Hikers must follow the instructions of the appointed leader and must remain with the main party, unless the leader has agreed to a splinter group controlled by a nominated sub-leader. Carry your medical aid card or details with you at all times.
No fires may be lit. (Except at designated sites, and with the permission of the hike leader only, and must be extinguished completely before leaving the site.)
All litter must be carried away.
No uprooting of plants or picking of flowers is permitted, and care must be taken to avoid damaging trees, fences or private property.
Dogs and radios are not allowed on hikes or at camps.
Anyone under the age of 18 years who attends a hike, must be the responsibility of a nominated member.
Nude bathing can be offensive. Please exercise discretion.
All behaviour likely to bring discredit to the name of the club, is to be avoided.
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| Time | 07h45 | ||||||
| Return time | Varies – usually before 17h30 | ||||||
| Note | On occasions hikes meet earlier or later, please consult the programme | ||||||
| * | Leader of the day | ||||||
| # | Co-leader | ||||||
| Charges | These are shown in the programme with the non-member charge in brackets | ||||||
| Fee | Fee indicated is per person, approximate and based on 4 in vehicle | ||||||
| Rating | Every Sunday there are the following groups: Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 |
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| Restrictions | Certain events are subject to restricted numbers and are identified in the programme as R. followed by the number of people permitted | ||||||
| Swimming | This is often possible – pack a swimsuit |
Constantia_Park_map.pdfTake the 14th avenue offramp from the highway and make your way to the on ramp to Hendrik Potgieter in a northerly direction. After about 250mt turn right at the first robot, go under Hendrik Potgieter and into Constantia Park. The JHC parking area is outside Gateview House, which is the second office block to the left.
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Fourways_Mall_map.pdfTake William Nicol in a northerly direction, pass the Monte Casino on your right. Go under the Witkoppen Road bridge, and turn left at the next robot, towards Fourways Mall. Carry on straight, over the first robot, and turn left at the following robot. Game is on the right hand side, The JHC meeting area is in the parking lot outside Game.
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Carry a minimum of 2litres of water and drink sufficiently during the hike |
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Wear an effective hat. |
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Use a high UV protection sunscreen lotion/ |
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Carry rain gear and a jersey in both summer and winter – during a thunderstorm the temperature can drop by as much as 10 degrees Celsius. |
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Wear strong suitable footwear that will provide traction and support the ankles (lace tightly). |
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Walk with care to prevent injury. |
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Know who your leader is, and follow him/her. DO NOT leave the group without the leader’s permission. |
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Carry a whistle to alert your fellow hikers in case you become separated from the group. |
| 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. |
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