| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 15 JULY
TO END OCT 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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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
| Tue 15 Jul 08 |
Social
Evening - Slide presentation by our team that
completed the gruelling 550 km Mountain Bike "Ride to Rhodes" from
Pmb along |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge - Tea etc from 7-00 pm |
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gravel roads, goat & cattle
tracks & at times no tracks at all, pushing bikes up mountains with daily
climbs up to 1000m |
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Mkhomazi - Backpacking weekend to & overnight in McKenzie's Cave -
Lovely backpacking hike which is ideal for first time or |
8-10KM |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013 |
R55 inc entrance fee
& overnight |
| 19-20 Jul 08 |
inexperienced backpackers - option to
explore beyond the cave area around interesting rock formations. |
each day |
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in cave inc all levies |
| Sun 20 July 08 |
##Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Nature Reserve - Lovely area with good
views & plenty of game. |
8-10km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel 033 330 4842 |
R15 per person |
| Sat 26 Jul 08 |
Karkloof - Day hike - Grey Mare's
Tail Falls & Mount Gilboa - Lovely local hike - NOTE SAT NOT SUN |
10 km |
2+ |
Allison Gunning - Tel 033 347 1364 |
Please check with Allison |
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Cell 083 441 1951 |
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| Sat-Sun |
Injasuti
- Backpacking hike to & overnight in Wonder
Valley Cave - good venue for less experienced backpackers - |
10-12km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfield -
Tel 033 3431769 |
Entrance & cave fee R50 |
| 2-3 Aug 08 |
lovely pool for swimming & stream
for water close by. |
each day |
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Cell 082 374 1793 |
inc all levies |
| Sun 10 Aug 08 |
##Byrne
Area - Circular day hike from Enon Cottage. Route
combines open grasslands, plantations & indigenous forest. |
14km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - Tel 031
4649033 |
R10 pp donation |
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Physical fitness advisable. Meet at
the R56 turn-off to Richmond at 09h00. Braai facilities available. |
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Cell 084 689 9384 |
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| Sun 10 Aug 08 |
##Pietermaritzburg
- Day hike around Ferncliffe Nature Reserve -
Lovely local hiking area with Selven as your knowledgeable guide |
8km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel 033 330 4842 |
No Charge |
| Sat-Sun |
##Ballito - Have a change & join Brian camping - ideal winter venue
- lovely site with good ablutions & hot |
short |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel 033 347 1126 |
approx R150 per site for 2 people pn. |
| 16-17 Aug 08 |
showers, swimming pool, camp shop -
walks along the beach, swim in the sea or just relax & socialise |
beach walks etc |
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confirm cost with Brian |
| Tue 19 Aug 08 |
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING - FOLLOWED BY FINGER SUPPER - free wine, tea & coffee provided by
club. |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
Only R25 towards
finger supper |
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Members
pay only R25 towards the supper, club subsidises remainder. - Subs for
2008/09 due 1 Aug 08 can be paid. |
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Full details in July newsletter |
| Sun 24 Aug 08 |
##Richmond area - Day
hike in Umkomaas Valley along game paths - quite a while since we were in
this area so come along |
10-12 km |
2 |
Bushy Kirby - Tel 033 2123071 |
R20
- Bushy will confirm |
| Fri-Sun |
##Monk's Cowl area - Mary Clover's Cottage "Makulumane" - Champagne
Castle/Monks Cowl area set high |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Mary Clover Cell 083
700 6199 |
R130 total per person for |
| 29-31 Aug 08 |
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 |
| Sat-Sun |
Monk's Cowl area - Backpacking to & overnight in Zulu Cave - visit Cat Cave
for Bushman paintings - it's sometime since we visited this |
12-15km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013 |
R55 inc entrance fee
& overnight |
| 30-31 Aug 08 |
cave so don't miss out. Option to
climb Intunja (Gatberg) on the Sunday before returning to Monks Cowl office
area. |
each day |
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in cave inc all levies |
| Sun 7 Sep 08 |
##Upper Dargle -Day hike -
Nhlosane "North Ridge" from Watershed Farm to Everglades Hotel
where refreshments/drinks may be |
12km |
3 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817 |
R10 pp donation |
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enjoyed. No path, rugged terrain,
brisk pace - please phone Philip by Fri 5 July latest if you wish to join
this hike. |
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Cell 082 417 9163 |
