MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB NEWSLETTERS

[Updated: 2/09/2010]
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AUGUST 2010 REPORTS
  • "Minerva 8 August 2010"
    Report: Kathy Roberts & Pics: Ron

  • "Everdon Estates Hike, 15 August 2010"
    Report: Roseanne Dix, Photos: Keith Ashton and Roseanne Dix

    • JULY 2010 REPORTS

  • "Cobham 9-11 July 2010"
    Report & Pics: Brigitta & Chris Simpson

  • "Weekend Hike to Tarn Cave 17-18 July 2010"
    Pics: Irene Wisdom

  • "Report & more pics from Hike to Tarn Cave 17-18 July 2010"
    Report: Hettie Randall, Photos: Keith Ashton

    • JULY 2010 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • KGALAGADI DREAMING (final) by Peter Wedge
  • SPINNEY WEEKEND, by Stella Wells
  • BRIAN'S USHAKA/STADIUM HIKE, by Roseanne Dix

    • JUNE 2010 REPORTS

  • "Keith & Margaret's Hikes from Sweetwaters Cottage 21-24 June 2010"
    Pics: Keith Ashton

  • "Sweetwaters Cottage 26-27 June 2010"
    Report: John Fourie
    Pics: Keith Ashton

  • "Sweetwaters Cottage Hike to Fun Cave, 28-29 June 2010"
    Report: Roseanne Dix
    Pics: Keith Ashton

  • "Hike to Gxalingenwa Cave 5-6 June 2010"
    Leader: Dave Sclanders
    Pics & Report: Dave Sclanders

    • MAY 2010 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • KGALAGADI DREAMING (cont.)July/August 2009 by Peter Wedge
  • RAINY WEEKEND AT MAHAI, by Christie Exall
  • ANOTHER HELLA HELLA ADVENTURE, by Libby Deysel

    • MAY 2010 REPORTS

  • "Umgeni Day Hike, 30th May 2010 "
    Leader: Selven Nyker
    Pics: Roseanne Dix

  • "Beach Walk, 22nd May 2010 "
    Leader: Brian Henwood
    Report& Pics: Roseanne Dix

  • "The Spinney, 15-16th May 2010 "
    Report: Stella Wells & Pics: Mary Clover

    • MARCH 2010 REPORTS

  • "Max's New Trail 2010.03.28"
    Leader: Max Ramseier
    Pics & Comments: Rod Hart
    additional pics courtesy of Roseanne Dix

  • "Max's New Trail 2010.03.28"
    Comments on the Trail courtesy of Dave Tighe

  • "Giant's Cup Trail, 2010.03.19-22"
    Report by Jenny Rooks; Pics & Comments courtesy of Roseanne Dix

  • "Bushys Hike at PK Lodge Umkomaas Valley, 2010.03.07"
    Report & Pics: Roseanne Dix

    • MARCH 2010 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • KGALAGADI DREAMING (cont.)July/August 2009 by Peter Wedge
  • HIKE AT CUMBERLAND, 15 November 2009 by Marina Jurgens
  • INJASUTI/WONDER VALLEY CAVE, 21 -22 December, by Melisa Munday
  • NEW YEAR IN AASVOELKRANS CAVE, by Christie Exall

    • FEBRUARY 2010 REPORTS

  • "Hella Hella Adventure with Bushy Kirby, 7th February 2010 "
    Report & Pics: Libby Deysel

    • JANUARY 2010 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • KGALAGADI DREAMING (After California Dreaming!)July/August 2009 by Peter Wedge
  • CLUB HIKE FROM SENTINEL TO FANGS, HIGH BERG MIDI-TRAVERSE: 6 October 2009 by Dave Sclanders
  • MISTY MOUNTAIN WEEKEND - SWIMAN HUT (Garden Castle)16-18 October, 2009 by Marie & Nevil

    • JANUARY 2010 REPORTS

  • "Wet and Misty Protea Hike, 16-17 January"
    Report & Pics: Dave Sclanders

  • "Hiking in the Kamberg, Sunday, 23 January"
    Report: Peter Wedge

  • "Rainy Weekend at MAHAI, 29-31 January"
    Report: Christie Exall Pics: Rose Dix/Mary Clover

    • DECEMBER 2009 REPORTS

  • "New Year in a Cave, 31st Dec 2009 - 1st Jan 2010"
    Report: Christie Exall Pics: Rose Dix

  • "Sweetwaters Cottage, 11-13th December"
    Report: Christie Exall Pics: Rose Dix

