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20 May to end Aug 08

MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 20 MAY
TO END END AUG 2008 - JKA

##
Chance to practice & train for backpacking & trails etc at this venue
## - New or inexperienced members should train before attempting trails or
harder cave outings.

DATE

HIKE / AREA

APPROX.

GRADE

LEADER & CONTACT

APPROX.

DISTANCE

DETAILS

COST

Tue - 20 May
08

Social
Evening - Slide presentation by Philip Grant -
Southern Berg 5-day Mini-Traverse from Ongeluksnek - Normal Venue 7-30 pm

tea/coffee from 7-00pm

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No charge - Tea etc
from 7-00 pm

Fri - Sun

##Highmoor
area - "Mountain Shadows" (near Glen
Garry) - Cottage / Cabins / Caravans & Camping

8-12km

2

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 3303763

R100 pppn Cottage
& R60

23 - 25 May 08

excellent facilities - central
indoor/outdoor boma with pool table & table tennis + DSTV - day hikes
from base

each day

Book early to secure your place

pppn Cabins & Caravans

Lovely spot - just relax & chill
out if you wish. Please book & pay to reserve place- New
routes also added.

camping R40 inc elec points

Sun

##Kamberg - Day hike - visiting "Roman Baths" (a lovely pool
with waterfall) via Game Pass Ruin, then continue alongside the upper

12-14km

2+

Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364

R20 entrance fee inc
all levies

01-Jun-08

reaches of the Mooi River towards
Highmoor to visit a cave with very good Bushman's paintings.

Cell 083 441 1951

Sun

##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

08-Jun-08

Physical fitness advisable. Meet at
the R56 turn-off to Richmond at 09h00. Braai facilities available.

Cell 084 689 9384

Sat-Mon

##Park
Rynie - Rocky Bay Caravan Park - Camp Site - Well
run & lovely site right on the coast - day hikes from the camp site
or

8-10km

2

Brian Henwood - Tel
033 347 1126

R115 pppn in season
& R76 out

14-16 Jun 08

just chill-out & relax - swim in
the pool or in the sea - explore the rock pools - have a social braai or
indulge with a restaurant meal.

each day

of season - check with Brian

Tue - 17 Jun
08

Social
Evening -Slide presentation by Christine &
Henry Bro of spectacular hiking in Nepal - Church of the Ascension -Hilton
7-30pm

tea/coffee from 7-00pm

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No Charge

Sun 22 Jun 08

##Bisley
- Day hike in the Bisley Nature Reserve - PMB -
Lovely gentle walk with good bird life & game inc giraffes etc - Start at
09h00

8 km

,1-2

Selven Nyker - Tel
033 3304842

No Charge- Contact
Selven for dets

Sat-Sun

Highmoor - Backpacking to & overnight in Aasvoelkrans Cave -
Exploration hikes from the cave - Pool & lovely waterfall adjacent to

10-12km

3

Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013

R50 inc entry,
overnight &

28-29 Jun 08

the cave - bring your day pack as
well to join in the exploration hikes with Dave - you never know what you may
find.

each day

all levies

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

4 - 6 Jul 08

Day hikes from cottage or simply
unwind on the property (10 acres).Please book & pay
asap to secure your place

each day

Fri & Sat nights for members

Sun 6 Jul 08

##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

No path - fitness recommended.

Cell : 082 417 9163

Sun 13 Jul 08

##Byrne
area - Day hike from Minerva Heights farmhouse.
Hike through grasslands, indigenous forest & plantations. Approx 6hrs
over

12km

3

Dave Tighe - Tel 031
4649033

R 10

rough terrain. Meet Dave at Byrne
Church adjacent to turn off to Oaks Hotel @ 09h00 - Advise Dave of your
participation by previous Wed.

Cell 084 689 9384

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

Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023

No charge - Tea etc from 7-00 pm

gravel roads, goat & cattle
tracks & at times no tracks at all, pushing bikes up mountains with daily
climbs up to 1000m

Sat-Sun

Mkhomazi - Backpacking weekend to & overnight in McKenmzies 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

in cave inc all levies

Sat 26 Jul 08

Day hike - Please
phone Allison for details - NOTE SAT NOT SUN

Allison Gunning - Tel
033 347 1364

Please check with
Allison

Cell 083 441 1951

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

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

Physical fitness advisable. Meet at
the R56 turn-off to Richmond at 09h00. Braai facilities available.

Cell 084 689 9384

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

confirm cost with Brian

Tue 19 Aug 08

ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING - PLEASE DIARISE - Finger Supper, wine, tea & coffie provided by
club.

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No Charge

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 later

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

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

in cave inc all levies

Grading of hikes

1.
Very easy trip - please inform the leader to confirm your
participation by the Wednesday prior to the hike.

2.
Easy trip - please inform the leader to confirm your
participation by the Wednesday prior to the hike.

3.
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.

4.
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.

5.
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.

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.

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.