| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 24 JAN
TO END MAR 2010 |
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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 etc. |
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HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
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DETAILS |
COST |
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| Sun 24 Jan 10 |
##Kamberg - Day hike in this beautiful area alongside streams &
visit very good rock art site - lovely swimming spots in stream |
10-12 km |
2 |
Allison Gunning -
Tel 033 347 1364 |
Entry fee R28 |
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| Sat - Sun |
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Natal National Park - Camping weekend at Mahai
Campsite - Excellent campsite & facilities - day hikes from the campsite
& socialise |
10-12 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist or Mary |
Camp sites with elec plug points R85
pp |
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| 30-31 Jan 10 |
in the evening - also chance to swim
in streams - Contact Mark or Mary asap as campsites have to be reserved. |
each day |
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Mark Cell: 082 826 2526 |
Camp sites without elec
R75 pp |
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Tel 033 343 2012 - Cell 083 700 6199 |
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| Sun 7 Feb 10 |
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Richmond area - New Day Hike at Hella-Hella -
Highover Nature Reserve - Explore with entertaining leader Bushy |
12 km |
2+ |
Bushy Kirby - Tel
033 2123071 |
R20 day entry fee |
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Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully
equipped & very comfortable - Beautiful Area in the heart of the
mountains - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
R140 total per person (R70 pppn) |
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| 12-14 Feb 10 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres). NOW FULL - Waiting
list only. |
each day |
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for Fri & Sat nights for members |
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| Sun 14 Feb 10 |
##Byrne area - Circular day hike from Enon Cottage - Route combines open
grassland & indigenous forest. Approx 6hrs over rough terrain. |
12km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - Tel 031 464 9033 |
R 10 |
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Physical fitness advisable. Meet
leader at the R56 turn off to Richmond at 08h30 but contact Dave about your
participation. Braai facilities available |
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Cell 076 028 0708 |
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| Sat 20 Feb 10 |
##PMB - Day hike from Ferncliffe Nature Reserve to Otto's Bluff -
Spectacular views of the City & Albert Falls Dam - New hike so join
Brian's adventure. |
17km |
3 |
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 347 1126 |
No charge |
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| Note Saturday |
Meet at the reserve at the top of
Townbush Road at 07h30 but please contact Brian if you wish to join the hike
- Bring enough water/juice & lunch etc |
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Cell 082 655 6359 |
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| Sat - Sun |
Bushman's Nek - Backpacking to & overnighting in Tarn Cave - lovely hike
to cave & fantastic views from the cave of Devil's Knuckles etc
especially at |
12km |
3 |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 347 1364 |
R40 pp |
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| 27-28 Feb 10 |
Sunrise - Magnificent rock formations
in the area - return to base on Sunday by different route & swim in
Cedrick's Pool. |
each day |
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| Sun 7 Mar 10 |
##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 |
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Bushy Kirby - Tel 033
2123071 |
R20 - Bushy will
confirm |
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##Wild Coast - Mkambati Game Reserve - Day walks in this beautiful
reserve close to the sea & rivers
- from Riverside Lodge accommodation. |
8 - 10 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
Approx. R150 pppn x 3 = R450 pp |
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| 12 - 15 Mar 10 |
The reserve is bordered by the Mtentu
River to the north & Msikaba River to the south - About 50km south of
Port Edward. Max 20 participants |
each day |
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Confirm with Bushy asap. |
Bushy will confirm on booking |
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| Sat - Sun |
##Injasuti
- Camping weekend - this is a lovely area to camp
with great views. Day hikes from the camp site & socialise in the
evening. |
10-12km |
2 |
Kevin Knox-Davies |
R70 pp |
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| 13-14 Mar 10 |
Just chill out if you wish & get
some swimming done. Join Kevin on his first leading event for the club. |
each day |
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Tel 033 2395262 - Cell 084 510 5702 |
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| Tue 16 Mar 10 |
Social
Evening - Presentation about the Camino Trail in
Spain ……………………………….(Allison to provide
details) |
tea/coffee
from 7-00pm |
Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364 |
No
charge |
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DRAKENSBERG
- GIANT'S CUP TRAIL - Last 4 days of the trail
from Cobham to Bushman's Nek - As Monday is a Public Holiday you only need to |
12km |
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John Fourie - Tel 033
234 4661 |
R70pppn |
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| 19-22 March |
take
one day off work to complete this magnificent trail - sleep in Mzimkhulwana,
Winterhoek, & Swiman Huts - bunk beds & mattresses + water |
each day |
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Cell - 082 555 7448 |
Total R210 for 3 nights + transport |
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##Drummond area/Monteseel - New day
hike - From Max's home, first along old railway line,
then through mostly indigenous bush & then through |
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Max Ramseier |
R5 pp towards local guide |
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| Sun 28 Mar 10 |
Inchanga settlement before climbing
up to the rocks at Monteseel for lunch, then down to Inchanga station to meet
steam train (can buy local snacks) - |
14 km |
2+ |
Tel 031 783 4173 |
Bring lunch & water + snacks
money if wanted |
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return via Monteseel to Max's home. - Directions > From PMB / Howick
area - South down N3 & take off-ramp 43 (Hammarsdale/Peacevale) |
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Cell 083 968 4434 |
Note :- This is a combined hike with
Durban |
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then
turn left - after 200 metres go right (M59E) & follow on to T-Junction -
Turn left at sign marked
"DRUMMOND" (Thousand Hills Drive) - S Bend & in |
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Ramblers & Mountain Backpackers
so meet |
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200 metres turn left into Nyala Drive
(narrow dirt rd). Drive up the hill (it becomes tar) to the last farm on the
right with sign "LUWADA FARMS Lot 181" |
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more like-minded hikers |
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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 / coffe
available from 7-00pm & time to socialise - plenty of room for
parking next to the hall, accessed from Brindy Road, Hilton. |
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to the hall, accessed from Brindy Road, Hilton. |
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| PLEASE
READ THE NOTES BELOW:- (these appear on all fixture lists & should be
noted by all members) |
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| Grading
of hikes etc |
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Very easy trip - please inform the leader to confirm your
participation by the Wednesday prior to the hike. |
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Easy trip - please inform the leader to confirm your
participation by the Wednesday prior to the hike. |
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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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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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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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| Please advise the leader of any
medical condition prior to any hike & carry the necessary medication -
Due to recent legislation all hikers to carry their own medical kit. |
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