
leader if you have any medical problems - please ensure you complete &
sign our "Hike Register/Indemnity Form" & include contact
details of your |
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of kin", family member or friends who may need to be contacted in ca=
se
of emergency. The hike leader will circulate the form before the hike
commences. Safety of club members or friends is of paramount importance to
Midlands Hiking Club. |
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include your Medical Aid details if you think this necessary. |
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