| Date |
Coordinator |
Event Description |
Event Details |
Grade |
Thu
11 Mar |
Committee |
AGM : Annual Gathering of Meridians |
6.30pm at Wynberg Boys (Bill Bowden) Ask for a map when you RSVP if you don’t know how to get there. Snacks and a welcome drink provided. Please remember to bring old hiking gear for the Earthchild Project.RSVP by 9/03/2010 to agm2010@meridian.org.za |
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| RSVP via Email |
Join the out going Committee and other Meridian friends for a Fun Packed evening. Not your usual AGM - it stands for Annual Gathering of Meridians. This is a celebration of Your Club’s achievements. Meet fellow Meridians at the AGM. Get to know the people who made the club the success it was in 2009.
Please vote for the Hike Leader of the year leadernomination@meridian.org.za and your Hiker of the year hikernomination@meridian.org.za before 9th March 2010. Also nominations or volunteer for the committee to nominations@meridian.org.za (Please remember there will be no nominations or voting on the night of the AGM) |
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Sat
13 Mar |
Denise Young |
Newlands Forest |
7:45 at the Fire Base parking on the M3 (between Kirstenbosch and Rhodes Mem offramps) Approx 3+ hrs |
2Bb |
021 685 7443
083 261 3326 |
Because of the heat I've decided to change my TM hike to a walk in the shade... |
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Sat
13 Mar |
Karen Watkins |
Witels Kloofing Trip: 13 -16 March 2010 |
Bookings open. Only 3 places left. Email: karen.watkins@inl.co.za to book. Cost: R160.00 p.p. payable immediately after acceptance. |
5Ee |
| Email please |
Boulder-hopping, a mountain to climb, 16 compulsory swims, skinny dipping, sleeping in the open, side kloofs to explore - if this sounds appealing and you are a good swimmer, resilient and fit. |
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Sun
14 Mar |
Sam Greyvenstein |
Bainskloof Up Witte River And Back |
Please book on Friday 12 March at 9am (no sms's). Bring money for drinks at Bainskloof Lodge after hike. Start at 8am. End ±4pm. |
2Bb |
| 082 498 0361 |
Argus Cycle Tour day. Come and give it a go. Bring a friend. You can stop anytime if you are not enjoying it, as long as you're not alone. Rock Hopping. Swimming (bring cozzie). Bring Food and 3L water. |
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Wed
17 Mar |
Jackie |
Pub Night and walk – La Med |
Meet at La Med, Clifton, at 6pm for a bit of a walk along the road, or from 7:00pm onwards for pub night. 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 |
Always a favourite. Come and enjoy the beauty of Clifton and good company (dress warmly in case we sit outside). Rain cancels walk, not pub night. For directions, see www.lamed.co.za |
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Sat
20 Mar |
Be Ridlington |
Noordhoek Beach to Kommetjie and back |
Meet at Noordhoek Beach parking area @ 3pm. Tel: 0216866045 or 0838009463 No call backs. Or email: beridlington@gmail.com
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2Ab |
| Email or phone |
Bring cossie for a dip. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Bring snacks and drinks, and optional pizzas at Red Herring afterwards. |
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Sat
20 Mar |
Maré Ascott |
The Nautilus Trail: 20-22 March 2010 |
14 places. Cost: R240 for weekend (sleep 2 nights). Book at: Nautilus@meridian.org.za |
Trail |
| Email please |
Coastal trail, ±33 km over 2 days. Are you still fit enough to walk long distances, but can't climb the mountains anymore? This is the trail for you. More info on booking. For a preview see: http://www.vogelgezang.co.za/trail.htm |
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Sun
21 Mar |
Dolores Donovan |
Table Mountain |
Meet 8h00. Phone leader to book. Car shuttling. Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks, sun hat, sun screen. Email: DoloresDonovan@gmail.com or Tel: 021 785 2191 (no call backs). |
3Cc |
| Phone or email |
Take the cable car up. Hike across the War Memorial, down to Echo Valley, Valley of the Red Gods, around the dams, through Nursery Valley, and on down to Constantia Nek. |
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Sat
27 Mar |
Glynis Jennings |
Supper Club – Da Vinci’s Pizza Studio |
Harfield Village, 37 2nd Avenue, Kenilworth. Meet at 7.30pm. Booking opens Mon 1st Mar – closes Thurs 25th Mar 2010.
