Programme

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• January 2013
• February 2013
• March 2013
• April 2013

The hikes sub committee is enthusiastic about organising as varied a programme as possible,in an effort to suit everyone.

There is no need to book for Sunday hikes - just arrive at the meeting place (Check the full programme) on a Sunday morning. For more details on the meeting venue and a map, go to Sunday Hikes. Where the program indicates that a booking must be made please contact the Club Administrator on Tel 087 940 1903.

Castle Gorge and Foothold (Check "Hiking & Social Activities" > "Sunday Hikes") are favourites and appear on the programme each month, but be assured it is very unlikely that you will hike the same route month after month as there are endless possibilities and the different leaders have their preferred routes.

At least one week end camp is organized per month as well as quarterly backpacks, ranging from moderate to strenuous.

Hike Ratings

In general there are 5 different categories:

LEVEL 1: 8-10km.	Hike on hilly and rough terrain but with frequent stops. Suitable for first time hikers although some degree of fitness is required
LEVEL 2: 9-12km.	Comfortable pace over rough terrain with fewer stops. Suitable for those who hike less frequently.
LEVEL 3: 10-14km.	Quicker pace over more rugged terrain less frequent stops. Suitable for reasonably fit hikers.
LEVEL 4: Unlimited kms.	Brisk pace over difficult terrain, few stops. Suitable for fit and strong hikers.
ADVENTURE:	Over various types of terrain. Suitable for hikers that are not afraid of water or heights.

Hiking Event Types

Event	Nature
Nature camp	Accommodation is from luxury chalets to own tents in basic bush camp. Bird, game and general ecological viewing, walks and drives. Facilities vary from full to nil – generally self-catering.
Camp	Accommodation is from luxury chalets to own tents in established camp sites. Day hikes of various ratings. Facilities vary from full to nil – generally self-catering.
Nature trail	Generally a guided event by an authority in a game part with varying accommodation.
Base hut trail	Circular marked trails radiate from base accommodation of varying luxury and facilities – usually dormitory type with mattresses. Day packs only – self catering with cars nearby.
Hutted/cave trail	Arrival hut with overnight huts/caves of varying luxury and facilities along marked trail. Accommodation usually dormitory with mattresses. Food and equipment carried in backpack.
Wilderness trails	Hiking on remote unmarked paths, tracks or off-track – often challenging. Overnight in own tents (shared) or caves. All equipment carried in backpack.