| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 21
JANUARY TO END MAY 2006 - PLUS ADVANCE NOTICES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ##
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 22 Jan 06 |
##Boston - Day Hike - Manzimnyama stream, gorge & waterfall (from J
Black's farm) |
10 km |
2 - 3 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817 |
R 10 |
| Sat-Sun |
Giant's Castle - Backpacking exploration
weekend of areas not often visited by general hikers - need to |
10 km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2394563 |
R 30 |
| 28-29 Jan 06 |
carry tents in case suitable caves
are not located - do you want a bit of adventure? |
each day |
|
|
includes entry fee & levies |
| Sun 5 Feb 06 |
##Karkloof Falls - Day hike to falls - relatively easy hike & lovely setting
- bring your swimming gear |
8 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
Mark will advise |
| Tue
|
Social Evening -
Hilton Hotel - @ 7-30pm - Slide presentation on the " History of the
Bushmen in the |
|
|
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No charge |
| 07-Feb-06 |
Drakensberg" by Frans Prinz -
Snacks will be provided from 7-00pm so come early to get your share |
|
|
|
|
| Fri-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 |
| 17-19 Feb 06 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres) - Already fully booked |
each day |
|
|
for members |
| Sat-Sun |
##Cobham - Camping Weekend - Lovely day hikes from campsite - Hot showers
& flush toilets - Lovely pools |
8-12 km |
2+ |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 3471126 |
R40 pp |
| 25-26 Feb 06 |
in streams for swimming - braai &
socialise in the evening. Just relax & chill-out if you wish. |
each day |
|
|
includes entry fee & levies |
| Sun 5 Mar 06 |
##Bulwer - To summit of Bulwer Mountain & return via contour - Meet at
"Bird in the Barley" at 09h00 |
12 km |
3- |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817 |
R 10 |
| Tue
|
Social
Evening & Launch of the Club's new web site - Hilton Hotel @ 7-30pm |
|
|
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No charge |
| 07-Mar-06 |
Rod Hart will demonstrate the
benefits & improved searching facilities - another club breakthrough |
|
|
|
|
| Fri-Sun |
##Highmoor area - "Mountain Shadows" (near Glen Garry) - Cottage / Huts
/ Caravans & Camping |
8-10km |
2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R60 pppn Cottage
& |
| 10-12 Mar 06 |
excellent facilities - central
indoor/outdoor boma with pool table & table tennis + DSTV - day hikes
from base |
each day |
|
Book early to secure your place |
R50 pppn Huts - R35 caravans |
| |
Lovely spot-just relax & chill
out if you wish. Please book early to reserve place-1st
come & paid first served |
|
|
|
& camping inc elec points |
| Sun-19 Mar 06 |
##Bisley Nature
Reserve PMB -Day Hike through indigenous bush -get close to
the giraffes etc- many birds |
8-10km |
1 - 2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel
033 3304842 |
No charge |
| |
SABIE - MPUMALANGA -
Fanie Botha Hiking Trail - 3-day/3night Maritzbos circular route option |
41km |
3+ |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R57 pppn |
| Fri-Sun |
Maximum
30 persons sleep in huts with bunk
beds, toilets & showers - See "Lone Creek Falls",
"Cathedral |
|
|
|
Total for trail R171 pp |
| 31 March to |
Falls", Chockstone Falls"
& "Blyde Falls"etc. Trail now full, waiting
list only. |
|
|
|
|
| 9 April 06 inc |
SABIE/GRASKOP - MPUMALANGA -
Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail - 3 day linear backpacking trail |
|
|
|
|
| 2
travel days & |
Min. 2 to max. 30 persons - Features
include "God's Window" with fantastic views, "Bourke's Luck
Potholes", |
35km |
3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R30 pppn |
| days in between |
some
of Southern Africa's greatest natural wonders. Trail huts inc bunks &
mattresses, water, showers, flush |
|
|
|
Total for trail R90 pp |
| |
toilets, fireplaces, firewood &
refuse bins. Trail now full, waiting list only. |
|
|
|
|
| Sun - 2 Apr 06 |
##Cedara - Day hike
- In the Cedara area - Swartkop & lovely circular forest walk |
12 km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 |
|
| Tue 4 Apr 06 |
Social Evening - Hilton Hotel - @
7-30pm - Slide Presentation by Dave Sclanders |
|
|
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 2394563 |
No Charge |
| Thur - Mon |
##Monks Cowl - Long weekend camping - several options, come for 2, 3 or 4
nights (up to 5 days) |
Option to do |
2 - 3 |
|
R55 pppn |
| 27 Apr - 1 May |
Beautiful campsite with spectacular
views of Sterkhorn, Amphlet, Cathkin Peak & Champagne Castle |
10 - 15 km |
|
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 |
includes entry fee & levies |
| |
Good ablution block & restaurant
- Possible option to also overnight in Wonder Valley Cave + Day hikes |
each day |
|
|
|
| Sun 7 May 06 |
Boston - Day Hike -
Pickle Pot Ridge - Bring lunch/juice/water in daypack & money for
refreshments after |
11km |
2 - 3 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817 |
R 10 |
| Tue 9 May 06 |
Social Evening -
Hilton Hotel - @ 7-30pm-QUIZ NIGHT by Allison & Co-PRIZES-SNACKS FROM
7-00pm |
|
|
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| Sun 14 May 06 |
##Karkloof Area - Day hike in the beautiful Karkloof area |
10-12 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
No charge |
| Fri-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 |
| 19 - 21 May 06 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres) - First come & paid
first served |
each day |
|
Book early to secure your place |
for members |
| |
|
|
|
|
| ADVANCE
NOTICES - OTHER TRAILS FOR 2006 - Please book early to secure your place as
these trails have also be offerred to Mountain Backpackers to try to ensure
sufficient participants. |
| Trail 12-16 July |
NAMIBIA - Fish River Canyon - 5-day
Backpacking Trail - An experience not to be missed |
85km |
3 - 4 |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 3471364 |
Trail R100pp + R120 road tax + |
| plus travel etc |
Minimum
3 to maximum 30 persons - select your own sleeping spots in the open near the
Fish River |
|
|
Now full - waiting list only |
before
& after accommodation |
| Trail 15-22
July |
NAMIBIA - Naukluft -
8-day Backpacking Trail in the Naukluft Mountains - Backpacking
fitness required |
120km |
4 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
Trail R100pp + R120
road tax + |
| plus travel etc |
Minimum 3 to maximum 12 persons -
sleep on the floor in part open-walled shelters. |
|
|
Now full - waiting list only |
before
& after accommodation |
|
|
|
|
|
|