| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 19 JULY
TO DECEMBER 2009 - 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 etc. |
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HIKE / AREA |
APPROX. |
GRADE |
LEADER & CONTACT |
APPROX. |
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DISTANCE |
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DETAILS |
COST |
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| Sun 19 Jul 09 |
##Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Nature Reserve - Lovely area with good
views & plenty of game & bird life - very knowledgeable leader |
8-10km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel
033 330 4842 |
R15 per person |
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| Tue 21 Jul 09 |
Social
evening - Video & Slide presentation -
Climbing Rhino Peak & off road cycle ride in the Swartberg + Climbing
Cathedral Peak - Brian Henwood |
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Brian Henwood - 033
347 1126 |
No charge |
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| Sun 26 Jul 09 |
Worlds
View - Hilton - Morning hike - Meet & park at
Crossways at 09h00 - socialise for drinks, snacks or lunch at Crossways after
the hike |
8km |
2+ |
Neville Lee - Cell
083 626 9983 |
No charge except for
your drinks etc after |
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| Sat - Sun |
##Monk's
Cowl - Mary Clover's Cottage
"Makulumane" - Champagne Castle/Monks Cowl area set high above the
Drakensberg Boys Choir |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Mary Clover Cell 083
700 6199 |
R65 pppn |
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| 1 - 2 Aug 09 |
- comfortable accommodation in lovely
setting - day hikes from cottage or just relax. - Book early to secure
your place. |
each day |
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| Sun 2 Aug 09 |
##Byrne
area - Circular day hike from Enon Cottage - Route
combines open grassland & indigenous forest. Approx 6hrs over rough
terrain. |
14km |
3 |
Dave Tighe - Tel 031
464 9033 |
R 10 |
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Physical fitness advisable. Meet
leader at the R56 turn off to Richmond at 08h00 but contact Dave about your
participation. Braai facilities available |
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Cell - 076 028 0708 |
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| Sat-Mon 8-10 Aug |
##Cathedral
Peak - Long weekend camping - beautiful day hikes
from campsite - bring your mountain bikes if you like - book with Brian asap |
hikes 10-12 km |
2 |
Brian Henwood - Tel
033 347 1126 |
R80 camping per
person per night |
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| Sun 9 Aug 09 |
##Ferncliffe
Nature Reserve - PMB - Morning hike in this lovely
local reserve with a very knowledgeable leader. |
8km |
2 |
Selven Nyker - Tel
033 3304842 |
No Charge |
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| Fri-Sun |
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Drakensberg Gardens - Cottage weekend - Fully
equipped & very comfortable - Beautiful Area in the heart of the
mountains - Max 10 members |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
R130 total per person for |
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| 14-16 Aug 09 |
Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres). (was full - now one space available) |
each day |
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Fri & Sat nights for members |
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| Now 15 Aug 09 |
Wildways Adventures
Training course - "Leadership & Group Management Skills" - Techniques for good group control, problem solving from a |
As Keith is away travelling contact Michelle at Wildways on |
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Free to members who
reserve + R10 for notes |
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leadership perspective - some legal
aspects - practical tips which ease any leadership role (not just for leaders) - Monteseel Training
Centre |
info@wildwaysadventures.co.za or phone 031 767 2160 |
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but please inform Keith if you are
attending |
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| TUE 18 AUG 09 |
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING - FOLLOWED BY FINGER SUPPER - free wine, juice, tea & coffee provided by club. PLEASE DIARISE |
Please
advise Irene by |
Irene Wisdom - Tel
033 344 1464 |
Only R10 towards full
finger supper |
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Members pay only R10 towards the
supper, club subsidises remainder. - Subs for 2009-10 due
1 Aug 08 can be paid & collect your card |
12 Aug latest |
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Cell 082 575 4978 |
Full details in July newsletter |
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| Sun 23 Aug 09 |
##Karkloof
- Lovely local hike to Mare's Tail Falls &
Mount Gilboa - as usual bring day-pack with lunch & drinks & hiking
gear |
10km |
2+ |
Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3432012 |
Please contact Mark
for details |
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| Mon - Fri |
#MABIBI
Coastal Reserve Camp - near Lake Sibaya &
between Sodwana & Kosi Bay - Camping at this beautiful & isolated
coastal spot with plenty |
easy walks |
1 - 2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
Contact Keith asap if
you are interested |
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| 24 - 28 Aug 09 |
of opportunities for beach walks
& fishing etc - Camping overnight Mon to Thurs, departing Friday but stay
longer if you wish - 4x4 needed for last section |
& relaxation |
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Now full - waiting list only |
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| Sun 30 Aug 09 |
##PMB -
Cumberland Nature reserve - Day hike through open
savannah grasslands & possibility of seeing game, then down to the
beautiful Umgeni |
11km |
2+ |
Jon Stevens Cell 082 459 1522 |
R5 entry - put in honesty box |
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River Gorge & back up via
spectacular waterfall - joint hike with Durban Ramblers so make new friends
& acquaintances. |
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Contact Jon for meeting place &
more details |
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| Sun 6 Sep 09 |
##Karkloof - New day hike through Everdon Estates led by the man who
knows the area better than anybody - re-scheduled from 30 May |
15km |
2+ |
Cecil Hackney but
contact Keith >>> |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 - no charge |
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Keith & Margaret did a recce of the route chosen with
Cecil (some areas without tracks) & this must be one of the most scenic
hikes in the area. |
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enjoy drinks / food at Yellowwood
afterwards |
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| Sun 6 Sep 09 |
