| MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - OCTOBER TO END DECEMBER 2006 - JKA |
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Chance to practice & train for backpacking & trails etc at this venue
## - New or inexperienced members should train before attempting trails or
harder cave outings. |
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HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| Sun |
#Howick - Morning Hike - Howick Mini-Traverse (not to be confused with
the Berg Mini-Traverse) followed by a |
"27 Riley Crescent |
Keith or Margaret
Ashton |
No Charge |
| 08-Oct-06 |
"Garage Sale" -bring items
you would like to sell (10 % of sale to the club). Label items with cost
& your name |
Howick" |
Tel 033 3303763 |
but 10% of proceeds to club |
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Bring a picnic lunch to have in the
Ashton's garden + folding chairs if you have - Tea & Coffee will be
provided. |
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| Sat - Sun |
#Fort Nottingham
- Weekend in Mark's Cottage at Lake Lyndhurst - Day hikes from cottage or
relax on the |
8 - 10 km |
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Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3302703 |
R50 per person per night |
| 14 - 15 Oct 06 |
shores of a massive dam - do some
canoeing, fish or swim. Road not suitable for normal
cars. |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
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| Tue 17 Oct 06 |
Social Evening -
Church of the Ascension - Hilton (Next to St Annes
School)- 7-30pm - Digital
Slide |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No Charge |
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Presentation by Keith Ashton's team
on the 8-day Naukluft Trail in Namibia. Please note the
Venue |
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Bring own snacks & drinks |
| Sun 22 Oct 06 |
#Harburg - Eagle View - Lovely area - ideal for new hikers - Day hike/s from camp
site. Leader Graham |
8 - 10 km |
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Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 |
R10 day entry |
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(& Grethe) are camping there Fri
& Sat nights so an option is to camp Fri & or Sat nights - good
facilities with |
each day |
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Cell : 082 221 9390 |
or R40
pppn camping |
| 20-22 Oct 06 |
hot showers etc. Please book with
Graham asap if you wish to camp - or just come for a day hike on Sun. |
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(camp sites have electric points) |
R35
pppn pensioners camping |
| Sun 22 Oct 06 |
#Boston/Dargle area - Day hike - Nhlosane (North & South ridges) - Long hike
over rough terrain - no path
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24 km |
4 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 9971817 |
R 10 |
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Excellent views - Fitness
essential & Booking necessary with Philip by
Wednesday 18 October |
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Cell :
082 417 9163 |
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| Fri - Sun |
## Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12 km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R100
total per person for |
| 27 - 29 Oct 06 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres). Book early & pay
to secure your place |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
Fri & Sat nights for members |
| Sun 5 Nov 06 |
#Bulwer - Day hike - Back of Bulwer Mountain - Meet at "Birds in the
Barley" Pub at Bulwer at 09h00. Bring |
12 km |
3 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 9971817 |
R 10 |
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pack with lunch & juice & money for refreshments at pub afterwards -
Lovely views - Fitness necessary |
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Cell :
082 417 9163 |
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| Fri - Sun |
##Monk's Cowl - Mary Clover's Cottage
"Makulumane" - Champagne Castle/Monks Cowl area set high |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R100
total per person for |
| 10 - 12 Nov 06 |
above
the Drakensberg Boys Choir - comfortable accommodation in lovely setting -
day hikes from cottage. |
each day |
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Book early to secure place |
Fri & Sat nights for members |
| Sun 19 Nov 06 |
##Howick - Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - Day
hike - We will keep to the escarpments to avoid the heat in |
10-12 km |
2+ |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R 10 |
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the valley - beautiful views - plenty of game & birds -
bring day pack with picnic lunch & juice etc. |
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| Tue 21 Nov 06 |
Social Evening - Church of the Ascension - Hilton (Next to St Annes School) - 7-30pm -
Line Dancing |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
No Charge |
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Join in with our talented ladies. -
This will be another fun event - no previous experience needed. |
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Bring own snacks & drinks |
| Sat - Sun |
Giant's Castle - Backpacking weekend to overnight in Bannerman Hut - Option to
climb Langalibalele Pass
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12-14 km |
3+ |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2394563 |
R 30 |
| 25 - 26 Nov 06 |
visit the Carbineer's Memorial.
Spectacular scenery & a good chance to hone your backpacking fitness. |
each day |
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inc entry fee & levies |
| Sun |
KARKLOOF - CHRISTMAS
PARTY AT MARK & MARY'S FARM - PLEASE DIARISE - Again
this will be a |
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Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3302703 |
No Charge |
| 03-Dec-06 |
fun-filled day with plenty of prizes
in a fantastic setting - full details will be in November newsletter |
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Bring meat (braai) & drinks |
| Tue - Thur |
KENYA - Climb Mount
Kenya - (Lenana Point 4985 m - 16355 feet) - 10 Days of
scenic adventure |
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Allison Gunning - Tel
033 3471364 |
Approx |
| 5-14 Dec 06 |
Please contact Allison to see if
space is still available or for more details if you are keen - fitness required |
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R13000-R14000 per person |
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| ADVANCE NOTICES - OTHER
EVENTS FOR 2007 |
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| Fri - Sun |
## Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10
members |
12 km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R100
total per person for |
| 5 - 7 Jan 07 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres). Book early & pay
to secure your place |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
Fri & Sat nights for members |
| Sat - Sun |
Bushmen's Nek - Graham Cullinan's birthday backpacking trip to Whyte's Cave
- Diarise for now - more
details |
10-12 km |
3 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel
033 3965514 |
R 30 |
| 17 - 18 Mar 07 |
in later newsletter or get in early
& book your place with Graham |
each day |
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Cell : 082 221 9390 |
inc entry fee & levies |
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DRAKENSBERG 2007
GRAND TRAVERSE - Southern Africa's longest, most
spectacular & most gruelling |
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Jenny Owen |
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| Sun - Fri |
mountain
trip - this year from Sentinel to Bushmen's Nek (North to South) - Suitable
for experienced |
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e-mail |
To be advised |
| 1 - 13 Apr 07 |
well-equipped members who are strong
& have a very high level of physical fitness & determination &
can work |
230 km |
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marschmal@mweb.co.za |
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effectively in a team - no chancers.
This is a Mountain Backpackers traditional event & will be undertaken in |
total |
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conjunction with MBC - It is pleasing
to note that 3 determined MHC ladies have already requested places on |
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Contact Keith Ashton if you would |
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this
fantastic event (they are also MBC members) - Fit & strong volunteers are
required to assist & become |
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like to be part of the re-supply team |
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part of the re-supply team to take
supplies up Bannerman Pass on Sat - Sun 7 - 8 Apr 2007. |
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Tel - 033 3303763 |
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