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Wed 26 Sep 2018
Karen Watkins
Meet at the bar for an after work drink &/or snack at this vibey pub. Drinks, snacks or meals to be ordered & paid for immediately, no tabs. Let's have fun, mix & mingle.

From 18h30 onwards. 160 Albert Road Woodstock.

For any further pub info: 0214471713

 3Ec
Sat 29 Sep 2018
Keith Evans
0827499284
We start at Theresa ave. Go up Woody Ravine. Have lunch/tea at the beautiful Tranquility Cracks, do some exploring. We will descend via Corridor Ravine & back to the cars. Duration: +-5hrs. Rain & strong winds cancel.

08h00 at Theresa Ave. Please be careful where you park.

Guest fee is R40 per person for non-members.

Book with Keith via email.

 2Bc
Sun 30 Sep 2018
James Windrum
0825656898
2hrs to 3hrs.  +-8km. Don't forget to bring water. Socialised dogs (no shouting, no complaining & must be able to pick up their own poop) welcome on the hike. Drinks after hike.

3pm at Alphen trail entrance behind Alphen hotel, Constantia.

R20 cash (no donkeys) guest fee for non-members.

 

 2Aa
Sun 30 Sep 2018
Victoria Wilson
Let's opt for another safe hike & explore the second section of the Liesbeek Trail from outside the Slug & Lettuce Newlands (plenty parking) outside on main road) ending at the stone church opposite Kirstenbosch, then return. Bring at least 1L water, sunblock & layered clothing. Well-socialised hounds (ie. no complaining, no shouting &a  More...

9am at Slug & Lettuce in Newlands.

R20 guest fee for non-members. Please bring the correct amount.

No need to book, only necessary emails 
Sat 6 Oct 2018
Faizel Abrahams
0729013930
This is another way up Lion's Head, a scramble route. We start the Fresnaye Crack way, then traverse to the start of South East Arete. The first two pitches are C-scrambles, then the rest are B-scrambles. Once we get to the path that joins with the non-chain route, we will traverse around to the last part of Fresnaye Crack & scramble up to the   More...

07h30 at Lion's Head on Signal Hill road.

R40 guest fee for non-members. Please bring the correct amount.

Book with Faizel via whatsup or email

 1Ec
Sat 6 Oct 2018
Keith Evans
0827499284
Climb up India Venster to the upper cableway station. The hike involves some scrambling sections - not suitable for people with a fear of heights &/or exposure. We will take the cable car down. Intermediate hikers are welcome. This a very good to some very basic scrambling. Bring money for cable car ticket or your cable card, 2L of water, snac  More...

Start at the bottom of the cable car station (stairs) at 07h30.

R40 fee for non-members.

Please book with Keith.

 2Dc
Thu 11 Oct 2018
Victoria Wilson
Join Victoria 17h30 for after work drinks in the cosy, comfort food atmosphere of Michael's restaurant, pub & cafe.

Address: 88 Campground road Rondebosh, Cape Town, 7700

Phone no.: 0216899188

 3Ec
Sat 13 Oct 2018
Larry Jenkins
Up Higher Steenberg Peaks & down the other side toward Lakeside Ridge. We find Abdullahman's Cave on the other side of the ridge, continue to the top, called Lower Steenberg Peak, then follow a descending path going South-East. Proceeding along a gentler route alongside Upper Steenberg Peak returns us to the parking lot. Rain cancels.

09h00 at Silvermine, south parking lot (Gate 2, non-paying side). No dogs.

R20 cash fee person for non-members. Please bring the correct amount.

Contact Larry via email.

 2Bb
Sat 13 Oct 2018
Faizel Abrahams
0729013930
We ascend Kasteelspoort, then make a sharp left turn into Valken(berg) Ravine. We can have a quick tea break at the Tea Cave or carry on to the buttress. This hike has scrambles on the way up, so head for heights & scrambling ability is important. Once on top we will have breakfast, then later descend Kasteelspoort & back to the cars. Durat  More...

07h30 at Theresa Ave in Camps Bay. Google Theresa Avenue, Bakoven for directions. Please take note where you parking. Meet at the jeep track entrance.

R40 guest fee for non-members. Please bring the correct the amount.