No Facebook replies, no sms or “call me back”. Please don’t just pitch up and please let me know in good time if you want to cancel. |
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| 083 514 6681 |
My favourite pizza joint, not your average pizzas, pizzas with a difference, max 20 people in a semi-private room / non-smoking bar, corkage R20, interesting range of whiskies available. See their website for more info, menus and directions. www.davincis.co.za/davincis_menu.html |
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Sun
28 Mar |
Denise Young |
Chapmans Peak (Hoerikwaggo route) |
7:45 @ Old Fort on Chapmans Peak Drive to shuffle cars to Chappies & Noordhoek Beach. Toll fee will be needed for vehicles going thru. ±4-5 hrs.
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2Bb |
021 685 7443
083 261 3326 |
From Noordhoek Beach up to Chappies and back down to Chapmans Peak drive. Fantastic views. Slow pace! |
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Mon
29 Mar |
Stuart Dumville |
Giants Cup Hiking Trail (Drakensberg): 29/3 - 3/4/2010 |
Cost per person for hike is R400. Email: stuartd@wam.co.za or call 0215312280 or 0835524842 to book (Max 8 people). No call me backs. Transport to the Drakensburg to be decided. Possibly drive up. |
Trail |
| 021 531 2280 |
Join us on a wonderful 5 day hike along the foothills of the Drakensburg from Sani Pass to Bushman's Nek. Some steep sections but any reasonably fit hiker will have no difficulty in completing each section. Accommodation consists of overnight huts. |
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Thu
1 Apr |
Margaret Jones |
Easter Weekend - Eikenhof Forest Reserve
1-5 April 2010 |
One cottage for 10 people fully booked. Due to unprecedented demand an extra cottage has been provisionally booked. 5 more spaces available, bookings close 27th February, phone Margaret Jones now on 0214612790 or 0835006099. |
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| 021 461 2790 |
Eikenhof is near Elgin. A beautiful pristine area. Hikes for the fit and not so fit. Swimming, Mountain Biking or just relax. Cost: R440. Bookings open. Meet at Orchard Farm Stall for brunch at 11am on 1 Apr. Stay in a chalet for 4 nights. Return on 5 Apr. |
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Thu
1 Apr |
Charles Cook |
Zebra Moon - Greyton: 1-5 April 2010 |
Only 12 places. Cost: R80.00 (dorms 4-6 beds) R120.00 (double/twin) per person per night (minimum 2 nights). The lodge owner has dogs so sadly no dogs allowed. Phone to book: 072 236 1971 (no call me’s or sms's) or email: charlesgcook@gmail.com |
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| Phone or email |
Nothing planned for the Easter weekend? Then why not join us for a weekend of hiking and relaxing at Zebra Moon Backpackers in Greyton. A converted school hostel now a great backpacker’s lodge. Stepping stone for the Greyton/Mcgregor trail. Various short/medium walks in and around the town (maps readily available). Quaint eateries and restaurants. Saturday morning country market. See these websites for further details: www.greyton.co.za or www.zebramoon.co.za |
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Sun
4 Apr |
Tim Jenkin |
Cups & Saucers |
8h30 @ Theresa Ave Camps Bay. 6-7 hours. |
3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
A B-grade rock scramble up Kasteels Buttress taking in the Cups & Saucers pitch. We then cross to have lunch at Tranquility Cracks before descending via Kasteelspoort or Diagonal. |
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Mon
5 Apr |
Karen Watkins |
Recce from Steenbras Dam to the sea |
Meet at the entrance to Steenbras Dam where we will shuffle cars. Full day. Book by 1 Apr to: karen.watkins@inl.co.za |
4Cd |
| Email only |
