| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 19 JULY TO END NOVEMBER 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 | |||
| Tue 19 July 05 | Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Slide presentation on recent trip to Mozambique | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | No charge | ||
| ## Cathedral Peak - Camping/tenting week-end at Cathedral Peak Camp site, day walks in the area | Day walks | 2+ | Brian Henwood - Tel 033 347 1126 | Brian to advise | |
| Sat-Sun | OR | ||||
| 23-24 Jul 05 | Cathedral Peak - Caving week-end at Cathedral Peak, overnight in Leopard Cave & visit Eland Cave | ||||
| to see some of the best Bushman paintings in the 'Berg. | 29 km | 3 | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | To be advised | |
| Sun 31 July 05 | ##Mkhomazi - Day hike to Cypress Cave in the KZN Wildlife area - lunch at pools at cave. Suitable for all. | 10 km | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | ||
| Sat-Sun | Kamberg - Backpacking weekend to camp in a lovely spot in the wilderness area (carry tents) - if weather | 10-12km | 3 | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | R30pp inc entrance fee |
| 6-7 Aug 05 | turns really bad there is the option of sleeping in Sinclair's Shelter (Cave). | each day | & levies | ||
| Tue | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & FINGER SUPPER - HILTON HOTEL AT 7-30 PM - PLEASE DIARISE | Irene Dickin - Tel 033 3470138 | Members need only pay R20 | ||
| 16-Aug-05 | The club will subsidise the finger supper - Full details in July Newsletter - Please tel. Irene by end July | By 31st July | Club will subsidise the balance | ||
| Sat-Sun | ##Garden Castle - Camping weekend at KZN Wildlife Campsite at Garden Castle - day hikes from camp. | 10-12km | 2 | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | R40pp inc entrance fee |
| 20-21 Aug 05 | Beautiful re-vamped campsite with ablutions, hot showers, braais & benches - Spectacular walks or relax. | each day | & levies | ||
| Sun | ##Boston - Nhlosane South Ridge (Watershed to Philip's house, Sitamani) - Meet at Boston Country Club | 15km | 3+ | Philip Grant Tel 033 9971817 or | R10pp |
| 04-Sep-05 | at 08h30 - Bring lunch/juice etc in daypacks & refreshments afterwards - lovely views - fitness essential | Cell 082 417 9163 | |||
| Sat-Sun | Garden Castle - Backpack from Swiman Hut to Bushman's Nek - Last section of Giant's Cup Trail - | 12km | 3 | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | R65pp |
| 10-11 Sep 05 | Visit Langalibalele Cave en-route - Overnight in hut & return to Swiman Hut on Sunday - Great views | each day | |||
| Tue 20 Sep 05 | Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Slide presentation. | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | No charge | ||
| Fri-Mon | Drakensberg Mini-Traverse - Sentinel to Mnweni area & return - for serious backpackers (carry tents) | 60km | 4 | Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 3865622 | Dave will advise participants |
| 23-26 Sep 05 | Advertised previously & now fully booked - Dave will provide more details to participants. | ||||
| Sun 25 Sep 05 | ##Mid Illovo - Day Hike - Contact Bushy Kirby for more details | 12km | 2+ | Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 | Contact Bushy ref cost |
| Sat-Sun | ##Highmoor area - Mountain Shadows (near Glen Garry) - Cottage / Huts accommodation - very good | 8-10km | 2 | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | R50 per person per night |
| 15-16 Oct 05 | facilities - day hikes from Cottage - Please book early to reserve place - First come & paid first served. | each day | Book early to secure your place | for members | |
| Tue 18 Oct 05 | Social Evening at Hilton Hotel at 7-30pm - Social get-together with meal -more details in Sep. Newsletter | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | Meal cost to be advised later | ||
| Sun 30 Oct 05 | ##Karkloof - Day hike in the Karkloof area - more details from Mark Nellist | 10km | 2 | Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3302703 | Mark will advise |
| Sat-Sun | ## Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10 members | 12 km | 2-3 | Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 | R50 per person per night |
| 5-6 Nov 05 | Day hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property (10 acres) - Option to include Fri night 4 Nov 05 | each day | Book early to secure your place | for members | |
| Sun 13 Nov 05 | ##Howick area - Day hike - Howick Meander including lovely river walk - more details from Aris | 8-10km | 2 | Aris Hofland - Tel 033 3307053 | Aris will confirm |
| Sat-Sun | ##Monk's Cowl - Mary Clover's Cottage "Makulumane"-Champagne Castle/Monks Cowl area set high | 10 km | 2 - 3 | Mary Clover - Tel 033 3302703 | R50 per person per night |
| 26-27 Nov 05 | above the Drakensberg Boys Choir - comfortable accommodation in lovely setting - day hikes from cottage. | each day | Book early to secure your place | for members | |