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December
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DECEMBER 2004
B = Book with leader: * = Leader of day
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DECEMBER 2004
TRANSPORT FEE: Sunday hikes – fee indicated is per person, approximate and based on 4 in vehicle.
BOOKINGS: Members receive preferential bookings
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Date
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Event
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Description
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Wed 1
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Castle Gorge with a difference
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C
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Midweek
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Jean Williams
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20
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122
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Champagne breakfast with Jean and Ernst. Hike from Castle Gorge to Rustig. Lifts will have to be arranged for this outing
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Sat 4
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Highlight of the Year: Dinner/Dance at Sunnyside Park Hotel
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B
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Social
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Inge Meets
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155 (165) – Payment confirms booking
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Come and experience the ambiance of a “masked ball”. This is your opportunity to get the finery out the closet. Booking on or before 19 November with Inge
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Sun 5
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Chicken Run
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C
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Brisk
Medium +
Medium –
Slow
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Rod Hamilton*
Mike McLoughlin
TBA
Jack Dempsey
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0 (30)
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120
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21
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A popular hike returned to the programme. A fairly hard walk to the top of the mountain.. Plenty of places to explore and pools to relax by for lunch. Magnificent views.
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Tues 7
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Slide Show/ Club Evening 19H30 start. The Floreum
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Peter Faugust
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10 includes refreshments after the show
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“ The geoecology of Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro” by Dr Stefan Grab.
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Wed 8
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Segwati Ranch plus bring and braai
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Midweek
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Jean Williams
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25
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100
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18
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Always a favourite. Choose your own distance to hike and enjoy the abundance of game on the property. Enjoy a swim afterwards if you wish, and a braai
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Sat 11 to Sun 19
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WILD COAST 2004 GROUP 1
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B
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Moderate
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Robbie MacDonald
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TBA
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±2600
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Organise with driver
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Hiking along the wonderful Wild Coast from Kei Sands via Dwesa. A splendid backpacking experience, with camping and the occasional night in hotels.
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Sun 12 to Mon 20
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WILD COAST 2004 GROUP 2
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B
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Moderate
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Jack Dempsey
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TBA
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±2600
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Organise with driver
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Description as above.
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Sun 12
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Shelter Rock plus bring and braai
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C
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Brisk
Medium
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Angelo Denicolo*
Bernard Sutton
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25 (55)
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142
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24
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From the venue hike to the gully and then up to Shelter Rock. From there its on up to the top of the mountain for some good hiking. Afterwards, enjoy a braai.
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Wed 15
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Phaladingwe
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Midweek
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Jean Williams
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15
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Take a stroll along the banks of the Crocodile River close to home. Pack a picnic lunch which will be enjoyed afterwards at their picnic site.
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Sun 18 to Sun 2 Jan
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Christmas Camp at Areena Riverside Resort, East London
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B
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Easy
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Chris and Maya Williams
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70 pppn
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±2050
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Organise with driver
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Situated on the banks of the Kwelega Tidal River, enjoy the wonderous species of buck, zebra, and giraffe, as well as the prolific bird-life, whilst de-stressing and celebrating the festive season.
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Sun 19
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Dam View plus bring and braai |
F
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Brisk
Medium +
Medium -
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Christa Medri
Tom Kenny*
Bill Murray
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20 (50)
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112
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20
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This trail goes through grasslands, kloofs and woodlands on the way to a wonderful view of Hartbeespoort Dam. After the hike, enjoy a braai.
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Sun 26
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Castle Gorge Ridge hike
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C
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Medium +
Medium -
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Dave Richardson*
Hans van Ree
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0 (30)
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122
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21
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Hike along the ridge, and there are good views of the valley to the south. Swim at the pools to cool off then have lunch and head back to the car park.
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Tues 28 - Thurs 30
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Alexandria Trail, East London
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B
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Easy
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TBA
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170 (220)
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±2200
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Organise with driver
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Easy coastal forest trail which traverses the spectacular Alexandria dunefield
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Sun 26 to Fri 31
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Youthful Hiking. Tsitsikamma
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B
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Moderate
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Bev Brockman
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320 (370)
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2400
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Organise with driver
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This delightful trail traverses the slopes of the Tsitsikamma Mountains from Natures Valley, crossing streams, fairytale fynbos, magnificent views and finishes at Storms River.
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Fri 31 to Sun 2
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Foothold New Year Camp
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B
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Excellent
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Gloria Bezuidenhout
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15 (30)
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172
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30
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New Year’s Eve Happy Hour (R15) plus bring and braai and party the New Year in. Self catered champagne breakfast on New Year’s Day morning.
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Sun 2 Jan
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Foothold plus bring and braai
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C
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Medium
Slow
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Robbie MacDonald
Dave Richardson
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0 (30)
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172
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30
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One of JHC’s most popular hiking venues, with good reason. The hiking, the views, the company will provide a memorable day. Relax with a braai and good company afterwards.
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