| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 22 =
NOV
2008 TO END MAR 2009 - 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 |
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- 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 |
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| 22 - 23 Nov 08 |
en-route - option to also vis=
it Goats
Cave. Book with Dave asap to reserve your place. |
each day |
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Note: reduced total cave fee =
from 1
Nov 08 |
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| Sun =
30 Nov 08 |
##Karkloof - Day hike - POSTPONED - SE=
E SUN 8
FEB 09 - 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 Y=
OUR BEST
TO ATTEND - Ven=
ue -
Changed to St Mathew's Church Hall, 115 Hesketh |
Optional short |
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Irene Wisdom - Tel 033 344 14=
64 |
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| Sun |
Drive -=
PMB - Optional short morning walk followed by our usual fun =
&
games, social braai, lucky dip prizes with Father Christmas & the
"Fairy" |
morning walk |
1 |
or cell 082 575 4978 |
Only R10 each donation |
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| 07-Dec-08 |
Annual good prizes for best p=
hoto
submitted to the web site - most new members introduced & best hike
write-up. |
in conservancy |
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Please inform Irene by 28 Nov=
so we |
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More details in November news=
letter.
This venue suitable for any weather conditions. - P=
lease
don't miss this event. |
from 11h00 |
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know how many braai fires are=
reqd. |
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| Sat=
- Sun |
##Cobham - Camping Weekend - Day hikes from campsite - Note durin=
g this
same weekend members from Mountain Backpackers & Midlands |
10-12km |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
R46 inc entry=
fee
& levies |
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| 10-11 Jan 09 |
Hiking Club with be doing the
"Wildways" training course for water hazards, river crossings &=
amp;
camp craft & have already booked their places. |
each day |
2-3 |
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If you wish to participate in=
this
weekend, either just camping & hiking or if you wish to attend the
training please contact Keith asap. |
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| Sun =
18 Jan 09 |
##Ferncliffe
Nature Reserve - morning hike in this lovely
reserve with a very knowledgeable leader. |
8km |
2 |
Selven Nyker =
- Tel
033 3304842 |
No Charge |
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Social
Evening - "The Big Five Challenge"=
- Set
yourself an achievable new years resolution & target to complete 5
different club activities |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No Charge |
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| 20-Jan-09 |
The leaders will explain full=
y &
illustrate the different activities which will be available during the ye=
ar -
come & be enthralled with the challenge |
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Tea/Coffee available from 7-0=
0pm |
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| Sun =
25 Jan 09 |
Worlds
View - Hilton - Morning hike - Meet & park at Crossways at 09h00 -
socialise for drinks, snacks or lunch at Crossways after the hike<=
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Neville Lee -=
Tel 033
3948049 |
No charge exc=
ept for
your drinks etc after |
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| Fri=
-Sun |
## Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage w=
eekend -
Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
R130 total pe=
r person
for |
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| 30 Jan - 1 Feb 09
| Day hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property =
(10
acres).Please book & pay asap to secure your
place
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Fri & Sat nights for memb=
ers |
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| Sun =
8 Feb 09 |
##Karkl=
oof - Day hike in the lovely Karkloof - Contact Mark for more
details. |
10 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist =
- Tel
033 3432012 |
Please contac=
t Mark
for details |
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| Fri=
-Sun |
##Port
Edward - Camping weekend - Day hikes in near=
by
Umtamvuna Reserve & coastal walks - A previous long weekend at Mkamba=
ti,
led |
8-10km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby -=
Tel 033
2123071 |
Depends on ho=
w many
per camp site |
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| 13-15 Feb 09 |
by Bushy was a huge success &=
amp;
this promises to be just as enjoyable - Please book=
asap
with Bushy or Pat to secure your place. |
each day |
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Contact Bushy asap for more d=
etails |
R110 per site pn for up to 6 =
(R55
pppn for 2) |
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| Tue =
17 Feb 09 |
Social
Evening - Members & friends get-together=
to
socialise & discuss members views on club activities & preference=
s -
any new ideas? |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No Charge -
tea/coffee from 7-00pm |
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| Sat=
- Sun |
##Highmoor - Camping - "Wildways" Training Course for mem=
bers -
3hr navigation training course on Sat 21 Feb then night navigation activi=
ty. |
10-12km |
2 - 3 |
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Course is fre=
e to
members who reserve |
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| 21-22 Feb 09 |
Members who are not booked on=
the
course are welcome for the weekend - Margaret will lead day hikes from ca=
mp -
To reserve your place |
each day |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 239502=
3 |
with Keith asap - Camping R50=
pp |
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for camping or (if you have n=
ot
already done so) to book a place on the course please contact Keith asap =
or
ask for more details |
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Alternative accomm. at Mounta=
in
Shadows |
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I Mar 09 |
##Boston - Manzimnyama stream, gorge & waterfall (from John B=
lack's
farm) - Varied walk, no path in places, rock pool, bring cossies, lunch |
10km |
3 |
Philip Grant =
- Tel
033 997 1817 |
R15 donation<=
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& water/juice in daypack =
- brisk
pace so physical fitness advisable . |
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Cell 082 417 9163 |
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| Sat=
- Sun |
Injasuti - Camping or cave weekend - Backpack to & overnight =
in
Lower Injasuti Cave (ideal for first time backpackers) or stay at the camp
site in |
8-10km |
2 - 3 |
For Cave - Al=
lison -
Tel 033 3471364 |
Cave - R40 pp=
inc
entry fee & levies |
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| 6-7 Mar 09 |
tents & day hikes from th=
e camp.
Allison with lead for the cave & Noel will organise camping - lovely =
area
- please book asap to secure a place |
each day |
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For Camp - Noel - Tel 033
2395098 |
Camping - R65 pp inc entry fe=
e &
levies |
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| Sun =
15 Mar 09 |
##Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Nature Reserve - Lovely area with go=
od
views & plenty of game - knowledgeable leader |
8-10km |
2 |
Selven Nyker =
- Tel
033 330 4842 |
R15 per perso=
n |
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| Tue =
17 Mar 09 |
Social
Evening - Details to be announced later |
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Keith Ashton =
- Tel
033 2395023 |
No Charge -
tea/coffee from 7-00pm |
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| Sat=
- Sun |
Cobham - Backpacking to & overnight in Gxalingenwa Cave - T=
his is
a beautiful hike & will mostly be a circular route via part of the |
12-14km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfi=
eld -
Tel 033 3431769 |
R40 inc entra=
nce fee
& overnight |
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| 21-22 Mar 09 |
Giant's Cup Trail, visiting N=
genwa
Pool, Pinnacle Rock & Emerald Stream - should also have good pool / r=
iver
swimming opportunities |
each day |
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Cell 082 374 1793 |
in cave inc all levies |
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| SOCIALS
VENUE : As usual all socials are held in the Church of the Ascension Hall
starting at 7-30pm with tea / coffee available from 7-00pm & time to
socialise - plenty of room for parking next to the hall, accessed from Br=
indy
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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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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| HIKING
SAFETY & MEDICAL / INJURY PRECAUTIONS |
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| General
Reminder Note to all hikers :- As noted on your application form when joi=
ning
- please advise the hike leader if you have any medical problems - please
ensure you complete & sign our "Hike Register/Indemnity Form&quo=
t;
& 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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| Hikers
are reminded here that the new medical laws which have been in effect for
some time govern who is allowed to administer medication or treatment to =
an
injured or sick person so it is in every members or hikers interest to ca=
rry
their own medication |
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basic medical kit. See our Chairman's more detailed notes on this subject=
in
his "From the Chair" in the November 2008 newsletter. |
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