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MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2007 +
ADVANCE NOTICES FOR 2008 - 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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DETAILS |
COST |
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Sun 14 Oct 07 |
Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - Lovely views, indigenous trees, wild flowers, game & birdlife |
10km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel 033 3304842 |
Entrance etc. R10 |
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Tue |
SOCIAL EVENING - Special presentation by Bridgette
Ringdahl (Author of
"Blonde on a bike") of her cycl |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
No charge |
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16-Oct-07 |
adventure through India, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Tibet & Nepal - do not miss this one |
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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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Sat - Sun |
Giant's Castle - New weekend backpacking hike to & overnight in Dinosaur Cave - be one of the first from the club to |
15km |
3+ |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 2395013 |
Entrance & cave fee R50 |
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20 - 21 Oct 07 |
see the dinosaur footprints in this cave - 8 max - contact Dave asap to reserve your place by paying your fee |
each day |
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Note :- Backpacking fitness required |
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Sun |
Boston area - Nhlosane - Long distance day hike (North & South Ridges) - Very long hike over rough terrain. |
24km |
4 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817 |
Please check with Philip |
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21-Oct-07 |
Excellent views - Fitness absolutely essential - Booking essential with Philip by the Wednesday before. |
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Cell : 082 417 9163 |
when booking |
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Sun 28 Oct 07 |
##PMB - Day hike - Bisley Nature Reserve - Interesting easy hike - see giraffe & other game & birdlife close to hom |
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 |
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). Full, waiting list only |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for members |
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Sun |
Boston area - Day hike at Elandshoek (J Black's farm) - bring lunch & refreshments in day pack. |
10km |
2 - 3 |
Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817 |
R 10 |
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04-Nov-07 |
No path - fitness recommended. |
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Cell : 082 417 9163 |
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Sun 11 Nov 07 |
CYCLE RIDE - Full day - Bisley to Byrne (partially off tar) - Chance to start getting fit for Allison's big one next year |
60-70km |
3 |
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 |
No charge |
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Sat - Sun |
Injasuti - Backpacking hike to & overnight in Wonder Valley Cave - good venue for less experienced backpackers - |
10-12km |
3 |
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 3471126 |
Entrance & cave fee R50 |
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17 - 18 Nov 07 |
lovely pool for swimming & stream for water close by. |
each day |
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Sun 18 Nov 07 |
PMB area - Swartkops - Day hike from Birnham Wood - lovely less demanding day hike with experienced leader |
10km |
2 |
Graham Cullinan - Tel 033 3965514 |
No charge |
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Tue 20 Nov 07 |
SOCIAL EVENING - Slide presentation of a 22-day trip to Botswana - Namibia & Zimbabwe by Keith Ashton & team |
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Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
No charge |
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Fri - Sun |
##Monk's Cowl - Mary Clover's Cottage "Makulumane" -
Champagne Castle/Monks Cowl area set high abo |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
R100 total per person for |
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23 - 25 Nov 07 |
Drakensberg Boys Choir - comfortable accommodation in lovely setting - day hikes from cottage. Book place asap |
each day |
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Tel 033 3432012 |
Fri & Sat nights for members |
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Sun 25 Nov 07 |
##PMB - Day hike - Ferncliffe Nature Reserve- hike through lovely indigenous forests- see Breakfast Rock & Bat Ca |
8-10km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel 033 3304842 |
No charge |
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Sat - Sun |
Highmoor - Giant's - New backpacking hike carrying tents - exploration hike to find Bushmen's paintings - also see |
12km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 2395013 |
Entrance & wilderness camping |
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1 - 2 Dec 07 |
excellent Bushmen's paintings on Fulton's Rock en-route to new area |
each day |
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fee R50 |
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Sun |
CHRISTMAS PARTY - HILTON COLLEGE PICNIC SITE ON THE BANKS OF THE UMGENI RIVER |
optional short |
1 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
To be finalised |
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09-Dec-07 |
BEAUTIFUL SPOT FOR A PARTY - GOOD AMENITIES - PLEASE DIARISE NOW - FULL DETAILS LATER |
morning walk |
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NOTE :- NO SOCIAL EVENING IN DECEMBER |
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Mon -Tue |
Highmoor - Your chance to celebrate New Year's Eve (& N.Y. Day) in Aasvoelkrans Cave with Keith & Margaret |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
R80 for the 2 nights |
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31 Dec - 1 Jan 08 |
Short backpacking hike to the cave, then explorations of the area from the cave - lovely pool - bring all your goodies |
each day |
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Book & pay Keith asap -
Max 12 |
including entry fee |
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SATURDAY CYCLE RIDES - 27 Oct - 14h00 Midmar about 20km (Cost - entry fee) : 3 Nov - 06H00 Through Bisley to Mbangweni & return about 50km (no cost) : 10 Nov - 14h00 Karkloof about 35km (no cost) : Other Saturdays |
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starting at 06h00 17th, 24th Nov & 1st Dec. - venues to be announced - please contact Allison on 033 347 1364 if you want to participate for more details - all welcome. |
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ADVANCED NOTICES |
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Fri - Sun |
#Fort Nottingham - Weekend in Mark's Cottage at Lake Lyndhurst - Day hikes from cottage or relax on the |
8 - 10 km |
2 |
Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3432012 |
R100 pp for 2 nights |
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18 - 20 Jan 08 |
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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Fri - Sun |
Lotheni - Cottage Weekend - New venue in comfortable cottage - Day hikes from cottage - Maximum 10 people |
10-12km |
2 - 3 |
Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3432012 |
R120 pp for two nights |
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14 - 16 Mar 08 |
Cost of cottage R600 pn (R60pppn if 10 participate otherwise slightly more pp) - please book now to secure place |
each day |
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Cell 082 826 2526 |
based on 10 sharing |
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24 Mar to |
Allison wants a different challenge next year - Do you want to
join her on a 550 km mountain bike ride on |
80 km |
4 |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 347 1364 |
To be advised later |
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01-Apr-08 |
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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In order to get fit & build a team spirit for the above
adventure we proposed to include Saturday afternoon cycle rides in our
fixtures - members who do not intend participating in the adventure would
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welcome. Please contact Allison if you are interested, on the above
number. SEE ABOVE SATURDAY CYCLE RIDE DATES DECIDED UP TO NOW. |
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During period |
"MINI-TRAVERSE" - but circular route from Sentinel Car Park, up the chain ladders to the top of the escarpment then |
12 - 15 km |
3 + |
Dave Sclanders - Tel 033 2395013 |
To be advised later - contact |
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26 Apr - 4 May 08 |
on to Madonna area for 2 nights - total 5-6 days backpacking carrying tents - fitness required - contact Dave if intere |
each day |
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Dave if interested asap |
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September |
Mark & Mary have discovered a lovely place to stay in Prince Albert in the Karoo - whilst visting the area it is intend |
Total trail |
3 |
Mark Nellist - Tel 033 3432012 |
To be advised later - contact |
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2008 |
to do the 7-day - 105km Outeniqua Trail (inland above & between George & Knysna) - Overnight in huts with bunks & |
105km |
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Cell 082 826 2526 |
Mark or Mary for more details & |
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mattresses + water & toilets provided - Please contact Mark or Mary if interested in order to assess possible numb |
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Mary Clover Cell 083 700 6199 |
to show your interest |
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