Call WSAR: 021 948 9900 if you need medical assistance on the mountain.
For other emergencies Call 086 1106 417.

TM safety : Please visit Table Mountain Watch for safety tips and news.

Please contact the co-ordinator before joining any advertised hike and also have a look at our grading system and "what to take on a day hike" notes at the bottom of this page. Best time to call a hike leader: 18h00-21h00. If at all possible, please phone the day before (and not on) the hike.

We need to update or Membership information as a matter of urgency.
Please forward to bevlothian@meridian.org.za as soon as possible, who Meridian should contact in the unforseen event of you being taken ill or injured while on a hike. Please this needs to be a family member or very close friend who would knows you very well. It should not be someone who would normally hike with you.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Meridian Committee.

Come and enjoy the beautiful views and forest atmosphere. A circular route from Constantia Nek to Cecilia Forest, and back. Bring money for sundowners at Constantia Nek Restaurant afterwards. Meet Colin Blake (021-689 7678 or 082 532 3124 from 18h00 - 21h00) at Constantia Nek parking area 3pm. ±2.5 hrs. No call me backs or SMS's. 2Bb.

Up & down different routes. Spectacular views! Bring lunch goodies. Well-behaved, hiking dogs welcome (must have wild card). Meet Denise Young (083 2613326 or 021 685 7443 - no mssgs/sms’s) @ 8:00 at Silvermine Dam Parking (Constantiaberg/pay side) Ou Kaapseweg. Wildcard or R10 entrance fee (no cell reception). 3-4 hours. 2Bb.

An evening walk along the Pipe Track. Pizzas/drinks afterwards at Bacini's, Kloof Street. Bring warm jacket and torch. Rain cancels. Not a Meridian hike, but no visitor fee. Grade: 1Ab. Meet Karen and Maré at 17h00 at Kloofnek Parking. End ±20h00. Email for more info: mareascott@meridian.org.za

Margaret Jones is inviting you to join her on this fund raiser event at La Couronne Wine Estate, Franschhoek. Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm. Entry fee for 2 People @ R500 per team. Entry Fee includes: Goodie Bag, Refreshments, Packed lunch, Braai after the Race. Loads of Fantastic Prizes to be Won!! 1st Prize – Weekend for Two – Etosha in Namibia, 2nd Prize – Weekend to any Protea Hotel in SA and 3rd Prize – Weekend to Lagoon Beach Hotel, CPT. For more information and entry forms, email aaclfundraising@absamail.co.za or take a look at their website: http://www.aacl.org.za

For the fit and thirsty, about 15 km of great walking, a cold beer or two on the water's edge and bakkie ride back. Unpleasant weather cancels. Limited number [re transport]. Meet Rob Kamstra @ Chapmans Peak Hotel parking 9h30. Back around 19h00. Email from 10th Nov to pubhike17@webafrica.org.za. Phone number on day of hike only: 084 9904650. 4Cd.

Hike and scramble up the front face of Table Mountain below the cableway past India Venster and up to the Western Table via Fountain Ledge. Descend via Diagonal to the Pipe Track and back to the cars. 6-7 hours. Meet Tim Jenkin (083 3549374 or 021 68547418h30) at 8h30 @ Kloofnek Parking. 3Dd.

Boulder hop (all the way) along the coast from Sunset Rocks via Sandy Bay to Oude Schip. Return the same way. Approx 3.5 hours. Wear shoes with a good grip. Bring at least 3l water.
Meet Louis van Dyk (082 51030600 from 18h00 - 21h00) @ 8h30 at Sunset Rocks parking (for Sandy Bay) at Llandudno. No call me backs or SMS's. 2Bc.

It’s “that” time of the year again. Join us for the club Christmas get together. Bring your own meat to braai, salads and drinks (plus glass). Baked potatoes and cutlery will be provided. Don’t forget your (preferably) unisex, hiking related gift to the value of at least R30. And don’t forget to wear something “Christmassy”! (non-members: R20)
Meet at Platteklip Lodge a.k.a. The Wash House (see Dec email newsletter for map and directions) from 6pm onwards. Please RSVP to our host Jackie at jsaladin@iafrica.com by Monday 8 December.

Women’s UK size 5 K-Way Diablo boot, featuring Sympatex Waterproof Membrane (dry feet), steel shanks (support) and carbon rubber outsoles (durability). Currently R 399.00 new from Cape Union Mart. Used a few times only, but wrong size for feet in question. Asking R180.00. Contact Maureen on 021-4624757 or 082-3076875 after hours only. PS I have my own pair (different size) and love them.

Want to lead hikes?
It is time for you to give something back to the club.
It is not that hard. Choose your favourite walk and put it on the calendar. An existing hike leader will help you – just ask. Contact Denise Young at 083 261 3326 or 021 685 7443 to assist you.

* If you want to advertise a specific album or article here (one weekly newsletter only), please the album name, date and the web address to mareascott@meridian.org.za

Only R120 p.a. to be part of this great club. Discounted family rates available, see website for details.

If you renew by the AGM the fee is discounted to R100.00.
Cheques payable to Meridian Hiking Club. Include your name and "membership fee" on the back of the cheque and post to: Treasurer, P O Box PO Box 15049, Vlaeberg, 8018. You may also deposit your membership fee directly in the 'Meridian Hiking Club' Account, Nedbank, Claremont Branch; Branch Code: 104609; Current Account # 1046348396.
Advise Beverly at bevlothian@meridian.org.za or fax 021 415 4897 with your deposit details. Include your name for identification.
Please note that you also need to complete the renewal form, which will be part of the newsletter from Dec 2008 - Apr 2009.

Business cards are available for all Meridian members to hand out to prospective members that we meet during our every day lives. Please collect these from Sam Greyvenstein. Tel: 082 498 0361.

Good News we as Meridian Members qualify for a 10% discount on Capestorm apparel and accessories and 5% on non Capestorm products excluding Suunto and Polar Products, at Capestorm.
We however need to provide proof of membership. All we need is your photo to arrange for your Membership card. This will be a drivers license size card so it can fit easily into your wallet or pocket. On renewal you will receive a sticker to place on the back confirming your renewal.
We therefore require from you a passport/drivers license size photo of you, it can be either black/white or colour, together with a Self Address envelope. Please write your name/membership number on the back, of the photo.
Post it to Meridian Hiking Club, P O Box 15049, Vlaeberg, 8018.
If you have any questions, please contact Beverly at 084 206 7796 or email: bevlothian@meridian.org.za

A Meridian Hiking Club group has been created on the social networking web site, Facebook. If you are a member just do a search for "Meridian Hiking Club" or click here and then join the group. If you are not yet a member of Facebook then go to www.facebook.com and join up.
So far we have 170+ members on our Meridian group. Please try to visit this page at least once a week and contribute something. Start a discussion. Add a link to your favourite website. Add your photos. Tell us of interesting stuff that will happen in your area, add a funny pic or video, etc, so that we can share experiences and connect with each other!

Length: (per day)
1 – short – up to 6 km
2 – short to med – 6 to 10 km
3 – medium – 10 to 14 km
4 – long – 14 to 18 km
5 – very long – over 18 km
Gradient:
A – flat/undulating – beach/contour
B – medium – Lion’s Head
C – steep – Skeleton Gorge - Hiking Boots and water essential.
D – steep with scrambling – Devil’s Peak via Knife Edge - Hiking Boots and water essential.
E – more difficult scrambling – Kloof Corner - Hiking Boots and water essential.
Effort:
a – easy
b – moderately easy
c – moderately fit
d – fit
e – very fit

See Mountain Meanders grading system.