  • "XMAS PARTY"
    Report & Pics: Dave Sclanders

    • NOVEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • KALAGHADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK: Part One, 18 July - 2 August 2009, by Margret Kirsten
  • EVERDON ESTATES,6 September 2009, by Roseanne Dix
  • FROM SENTINAL TO FANGS - HIGH BERG MIDI TRAVERSE, 24/28 September 2009, by Dave Sclanders
  • MOUNT GILBOA - KARKLOOF, 3 October 2009, by Margaret Ashton

    • NOVEMBER 2009 REPORTS

  • "Wonder Valley Cave"
    Leader: Margaret Ashton, Report: Melisa Munday, Pics: Rose Dix

  • "Cumberland Day Hike"
    Leader: Allison Gunning, Pics: Rose Dix

  • "Marina's Report on Cumberland Hike"
    Report: Marina Jurgens

  • "Dave Tighe's Report on Cumberland Hike"
    Report: Dave Tighe

    • SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • MOKALA NATIONAL PARK

    • SEPTEMBER 2009 REPORTS

  • "High Berg Midi Traverse"
    Leader: Dave Sclanders, Report & Pics: Dave Sclanders

  • "Everdon Estates Hike"
    Leader: Cecil Hackney, Report & Pics: Rose Dix

  • "same Everdon Estates Hike - more pics"
    Photo Report: Rod Hart

  • "Aluminiumised Poncho"
    Report & Pics: Keith Ashton

    • AUGUST 2009 REPORTS

  • "Cumberland Hike with Durban Ramblers"
    Leader: Jon Stevens (Durban Ramblers), Photo Report: Rod Hart with additional pics courtesy Rose Dix

  • "Ferncliffe Day Hike"
    Leader: Selven Nyker, Photo Report: Rod Hart with additional pics courtesy Rose Dix

    • JULY 2009 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • DRAKENSBERG CONTOUR HIKE - by Hettie Randall

    • JULY 2009 REPORTS

  • "Worlds View/Hilton Day Hike"
    Leader: Neville Lee, Photo Report: Rod Hart

  • "Minerva Heights Day Hike"
    Leader: Dave Tighe, Photo Report: Rod Hart

    • JUNE 2009 REPORTS

  • "Amber Valley Hike"
    Leader: Margaret Ashton, Report: Rod Hart, Pics: Rod Hart and Rose Dix

  • "CONGRATULATIONS NOEL & MORRIS!"
    Noel & Morris celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary

  • "Hike up Nhlosane - Dargle Area"
    Leader: Selven Nyker, Pics: Rose Dix

  • "Moonlight Night Hike to Bannerman Hut - report & pics"
    Report by: Rod Hart, Pics: Dave Sclanders (Leader)

  • "Moonlight Night Hike to Bannerman Hut - more pics"
    Pics: Rod Hart

    • MAY 2009 REPORTS

  • "Umgeni Valley Day Hike"
    Pics: Dave Sclanders/Rose Dix/Rod Hart

  • "Byrne Area: Hike from Enon Cottage"
    Pics: Rod Hart

    MAY 2009 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • WILDWAYS ADVENTURE HIKING COURSE; SESSION 4 - by Keith Ashton

    • APRIL 2009 REPORTS

  • "Three Day - Giant's Contour Path"
    Report & pics: Dave Sclanders

    MARCH 2009 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • CAMPING GUIDE - by Noel Harper
  • PORT EDWARD WEEKEND - 13-15 February 2009 - Report by Keith Ashton

    • JANUARY 2009 REPORTS

  • "MBP & MHC - Leaders Training - Cobham"
    Report & pics: Dave Sclanders

    JANUARY 2009 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • 2008 CHRISTMAS PARTY - Report by Noel Harper
  • MKAMBATI LONG WEEKEND - 31 October-3 November 2008 - Report by Mary Clover
  • WILDWAYS TRAINING COURSE AT COBHAM - 10/11 January 2009 - Report by Keith Ashton

    • NOVEMBER 2008 REPORTS

  • "Ribbok Hiking Trail, Golden Gate"
    Report by: Petro Mostert

  • "Lammergeier Cave"
    Photos supplied by: Irene Wisdom

    NOVEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT & CLUB NEWS
  • ALLISON'S MOUNT GILBOA - 26 July 2008. Report by Roseanne Dix
  • ENON/MINERVA HIKE - 10 August 2008. Report by Roseanne Dix
  • CAMPSITES VISITED by Noel Harper

