Available below is the summarized programme, with the dates and description for each date, certain events have a link to an article which explains the particular event.
The full programme contains details about the meeting spot, the hike or event leaders, event rating or type, and the fees applicable to the particular events.
For more information regarding the meeting spot for Sunday hikes, head over to the
Sun 2, Dec 2012
Bluebird Farm Hike
A bit of a tough climb to the top but worthwhile for the views and hiking along the escarpment.
Article link
Tue 4, Dec 2012
Slide Show/Club Evening - At 19h30
“From Johannesburg to the Top of Africa – Kilimanjaro” By Sam Dwyer, Lorraine Johnson & Hilke Krüger
Article link
Wed 5, Dec 2012
Foothold Yearend Celebration Hike/Braai/Camp
Fun in the bush, braai lunch. Sleep over in own tent or house
Sun 9, Dec 2012
Rooi Ivoor Hike
MEET AT FOURWAYS
Hike to Castle Gorge from opposite direction and enjoy the shady kloofs, cool pools and waterfalls
Sun 9, Dec 2012
Adventure: Mhlabatini. Grade 4 (B10)
PAYMENT ON BOOKING
Most fun adventure out there for summer, lots of water and challenging obstacles. Experienced fit and agile hikers only
Sun 9, Dec 2012
Castle Corge
WORK PARTY
Volunteer your time and effort to maintain the access path to the pools and beyond. Come prepared!!!!
Wed 12, Dec 2012
Rietvlei Nature Reserve (B20)
Booking/Payment 30 Nov
Guided walk amongst game including rhino.
Wed 12, Dec 2012
Dome Pools hike (B20)
Payment on booking
A special place with refreshing pools. Easy hiking
Sat 15, Dec 2012
Storms River to Natures Valley
Sat 15 Dec - Sat 22 Dec
COASTAL BACKPACK HIKE
Hike along the most picturesque coastline in the world.
Sun 16, Dec 2012
Am Hang
Relatively easy hike up through a forest to the escarpment for amazing views of the Magaliesberg. Watch out for vultures soaring in the thermals.
Article link
Wed 19, Dec 2012
Blinkwater trail, Greytown. Backpack
Wed 19 Dec - Sat 22 Dec
A land of indigenous forests, plantations, grasslands, vleis and streams. Home to the graceful Oribi & rare blue swallow.
Wed 19, Dec 2012
Kloofendal Nature Reserve
Holiday special in Roodepoort Hills. Easy hike
Article link
Sat 22, Dec 2012
Yearend camp at St Lucia
Sat 22 Dec - Wed 2 Jan
Camping at the Sugarloaf site where there is amazing birdlife, beach walks, local markets, full moon night hike, Christmas meal at restaurant with new year on a sand dune. Enseleni, Monzi Bird Park, the cheese factory, butterfly farm, turtle breeding at Cape Vidal, Lake Benghazi, Mission Rocks and the Wetland Park most of which are optional extras. Braai fires each night.
Payment on booking
Sat 22, Dec 2012
Christmas Camp at St Lucia
Sat 22 Dec - Thurs 27 Dec
Camping at the Sugarloaf site where there is amazing birdlife, beach walks, local markets, full moon night hike, Christmas meal at restaurant with new year on a sand dune. Enseleni, Monzi Bird Park, the cheese factory, butterfly farm, turtle breeding at Cape Vidal, Lake Benghazi, Mission Rocks and the Wetland Park most of which are optional extras. Braai fires each night.
Payment on booking
Sun 23, Dec 2012
Hennops Picnic Spot
MEET AT FOURWAYS
Easy and demanding routes in spectacular terrain. Cool off in pool after hike.
Article link
Thu 27, Dec 2012
Year end camp at St Lucia
Thurs 27 Dec - Wed 2 Jan
Camping at the Sugarloaf site where there is amazing birdlife, beach walks, local markets, full moon night hike, Christmas meal at restaurant with new year on a sand dune. Enseleni, Monzi Bird Park, the cheese factory, butterfly farm, turtle breeding at Cape Vidal, Lake Benghazi, Mission Rocks and the Wetland Park most of which are optional extras. Braai fires each night.
Payment on booking
Thu 27, Dec 2012
Amatola backpack (B12)
Thurs 27 Dec - Thur 3 Jan
Breathtaking mountain scenery, abundance of waterfalls and pools with spectacular indigenous forests.
Article link
Fri 28, Dec 2012
Foothold new year camp from Friday afternoon
Sat 29 Dec – Tues 1 Jan
Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch, socialise or assist with maintenance.
Sun 30, Dec 2012
Foothold Hike & Braai
A myriad of hiking possibilities once you reach the escarpment. Super vistas of the lush summer patchwork of the various farms.
Article link
Mon 31, Dec 2012
Foothold new year celebrations and cocktail party
Cocktail party – book & pay by Wed 26 Dec
After the cocktail party, braai fires will be lit and thereafter casual dancing and new year celebrations.