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| Sun 14 Sep 08 |
##Karkloof - Day hike at Mbona - Lovely setting & views - Loads of game
- bring lunch & drinks in day pack to enjoy on the Templeton's |
12 km |
2 |
Andrew & Joan
Templeton |
R10 donation to |
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veranda - return hike to gate - Gate
is 28 km from Howick on Karkloof Rd |
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Tel - 033 343 3698 evenings |
Mbona conservation |
| Tue 16 Sep 08 |
SOCIAL
EVENING - Special
presentation by Bridgette Ringdahl
(Author of "Blonde on a bike") -
This time of her cycle adventure |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge |
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through South America - her previous
presentation was thoroughly enjoyed by club members - so
don't miss this new one. |
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| Sat - Sun |
Cobham - Backpacking to & overnight in Gxalingenwa Cave - This is a
beautiful hike & will mostly be a circular route via part of the |
12-14km |
3 |
Teresa Whitfield -
Tel 033 3431769 |
R50 inc entrance fee
& overnight |
| 20-21 Sep 08 |
Giant's Cup Trail, visiting Ngenwa
Pool, Pinnacle Rock & Emerald Stream - this is the ideal time for this
cosy cave. |
each day |
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Cell 082 374 1793 |
in cave inc all levies |
| Sun 28 Sep 08 |
##Howick - Day hike - Amber Valley Circuit - Lovely walk around the
perimeter of this new complex - Bring lunch & drinks |
10 km |
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Margaret Ashton |
No Charge |
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(This hike was very popular last time
with 22 hikers) - tea & coffee etc will be provided after the walk at
Margaret & Keith's place. |
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Tel. 033 2395023 |
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| Fri-Sun |
##Cathedral Peak - Camping weekend - Promises to be good fun - cycling members
bring your bikes for a ride up Mike's Pass etc with |
hikes 10-12 km |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 347 1126 |
R60 per person per
night |
| 3-5 Oct 08 |
Brian whilst Rose leads a hike to
Rainbow Gorge or Ribbon Falls - also other hikes during the weekend or just
chill-out in great surroundings |
cycling longer |
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| Sat 11 Oct 08 |
##Highmoor - Day hike in this magnificent area of the Berg not too far from
home - NOTE SAT not Sun. |
10-12km |
2 |
Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364 |
R20 per person |
| Tue 14 Oct 08 |
Social
Evening - Another exciting slide presentation -
details in next newsletter. |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
No charge - Tea etc
from 7-00 pm |
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## Drakensberg
Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully Equipped - Beautiful
Area - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
R130 total per person for |
| 17-19 Oct 08 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres).Please book & pay
asap to secure your place |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for members |
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#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 |
R130 total per person for |
| 24-26 Oct 08 |
shores of a massive dam - do some
canoeing, fish or swim. Road not suitable for normal cars. |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for members |
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| Grading
of hikes |
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Very easy trip - please inform the leader to confirm your
participation by the Wednesday prior to the hike. |
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Easy trip - please inform the leader to confirm your
participation by the Wednesday prior to the hike. |
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Moderate trip - Physical fitness advisable - If an overnight trip, camping or
in a cave etc please inform the leader of your
participation at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance as bookings have to be made. |
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Strenuous trip - Physical fitness essential - If an overnight trip, camping or in a cave etc please inform the leader of your participation at least 2 to 3
weeks in advance as bookings have to be made. |
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Very strenuous trip - A high degree of physical fitness
essential - Normally an overnight trip so please inform the leader of your participation at least 2 to 3
weeks in advance as bookings have to be made. |
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| Multi-day trails - Please inform the
leader of your participation as soon as possible after posting in the fixture
lists as bookings have to be made well in advance. |
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| Please note that the leaders have
the prerogative to make a decision not to include a member/s if they have
doubts about their physical fitness or do not have adequate gear etc for a
particular hike. |
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