2008 Events
| The following is a list of all events advertised in the Calendar during 2008 |
| Date | Coordinator | Event Description | Event Details | Grade |
| Thu 3 Jan |
Lucia Krone | Strandloper Trail : 3-7 Jan 2008 | Mattresses at all cabins. Swimming costumes and watertight pack bags essential. Cost R400.00. See: http://www.strandlopertrails.org.za/ Fully Booked. Waiting list only. |
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| 0825038420 | A scenic coastal trail, from Kei Mouth to Gonubie, traversing 59km over 5 days/4 nights. Has been described as "the one trail where you can savour the feeling of solitude on an unspoilt beach and down a bar lunch in a cosy pub barely an hour later. | |||
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| Sat 5 Jan |
Paula Fourie | Jonkershoek: 2nd Waterfall | 1:30pm @ Jonkershoek Entrance Gate. Please book from 3 Jan 2008. | 1Bb |
| 076 051 2717 18h00-22h00 |
To 2nd Waterfall and back the same route. Bring entrance fee or WildCard. | |||
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| Sat 12 Jan |
Denise Young | Cecelia Forest Shady walk | 8:30 Constantia Nek (up little side road to start of hike) | 2Bb |
| 083 26 133 26 | 2 to 3 hrs; Bring tea goodies and water. Dogs welcome. | |||
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| Sat 12 Jan |
Tim Jenkin | Judas Peak and Cave | Entrance Suikerbossie 12h30. | 2Cc |
| 083 354 9374 | Best views on the Peninsula, diversion to Judas Cave. Bring at least 3l water (more if its over 30۫C) and wear your hiking boots. Some easy scrambling. | |||
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| Sun 13 Jan |
John James | The Great Contour Hike - From City To Constantia Nek | Lower Cable Station @ 06h00 (that’s right!) | 4Bb |
| 021 782 2379 | We walk up to contour path above Tabelberg Rd, then around Devil’s Peak through forests, down to Kirstenbosch for tea, then back on contour to Constantia Nek. Finish mid afternoon. Phone me the day before to organize transport. | |||
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| Wed 16 Jan |
Jackie | Pub Night – Ons Huisie Restaurant | 18 Gen. Janssens Street, Bloubergstrand from 7:30pm onwards. Directions at: http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-603.html |
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| 082 403 7668 | Beautiful little place by the sea for a sundowner drink. | |||
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| Wed 16 Jan |
Lucia Krone | Beach walk before Ons Huisie Pub Night | 17h30 at Ons Huisie, Bloubergstrand. | 2Aa |
| 082 503 8420 | We will walk along the beach and for an hour each way and then join Jackie’s Pub Night. No need to phone just pitch. | |||
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| Sat 19 Jan |
Paula Fourie | Pipe Track | Rescheduled for 2nd March. | |
| Hike cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. | ||||
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| Sat 19 Jan |
Colin Blake | Sunset Hike-Lion's Head (just before Full Moon) | 5pm at entrance to Lions Head walk | 2Bb |
| 021 689 7678 082 532 3124 |
Bring torch, snacks and sundowners. Enjoy the beautiful 360 degree views, sunset and full moon. | |||
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| Sun 20 Jan |
Peter Phillips | 2nd day of Cape of Goodhope Trail (mountain route) | Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at 8.30 to shuttle car(s) to start at restaurant near the lighthouse. | Grade 3Bc |
| 021 6743979 19h30 - 21h00 |
Bring WildCard or pay entrance fee. Bring food for yourself only, not for your friends on the way. | |||
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Length: (per day) |
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1 – short: up to 6 kms |
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2 – short to medium: 6 to 10 kms |
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3 – medium: 10 to 14 kms |
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4 – long: 14 to 18 kms |
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5 – very long: over 18 kms |
| Gradient: |
| A – flat/undulating: beach/contour |
| B – medium: Lion’s Head |
| C – steep: Skeleton Gorge |
| D – steep with easy scrambling: Devil’s Peak via Knife Edge |
| E – more difficult scrambling: Kloof Corner |
| Effort: |
| a – easy |
| b – moderately easy |
| c – moderately fit |
| d – fit |
| e – very fit |
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