| MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 20 NOVEMBER 2004 TO END MARCH 2005 |
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Chance to practice & train for backpacking at this venue ## |
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HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| 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 |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 |
Camping R40 pp |
| Sat |
Durban - Treasure Beach Moonlight Walk - Meet at Treasure Beach at about
6-30pm - Braai at 7-00pm |
5 km |
1 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
R22 per adult |
| 27-Nov-04 |
Guided
Beach Walk starts 8-00pm - Slow, easy & very interesting ramble along the
shore, rocks & pools. |
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Please book your place asap |
R15 per child under 12 |
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Bring meat, salads etc, drinks,
plates & cutlery for the braai. Have a good torch & shoes for rocks
& pools |
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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 |
No charge - just
bring small |
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great fun day with competitions etc.
- See full details in November newsletter. |
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or Mary Clover - Cell 083 700 6199 |
gifts as indicated in newsletter |
| Sat - Sun |
##Kamberg -
Stillerust Cottage. Reasonably well equipped rustic
accommodation 8km from main camp. |
10-12 km |
2+ |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R87 pp |
| 11-12 Dec 04 |
Flush toilets, hot bath/shower,
cooking facilities, fridge, linen, gas lamps etc provided. Lovely quiet spot
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each day |
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Please book your place asap |
includes entry fee & levies |
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day hikes from cottage - chance to
see game & Busmen's paintings - numbers limited to 8 - Book
asap |
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| Fri-Sun |
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 |
| Sat-Sun |
Injasuti - Hike to & overnight in Marble Baths Cave - Beautiful area -
chance to swin in marble baths |
10-12km |
2+ |
Graham Cullinan - Tel
033 3965514 |
R30 pp |
| 8-9 Jan 05 |
Good venue for first time backpackers
or cave experience. Don't forget your swimming costumes. |
each day |
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includes entry fee & levies |
| Tue 11 Jan 05 |
Committee & Leaders Meeting at
Hilton Hotel at 7-00pm - Please confirm attendance to Keith Ashton |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
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| Sun 16 Jan 05 |
Boston -
Manzimnyama Stream, gorge & waterfall (from John Black's Farm) - Meet at
Boston Country |
10km |
2-3 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 9971817 |
R 10 |
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Club at 09h00 - Bring lunch, drinks
& swimming costumes. |
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Cell - 082 417 9163 |
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| Tue 18 Jan 05 |
Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Dave Sclanders Conventional Slide
Presentation & |
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Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 3865622 |
No
charge |
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Keith Ashton's Digital Slide
Presentation on the Drakensberg 5-Day Mini-Traverse - Seeing is believing |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
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| Sun 23 Jan 05 |
Kamberg - Day hike to & swimming in "Roman Baths" -
optional further hike to Bushmen's paintings etc |
8-10km |
2 |
Mary Clover - Tel 033
3302703 |
Day Entry Fee R20 |
| Sat-Sun |
Bushmen's Nek - Hike to & overnight in Tarn Cave - See the sunrise on
Devil's Knukles from the cave. |
12km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 3865622 |
R30pp |
| 29-30 Jan 05 |
Lovely swimming spots. |
each day |
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includes entry fee & levies |
| Sat-Sun |
##Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12 km |
2-3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R50
pppn |
| 5-6 Feb 05 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres) - Option to include Fri night 4 Feb 05 |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
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| Sun 13 Feb 05 |
Cycle Ride - Have a cycle ride for a change - In Mondi Forests - More
details from Richard Leibnitz |
20km |
2+ |
Richard Leibnitz -
Tel 033 3865010 |
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| Tue 15 Feb 05 |
Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - More details in January newsletter |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
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| Sat-Sun |
Estcourt Area - Camping weekend at Wagendrift Dam Nature Reserve - Day hikes
in Moor Park Nature |
8-12km |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 3471126 |
R45pp |
| 19-20 Feb 05 |
Reserve - Exploring around the dam
& dam wall etc - relax & bring swimming costumes |
each day |
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includes entry fee & levies |
| Sun 27 Feb 05 |
Pietermaritzburg -
Day hike in Ferncliffe Nature Reserve - Lovely indigenous forest - Visit Bat
Cave |
10km |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 3471126 |
No charge |
| Sat-Sun |
Karkloof - Weekend at Demagdenberg Hut - Exploring each day from the hut -
Limited space so please |
10km |
2 |
Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
To be confirmed by
Mark |
| 5-6 Mar 05 |
book early to secure your place -
More details will be in January 05 newsletter |
each day |
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| Sun 13 Mar 05 |
Swartkop - Day hike up Swartkop - More details will be in January 05
newsletter |
10km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel
033 3965514 |
To be confirmed by
Graham |
| Tue 15 Mar 05 |
Social Evening at
Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Slide presentation by Dave Sclanders on the 6-day |
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Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 3865622 |
No charge |
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Amatola Trail near Hogsback. |
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| Sun 20 Mar 05 |
Hilton - Day hike on trails in Hilton College property - More details
will be in January 05 newsletter |
10km |
2 |
Noel Harper - Tel 033
3442237 |
To be confirmed by
Noel |
| Good Friday
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Giants Cup Trail -
5-days, 4-nights - Easter 2005 - The great Drakensberg
Trail from Sani Pass to |
13.3, 9, |
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| Tuesday |
Bushman's
Nek - Staying overnight in Pholela, Mzimkhulwana, Winterhoek & Swiman
Huts. Tot. distance |
12.2, 12.8 |
3 |
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 showers. |
& 12 km |
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All 16 reserved places have been
taken. Please contact Keith if you wish to be on waiting list in case of |
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any cancellations. |
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