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22 NOV 08 TO END MAR 09

MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - 22 NOV
2008 TO END MAR 2009 - 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

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 asap to reserve your place.

each day

Note: reduced total cave fee from 1
Nov 08

Sun 30 Nov 08

##Karkloof - Day hike - POSTPONED - SEE SUN 8
FEB 09 - 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 -
Changed to St Mathew's Church Hall, 115 Hesketh

Optional short

Irene Wisdom - Tel 033 344 1464

Sun

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

morning walk

1

or cell 082 575 4978

Only R10 each donation

07-Dec-08

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

in conservancy

Please inform Irene by 28 Nov so we

More details in November newsletter.
This venue suitable for any weather conditions. - Please
don't miss this event.

from 11h00

know how many braai fires are reqd.

Sat - Sun

##Cobham - Camping Weekend - Day hikes from campsite - Note during this
same weekend members from Mountain Backpackers & Midlands

10-12km

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

R46 inc entry fee
& levies

10-11 Jan 09

Hiking Club with be doing the
"Wildways" training course for water hazards, river crossings &
camp craft & have already booked their places.

each day

2-3

If you wish to participate in this
weekend, either just camping & hiking or if you wish to attend the
training please contact Keith asap.

Sun 18 Jan 09

##Ferncliffe
Nature Reserve - morning hike in this lovely
reserve with a very knowledgeable leader.

8km

2

Selven Nyker - Tel
033 3304842

No Charge

Tue

Social
Evening - "The Big Five Challenge" - Set
yourself an achievable new years resolution & target to complete 5
different club activities

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No Charge

20-Jan-09

The leaders will explain fully &
illustrate the different activities which will be available during the year -
come & be enthralled with the challenge

Tea/Coffee available from 7-00pm

Sun 25 Jan 09

Worlds
View - Hilton - Morning hike - Meet & park at Crossways at 09h00 -
socialise for drinks, snacks or lunch at Crossways after the hike

Neville Lee - Tel 033
3948049

No charge except for
your drinks etc after

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

30 Jan - 1 Feb 09

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 8 Feb 09

##Karkloof - Day hike in the lovely Karkloof - Contact Mark for more
details.

10 km

2

Mark Nellist - Tel
033 3432012

Please contact Mark
for details

Fri-Sun

##Port
Edward - Camping weekend - Day hikes in nearby
Umtamvuna Reserve & coastal walks - A previous long weekend at Mkambati,
led

8-10km

2

Bushy Kirby - Tel 033
2123071

Depends on how many
per camp site

13-15 Feb 09

by Bushy was a huge success &
this promises to be just as enjoyable - Please book asap
with Bushy or Pat to secure your place.

each day

Contact Bushy asap for more details

R110 per site pn for up to 6 (R55
pppn for 2)

Tue 17 Feb 09

Social
Evening - Members & friends get-together to
socialise & discuss members views on club activities & preferences -
any new ideas?

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No Charge -
tea/coffee from 7-00pm

Sat - Sun

##Highmoor - Camping - "Wildways" Training Course for members -
3hr navigation training course on Sat 21 Feb then night navigation activity.

10-12km

2 - 3

Course is free to
members who reserve

21-22 Feb 09

Members who are not booked on the
course are welcome for the weekend - Margaret will lead day hikes from camp -
To reserve your place

each day

Keith Ashton - Tel 033 2395023

with Keith asap - Camping R50 pp

for camping or (if you have not
already done so) to book a place on the course please contact Keith asap or
ask for more details

Alternative accomm. at Mountain
Shadows

Sun I Mar 09

##Boston - Manzimnyama stream, gorge & waterfall (from John Black's
farm) - Varied walk, no path in places, rock pool, bring cossies, lunch

10km

3

Philip Grant - Tel
033 997 1817

R15 donation

& water/juice in daypack - brisk
pace so physical fitness advisable .

Cell 082 417 9163

Sat - Sun

Injasuti - Camping or cave weekend - Backpack to & overnight in
Lower Injasuti Cave (ideal for first time backpackers) or stay at the camp
site in

8-10km

2 - 3

For Cave - Allison -
Tel 033 3471364

Cave - R40 pp inc
entry fee & levies

6-7 Mar 09

tents & day hikes from the camp.
Allison with lead for the cave & Noel will organise camping - lovely area
- please book asap to secure a place

each day

For Camp - Noel - Tel 033
2395098

Camping - R65 pp inc entry fee &
levies

Sun 15 Mar 09

##Howick - Day hike - Umgeni Nature Reserve - Lovely area with good
views & plenty of game - knowledgeable leader

8-10km

2

Selven Nyker - Tel
033 330 4842

R15 per person

Tue 17 Mar 09

Social
Evening - Details to be announced later

Keith Ashton - Tel
033 2395023

No Charge -
tea/coffee from 7-00pm

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

R40 inc entrance fee
& overnight

21-22 Mar 09

Giant's Cup Trail, visiting Ngenwa
Pool, Pinnacle Rock & Emerald Stream - should also have good pool / river
swimming opportunities

each day

Cell 082 374 1793

in cave inc all levies

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.

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.

HIKING
SAFETY & MEDICAL / INJURY PRECAUTIONS

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.

Hikers
are reminded here that the new medical laws which have been in effect for
some time govern who is allowed to administer medication or treatment to an
injured or sick person so it is in every members or hikers interest to carry
their own medication

&
basic medical kit. See our Chairman's more detailed notes on this subject in
his "From the Chair" in the November 2008 newsletter.