MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures Q4-2019
Dates
Description
Dist / Elevation
Leader
Contact
Grd
5-6 October
12-13 October
Garden Castle: Pillar Cave. Ideal for first time backpackers unsure of their fitness.
10km 160m
Farouk Omarjee
031-5776336 081-5308447
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3
12-13 October
Garden Castle: Bushman's Hut via the Giant's Cup Trail and return. R120 pppn.
24km 360m
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3,5
19-20 October
26-27 October
Cobham: Lakes Cave, returning via Siphongweni Rock National Monument and Tortoise Rocks.
28km 240m
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3,5
2-3 November
9-10 November
Mkhomazi: McKenzie's Cave, returning via Cyprus Cave.
23km 710m
John and Christine Pickup
082-7826025 (phone or WhatsApp)
3,5
16-17 November
Injasuti: Lower Injasuti Cave. Ideal for first time backpackers unsure of their fitness.
18km 300m
Farouk Omarjee
031-5776336 081-5308447
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3
23-24 November
Injasuti: Visit dinosaur footprints from iNtabamnyana campsite via Poacher's Stream, returning via the Injasuti Outpost.
24km 620m
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3,5
30 November - 1 December
Injasuti: Grindstone Cave. Suitable for first time backpackers. Relaxed pace.
12km 400m
Clive Powell
0833034778
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3
7-8 December
Injasuti: Marble Baths Cave. Bring your swimming costume!
18km 460m
Farouk Omarjee
031-5776336 081-5308447
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3,5
7-8 December
Vergelegen: Visit the Sulphur Spring from Bird's Nest Cave.
28km 660m
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3,5
14-16 December
Garden Castle: Wave Cave to Mzimude Cave via Walker's Pass, returning via Mzimude Pass.
30km 1180m
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
4
14-16 December
Cathedral Peak: Bell Traverse. Day 1: 14km from hotel up Mlambonja pass to Twins cave. Day 2: 12km Twins Cave to Sherman's Cave via the Bell Traverse. Day 3: 5km return to car park. This is a hike for the very sure-footed, with a good head for heights.
31km 1530m
Andy Brown
072 101 2498
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
4,5
21-22 December
28 December - 2 January
Get far from the maddening crowds and see the New Year in doing what you love most - hiking in the Drakensberg mountains! Mystery route from Monk's Cowl, including an escarpment traverse. Good GT training too.
67km 1850m
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
5
DAY HIKES
06-Oct
Kloof Gorge tough Fast and Furious combined route hike with Andy R40 entry 06h30 start
15km
Andy Brown
072 101 2498
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
3.5
Sat 26 October
Umdloti to Umhlanga (return) Beach walk lunch at the Bush Tavern (bring cash). Meet at Umdloti carpark 9am. Pre-book by Thurs 24 Oct please, rain stops play.
12.5km Sea level
Heidi Cox
0827064283
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
2
ADVANCE NOTICE
Dates
Description
Dist / Elevation
Leader
Contact
Grd
11-18 January
Wild Coast: Port Edward to Port St Johns
100km
John and Christine Pickup
082-7826025 (phone or WhatsApp)
4
6-16 March
Peru: Visit the Amazon Jungle and do the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The cost is R36 000.
TBA
Farouk Omarjee
081-5308447 / 031-5776336
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
5
TBA
Grand Traverse: Sentinel Car Park to Bushman's Nek
240km
David Gay
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
5
SOCIALS
31-Oct
AGM Sherwood Bowling Club
28-Nov
End of year party
13-Dec
Victoria Falls a quick ZimZam trip, The Zambezi viewed from every angle - Heidi and Chris Cox
Sherwood Bowling Club is at 850 Jan Smuts Highway, Sherwood. Socials start at 19h00 talks start at 19h30. Cash bar available.
Note for Hikes:
Please note that it is essential to contact the hike leader prior to any hike in order to establish details and check if any alterations / changes have been put in place.
In the interest of safety, it is the prerogative of the hike leader to decline hikers if he/she has reason to do so.
No litter may be left in any shape or form during any hike, please also refrain from picking flowers, or removing any other natural items from the environment. Take memories, leave footprints.
Feel free to pick up any litter that you may see and dispose of it responsibly.