2010 Events
| The following is a list of all events advertised in the Calendar during 2010 |
| Date | Coordinator | Event Description | Event Details | Grade |
| Sun 3 Jan |
Sam Greyvenstein | Bainskloof to Tweede Tol | Book on Sat 2/1/2010 from 9am. Start 8am at Bainskloof Lodge. | 2Bc |
| 082 498 0361 | Great Rock Hopper. Bring lots of food, Wild Card or Pay Entrance fee. Full Day. Rain Cancels. | |||
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| Sat 9 Jan |
Denise Young | Trappies: Walk through the Milkwoods | 7h45 at Boyes Drive at cul-de-sac (Kalk Bay end) Approx 3-4 hours. |
2Bb |
| 021 685 7443 083 261 3326 |
Up Trappies with some easy rock scrambling to Boomslang Cave (bring a torch if you want to explore) via the Amphitheatre and down shady Spes Bona and Echo. (Not suitable for dogs unless they’re rock-rabbits like Harley!) Bring brunch/tea goodies and water. | |||
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| Sun 10 Jan |
Tim Jenkin | Devil's Peak | 8h00 at End of Tafelberg Road. Bring at least 3L water and sun protection. Full day. | 3Dd |
| 083 3549374 021 6854741 |
Circular walk starting on Tafelberg Rd. Follow the Upper Contour Path past Oppelskop, and around to above Mowbray Ridge. Over Knife Edge to Minor Peak, continue around the front of Devil's Peak to the top. (Need head for heights!) Down the other side (steep slope) to the saddle and back to the cars. | |||
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| Wed 13 Jan |
Jackie | Walk and Pub Night – Boer and Brit | Meet at 5pm for the walk (2Aa), or 7pm onwards for pub night at the Boer and Brit at the Alphen Hotel, Constantia. Please note: Drinks to be purchased at the bar, or paid for immediately on delivery from waitron. My email (only for queries): jsaladin@iafrica.com |
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| Email please | Join us for the first pub night of the year at this classic pub in picturesque Constantia. See http://www.alphen.co.za/contact.html for directions. | |||
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| Sat 16 Jan |
Sam Greyvenstein | Spilhaus Ridge | 2pm at Cecilia Forest. Will end ±6pm. | 2Cb |
| 082 498 0361 | A rock scramble route on the Back Table with a bit of exposure. Rain Cancels. | |||
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| Sun 17 Jan |
John James | Silvermine Dam Party (after Doroles' hike) | 12h00 at Silvermine Dam. Bring WildCard or pay entrance fee. RSVP to John James at patandjohn@telkomsa.net |
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| 021 7822379 | Invitation to my hiking friends to join me for eats and drinks at Silvermine Dam. Keep this day open, it's my big 7up! | |||
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| Sun 17 Jan |
Dolores Donovan | Silvermine: Noordhoek Ridge to John James Party! | Meridian Members Only. Meet at 8:00 at the Silvermine dam car park. Bring WildCard (or entrance fee), water, snacks, sun hat, sun screen, swimming gear and birthday wishes. Tel: 021 785 2191 (no call backs) or Email: DoloresDonovan@gmail.com | 2Bc |
| Email or phone | Hike will take a circle around the Noordhoek Ridge. Stop for a swim at the dam and then at 12:00 go and celebrate the big day with John James. | |||
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| Wed 20 Jan |
Sam Greyvenstein | Camel Rock | 6pm at Constantia Nek. Rain cancels. | 2Bc |
| 082 498 0361 | Enjoy another sunset hike with us. Bring food, torch and your friends. | |||
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| Sat 23 Jan |
Dolores Donovan | Cape Point: Kanonkop & Coastal Walk | Start 14:00 at Cape Point Visitors’ Centre. (Those who want to can meet 13h15 at Fish Hoek Car Park, at the circle on Kommetjie Road, to share lifts). Tel: 021 785 2191 (no call backs) or Email: DoloresDonovan@gmail.com | 2bc |
| Phone or email | Start at the Visitors' Centre. Hike up to Kanonkop, circle down for a coastal hike through Bordjiesrif and Buffels Bay. Swimming at Buffels Bay. Beginner hikers welcome. Bring WildCard or pay entrance fee. | |||
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| Sat 23 Jan |
Iona Scholtz | Walk to Fishhoek | 15h45 to leave 16h00 Sharp. Back at cars at 20h00. Drinks at Cape to Cuba, Muizenberg. | 2Ab |
| 0217627644 0824980027 |
Park at St James Station. Walk to Fishhoek. Swim and stay at beach for 60 minutes if the weather is good. Bring tea/snacks to eat on beach or buy at The Galley Restaurant. Walk back to St James via Boyes Drive and down Jacobs Ladder. | |||
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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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