Date | Meet Title | Grade |
---|---|---|
14 Dec (Thu) | Supplementry Rescue training | |
16 Dec (Sat) | Mnweni kloofing | |
11 Jan (Thu) | Supplementry Rescue training | |
20 Jan (Sat) | Cleft Peak-Rolands Cave-Camel Pass | 4 |
2 Feb (Fri) | The Rory | R |
9 Mar (Sat) | MCSA KZN AGM | |
21 Mar (Thu) | Giants Pass-camp-Langalibalele Pass | 3-4 |
Meet Grades range from 1 (easy walk) to 5 (serious 'Berg pass), R indicates rock-climbing.
For example, 3R could describe a meet involving a moderate hike and rock-climbing (which may be an optional activity).
Supplementry Rescue training | |
Date | 14 Dec (Thu) |
Description | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
Leader | Jon Sargood |
Leader Email | jonsargood@hotmail.com |
Leader Cell | 082 652 5202 |
Mnweni kloofing | |
Date | 16 Dec (Sat) |
End Date | 20 Dec (Wed) |
Description | National kloofing meet at Mnweni |
Leader | Neil Margetts |
Leader Email | info@saclimbingacademy.co.za |
Leader Cell | 083 669 3028 |
Supplementry Rescue training | |
Date | 11 Jan (Thu) |
Description | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
Leader | Gavin Raubenheimer |
Leader Email | gavin@peakhigh.co.za |
Leader Cell | 082 990 5876 |
Cleft Peak-Rolands Cave-Camel Pass | |
Date | 20 Jan (Sat) |
End Date | 21 Jan (Sun) |
Description | Fast and light, good fitness required, a hard 2 day hike. a head for heights essential |
Grade | 4 |
Leader | Jon Newman |
Leader Email | jonathan.the.ghaznavid@gmail.com |
Leader Cell | 0844944920 |
Venue | Cathedral Peak Area |
The Rory | |
Date | 2 Feb (Fri) |
End Date | 4 Feb (Sun) |
Description | Rory Lowther memorial climbing event at Swinburne. |
Grade | R |
Leader | Facebook page |
Leader Email | |
Venue | Swinburne |
MCSA KZN AGM | |
Date | 9 Mar (Sat) |
Description | The Annual General Meeting of the Section |
Leader | The Club Secretary |
Leader Email | |
Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
Giants Pass-camp-Langalibalele Pass | |
Date | 21 Mar (Thu) |
End Date | 24 Mar (Sun) |
Description | moderate hike.option summits of Giants Castle, Long Wall & Mt Durnford |
Grade | 3-4 |
Leader | Jon Newman |
Leader Email | jonathan.the.ghaznavid@gmail.com |
Leader Cell | 0844944920 |
Venue | Giant's Area |
GRADES - Where a Berg or other climbing meet has been allocated a grade 1, 2 or 3 as well as the usual R, this means that non-climbers are most welcome as hikers on the meet.
IMPROMPTU MEETS - May be arranged at short notice and the details will be shared on the Ad Hoc Hike & Climb Whatsapp group.
NEW MEETS - Please advise Clem Robins of your plans for a meet which you are prepared to arrange/lead and it will be added to the Meet Sheet.
DMG - A monthly meet of trad climbers with partners pushing their grades & then slaking their thirst, but other climbers are welcome to come along to the venue for the camaraderie.
MCP CLIMBERS - Tuesday climbers group - contact Bruce Sobey (083 440 6753).
UPDATES - The latest Meet Sheet can be viewed on the club's website at https://mcsa-kzn-meets.azurewebsites.net/Meets.
CAMBALALA HUT - Booking calendar on-line (https://www.mcsakzn.co.za/about/cambalala-hut/) or Clem Robins at clemnolarobins@gmail.com
GUIDE TO MEET LEADERS - Meet Leaders please note the Guide to Meet Leaders and Indemnity Form on the MCSA KZN website.
DISCLAIMER - Hiking and climbing in mountainous areas are potentially hazardous activities. Participation in MCSA meets is at your own risk. It is your own responsibility to be properly equipped with adequate food, clothing, footwear, sleeping bag, shelter and maps. The club and the meet leaders cannot be held liable for any injuries or mishaps whatsoever. An Indemnity Form is available for leaders use.