| MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 24 SEPTEMBER TO END DECEMBER 2004 |
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Chance to practice & train for backpacking at this venue ## |
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HIKE / AREA |
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LEADER & CONTACT |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| Fri - Sun |
#"Vergezient"
Mountain Retreat & Trails - Near Oliviers Hoek Pass -
Comfortable accommodation in |
Short 5km |
1-2 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
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| 24-26 Sep 04 |
Zondertwyfel Barn House which offers
hikers a cosy stay regardless of weather conditions. Complete with |
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R75 pppn |
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comfortable
mattresses, woodburning stoves, braais, gas rings, hot showers & flush
toilets, fridge, |
Longer |
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Note:- Bushy had
knee operation. |
(R150 pp for Fri & Sat nights) |
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dining areas with tables &
benches. Magnificent Berg panorama over 100km long. Wonderful long &
short |
14 km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton will now lead hikes. |
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hikes to suit every taste &
fitness level. Book asap to secure your place. |
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Speedy recovery to Bushy |
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| Sun 3 Oct 04 |
##Cumberland Nature
Reserve - Day Hike followed by social braai - bring meat
& drinks etc |
8-10 km |
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Graham Cullinan Tel
033 3965514 |
R5 pp |
| Sat-Sun |
Injasuti - Hike to & overnight in Lower Injasuti Cave - Ideal venue
for first time backpackers & hikers |
8 km |
2+ |
Warwick Keating-Tel
033 3432133 |
R30 pp |
| 9-10 Oct 04 |
wanting to experience sleeping in a
cave for the first time. |
each day |
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| Sun 17 Oct 04 |
##Howick - Umgeni
Valley Nature Reserve - Day hike - Meet at the reserve
office at 08h30 |
10 km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel
033 3304842 |
R9 pp |
| Tue 19 Oct 04 |
Social Evening - Hilton
Hotel @ 7-30 pm |
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Keith Ashton Tel 033 3303763 |
No Charge |
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Mountain Backpackers 2004 Drakensberg
Grand Traverse Slide Presentation with music by Paul Hone |
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or Irene Dickin Tel 033 3470138 |
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| Sat-Sun |
##Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12 km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R50
pppn |
| 23-24 Oct 04 |
Day
hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property (10 acres) - Option to
include Fri night 22 Oct. |
each day |
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| Fri-Sun |
Fort Nottingham - Have a relaxing long weekend at Lyndhurst - leisurely walking
or try a spot of fishing |
6-8km |
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Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
R50 pppn |
| 22-24 Oct 04 |
on large dam. Maximum 12 members -
contact Mark or Mary asap to secure your place at the cottage. |
each day |
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or Mary Clover - Cell 083 700 6199 |
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| Sun 31 Oct 04 |
##Kamberg - Day hike up Kamberg Mountain - bring lunch & juice etc. |
10 km |
2+ |
Iain Talbot - Tel 033
3471314 |
Check with Iain |
| Tues 2 Nov 04 |
LEADERS / COMMITTEE MEETING at 19h00 Hilton Hotel |
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| Sun 7 Nov 04 |
##Bulwer - Climb Bulwer Mountain - return via contour. |
12 km |
2+ |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 9971817 |
R10 pp |
| Sun 14 Nov 04 |
## Howick Meander - Meet at the Ashton's Place & return for tea & cakes
afterwards |
10 km |
2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
Small charge for
gorge |
| Tue 16 Nov 04 |
Social Evening - Hilton Hotel @ 7-30 pm - Slide Presentation on Dragonflies by |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| Sat-Sun |
Cobham - Hike to
& overnight in Gxalingenwa Cave or alternatively camp & do day hikes
from Camp Site |
14 km/day |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 |
Cave R30 pp |
| 20-21 Nov 04 |
Dave Sclanders will lead the cave
hike & Brian Henwood will take the day hikes |
or 10 km |
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Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 |
Camping R40 pp |
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Durban Area - Treasure Beach Moonlight Walk |
8 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
Check with Bushy |
| 27-28 Nov 04 |
More details later |
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| Sat 4 Dec 04 |
CHRISTMAS
PARTY - At Mark Nellist's Farm Karkloof - Please diarise, as this promises to
be a |
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Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
Members R15 pp |
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great fun day with competitions etc.
- Full details will be in November newsletter. |
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or Mary Clover - Cell 083 700 6199 |
Non-members R20 pp |
| Sat - Sun |
#Kamberg - Stillerust
Cottage - Reasonably well equipped rustic accommodation - Please book early |
10-12 km |
2+ |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R87 pp |
| 11-12 Dec 04 |
to secure your place (limited numbers) - Day hikes from cottage |
each day |
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includes entry fee & levies |
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Highmoor - Have a different experience - Backpack to & celebrate New
Year's Eve in Aasvoelkranz Cave |
10-12 km |
2+ |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R30 pppn |
| 31 Dec - 2 Jan |
Excellent venue for new backpackers
or cavers - day hikes from cave - game & Bushmen's paintings |
each day |
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includes entry fee & levies |
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| ADVANCE
NOTICE - FOR 2005 |
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| Good Friday to |
Giants Cup Trail - 5-days, 4-nights -
Easter 2005 - The great Drakensberg Trail from Sani Pass to |
13.3, 9, |
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Bushman's
Nek - Staying overnight in Pholela, Mzimkhulwana, Winterhoek & Swiman
Huts. Tot. distance |
12.2, 12.8 |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
Trail Cost R260.00 pp |
| 25-29 Mar 2005 |
about 60 km. Each hut has bunk beds
& mattresses, benches, tables, flush toilets & cold water. |
& 12 km |
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As details were sent by e-mail to
members with the facility, all 12 reserved places have been taken. |
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Please contact Keith urgently if you
wish to participate to enable him to try to reserve more places - |
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up-front payment of R260.00 is
necessary to confirm reservation - numbers are limited & members only. |
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