| MBC Hike Fixtures Q4-2020 |
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| 3-4 October (2) |
No hike scheduled at time of release |
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| 10-11 October (2) |
Cathedral Peak: Tent above the waterfall close to Sherman's Cave or spend the night in the cave. |
10km 500m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 10-11 October (2) |
Mkhomazi: Cyprus Cave. Ideal for first time backpackers as we can explore from the cave – waterfall above the cave and pool below. Max. of 6 hikers. |
10km 250m |
Keith Ashton |
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(Please include your cell number in your email) |
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| 10-11 October (2) |
Cobham: Lakes Cave via horse route. Return via Siphongweni Rock National Monument rock art site and Tortoise Rocks. |
28km 530m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 17-18 October (2) |
Day hike below |
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| 24-25 October (2) |
Monk's Cowl: Vaalribbokkop Cave via Jacob's Ladder. Return via Makhulumane Rock forest walk. |
30km 650m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 31 October - 1 November (2) |
No hike scheduled at time of release |
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| 7-8 November (2) |
Garden Castle: Wilson's Cave via Castle View farm. Return via The Island. |
27km 465m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 7-22 November (16) |
Lower Berg Traverse: Royal Natal to Bushman's Nek. Numerous joining and leaving places for those with insufficent leave. Further information available via WhatsApp. |
Approx. 280km |
John Pickup |
072-1512031 (phone or WhatsApp) |
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| 14-15 November (2) |
Mkhomazi: McKenzie's Cave. Visit a rock art site en route. |
12km 640m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 21-22 November (2) |
Highmoor: Caracal Cave, returning via Fulton's Rock and the Ka-Dedakushe Falls. |
20km 120m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 28-29 November (2) |
No hike scheduled at time of release |
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| 5-6 December (2) |
Garden Castle: Tent at the top of Wilson's Pass. Return via Mashai Pass. |
26km 1265m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 12-13 December (2) |
Bushman's Nek area social weekend with day hikes. Passport may be required. |
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Heidi & Chris Cox |
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0827064283 |
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| 16-20 December (5) |
Vergelegen: Bird's Nest Cave; Mkhomazi Pass; climb Thabana Ntlenyana (highest peak in Southern Africa) from Nhlangeni campsite; head south to campsite above Ntshintshini Pass; Kaula Cave via Phinong Pass; return to start. |
60km 1980m |
David Gay |
074-5803511 (18h00-20h00 Mon-Thurs only)
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| 19-20 December (2) |
Injasuti: Lower Injasuti Cave. Ideal for first-time backpackers unsure of their fitness. |
16km 300m |
Farouk Omarjee |
031-5776336
081-5308447
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| 26-27 December (2) |
No hike scheduled at time of release |
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| DAY HIKES |
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| Sunday 18 October |
Beach walk: Umdloti to Umhlanga and back, via Umhlanga Reserve. Brisk pace. Lunch at Bush Tavern. Rain stops play, book by Friday 16 Oct |
12km |
Heidi Cox |
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0827064283 |
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| Sunday 6th December |
HOWICK – UMGENI VALLEY – Several different trails – lovely views down to the Umgeni Valley & beyond – several animal species & birdlife. |
16km |
Keith Ashton |
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Entrance Fee R35 per person |
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| ADVANCE NOTICE |
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Leader |
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| 8-16 January 2021 |
Wild Coast: Port St. Johns to Hole in the Wall |
95km |
John & Christine Pickup |
082-7826025 (phone or WhatsApp) |
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| SOCIALS |
Sherwood Bowling Club |
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| 22-Oct |
Locked down in Peru - Sorin Dimitriu and Farouk Omarjee |
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| 03-Dec |
MBC Christmas party |
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| 28-Jan |
AGM |
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