| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - NOV 06 TO END MARCH
2007 - 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 |
| Sat - Sun |
Giant's Castle - Backpacking weekend to
overnight in Bannerman Hut - Option to climb Langalibalele Pass & |
12-14 km |
3+ |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 2394563 |
35 |
| 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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Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
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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4 |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 3471364 |
Approx |
| 5-14 Dec 06 |
Now space available - Please contact
Allison for more details if you are keen - fitness
required |
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15000 |
| 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). Full, waiting list only |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for members |
| Sat |
##Mkhomazi - Day hike to Cyprus Cave -
easy hike to cave in this less visited reserve - bring swimming gear to |
8 - 10 km |
2 |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 3471364 |
25 |
| 13-Jan-07 |
swim in lovely pools next to cave - bring lunch & drinks
etc |
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inc entry fee & levies |
| Tue 16 Jan 07 |
Social Evening - 7-30 pm Church of the
Ascension - Hilton - Digital Slide Presentation on interesting areas |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| Sun 21 Jan 07 |
##Boston - Day hike - Manzimyama Stream,
gorge & waterfall - J Black's farm - swimming - bring lunch etc |
15 km |
2 - 3 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817 |
10 |
| Sun 28 Jan 07 |
Karkloof - New venue - Day hike at Mbona -
Lovely setting & views - Loads of game - bring lunch & drinks in |
12 km |
2 |
Andrew & Joan Templeton |
No Charge |
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day pack to enjoy on the Templeton's veranda - return hike to
gate - Gate is 28 km from Howick on Karkloof Rd |
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Tel - 033 343 3698 evenings |
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| Fri-Sun |
##Highmoor area - "Mountain
Shadows" (near Glen Garry) - Cottage / Cabins / Caravans &
Camping |
8-12km |
2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R80 pppn Cottage & R60 |
| 2 - 4 Feb 07 |
excellent facilities - central indoor/outdoor boma with pool
table & table tennis + DSTV - day hikes from base |
each day |
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Book early to secure your place |
pppn Cabins - R50 caravans |
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Lovely spot-just relax & chill out if you wish. Please book & pay to reserve place-
New route also added. |
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Note pensioners R30 for camping |
camping R40 inc elec points |
| Sat - Sun |
Bushman's Nek - Backpacking weekend to
Whyte's Cave via Painter's Cave & White Horse Cave - beautiful |
12 km |
3 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 |
50 |
| 10 -11 Feb 07 |
views - see impressive Bushmen's paintings. Please
book early & pay Graham to secure your place |
each day |
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Cell : 082 221 9390 |
inc entry fee & levies |
| Sun 18 Feb 07 |
##Dargle area - Day hike up Nhlosane
mountain via shorter route from base - drink at Everglades afterwards |
8-10 km |
2+ |
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 |
Please check with Brian |
| Tue |
Social Evening - Digital Slide
Presentation on Climbing Mount Kenya by Allison Gunning & team |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| 20-Feb-07 |
Slides of 10-day trip with 8-days on the mountain - Church of
the Ascension - Hilton - bring snacks & drinks |
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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 |
Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
R100 total per person
for |
| 23-25 Feb 07 |
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 |
##Boston - Nhlosane South Ridge -
Watershed to Philip's house, Sitamani - meet at Boston Country Club at |
15 km |
3+ |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817 |
10 |
| 04-Mar-07 |
08h30 - Bring lunch etc in daypacks & refreshments for
aferwards - long walk on tough terrain - fitness essential |
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| Sat - Sun |
Bushman's Nek - Backpacking weekend to
Tarn Cave - Great views of Devil's Knuckles from cave - sunrises & |
10-14 km |
3 |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 3471364 |
50 |
| 10 - 11 Mar 07 |
sunsets are fantastic - climb & return via different
routes - cool off with a swim in beautiful Cedric's Pool |
each day |
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inc entry fee & levies |
| Sun 18 Mar 07 |
##Richmond area - Day hike at Hella-Hella
- lovely interesting area - cool off in the stream. |
10 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 212 3071 |
Check with Bushy |
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Social Evening - Slide presentation by
Mark Brown on birds & bird watching. |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| 20-Mar-07 |
Church of the Ascension - Hilton - Tea &
coffee will be served - bring your own snacks & drinks |
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| Sat - Sun |
##Seven Oaks - Weekend at "Blinkwater" -Day
hikes from hut -Land of indigenous forests, upland grasslands, |
10 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3302703 |
To be advised by Mark |
| 24-25 Mar 07 |
vleis, streams & plantations - home to the Oribi &
rare Blue Swallow. Time we visited this area again. |
each day |
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Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
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| ADVANCE NOTICES - OTHER
EVENTS FOR 2007 |
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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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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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Contact Keith Ashton if you would |
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conjunction with MBC - It is pleasing to note that 5
determined MHC ladies have already requested places on |
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like to be part of the re-supply team |
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this fantastic event (they are also MBP members) -Fit & strong volunteers are required to assist &
become |
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Tel - 033 3303763 |
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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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e-mail - keimarg@mweb.co.za |
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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 Apr 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 |
| Proposed |
KOSI BAY - 5-DAY HIKING TRAIL - It is 7
years since the club did this very enjoyable hike in a pristine |
12-14 km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R400 pp based on a group
of |
| end May 2007 |
coastal area - hiking is through indigenous coastal forest,
alongside lagoons & beaches with good snorkelling. |
each day |
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Places will be offered to others if |
10 members |
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Please contact Keith asap if you wish to reserve a place -max
10 members - payment secures place |
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insufficient members respond |
First come first served |
| Copies
to Noel for newsletter & Dave & Allison by e-mail 17 Nov 06 |
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