    • SEPTEMBER 2008 REPORTS

    SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER

  • CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - AGM 2008
  • KEITHS COTTAGE WEEKEND -SWEETWATERS- 4-6 JULY 08

    • AUGUST 2008 REPORTS

  • "Okavango Delta "
    July-August 2008. Report by: Keith Ashton

  • "ZULU CAVE HIKE"
    30-31st August 2008. Report by Hike Leader: Dave Sclanders

  • Monk's Cowl area - Mary Clover's Cottage "Makulumane"
    29-31 August 2008. Pics courtesy of Irene Wisdom

  • "KEITH: LOOK AT ME NOW!"
    30th August 2008. Greetings from Keith

  • "ENON/MINERVA HIKE"
    10th August 2008. Report by: Roseanne Dix

    JULY 2008 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • MARGARET'S WALK-ABOUT AT AMBER VALLEY, report by Rose Dix
  • BRIAN'S ROCKY BAY, report by Rose Dix

    • 2008 AGM AGENDA (AGM is on 19th AUGUST 2008)

    JULY 2008 REPORTS

  • "MOUNT GILBOA"
    26th July 2008. Report by: Roseanne Dix

  • "SWEETWATERS"
    4-6th July 2008. Report by: Rose Dix

    JUNE 2008 REPORTS

  • "ROCKY BAY"
    13-16th June 2008. Report by: Rose Dix

  • "KAMBERG"
    June 2008. Pics & Report by: Dave Sclanders

    • MAY 2008 REPORTS

  • "2008 GT RESUPPLY"
    May 2008. Pics & Report by: Dave Sclanders

  • "MOUNTAINSHADOWS"
    May 2008. Pics by:Mary & Mark Nellist

  • "RIDE TO RHODES"
    24-31 March 2008. Report & Pics by: Brian Henwood

  • "GRAND TRAVERSE SET OFF"
    2nd May 2008. Pics by: Dave Sclanders

    • APRIL 2008 REPORTS

  • "LOWER DWARFS DAWDLE TRAIL"
    Sunday 13 April 2008. Pics & comment by: Rod Hart

    • MARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS - COMPETITION WINNERS
  • HELLA HELLA ADVENTURE WITH BUSHY KIRBY, report by Libby Deysel
  • DINOSAUR CAVE, 1-2 March 2008, report by "The Observer"

    • MARCH 2008 REPORTS

  • "START of PMB to Rhodes" 550km Bike Ride
    24 March - 1 April 2008
    Pics by: Dave Sclanders

  • "Weekend at The Spinney in Loteni
    14, 15 & 16 March 2008
    Pics supplied by Mary Nellist
    Report by Chris Dobson

  • Dinosaur Cave
    1-2 March 2008
    Report by: Howard Townsend Pics by: Dave & Irene

    • JANUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • WONDER VALLEY CAVE, 17-18 November 2007, report by Howard Townsend
  • CHOBE RIVER CRUISE, report by Noel Harper

    • JANUARY 2008 REPORTS

  • Lake Lyndhurst
    18-20 January 2008
    Report by: Mary Clover

  • New Years Eve in A Cave in the Drakensberg
    31 December 2007
    Report & Pics by: Dave Sclanders

  • Sinclairs Shelter
    26-27 January 2008
    Report & Pics by: Dave Sclanders

    • NOVEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA (continued): December 2006, Leader Keith Ashton, report Peter Wedge
  • KWELAPHA COTTAGE, PARK RYNIE, report by Mary Clover

    NOVEMBER 2007 REPORTS

  • Makulumane - Mary's Cottage 23-25 November 2007
    Photos by: Irene Wisdom

  • Wonder Valley 17-18 NOVEMBER 2007
    Report by:Howard Townshend, Photos by: Dave Sclanders

  • Sweetwaters 2-4 November 2007 Report by Irene Wisdom

  • Bikers & Scenic Shots
    Photos supplied by Brian Henwood: Hiking Bikers at Byrne, and scenic pics from an August hike at Cobham

    OCTOBER 2007 REPORTS

  • Mountain Shadows 21-24 September 2007 Report by Roseanne Dix
  • Kozi Bay Trail June 2007, Photos submitted by Keith Ashton
  • Botswana Trip Photos submitted by Noel Harper

    • SEPTEMBER 2007 REPORTS

  • Kwelapha Cottage, Park Rynie 9-12 AUGUST 2007, Leader Mark Nellist, Report by Mary [7 Hikers]