##Boston Area - Pickle Pot Ridge day hike - Varied walk, good views, no path
in places, some pine plantations. Fitness required, brisk pace. |
14km |
3 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817 |
R 15 |
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Bring lunch & juice/water in day
packs & money for refreshments afterwards. |
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Cell 082 417 9163 |
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| Sat - Sun |
Garden
Castle - Your chance to climb Rhino Peak - Hike to
Pillar Cave on the Sat & sleep overnight in Pillar Cave or Annexe, then
climb Rhino on |
Sat 4-5 km |
3+ |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013 |
R40 inc entry fee
& levies |
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| 12 - 13 Sep 09 |
Sunday, returning to the cave to
collect rest of gear, then back to KZN Wildlife Office area - FITNESS ESSENTIAL |
Sun 14 - 18 km |
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Cell : 082 443 4287 |
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| Tue 15 Sep 09 |
Social
Evening - Spring Party - Line Dancing
demonstrations & members participation in this fun evening + latest news
about our events |
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Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
No Charge |
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| Sun 20 Sep 09 |
Durban
beach area - Beach walk - check with Brian for
further details |
8km |
1 - 2 |
Brian Henwood - 033
347 1126 |
No Charge |
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| Thurs - Mon |
Drakensberg
Mini-Traverse - 4-nights / 5-days - Sentinel to
Mnweni area & return - for serious backpackers carrying tents &
camping each night. |
60km |
3 - 4 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
To be advised later |
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| 24 - 28 Sep 09 |
Two nights will be spent near
"Madonna & her worshippers" in order to explore this area in
detail. Good tents & gear essential + physical fitness |
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Book your place early |
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| Sat 3 Oct
09 |
##Karkloof
- Another chance to do this lovely local hike to
Mare's Tail Falls & Mount Gilboa - as usual bring day-pack with lunch
& drinks & hiking gear |
10km |
2+ |
Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364 |
Please
note Sat - contact
Allison for details |
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| Sun 11 Oct 09 |
Day hike -
Details will be in September Newsletter |
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SEE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
FOR DETAILS |
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| Fri - Sun |
## Drakensberg
Gardens -Stay in Swiman Hut or camp in lovely site
& enjoy an exploration weekend with the Ashtons -Hut has electricity
& hot water |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
Swiman Hut - R60 pppn - can park next
to hut |
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| 16-18 Oct 09 |
+ fireplace & wood + outside braai
- The Ashtons will be there all week
(12-18 Oct) so please contact Keith if you wish to stay longer & really
explore. |
each day |
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Please
book & pay Keith asap |
Camping R46 pppn |
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| Tue 20 Oct 09 |
Social Evening -
CANCELLED |
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CANCELLED |
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| Sun 25 Oct 09 |
##Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve - Lovely area with
good views & plenty of game & bird life - several alternative trails |
10-12km |
2 |
Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023 |
R15 per person |
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| Sun 1 Nov 09 |
##Upper
Dargle -Day hike - Nhlosane "North
Ridge" Meet at Everglades Hotel upper Dargle at 08h30 where
refreshments/drinks may be enjoyed after |
12km |
3 |
Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817 |
R15 pp donation |
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the hike. Excellent views, no path,
rugged terrain, brisk pace - Fitness essential - please phone Philip by Fri
30 Oct 09 latest if you wish to join hike. |
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Cell 082 417 9163 |
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| Sat - Sun |
##Highmoor - Camping weekend at this lovely small & secluded camping
spot - Dave is planning longish day hikes from campsite, possibly including |
12-15km |
2 - 3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013 |
R50 pp |
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| 7-8 Nov 09 |
Mount Erskine & Fulton's Rock
(magnificent Bushman's paintings). |
each day |
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Cell : 082 443 4287 |
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| Sun 15 Nov 09 |
##PMB
- Cumberland Nature reserve - Day hike through
this lovely local reserve & possibility of seeing game. |
10km |
2 |
Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364 |
R5 entry - put in
honesty box |
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| Sat - Sun |
Injasuti
- Backpacking hike to & overnight in Wonder
Valley Cave - good venue for less experienced backpackers - |
10-12km |
3 |
Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013 |
R40 pp |
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| 21-22 Nov 09 |
lovely pool for swimming & stream
for water close by. |
each day |
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Cell : 082 443 4287 |
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| Sun 29 Nov 09 |
##Mkhomazi - Day hike to Cyprus Cave - easy hike to cave in this lovely
less visited reserve - bring swimming gear to swim in lovely pools next to cave |
8 - 10km |
2 |
Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364 |
R 25 |
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| Sun 6 Dec 09 |
CHRISTMAS
PARTY - PLEASE DIARISE & DO YOUR BEST TO
ATTEND - Venue - St Mathew's Church Hall, 115 Hesketh Drive - PMB |
More details will be in
the September newsletter. |
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| SOCIALS
VENUE : As usual all socials are held in the Church of the Ascension Hall
starting at 7-30pm with tea / coffee available from 7-00pm & time to
socialise - plenty of room for parking next to the hall, accessed from Brindy
Road, Hilton. |
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| Grading
of hikes etc |
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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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| Please advise the leader of any
medical condition prior to any hike & carry the necessary medication -
Due to recent legislation all hikers to carry their own medical kit. |
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