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| MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 24 MARCH TO END JUNE 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 |
##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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| Sun 1 Apr 07 |
Sentinel Car Park -
Want to see our members start the Grand Traverse - Contact Brian Henwood |
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Brian Henwood - Tel
033 347 1126 |
Check with Brian |
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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 |
Participants have |
| 1 - 13 Apr 07 |
well-equipped members who are strong
& have a very high level of physical fitness & determination &
can work |
230 km |
5 |
marshmal@mweb.co.za |
already been advised |
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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 to confirm |
directly |
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conjunction with MBC - It is pleasing
to note that 6 determined MHC ladies & 1 man are include in the team for |
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you place in 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 Fri - Sun 6 - 8 Apr 2007. |
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e-mail - keimarg@mweb.co.za |
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| Fri - Sun |
GIANT'S CASTLE -
GRAND TRAVERSE RE-SUPPLY TEAM - To Bannerman Hut then climb Bannerman |
16 km |
4 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
R 55 |
| 6-8 Apr 07 |
Pass with re-supplies for the GT Team
- overnight in tents at top of Bannerman Pass. |
each day |
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inc all levies |
| Sun |
Karkloof Canopy Tour
- At a very special price for members - Foefie-slide
between 7 towering viewpoints |
Total |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
Special price for
members |
| 15-Apr-07 |
along
sturdy cables. Equipment & trained guides ensure your safety on this
adventure. Snacks en-route & a |
slide |
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Contact Keith to confirm |
| Special event |
light lunch provided after the tour.
Tour lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours. - See the beauty from high vantage points. |
distance |
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Quite a number have put their names
down - Please pay Keith up front asap to confirm your
participation. |
about 1 km |
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| Tue 17 Apr 07 |
SOCIAL EVENING - Slide presentation by the Mountain Club of S.A. on rescue
procedures in the Berg etc. |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| Sun 22 Apr 07 |
##HILTON - Day Hike in Hilton
Forest - Drinks & Lunch at Crossways afterwards if required |
10 km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel
033 3965514 |
No Charge |
| 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 |
| Sun 6 May 07 |
##Boston - Day Hike - Paddy's Walk (Netherby to Boston View Farm) - bring
lunch & drinks in day-pack |
12 Km |
2 - 3 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817 |
R 10 |
| Sun 13 May 07 |
##La Lucia - Day hike along beach from La Lucia to Umhlanga & back -
bring own lunch & drinks to have on the |
8 km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel
033 3965514 |
No Charge |
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beach or treat yourself to lunch etc
at Umhlanga. Bring costumes for a swim in the sea. |
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(unless you buy lunch) |
| Tue 15 May 07 |
SOCIAL EVENING - QUIZ NIGHT - With Allison
& Teresa as our famous & entertaining quizmasters |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R5 each (for prize money) |
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Prizes
galore - Usual venue - Church of the Ascension - Hilton @ 7-30 pm - Tea &
coffee will be served |
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welcome to bring own snacks |
| Sat - Sun |
##Highmoor -
Camping weekend - Day hikes from campsite or just join us for a day hike on
the Satuday or |
10 km |
2+ |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R40 inc levies for camping |
| 19-20 May 07 |
Sunday. Beautiful area with lovely
streams & waterfalls, flowers, rock-art & wildlife. - Hot shower. |
each day |
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or R20 day entry fee |
| Thurs - Mon |
KOSI BAY - 5-DAY HIKING TRAIL - It is 7 years since the club did this very enjoyable hike in a
pristine |
10-20 km |
3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R400
pp based on a group of |
| 24 - 28 May 07 |
coastal area - hiking is through
indigenous coastal forest, alongside lagoons & beaches with good
snorkelling. |
each day |
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10 members |
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Please contact Keith asap if you wish
to reserve a place -max 10 members - Now full - waiting
list only |
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Now full - waiting list only |
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| Sat 2 Jun 07 |
##Kamberg - Day hike - Passing Roman Baths & to the upper reaches of
the Mooi River to caves & rock-art |
14 km |
2+ |
Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364 |
R20 day entry fee |
| Sat - Sun |
Kamberg - Backpacking to & overnighting in Sinclair's Shelter (cave)
- lovely area with streams & waterfalls plus |
10 km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033
2394563 |
R 50 |
| 9-10 Jun 07 |
game & rock-art etc. Cave
sleeping numbers limited so reserve your place early - or option to use
tents. |
each day |
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inc entrance & all levies |
| Sat - Sun |
##Ballito - Have a change & join us camping - ideal winter venue -
lovely site with good ablutions & hot |
short |
2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R135 per site for 2
people pn. |
| 16-17 Jun 07 |
showers, swimming pool, camp shop -
walks along the beach, swim in the sea or just relax & socialise |
beach walks |
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option to also camp Fri & Sun night |
R95 per site pn. Pensioners |
| Tue 19 Jun 07 |
SOCIAL EVENING - Slide
presentation - Mountains, battlefields & game reserves by Dave Sclanders |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
No Charge |
| Sun 23 Jun 07 |
##PMB - Day Hike - Ferncliffe Nature Reserve - visit Breakfast Rock
& Bat Cave etc |
8-10 km |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 347 1126 |
No Charge |
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| Copies
by e-mail to Noel for March newsletter & copies to all committee &
leaders for early reference 15 Mar 07 |
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