| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 20 MARCH TO END JUNE 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 20 Mar 05 | ##Swartkop - Day Hike up Swartkop - Meet at Cedara College at 09:00 | 10km | 2 | Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 | No charge |
| 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 - 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. | |||||
| Sat-Sun | Balito - Have a change & join us camping - ideal winter venue - lovely site with good ablutions & hot | short | 1-2 | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | |
| 4-5 Jun 05 | showers, swimming pool, camp shop - walks along the beach, swim in the sea or just relax & socialise | walks | |||
| Sun 12 Jun 05 | Umhlanga - Beach hike from La Lucia to Umhlanga & back - Meet at La Lucia Mall at 08h30 | 8 km | 2 | Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 | No charge |
| Thur-Sun | Proposed Amadiba Adventure Trails (Mzamba to Mbotyi) - Wild Coast hiking at its best - guided and all | ||||
| 16-19 Jun 05 | food provided - sleep in pre-erected tents or local village huts - please advise Keith if you are interested - | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | Cost approx R280 pppn | ||
| At this stage we are trying to determine interest/numbers of participants. | |||||
| Sun 26 Jun 05 | ##Dargle Area - Day hike bring lunch and drinks | 10 km | 2 | Warwick Keating - Tel 033 3432133 | |
| Between | Proposed Injasuti Camping/hiking week-end - 4 days or 2 days - full details in May Newsletter. | ||||
| 25 June & | |||||
| 01-Jul-05 | |||||