    SEPT 2007 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR: CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - AGM 2007
  • CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA (cont): December 2006, Leader Keith Ashton, report Peter Wedge
  • SWEETWATERS COTTAGE: Leader Keith Ashton, report by Sally Browne
  • DOLPIN HOLIDAY RESORT: report by Linda Bruss

    JULY 2007 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • FRIENDSHIP IN A FALL: Noel Harper
  • CLIMBING MOUNT KENYA: December 2006, Leader Keith Ashton, report Peter Wedge
  • HIGHMOOR WEEKEND: 18-20 May 2007, Leader Keith Ashton, report by Roseanne Dix

    MAY 2007 REPORTS

  • Highmoor Weekend 18-20 May 2007, Leader Keith Ashton, Report by Roseanne Dix [16 Hikers]

    • MAY 2007 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • MARY'S COTTAGE: 3-5 Nov 2006, Leader Keith Ashton, report by Jenny Sleed.[8 Hikers]
  • UMGENI VALLEY: 19 Nov 2006, Leader Margaret Ashton, report by Jack Long.[5 Hikers]
  • WHYTES CAVE: 10-11 Feb 2007, report by Petro Mostert
  • BANNERMAN'S RE-SUPPLY, report by Margaret Ashton

    APRIL 2007 REPORTS

  • Grand Traverse Resupply - Bannerman's Pass 8 April 2007, Report & photos: Keith Ashton

    • MARCH 2007 REPORTS

  • Mbona Dayhike 28 January 2007, Report & photos: Dave Sclanders
  • Tarn Cave 10-11 March 2007, Report by: Petro Mostert; photos - submitted by Irene Wisdom. Hike Leader: Allison Gunning
  • Climbing Mt Kenya December 2006, Report by: Peter Wedge; photos - various, submitted by Allison Gunning

    • MARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • NAMIB-NAUKLUFT HIKE (continued - Day 7 > end):21-26 July, Peter 'Peg' Wedge
  • Whale Trail: 21 Oct 2006, Irene Wisdom
  • Whytes Cave: 10-11 Feb 2007, Brian Checkley

    FEBRUARY 2007 REPORTS

  • Weekend at Mountain Shadows Caravan Park Highmoor, 2-4 February 2007, Report by: Keith Ashton
  • Backpacking Weekend to Whyte's Cave via Painter's Cave & White Horse Cave Bushman's Nek, 10-11 February 2007, Photos by: Irene Wisdom. UPDATED with writeups courtesy: Brian Checkley and Petro Mostert
  • Dayhike to Nhlazane Dargle Area , 18 February 2007, Photo by: Brian Henwood

    • JANUARY 2007 REPORTS

  • MHC Christmas Party: Mark and Marys farm, Chiarella, Karkloof 3 December 2006 Report by: Irene Wisdom

    • JANUARY 2007 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • NAMIB-NAUKLUFT HIKE (continued): 12-26 July, Peter 'Peg' Wedge
  • Embotyi: 15-19 Sept 2006, Clive Brickhill
  • Drakensberg Gardens Cottage Weekend: October 2006, Astrid Fraser

    DECEMBER 2006 REPORTS

  • Giants Castle - Langalibalele Pass: 25-26 November 2006, Dave Sclanders

    • NOVEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • NAMIB-NAUKLUFT HIKE: 12-26 July, Peter 'Peg' Wedge
  • FERNCLIFFE: 27 August 2006, Erica Adie
  • UMGENI VALLEY NATURE RESERVE: 10 September 2006, Yvonne Engelbrecht

    SEPTEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • HIKING IN MPUMALANGA (Fanie Botha & Blyderivierspoort Trails) Continued: 31 March - 9 April, Peter Wedge
  • RICHTERSVELD TRANSFRONTIER PARK: 20 July-10 August 2006, Noel Harper

    JULY 2006 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR
  • CLUB NEWS
  • HIKING IN MPUMALANGA (Fanie Botha & Blyderivierspoort Trails): 31 March - 9 April, Peter Wedge
  • BUSHMANSNEK HIKE (Tarn Cave): 16-18 April, Margret Kirsten

    MAY 2006 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • LOST CAVES, SWOLLEN RIVERS & OTHER ADVENTURES: Teresa Whitefield
  • CEDARA, SWARTKOPS DAY HIKE: 2 April, Harold Rees
  • WEEKEND AT COBHAM NATURE RESERVE: February, Brian Henwood

