MBC Overnight Hike Fixtures Q4-2019 |
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Dates |
Description |
Dist / Elevation |
Leader |
Contact |
Grd |
5-6 October |
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12-13 October |
Garden Castle: Pillar Cave. Ideal for first time backpackers unsure of their fitness. |
10km 160m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336 |
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) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
3,5 |
19-20 October |
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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) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
3,5 |
2-3 November |
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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 |
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) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
3,5 |
30 November - 1 December |
Injasuti: Grindstone Cave. Suitable for first time backpackers. Relaxed pace. |
12km 400m |
Clive Powell |
0833034778 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
3 |
7-8 December |
Injasuti: Marble Baths Cave. Bring your swimming costume! |
18km 460m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336 |
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) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
4 |
14-16 December |
Cathedral Peak: Bell Traverse. Day 1: 14km from hotel up Mlambonja pass to Twins cave. |
31km 1530m |
Andy Brown |
072 101 2498 |
4,5 |
21-22 December |
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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) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
5 |
DAY HIKES |
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06-Oct |
Kloof Gorge tough Fast and Furious combined route hike with Andy R40 entry 06h30 start |
15km |
Andy Brown |
072 101 2498 |
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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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ADVANCE NOTICE |
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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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
5 |
TBA |
Grand Traverse: Sentinel Car Park to Bushman's Nek |
240km |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
5 |
SOCIALS |
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31-Oct |
AGM Sherwood Bowling Club |
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28-Nov |
End of year party |
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13-Dec |
Victoria Falls a quick ZimZam trip, The Zambezi viewed from every angle - Heidi and Chris Cox |
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Sherwood Bowling Club is at 850 Jan Smuts Highway, Sherwood. Socials start at 19h00 talks start at 19h30. Cash bar available. |
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Note for Hikes: |
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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. |
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In the interest of safety, it is the prerogative of the hike leader to decline hikers if he/she has reason to do so. |
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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. |
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Feel free to pick up any litter that you may see and dispose of it responsibly. |