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Helderberg - West Peak
A trip up and over West Peak starting from Helderberg Nature Reserve. This is a shorter country meet with a stunning 360 degree view from the summit.
Booking from 08h00 on 8 March 10
Convenor : James Irving (021 552-3928)
Co-convenor: Derrick Robinson (021 712-3566)
MCSA Awards 2010
An invitation is extended to all Club members who would like to attend the 50 and 60 year Loyalty Awards evening. Time from 17:30 pm to 19:30 pm . Members receiving awards: Dave Carter, Betty Davis, Arthur Evans, Dawn Rabinowitz, Alaric Aspden, Mary Clark, Paul Eckstein, Timothy Foley, Bea Law, Frank Netterberg, Ralph Roseman, Jean Wyatt.
For catering purposes please RSVP to Rose - 021 465 3412 should you wish to attend.
SMUTS TRACK
SMUTS TRACK. Revisit this historic walk with Dave and Jenni, starting and ending at the nursery entrance of Kirstenbosch. Descend via Ledges (“C” grade!) and Newlands Ravine. Carrell’s Ledge optional. Convenor Dave Wolfaardt 082-378-5072 after 6pm from 8 March, or e-mail David@WeDrive.co.za anytime. Co-convenor Jenni Fitzell.
SPES BONA FOREST KALK BAY
SPES BONA FOREST KALK BAY. Convenor Sylvia Hayes 021 671 4242 from 8 March. Co-convenor Roy Mee 021 674 1728.
(Classic Rock) PORCUPINE BUTTRESS
(Classic Rock) PORCUPINE BUTTRESS D grade. Join us for an interesting day on the original Porcupine Buttress route on the North West side of the buttress. This is an unknown route only reopened in recent years. Number limited. Convenor Jeff Goy 021 671 8982 from 15 March.
Co-Convenor Rolf Schwerdtfeger.
Agtertafelberg Workmeet
Join the happy band that help maintain this gem of a hut. Enjoy the privilege of a ride up in a vehicle, swimming in pristine pools and good company. Contact the Convenor Tony Heher on 021 794 5730 or tony.heher@gmail.com. Booking open now.
Reclaiming CAMISSA-the place of sweet waters
This presentation by Caron von Zeil shows how the Reclaim Camissa project aims by 2020 to allow the people of Cape Town to gather round the common heritage of CAMISSA, the very waters that defined the location of the City of Cape Town.
BLOKHUISKOP, Silvermine
BLOKHUISKOP, Silvermine. Through Amphitheatre, across to Blokhuiskop. Return via Kleintuinkop, Kalk Bay Peak, Steenberg Peak, depending on temperature. Gate no. 2, R5 parking. Easy walking. Wild card or pay. Convenor Ineke Moseley 021 701 7618 or 083 420 2019 from 15 March. Co-convenor Charles Merry.
(Classic rock) KASTEEL'S BUTTRESS NORTH FACE
(Classic rock) KASTEEL'S BUTTRESS NORTH FACE - a popular old favourite, with good clean rock and four 'D' pitches to test your skill. Numbers limited. Convenor Eric Harley from 23 March. Co-convenor Judith Phillips.
Annual General Meeting of members
AGM. This is a Members only meeting, and this special event starts at 8:00 pm (20:00hrs). Hear what the club has done for you, vote for your committee for 2010, and stay for some snacks and wine or fruit juice afterwards.
Outreach - Vanessa's Group
Ascend to the Jeep Track via the zig zag path. Traverse across to Constatia Neck and then back to Cecelia.
Leader Harry Green Ph. 021 6742366 co leader Sue Dalrymple
(Training) LEADERS TRAINING MEET
(Training) LEADERS TRAINING MEET. An essential course for new and existing leaders. Route planning, navigation, rescue techniques, the use of ropes on scrambles are some of the skills covered on this fun and interesting weekend. Convenor Mark Middleton 082 924 5605 middleton2@telkomsa.net from 15 March.
Outreach - SAEP Group
SILVERMINE RIVER and NOORDHOEK PEAK WALK with
a weather and pace dependant option to hike along the Skyline path.
Meet 9am at North side pay gate (bring wildcard or pay). Liesl 082 896 7552 or 021 782 7557 co-leader: Lindsay Hooper.
(Classic Rock) SPRING STEPOVER
(Classic Rock) SPRING STEPOVER. One of the great traditional routes on Table Mountain. Participants must be comfortable with D-grade climbing. Numbers limited. Convenor Brian Lambourne 021 715 7022 after 6 pm from from 23rd March. Co-convenor Judith Phillips.
Social Dance Evening - MC is Angela Paynter
Due to the success of the dance held last year, we would like to repeat this occasion and welcome all members and friends of all ages to attend. The emphasis will be on folk and ballroom styles. The bar will be open. Bring a plate of snacks to share.
Hiking False Bay to Cederberg
During 2008 and 2009 Jonathan Tillett and Nick Allen hiked a continuous line from the ocean at Gordon's Bay (fingers in the water, naturally) to Driehoek in the Cederberg. Connecting existing paths, mountain club huts and no paths at all, they forged a route over the mountains in a series of weekend stages, covering 320km and 14,000m of ascent. They present the highs and lows of the trip, photos and descriptions of each stage of the route, and where the challenge goes from here....
Cape Leopard Trust - slide show by Andy Baxter
Andy Baxter, Chairman of The Cape Leopard Trust, will be giving a progress report. Now have 4 projects - The Cederberg, Namaqualand, Swartberg-Gamkaberg Corridor and Boland. The Boland project is particularly exciting. Andy will tell you more
Agtertafelberg Workmeet
Tony Heher 021 794 5730 or tony.heher@gmail.com
Hiking trails Green Flag accreditation
Prof. Leon Hugo will present a slide show and answer your questions.