Join some of the Elgin hikers on a recce past Steenbras dam and down the river to the sea. Those travelling from CT can arrange meeting place to share lifts. Send in suggestions. |
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Wed
7 Apr |
Jackie |
Pub Night & Walk – Ons Huisie |
Walk (1Aa) to start at 5pm from Ons Huisie parking lot, pub night from 6:30pm onwards. Please note: Drinks to be purchased at the bar, or paid for immediately on delivery from waitron. Rain cancels walk, not pub night. My email (only for queries): jsaladin@iafrica.com |
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| Email please |
Great setting on the beach. Come and join us for a walk along the beach, followed by drinks and/or a meal. For directions, see http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-603.html |
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Sat
10 Apr |
Denise Young |
Pecks Valley to Muizenberg Cave |
8:30 middle Boyes Drive just after houses (from CT side) at stone wall, at Absa sign. ±4 hrs. |
2Bb |
021 685 7443
083 261 3326 |
Back down Mimetes. |
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Sun
11 Apr |
Dolores Donovan |
Table Mountain |
Meet 8h00: Contact Leader to book. Shuttle cars. Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks, sun hat, sun screen. Email: DoloresDonovan@gmail.com or Tel: 021 785 2191 (no call backs). |
3Cc |
| Phone or email |
Take the cable car up. Hike across to MacLear Beacon, follow the Hoerikwaggo Trail, pass Skeleton Gorge, pass Nursery Ravine, and on down to Constantia Nek. Cloud cover cancels. |
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Sat
17 Apr |
Denise Young |
Aqueduct via Cecilia Ridge |
8:30 Cecelia Forest Parking (Rhodes & Hohenhort Ave)
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2Bb |
021 685 7443
083 261 3326 |
Up Rooikat ravine to Cecilia ridge. Traverse to the Aqueduct & top of Skeleton Gorge to Hely-Hutchinson Dam. |
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Sat
17 Apr |
Charles Cook |
Supper Club – Mesopotamia |
Set menu R175 p/p (11 or more) A la carte – from R30. Only 10 places or compulsory set menu after 11 people. Address: Mesopotamia Kurdish Restaurant, Cnr Long & Church Str, Cape Town. Bookings open 15th March 2010. Phone or email: charlesgcook@gmail.com |
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| 072 236 1971 |
Kurdish cuisine in a middle eastern setting. Enjoy the belly dancing display while relaxing with a hooka pipe (hubbly bubbly) or fragrant teas, Kurdish coffee or your favourite after dinner delight. An evening of reasonably priced, good food in an ambiance that is hard to top. Check out the website for map and menu details: www.mesopotamia.co.za |
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Sun
18 Apr |
Larry Jenkins |
Around Constantiaberg |
08h30 at Silvermine Dam parking lot. Full day. Rain cancels. No dogs. |
4Bd |
| 021-788-5933 |
From Silvermine Dam to the top of Blackburn Ravine, descend half way, then north past the manganese mines. Turn right toward Tokai forest and follow a contour path into the plantation. After some flat dirt road, ascend a zig-zag path towards Elephant’s Eye, and join the path back to the dam. Not difficult, but long. |
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Sun
18 Apr |
Mecheal Wickham |
Melkbos Beach Walk |
9am in the first parking lot after turning left from 6th Ave onto Beach Road. Tel: 0826 401 268. No SMS or call backs. Email: mecheal@isg.org.za |
2Ab |
| Email or phone |
Walking along the beach towards Koeberg and back, 2-3 hours. Bring snacks, money for optional breakfast/brunch; cossie for a swim...
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Fri
23 Apr |
Bev Lothian |
Swart Tobie Beach Trail: 23-28 Apr 2010 |
R1,000 Per Person. Bookings OPEN.
