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16 SEP TO END DEC 08

MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 16 SEP
TO END DEC 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.

DATE

HIKE / AREA

APPROX.

GRADE

LEADER & CONTACT

APPROX.

DISTANCE

DETAILS

COST

Tue 16 Sep 08

SOCIAL
EVENING - Special
presentation by Bridget Ringdahl
(Author of "Blonde on a bike") -
This time of her cycle adventure

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No charge

through South America - her previous
presentation was thoroughly enjoyed by club members - so
don't miss this new one.

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

Cell 082 374 1793

in cave inc all levies

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

26-28 Sep 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

Sun 28 Sep 08

##Howick - Day hike - Amber Valley Circuit - Lovely walk around the
perimeter of this new complex - Bring lunch & drinks

10 km

2

Margaret Ashton

No Charge

(This hike was very popular last time
with 22 hikers) - tea & coffee etc will be provided after the walk at
Margaret & Keith's place.

Tel. 033 2395023

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 - Slide presentation of  "The Bushman people of the
Drakensberg" by Frans Prins a renowned expert on the subject

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No charge - Tea etc
from 7-00 pm

Fri-Sun

## 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

Fri & Sat nights for members

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

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

Fri & Sat nights for members

Fri-Sun

##Wild
Coast - Mkambati Game Reserve - Day walks in this
beautiful reserve  close to the
sea & rivers - from 2-bedded huts - The reserve

8 - 10 km

2

Bushy Kirby - Tel 033
2123071

R220 for 2-bed hut -
R110pppn

31 Oct-2 Nov 08

is bordered by the Mtentu River to
the north & Msikaba River to the south - About 50km south of Port Edward
- longer stay possible.

each day

Contact Bushy asap for more details

Sun

##Boston - Day hike - Pickle Pot Ridge - Lovely varied walk with good
views, some pine plantations. No path in places. Brisk pace, fitness

12 km

3

Philip Grant - Tel 033 997 1817

R10 donation

02-Nov-08

essential. Bring swimming gear,
lunch & water/juice in daypacks & money for refreshments afterwards.

Cell 082 417 9163

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 R40 inc
levies

8-9 Nov 08

lovely pool for swimming & stream
for water close by.

each day

Cell 082 374 1793

Note: reduced cave fee from 1
Nov

Sun 16 Nov 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

Tue 18 Nov 08

Social
Evening - Video Presentation of the Strandloper
Trail - from Kei Mouth to East London - By Clive Holland & Co

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No charge - Tea etc
from 7-00 pm

Sat - Sun

Bushman's
Nek - Backpacking to & overnight in
Lammergeier Cave - This is a lovely hike with chance to see very good Bushman
paintings

11-12km

3

Dave Sclanders - Tel
033 2395013

Entrance & cave
fee R40 inc levies

22 - 23 Nov 08

en-route - option to also visit Goats
Cave. Book with Dave early to reserve your place.

each day

Note: reduced cave fee from 1
Nov

Sun 30 Nov 08

##Karkloof - Day hike - Lovely local area - please contact Mark for more
details.

10 km

2

Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3432012

Please contact Mark
for details

CHRISTMAS PARTY - PLEASE DIARISE & DO YOUR BEST TO ATTEND - Venue -
Cumberland Nature Reserve - near Bishopstowe - PMB

Irene Wisdom - Tel 033 344 1464

Only R10 day entry fee

Sun

Optional short morning walk followed
by our usual fun & games, social braai, lucky dip prizes with Father
Christmas & the "Fairy"

Optional walk

1 - 2

or cell 082 575 4978

If you wish to camp overnight before

07-Dec-08

Annual good prizes for best photo
submitted to the web site - most new members introduced & best hike
write-up.

4 km

Please inform Irene by 28 Nov so we

or after R40pppn + R10 entry

More details in September &
November newsletter. Please don't miss this event.

know how many braai fires are reqd.

Self catering acc. At R90pppn +
R10

SOCIALS VENUE : As usual all socials
are held in the Church of the Ascension Hall - plenty of room for parking
next to the hall, accessed from Brindy Road, Hilton.

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.

General Reminder Note to all hikers
:- As noted on your application form when joining - please advise the hike
leader if you have any medical problems - please ensure you complete &
sign our "Hike Register/Indemnity Form" & include contact
details of your

"next
of kin", family member or friends who may need to be contacted in case
of emergency. The hike leader will circulate the form before the hike
commences. Safety of club members or friends is of paramount importance to
Midlands Hiking Club.

Please
include your Medical Aid details if you think this necessary.