January 2011

Date

Event

Description

Sun 2

Foothold hike & braai

The chain ladder and Footloose gully will get you to the expansive summit plateau with its pools and easy walking on top.

Wed 5

In The Gorge hike

Very pleasant, fairly easy hiking in the Hekpoort area with great views. Enjoy a swim afterwards. Fee includes a highly recommended tasty potjie after the hike.

Sun 9

Castle Gorge hike

Wind carved stone statues, shady kloofs and cool pools and waterfalls. What more could you ask for?

Sun 9

Adventure: Grootkloof 

Hiking/Kloofing (B10)

Come and enjoy the adventure! Hikers must be fit and agile wear shoes with a good grip. Experienced hikers only!

Tues 11

Slide show/Club Evening

Followed by cheese & wine.

"Aconcagua - Easier Than It Should Have Been - Argentina/South America" (Digital)

 By Donovan van Graan.

Wed 12

Bokfontein hike

Plenty of historical interest at this venue. Up Forest stream kloof to the escarpment for great vistas. Swimming pool.

Sun 16

Rustig hike & braai

A relatively easy climb with great views on the top. Once back at the bottom enjoy a swim and a braai.

Wed 19

Rocky Valley hike

Good hiking and very close to home. Enjoy a swim before lunch at the cars after the hike.

Sat 22 – Sun 23

Pom Pom weed eradication at Castle Gorge.

Join the MCSA in their efforts to eradicate the Pom Pom from this pristine area. Your help is required & appreciated.

Sun 23

Hennops picnic spot hike

Hike along the river and through undulating hills.  Exciting river crossing on manual pulley system.

Bring tick spray just in case!! A pool to swim in after the hike.

Sun 23

Kiddies hike Hennops river hike

A splendid day out for the over 8 year olds! Hike along the river and through undulating hills.  Exciting river crossing on manual pulley system. Bring tick spray just in case!! A pool to swim in after the hike

Wed 26

Rustig hike

A relatively easy hike to the kloofs, then hike along the edge of the mountain for superb views. Swim in pool after hike.

Fri 28- Sun 30

Quaggaspad Base Hut Trail

Payment on Booking (B10)

New trail close to home in the Balfour/ Heidelberg. Hike through kloofs and gorges with lovely base hut facilities.

Fri 28 – Sun 30

Foothold Monthly camp or day visit

Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch, socialise or help with maintenance. Sat evening s/c braai. Own or official hike on Sunday.

Sun 30

Foothold hike & braai

The chain ladder and Footloose gully will get you to the expansive summit plateau with its pools and easy walking on top.

Sun 30

Hike Recce – Rooikrans Farm

All leaders who are not leading why not come along and explore a new hike.