Email: bevlothian@meridian.org.za
Only 12 places. Please note: You have to take own tents, camp chairs, small table for working surface, camp shower, roll up mattresses etc. Check out these websites for further details: www.trailinfo.co.za and www.ndabavoetslaanklub.co.za |
Trail |
| 0842067796 |
±4 hours from Cape Town. 5 day wilderness hike on the beaches near Koekenaap on the West Coast. The first and last night you sleep over the “Kliphuis” All backpacks, tents, food, etc. are transported to the next overnight spot. Approx 18 km a day. You supply your own food for the trail, except for the last night when the owners give a braai (drinks excluded). Food (packed in cool boxes) can be frozen and delivered to the overnight spot daily. You carry a day pack with sufficient water (min 2 Ltrs) and snacks, binoculars or whatever else. |
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Fri
7 May |
Sam Greyvenstein |
Piketberg - On top of the Mountain: 7-9 May 2010 |
Cost R430.00 p/p. 8 places. Bedding incl. Bookings open. |
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| 082 498 0361 |
New guest farm. Some hiking. Dam for swimming. Wine Tasting, etc. More details to follow. |
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Sun
9 May |
Dolores Donovan |
Constantiaberg |
8.30 am in Silvermine at the first car park on the right. Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks, sun hat, sun screen. Email: DoloresDonovan@gmail.com or Tel: 021 785 2191 (no call backs) |
3Cc |
| Phone or email |
Hike across Steenberg Ridge, pass Elephants Eye, up Constantiaberg, down to Blackburn Ravine, on to Noordhoek Peak and down the Amphitheatre Path. |
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Sun
16 May |
Tim Jenkin |
Atlantic Circuit |
9am @ Silvermine Dam car park. |
4Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Along Crassula Path towards Noordhoek Peak, up Chapman’s Peak, down to Blackburn Ravine, and back to carpark. |
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Mon
17 May |
Glynis Jennings
Bev Lothian |
Fish River Canyon (Namibia) : 17-21 May 2010 |
Fully booked, waiting list only. Cost R180 includes R60 Conservation fee (which is subject to change). Probably overnight at Ai-Ais Hot Springs before and after. Bookings: bevlothian@meridian.org.za |
5Bd |
| Email Please |
Get your passport ready! Get fit now! This 5-day, 90 km hiking trail is the ultimate hiking experience. Classified as the African Grand Canyon. Very steep down hill entry, boulder hopping, some uphill shortcuts and river crossings, otherwise fairly flat but very hot. Will drop down into Canyon (very steep) on Sunday Afternoon (16th). Medical certificates are required. Full pack with possible water to carry, no ablution facilities, sleep under stars. |
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Sun
30 May |
Larry Jenkins |
Old Fisherman’s Trail |
7h30 Sharp at Kalk Bay parking – corner Main Road & Boyes Drive. Car shuttle to Hout Bay to start hike at 08h00. Members only. Rain cancels. No dogs. |
5Cd |
| 021-788-5933 |
Starting at Hout Bay Harbour, we ascend Blackburn Ravine. From the top of the Ravine, we descend to Silvermine Dam and continue south on the River Trail, then cross Ou Kaapseweg. Continuing south, we climb gently and enter the Amphitheatre. A descent through Echo Valley brings us to Kalk Bay, with many sources of beer and cappuccino. |
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Sun
6 Jun |
Dolores Donovan |
Chapmans Peak |
8h30 at Noordhoek Beach car park. Bring water, hot drinks, lunch, snacks, sun screen. Email: DoloresDonovan@gmail.com or Tel: 021 785 2191 (no call backs). |
2Cc |
| Phone or email |
Hike from Noordhoek beach up Chapmans Peak. Steep uphill, easy pace, take your time and enjoy the spectacular views. |
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Sun
13 Jun |
Tim Jenkin |
Steenberg Buttress |
9am @ Lakeside end of Boys Drive. |
2Cb |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
From Boyes Drive scramble up Lakeside Ridge to Lower Steenberg Peak, then via Splitkop and Higher Steenberg Peak back to cars. Incredible views across False Bay to the Hottentots-Holland range. |
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Fri
18 Jun |
Beverly Lothian |
Silverfontein Hiking Trail: 18-20 June 2010 |