    MARCH 2006 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • PORT ALFRED, MEDOLINO CAMPSITE: Noel Harper
  • KARKLOOF FALLS: 5 February, Aris Hofland
  • ZULU FALLS: Roseanne Dix
  • BIRDS OF NAMIBIA: Noel Harper

    JANUARY 2006 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • SWEETWATERS COTTAGE: 5/6 November 2005, Roseanne Dix
  • ROCK ART CAVES, KAMBERG: 16 November 2005, Peter Wedge
  • HOWICK MEANDER: 20 November 2005, Jack Long
  • MAKHULUMANE: 25-27 November. Hettie Randall

    NOVEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • GWAHUMBE GAME RESERVE: 25 Sept 2005, Irene Dickin
  • MOUNTAIN SHADOWS: Irene Dickin & Mark Wisdom
  • MINI TRAVERSE: 23-27 Sept 2005, Moira Filmer
  • ANIMALS OF ETOSHA: Keith Ashton

    SEPTEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • DOLPHIN COAST HOLIDAY RESORT: 4-6 June 2005
  • CUMBERLAND NATURE RESERVE: 8 May 2005, Libby Deysel

    JULY 2005 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • PADDY'S WALK - BOSTON: 6 July 2003, Christeen Grant
  • TREASURE BEACH MOONLIGHT WALK: 27 November 2004, Libbey Deysel
  • KARKLOOF MEANDER: 10 April 2005
  • WHALE TRAIL TUMBLE: Irene Morris

    MAY 2005 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • Giant's Cup Trail, Southern Drakensberg: 25-29 March 2005, Peter Wedge

    MARCH 2005 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • COBHAM WEEK-END: 30 APRIL to 2 MAY
  • 5-6 DAY MINI TRAVERSE
  • CLEOPATRA MOUNTAIN FARMHOUSE, Irene Morris
  • KAMBERG NATURE RESERVE: 23 January 2005, Sally Browne
  • TARN CAVE and DEVILS KNUCKLES: 28 -29 January 2005, Dave Sclanders
  • KEITH AND MARGARETS COTTAGE, Molly-Anne & Paddy
  • WAGONDRIFT DAM: 19/20 February 2005

    JANUARY 2005 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • CAMPSITES ALONG THE WAY: Old Pont Caravan, Camping & Watersport Resort
  • Howick Meander, 14 Nov 2004, Aris Hofland
  • Gxalingenwa Cave Weekend, 20-21 Nov 2004, Trish Middlebrook
  • Aasvoelkrans Cave Highmoor, 31 Dec 2004 - 2 Jan 2005, Jenny Sleed
  • Injasuti - Wonder Valley Cave weekend, 8-9 Jan 2005, Keith Ashton

    NOVEMBER 2004 NEWSLETTER

  • FROM THE CHAIR - Dave Sclanders
  • CLUB NEWS
  • CAMPSITES ALONG THE WAY: Karoo National Park (Beaufort West)
  • Vergezient, 24-26 September 2004, Graham Ward & Hettie Randall
  • Cumberland Scramble, 3 October 2004, Allison Gunning

    SEPTEMBER 2004 NEWSLETTER

  • AGM 2004 - Chairman's Report: Mary Clover
  • CLUB NEWS
  • CAMPSITES ALONG THE WAY: Hermit's Wood at Garden Castle
  • Weenan Game Reserve, 29-30 May 2004, Warwick Keating
  • Beach Walk, 6 June 2004
  • Makulumane Cottage, 11 June 2004, Grethe Simkiss
  • Port Durnford Weekend, 9-11 July, Brian Henwood
  • Eagle View, 26-27 July, Warwick Keating

    JULY 2004 NEWSLETTER

  • CLUB NEWS
  • CAMPSITES ALONG THE WAY: On Route To the Whale Trail, Warwick Keating
  • Highmoor, Easter Weekend, 9-13 April 2004, Keith Ashton
  • Byrne Valley, 18 April 2004, Warwick Keating
  • Whale Trail, 1-9 May 2004, Peter Wedge

    MAY 2004 NEWSLETTER

  • From The Chair: Mary Clover
  • CLUB NEWS
  • Lake Lyndhurst, 20-22 Feb 2004
  • Karkloof Day Hike, 29 Feb 2004
  • Nottingham Road/Loteni, 28 March 2004: Libby Deysel
  • Sleeping Beauty Cave
  • Sweetwater Cottage Weekend, 2-4 April 2004, Irene Dickin



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