Book with Faizel via email or whatsup

 2Dc
Sat 13 Oct 2018
Keith Evans
0827499284
This is a beautiful 5km intermediate hike in the Silvermine West reserve (dam side). The Hillcrest hike encircles the dam at a high level. The indulating rocky path along a weathered sandstone ridge is quite easy to negotiate & there is only one section along the way where you will puff a little. End: +- 12pm. Rain & strong wind cancels.

08h30 at Silvermine West (pay gate side) dam parking.

R20 guest fee for non-members.

Book with Keith

 1Bb
Sun 14 Oct 2018
Victoria Wilson
Let's do a Promenade walk with epic views of the bay. before it gets too sweltering. We will go to Bantry Bay & back. Well-behaved furries welcome. Duration: +- 2hrs 30mins. Bring hats, sunblock & at least a litre water.

9am.

No need to book. Beginners brisker paced walk.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
Keith Evans
0827499284
Start at Suikerbossie, walk up to the start of the traverse & follow it up to the Bee Buttress. Scramble up Llandudno ravine to the Apostles path & from there towards the top of Judas Peak. Return down Llandudno ravine. Fitness is required. Rain &/or wind cancels.

7am at the parking just off Victoria road at Suikerbossie Restaurant.

R40 guest fee for non-members.

Book with Keith via email.

 2Cc
Sat 20 Oct 2018
Faizel Abrahams
0729013930
This hike is a very steep walk with some scrambles on the way up. Once on top of Jubilee Buttress we will walk to a cave where we can have breakfast. This cave cannot be seen from the path, unless you know it's there. Later we will descend Diagonal route & back to the cars. Duration: +-5hrs. Rain changes the hike.

07h30 at Theresa Avenue in Camps Bay. Google Theresa Avenue, Bakoven for direction. Meet at the entrance to the mountain. Please take note of where you parking.

R40 guest fee for non-members. Please bring the correct amount.

Book with Faizel via email or whatsup.

 2Dc
Sat 27 Oct 2018
Larry Jenkins
Climb the steps & path & across the ridge to Brakkloofrant peak. Return & continue South to Elsies Peak. Then back down to Fish Hoek, with the option of ice cream or lunch at a beach-front restaurant. No dogs. Rain cancels.

09h00 at Outspan parking lot, Fish Hoek (on Kommetjie road, opposite 2nd Ave). End: +-1pm

R20 cash fee for non-members. Please bring the correct amount.

Contact Larry via email

 2Bb
Sun 4 Nov 2018
Victoria Wilson
Let's take a moderate paced, longer hike up the back table route & then keep going to view all dams up to Hely-Hutchinson. This is a fitter intermediate hike, not for the slow or those with low uphill fitness. Lunch next to one of the dams. Duration: 3hrs 30mins.

Meet at Constantia Nek Parking area at 08h30 (directions of Google).

Layered clothing, water, sunblock & hats.

No need to book
Sat 10 Nov 2018
Larry Jenkins
A climb from the Nek brings us past De Villiers Dam. The route then follows a gently ascending path along the south-east edge of Table Mountain to the beacon. Returning initially by the same route we then descend Cecilia Ridge & the contour path back to the Nek. Rain cancels.

09h00 at Constantia Nek. End: +- 15h00

R40 cash fee for non-members. Please bring the correct amount.

Contact Larry via email

 3Bc
Sun 10 Mar 2019
Frank Dwyer
0828824388
Pondo-Hopper Hiking Trail covers some of the most stunning scenery in the country & is a must do area to hike for anyone who loves the outdoors. The trail is fully catered & guided. We gather in Port St. Johns for transfer to Msikaba & start walking on the 11th, from Msikaba back to Port St. Johns.

Distance approximately 70km over 5days. Cost is between R6800 & R7500 depending on group size. We are aiming at getting a group of 12 together. Does not include travel or accommodation before or after the hike.

Book with Frank via email or whatsapp.

 Trail
Thu 9 May 2019
Rodney Manicom
0847647580
Hike in the foothills of the Drakensberg along the valleys over the streams & past rock pools & caves & enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Take in the magnificent views of these high mountains & spot game as you walk. Stay in luxury lodges & enjoy home cooked dinners & hearty breakfasts. Slackpacking trail, includes all   More...

6 Places

Cost of trail: R7500.00

Rates are per person sharing DBBL (4 nights, 4 days)

Arrive 2pm on Thursday, 09 May 2019.

Please contact Rodney by email.

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