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Welcome to the Mountain Backpackers Club

Welcome to one of the most active, fun and vibrant hiking clubs in South Africa!

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Grand Traverse 2013

gt_teamDate: Sunday, 24 March 2013 to Saturday, 6 April 2013. Place: uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Distance: 242 km from Sentinel Car Park to Bushman's Nek Border Post.
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Get Hiking!

It's time to get hiking, and the best way to do so if you are unsure of your fitness or gear is to start with the Club's day hikes.  Check our Fixture List to see what is available.

If you are considering joining the Club but would like to try out a few hikes first, you are welcome participate as a visitor.  Please always contact the leader several days in advance of the fixture to check for space, make arrangements for sharing lifts, and to get more details about where to meet.

 

Latest Magazine

View, download or print the April to June 2013 Magazine, including the Chairman's Chatter, Fixture List  for the 2nd quarter and Social Calendar.

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