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Event
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Description
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Sat 3/4
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Retief’s Kloof hike (R5)
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Enjoy wonderful views and pools deep in the Magaliesberg. Booking essential. Camping on Sat for those who want.
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Sat 3
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End of Year Function (check out 2004's fun)
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Our annual dinner/ dance is once again upon us! Come and celebrate at Old Ed’s. Booking essential
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Sun 4
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Castle Gorge
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Once you’ve made it to the saddle head off and explore. The rock formations will amaze you if you just use your imagination – chess pieces, dogs, seals. Relax by the pools for lunch, then head back to the car park.
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Tues 6
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Slide show/ club eve
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“ Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal” – a digital presentation by Sue Gulcher of Free Spirit.
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Wed 7
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Bartlett’s Farm hike
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One of the easier hikes with wonderful views from the kloofs.
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Sat 10 to Sun 18
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Strandloper Trail – 5 day backpack
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Hike from Kei Mouth to Gonubie, and enjoy a few days of relaxation as well1.
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Sun 11
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Bergheim hike and braai
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It’s a steep ascent but there is excellent hiking on top. Perhaps a swim in a natural pool is what you’re after – we can oblige. Return to a refreshing swim and braai.
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Tues 13 to Sat 17
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Port St Johns to Port Edward backpack
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Another option for the Transkei. Enthusiast. Backpack this wonderful section of the coast over 5 days
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Wed 14
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Laurentia
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Always a favourite with many areas to explore and close to home.
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Sat 17 to 1 Jan
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Christmas Camp at Munster at Natal South Coast.!
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Join us for a wonderful break at this wonderful camping site.
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Sun 18
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A bit of a steep hike to the top of the mountain, but rewarding views to the south of farm fields. There’s a vulture restaurant and the highest waterfall in the Magaliesburg to visit. Lunch next to and swim in cool pool.
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Wed 21
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Nothing need to be said- just enjoy this special place in the Magaliesberg
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Sun 25
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Bergheim Christmas Hike and braai
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One of the most scenic hikes, enjoy a Christmas braai afterwards
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Wed 28 to 2 Jan
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YOUTHFUL: Amatola 6 day backpack hutted trail
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One of the top big hikes in Southern Africa –100km. Traverses slopes and high peaks through the most beautiful scenery imaginable, including numerous waterfalls, cascades and pools.
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Fri 30 to Mon 2
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Foothold Monthly Camp or day visit
See in 2005 (check out 2004 celebrations)
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Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch, socialise or help with maintenance. Sat eve s/c braai.. Own or official Sunday hike
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Sun 1
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Foothold hike
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One of JHC’s most popular hiking venues, and with good reason. Four diversified routes take you to the escarpment from where there are a myriad of hiking trails.
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