| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 23 JAN TO END MAY 2005 | |||||
| ## Chance to practice & train for backpacking & trails etc at this venue ## - New or inexperienced members should train before attempting trails or harder cave outings. | |||||
| DATE | HIKE / AREA | APPROX. | GRADE | LEADER & CONTACT | APPROX. |
| DISTANCE | DETAILS | COST | |||
| 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 Knuckles from the cave. | 12km | 3 | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | R30 pp |
| 29-30 Jan 05 | Lovely swimming spots. | each day | 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 | All spaces now booked | Book early for 15-17 April 05 | |
| Sun 13 Feb 05 | Cycle Ride - Have a cycle ride for a change - In Mondi Forests - Meet at Peel's Honey @ 08h00 | 20km | 2+ | Richard Leibnitz - Tel 033 3865010 | No Charge |
| Tue 15 Feb 05 | Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Bush & Bundu - Outdoor clothing/equipment presentation | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | No Charge | ||
| 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 | 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 - Contact Mark or Mary for more details. | each day | |||
| Sun 13 Mar 05 | ##Swartkop - Day hike up Swartkop - Meet at Cedara College at 09h00 | 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 | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | No charge | ||
| Amatola Trail near Hogsback. | |||||
| Sun 20 Mar 05 | ##Hilton - Day hike on trails in Hilton College property - More details from Noel | 10km | 2 | Noel Harper - Tel 033 3442237 | To be confirmed by Noel |
| Good Friday to | Giants Cup Trail - 5-days, 4-nights - Easter 2005 - The great Drakensberg Trail from Sani Pass to | 13.3, 9, | |||
| 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 | |||
| All 16 reserved places have been taken. Please contact Keith if you wish to be on waiting list in case of | |||||
| any cancellations. | |||||
| Sun 3 Apr 05 | ##Bisley Nature Reserve, PMB. Morning hike followed by social braai - Meet at the reserve at 08h30 | 8km | 1-2 | Selven Nyker - Tel 033 3304842 | No charge |
| Sun 10 Apr 05 | ##Karkloof Falls near Howick - Day hike - Meet at Karkloof Falls car parking/picnic area at 08h30 | 8-10km | 2 | Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3302703 | No charge |
| Sat-Sun | ##Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10 members | 12 km | 2-3 | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | R50 pppn |
| 16-17 Apr 05 | Day hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property (10 acres) - Option to include Fri night 15 Apr 05 | each day | Book early to secure your place | ||
| Tue 19 Apr 05 | Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Slide presentation by Cesar - Overseas Mountaineering | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | No charge | ||
| Sat-Mon | ##Cobham - Camping Long Weekend - day hikes from campsite - chance to swim in the lovely streams | 10km | 2-3 | Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 | R40pppn |
| 30 Apr-2 May 05 | ablution blocks with flush toilets & hot showers. Relax, Chill-out & socialise if you just want a rest. | each day | includes entry fee & levies | ||
| Sun 8 May 05 | ##Cumberland Nature Reserve - Morning hike followed by social braai - Meet at reserve at 08h30 | 8km | 2 | Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 | R5 pp |
| Sun 15 May 05 | ##Mondi Forest - Day Hike - Meet at Peel's Honey @ 08h00 - Bring lunch & water/juice etc | 12 km | 2 | Richard Liebnitz -Tel 033 3865010 | No charge |
| Tue 17 May 05 | Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Slide presentation - Drakensberg Hikes | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | No Charge | ||
| Sat-Sun | ##Sani Pass - Weekend at Sani-Top - On Saturday hike slowly up the pass on an historical journey of | Approx. R80 pp backpacking | |||
| 28-29 May 05 | discovery, stopping to view points of historical interest. Overnight at the backpacking hut. On Sunday | 8-10km | 2-3 | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | hut & R40 camping |
| morning hike to Hodgson's Peaks & return to Sani-Top for lunch (own lunch or enjoy the Chalet cooked | each day | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | will be confirmed in | ||
| lunch) - have a rest then hike (or drive) back down the pass - (a club 4x4 can take gear up on the Sat). | March newsletter | ||||
| This will be very popular so please book & pay deposit early to secure your place. | |||||