MIDLANDS HIKING CLUB - FIXTURE LIST - FROM 3 OCTOBER TO 12 DECEMBER 2010
## 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.
DATE	HIKE / AREA	APPROX.	GRADE	LEADER & CONTACT	APPROX.
		DIST		DETAILS	COST
SUN 3 OCT	BRING-A-BUDDY HIKE IN BAYNESFIELD area - Meet Bushy at BP Garage in Richmond at 8:30. Walk to Joseph Baines Cottage through cool natural forest with scenic views. Members are encouraged to bring friends along to introduce them to our club activities.	10km	2	Bushy Kirby 083 757 2660
SUN 10 OCT	ADAMHURST - Midmar Dam Area - Join Durban Ramblers for new hike from Adamhurst which has an indigenous nursery and coffee shop.	±16km	2	Rob King 083 417 7805
SAT & SUN   16-17 OCT	COBHAM - Tenting weekend from Cobham - carry tents to Pinnacle Rock.  Tent there and do exploration hikes for 2 days from tent site.  Go up via Emmerald Stream - 9kms to tent site - 350m climb.  Back same way - bring day pack.	12km each day	3	Dave Sclanders 082 443 4287 or bergfree@absamail.co.za	R 40.00
SUN 24 OCT	WORLDS VIEW, Hilton - Morning hike.  Meet and park at Crossways at 09h00 - socialise for drinks, snacks or lunch at Crossways after the hike.	8km	2	Neville Lee - 083 626 9983	No charge except for your drinks etc.
SAT & SUN   30-31 OCT	TARN CAVE - Backpacking weekend from Bushman's Nek - lovely hike and great views of Devils Knuckles from Cave which borders Lesotho.	10-14km each day	3	Allison Gunning - Tel 033 347 1364/ 083 441 1951
FRI - SUN         5-7 NOV	DRAKENSBURG 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 property (10 acres).   PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE.	10-15km each day	2-3	Keith Ashton - 033 239 5023	R140 total per person (R70pppn)
SUN 7 NOV	INHLOSANE - Day hike - Details from John Fourie		3-3+	John Fourie 082 555 7448
SAT & SUN   13-14 NOV	BRING-A-BUDDY WEEKEND AT DIDIMA CAMP SITE AT CATHEDRAL PEAK - Camping weekend for hiking and mountain biking.  Beginners welcome. New campsite, plugpoints, excellent ablution facilities. Drive or ride up Mikes Pass to see spectacular views of the berg then hike or mountain bike along old jeep tracks.	8-20km Optional	2	Brian Henwood 033 347 1126 or 082 655 6359	±R85pppn camping/ R25 Day visitors
TUES 16 NOV	SOCIAL EVENING - A professional DVD film featuring a well known BBC presenter hiking in the Cathedral Peak area and attempting to climb Cathedral - a very interesting presentation to whet your appetite - organised by Tessa and Gunther and Keith Ashton			No need to book	R5 for car guard
SUN 21st Nov	TABLE MOUNTAIN Hike - Contact Allison Gunning for details			Allison Gunning - Tel 033 347 1364/ 083 441 1951
FRI - SUN         26-28 NOV	BOSTON T-PARTY - Already well supported but some accom still available - contact Boston T-Party direct for details.  Hikes will be arranged by Keith Ashton and Mark Nellist			Contact Sue Boston T-Party bt@telkomsa.net/0836560979
SUN 5 DEC FROM 10:00	CHRISTMAS PARTY - Let's be different. Come rain or sunshine join the party at Anderson's Museum at Minerva Heights. Drive through Richmond to Byrne Village, about 2km past The Oaks Hotel turn right to Minerva Nature Reserve. Drive to the top of the hill and look out for our flag. Braai fires will be provided under cover. Bring refreshments, braai meat and salads, chairs and table, also R30 per person and a R30 gift. Short hike starts at 10:00. Can also ride from Pmb on Saturday and stay over at Anderson Cottage for R120 per person.	5 km	2	Please confirm your attendance or make a booking with Libby at 033 330 4000 or 073 232 1990.	R 30 per head
FRI-SUN         10-12 DEC	MONKS COWL AREA - MARY'S COTTAGE.  - Fully equipped cottage in the Drakensburg Wilderness area near Monks Cowl.  Details from Mary.			Mary Clover  033 330 2703/083 700 6199	R60pppn
ADVANCE NOTICE	STRANDLOPER / SUNDOWNER TRAILS (Kei Mouth to Gonubie along the Wild Coast) This is a 4 or 5-day hike along the beach with the option of staying in huts, costing R 400 per person, or staying in hotels, costing a bit more than R 3 000. A provisional booking has been made over the Easter Week-end from Saturday, 23 April to Wednesday, 27 April. If you are interested in joining a group of up to 12, please contact Brian asap as he needs to make payment within seven (7) days..	60 km	2	Brian Henwood (brian@hn.co.za or 033 3471126 evenings).	R400 or R3500
SUN 12 DEC	DAY HIKE - to be advised
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.
PLEASE READ THE NOTES BELOW:- (these appear on all fixture lists & should be noted by all members)
Grading of hikes etc
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.
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.