Cost R170.00 p/p. 10 places. Base Camp(Bus) gas braai, running water, cold outside shower and flush toilet. Cave only has a long drop toilet. You will have to carry your overnight gear, as well as food and water, gas stove. All rubbish needs to be brought down with you. STRICTLY NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED. Bookings open. Email: bevlothian@meridian.org.za |
Trail |
| Email Please |
A Bus, a Cave, a Dog as your guide (Gouda), and some hiking what else can one ask for. For a truly unique experience, sleep on Friday night in a double decker bus, then hike through a forest, beautiful fynbos and shady kloofs, (this is a Natural Heritage Site) and then sleep in a cave. This will be an in and out route as the circular route has been severely damaged by Novembers Fire. See more info at: http://www.silwerfontein.co.za/Hiking_Trailx.html |
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Sun
20 Jun |
Karen Watkins |
Orange Kloof |
Definite bookings only, by email or sms only, taken from Monday June 14. Sms to 076 543 7266 or karen.watkins@inl.co.za |
3Bc |
| Sms or Email |
If the weather is good we will explore, if it's bad we'll walk in the Valley. Fit people. |
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Sun
25 Jul |
Tim Jenkin |
Right Face Arrow Face |
9h00 @ Kloofnek Parking. 6-7 hours. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
A TM classic! Amazing cracks and scrambling. Some exposure to heights. Down India Venster. |
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Thu
5 Aug |
Frank Dwyer |
Klipspringer Trail (Augrabies Falls): 6-8 Aug 2010 |
Costs: R160 per person. Bookings OPEN. Accommodation prior to Trail (Thurs 5th) & post trail (Sunday 8th) from R145 (camp site) to R275 – not yet booked. Transport arrangements to be discussed 12 places. See http://www.sanparks.org/parks/augrabies/ (click on acitivities / click on Klipspringer Trail for brochure) My email: frankd@meridian.org.za Fully booked, waiting list only. |
Trail |
| 082 882 4388 |
± 900km from Cape Town. 3 day in the Augrabies National Park. The 39.5 km takes 3 days with two overnights in rustic huts. The huts contain 12 bunk beds with mattresses, toilets, drinking water, fire wood and basic cooking and braaing utensils. No electricity or showers. A fairly tough trail – good fitness levels required. |
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Sun
22 Aug |
Tim Jenkin |
Jubilee Buttress |
09h00 @ Theresa Avenue, Rontree Estate, Camps Bay. |
3Dc |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Ascend via Porcupine ravine and traverse on Jackson route up Jubilee Buttress. Continue to Echo Valley and descent via Kasteelspoort. Fantastic views and some easy scrambling. |
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Mon
20 Sep |
Rodney Manicom |
Wild Coast Meander Trail: 20-25 Sept 2010 |
Cost, based on 6 (six) people - R4650 per person (incl all meals, accommodation, transfer to and from East London) which will reduce for a larger group. R2000 deposit secures your place. (Additional payment details provided on confirmation of booking) Interested persons should respond by 15 Jan 2010. BOOKINGS OPEN. |
Trail |
| 078 457 1217 |
This is a True Slack packer Trail. This easy to moderate trail allows you to walk, swim and explore the coastline during the day and spend every night in comfort at one of the Wild Coast Hotels, where you can enjoy the wonderful cuisine and warm hospitality. Walk along this magnificent coastline between hotels from Kob Inn, in the north, to Morgan Bay in the south. Carry only your clothes in a day pack (portage option available). Start and finish in East London. Five nights fully inclusive of all meals and luxury accomodation. Packed lunches provided daily. This is one not to be missed. |
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Fri
22 Oct |
Jackie |
Pat Busch Nature Reserve: 22-24 Oct 2010 |
R300 p/p for the weekend. Your spot is assured once payment has been confirmed (14 days after making booking). Limited number of places available. My email: jsaladin@iafrica.com |
Weekend |
| Email please |
We’ve booked House Erika in this beautiful private nature reserve in Robertson for Friday and Saturday night. You can do anything, from full day hikes to spending the day visiting the fantastic wine farms in the Robertson area. For details and directions see: http://www.patbusch.co.za/activities.php |
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