| MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures Q1-2022 | |||||
| Dates (days) | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 8-9 January (2) | |||||
| 12-21 January (10) | Wild Coast: White Clay (Coffee Bay) to Kei River Crossing. Approx. R5 000 for accommodation as we plan on overnighting in the various hotels, resorts and backpackers en route. |
120 km | John & Christine Pickup | WhatsApp: Christine 082-7826025 John 072-1512031 | 3 |
| 15-16 January (2) | Injasuti: Easy hike to Lower Injasuti Cave, suitable for first-time backpackers or those unsure of their fitness. | 16 km 300 m | Farouk Omarjee | 031-5776336 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
3 |
| 22-23 January (2) | Garden Castle: Whyte's Cave via the Giant's Cup Trail, Langalibalele Cave, Painters Cave, Sherry Cave and White Horse Cave. Return via Wave Cave and Hidden Valley. | 31 km 690 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 29-30 January (2) | |||||
| 5-6 February (2) | Cobham: Camp at The Policeman tarns. Return via Siphongweni Rock National Monument and Tortoise Rocks. Tents required. | 25 km 520m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 12-13 February (2) | Mnweni: GT training hike. Mnweni circuit via Rockeries and Mnweni passes. Tents required. | 40km 1600m | Geoff Tennant | 083-7935045 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 5 |
| 19-20 February (2) | Garden Castle: Rhino Peak - Eastern Arete (variation). A great opportunity to climb this route with Gavin. One pitch of roped climbing (D grade or 8) and scrambling involved. Overnight in Pillar Cave Annex. Fitness and an ability to handle exposure are essential. Climbing gear and instruction provided by the guide at 1 pax R6200 / 2 pax R3100 each / 3 pax R2200 each / 4 pax R1800 each / 5 pax R1500 each / 6 pax R1300 each. Maximum 6 climbers. | 10 km 1300 m | Gavin Rauben-heimer | Bookings via Roger Rood This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| 19-20 February (2) | Garden Castle: Fun Cave via the Little Rhino, returning via the Umzimkhulu Pipeline and Three Pools. | 25 km 925 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 19-20 February (2) | Garden Castle: Tenting trip to Hidden Valley via the Giant's Cup Trail. Lovely pool next to the campsite, so bring a costume! Tents required. | 14 km 400 m | Farouk Omarjee | 031-5776336 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| 26-27 February (2) | Injasuti: Beginners' hike to Marble Baths. Tents required. | 18 km 400 m | Ryan West | 073-4517000 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3 |
| 5-6 March (2) | Bushman's Nek: Camp at "The Citadel" below the Devil's Knuckles. Return via the newly rediscovered Bushman's Gate rock arch, and Vast Cave. This is an exploratory hike and some sections are off-path. Tents required. | 25 km 660m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 12-13 March (2) | Garden Castle: Easy hike to Pillar Cave (below Rhino Peak), suitable for first-time backpackers or those unsure opf their fitness. | 10 km 160 m | Farouk Omarjee | 031-5776336 081-5308447 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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| 19-21 March (3) | Injasuti: iNtabamnyama Hut campsite via Fergy's Cave and Dead Dog Cave. Visit the most incredible dinosaur footprints you will probably ever see! Spend the second night at Tree Fern Cave after a side trip to Tom's Cave. Tents required. | 36 km 770m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 3.5 |
| 26-27 March (2) | Cobham: GT resupply drop-off and training hike to Wilson's Cave via Lakes Cave, Weaver Cave and The Island. Return via The Island, Mzimkhulwana River, Mzimkhulwana Hut and Giant's Cup Trail. | 42 km 505 m | Geoff Tennant | 083-7935045 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 4 |
| ADVANCE NOTICE | |||||
| Dates | Description | Dist / Elevation | Leader | Contact | Grd |
| 9-23 April | Grand Traverse: Sentinel Car Park to Bushman's Nek. This is the Club's premier hiking route requiring a high degree of hiking fitness, endurance and determination. Overnight hiking experience on the escarpment and in all weather is essential. Participation in some training hikes is a prerequisite. | 225 km | Geoff Tennant | 083-7935045 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 5 |
| 15-18 April | Grand Traverse Resupply: Help resupply this year's GT team at the top of Bannerman Pass and enjoy a long weekend escarpment hike to boot. Climb Popple Peak and/or Mafadi (the highest peak in South Africa at 3 446 metres) and return via Judge Pass. Tents and fitness required! | 25 km 1625 m | David Gay | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | 5 |
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