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MIDLANDS
HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - JULY TO END SEPTEMBER 2007 - JKA (REV1) |
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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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DATE |
HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
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Tue 17 July 07 |
SOCIAL EVENING
- Oscar winning documentary by Al Gore - "An inconvenient truth" -
Global Warming |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
No Charge |
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Usual venue - Church of the Ascension - Hilton @ 7-30 pm - Tea & coffee will be served - bring snacks/drinks |
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Sun 22 July 07 |
##PMB -
Morning Hike - Ferncliffe Nature Reserve -In
conjunction with Mountain Backpackers - meet ne |
8km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel 033 3304842 |
No Charge |
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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 2395023 |
R100 total per person for |
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27-29 Jul 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 |
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Sun 5 Aug 07 |
## Richmond
area - New Day Hike at Hella-Hella - Explore
with entertaining leader Bushy |
12 km |
2+ |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
R20 day entry fee |
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Thurs - Sun |
##PARK RYNIE
- (Between Scottburgh & Pennington) - Long
weekend in cottage - Leisurely beach walk |
8km |
2 |
Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
R60 pppn |
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9 - 12 Aug 07 |
swimming, fishing, socialising & chilling out by the sea. Book early to secure your place. |
each day |
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Mark Nellist - Tel 033 343 2012 |
(R180 pp for 3 nights-4 days) |
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Sun 19 Aug 07 |
##PMB - Morning Hike - Bisley Nature Reserve -In conjunction with Mountain Backpackers - meet new people |
8km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel 033 3304842 |
No Charge |
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Tue 21 Aug 07 |
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING - PLEASE DIARISE - AGENDA & DETAILS WILL BE IN JULY NEWSLETTER |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
TO BE ADVISED |
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Sat - Sun |
COBHAM - Camping
& hiking weekend - lovely campsite with flush toilets & hot showers -
magnificent |
12 - 15 km |
2+ |
Brian Henwood -
Tel 033 347 1126 |
R 40 |
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25 - 26 Aug 07 |
from the camp site - beautiful streams - chance to see game & rock-art etc. - social braais after hikes. |
each day |
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inc entrance & all levies |
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Please contact Brian asap to book your place |
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Sun |
##Boston area
- Day hike - Pickle Pot Ridge - Bring lunch in day-packs & money for
refreshments afterw |
11 km |
2+ |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817 |
Only money for |
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02-Sep-07 |
No path, reasonable fitness required. |
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Cell : 082 417 9163 |
refreshments after hike |
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Sat - Sun |
COBHAM -
Backpacking to & overnighting in Mzimkhulwana Hut - Section of the Giant's Cup Trail -
visit |
9 - 10 km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfield
- Tel 033 343 1769 |
R 60 |
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8 - 9 Sep 07 |
Bath-Plug Cave en-route - Hut has several rooms with steel beds & mattress - flush toilet - cold water shower |
each day |
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Cell : 082 374 1793 |
inc entrance & all levies |
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Please contact
Teresa asap to book your place by paying your R60 -
the hut has to be booked. |
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Please book asap |
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Sun 16 Sep 07 |
##HILTON - Day Hike on Hilton College land - Lovely
local area with streams & waterfalls etc |
10 km |
2 |
Allison Gunning -
Tel 033 347 1364 |
R 10 |
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SOCIAL EVENING
- Slide presentation by Chantel of the 2007
GRAND TRAVERSE |
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Tue 18 Sep 07 |
Come see our 5 magnificent lady members conquering the 13-day ultimate Drakensberg mountain challenge. |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
No Charge |
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Usual venue - Church of the Ascension - Hilton @ 7-30 pm - Tea & coffee will be served - bring snacks/drinks |
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Fri - Mon |
##Highmoor area - "Mountain Shadows" (near
Glen Garry) - Cottage / Cabins / Caravans & Camping |
8-12km |
2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 3303763 |
R100 pppn Cottage & R60 |
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21 - 24 Sep 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 routes also added. |
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camping R40 inc elec points |
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Sun 30 Sep 07 |
##DAY HIKE
- Venue etc to be confirmed |
Dets. Later |
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Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
Bushy to advise later |
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ADVANCED
NOTICES |
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Fri - Sun |
## Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully
Equipped - Beautiful Area - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton -
Tel 033 2395023 |
R100 total per person for |
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2 - 4 Nov 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 |
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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 |
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23 - 25 Nov 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 your place |
Fri & Sat nights for members |
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Future Social |
Watch out
for this special presentation by Bridgette Ringdahl
(Author of "Blonde on a
bike") of her cycl |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
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adventure through India, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Tibet & Nepal - do not miss this one |
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From 24 Mar 08 |
Allison wants
a different challenge next year - Do you want to join her on a 550 km
mountain bike ride |
100 km + |
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Allison Gunning - Tel 033 347 1364 |
To be advised later |
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back-roads & tracks from PMB to Rhodes - if you do, get training now - or can you provide back-up ? |
per day |
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