| MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - FROM
JANUARY TO MARCH 2011 |
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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 |
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DETAILS |
COST |
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| Sat 8 Jan |
CEDARA
& HILTON DAY HIKE OR CYCLE -12km hike or 30km
mountain bike ride through Cedara and Mondi plantations in Hilton. Meet at Rotunda. |
12km hike/30km
Cycle |
2 |
Mark 082 826
2526 or Mary |
no
charge |
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| Sat to Sun 15-16 Jan |
INJASUTI
- Backpacking hike to & overnight in Wonder Valley
Cave - good venue for less experienced backpackers - lovely pool for swimming
& stream for water close by. (Combined hike with Mountain Backpackers). |
10-12km
each day |
3 |
Keith
Ashton - Tel 033 239 5023 |
Cave
R45 pp |
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| Tues 18 Jan |
SOCIAL
EVENING : Slide show of upcoming events and talk on
specialist hiking and sports wear. |
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No need to book |
R5
for Car Guard |
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| Fri to Sun 21 to 23
Jan |
WAGENDRIFT
DAM, ESTCOURT - Camp for 1 or 2 nights at the water's
edge or stay in the KZN Wildlife cottage. Enjoy a walk through the Nature
Reserve and a boat ride across the dam. |
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Brian Henwood
033 347 1126 or 082 655 6359 |
±R140
for a site |
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| Sun 30 Jan |
AMBER
VALLEY COMPLEX DAY HIKE - Hike around complex and view
beautiful gardens with Libby |
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Libby Deysel
073 232 1990 |
no
charge |
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| 4-6 Feb |
LAKE
LYNDHURST - Weekend at Mark's beautiful, well equipped
cottage at Lake Lyndhurst. Walking,
fishing, swimming or relaxing in beautiful surroundings. Vehicles with high clearance needed but lifts
may be arranged. |
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Mark 082 826
2526 or Mary |
Cottage
R70 pppn |
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| Fri to
Sun 11-13 Feb |
DRAKENSBERG
GARDENS - Cottage weekend - Fully equipped & very
comfortable - Beautiful Area in the heart of the mountains - Max 10 members.
Day hikes from cottage or simply unwind on the property (10 acres). - Please
book early to secure your place |
10-15km |
2 - 3 |
Keith
Ashton - Tel 033 239 5023 |
R150
total per person (R75 pppn) |
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| Sun 20
Feb |
INHLOSANE - Popular slow day hike from Mount Park, next to Everglades
Hotel in Dargle, up the longer route to the top of Inhlosane mountain.
Spectacular views. |
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3-3+ |
John
Fourie - Tel 033 234 4661/0825557448 |
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| Sat to
Sun 26-27 Feb |
KAMBERG - Cave Hike to Sinclairs Cave, new circular walk - return via
Gladstone Nose and Stillerus area.
Climb 500m - easy hike for first time cave experience. Very easy hike to cars on Sunday |
25km |
3 |
Dave
Sclanders 082 443 4287 or email bergfree@absamail.co.za |
Cave
R45 pp |
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| Sun 6 Mar |
OTTOS BLUFF DAY
HIKE - Hike from Ferncliffe Nature Reserve to Otto's
Bluff. Spectacular views of the city
& Albert Falls Dam. Meet at the
reserve at the top of Town Bush Road in Pietermaritzburg. |
±17km |
3 |
Brian Henwood
033 347 1126 or 082 655 6359 |
no charge |
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| Sat - Sun 12-13
Mar |
BUSHMAN'S NEK -
Backpacking to & overnighting in Whytes Cave (very
comfortable cave - pool very close) - visit Painters Cave & White Horse
Cave en-route. (Combined hike with Mountain Backpackers). |
12 km each day |
3 |
Keith
Ashton - Tel 033 2395023 |
Cave R45 pp |
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| Tues 15 Mar |
SOCIAL EVENING
: Slide show of Otter Trail and Whale Trail |
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No need to book |
R5
for Car Guard |
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| Sat 19
Mar |
MOUNT GILBOA
DAY HIKE -
Another chance to do this lovely local hike to Mare's Tail Falls and Mount
Gilboa - as usual bring day-pack with lunch
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±12km |
3 |
Kevin
Knox-Davies 033 239 5262 or 084 510 5702 |
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| Sat-Mon 19 to 21 Mar |
PORT EDWARD - T O STRAND CAMPSITE - Long weekend camping and hiking at beautiful area close to
beach - contact Bushy for details |
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Bushy Kirby 083 757 2660 |
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| Sat-Sun 26-27 Mar |
HIGHMOOR - Tenting at campsite - 2 day hikes from the camp Sat &
Sun. Hike and explore new areas of
Highmoor. Relatively flat and easy
walking. Ideal for first time campers,
or hikers who can come for either day if not wanting to stay overnight. |
25km |
2 |
Dave
Sclanders 082 443 4287 or email bergfree@absamail.co.za |
Camping R55pppn |
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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 |
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Brindy Road, Hilton. |
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| PLEASE
READ THE NOTES BELOW:- (these appear on all fixture lists & should be
noted by all members) |
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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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