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Date Meet Title Grade
2 Apr (Sun) Rock Climbing at Shongweni Mag Wall R
10 Apr (Mon) MCSA Free State Section's National Camp 1-5
13 Apr (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
11 May (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
19 May (Fri) Cambalala Workmeet 1
20 May (Sat) Garden Castle climbing 2R
8 Jun (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
16 Jun (Fri) Amphitheatre Backpackers weekend 1-5
13 Jul (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
10 Aug (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
14 Sep (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
22 Sep (Fri) Cambalala 50th Celebration weekend n/a
12 Oct (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
9 Nov (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
1 Dec (Fri) End of year Party and Underachiever Awards n/a
14 Dec (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a
11 Jan (Thu) Supplementry Rescue training n/a

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).

Meet Details

Rock Climbing at Shongweni Mag Wall
Date 2 Apr (Sun)
Description Shongweni Dam/Nature Reserve, suitable for novices
Grade R
Leader Karen Miller
Leader Email kjmchiro@eject.co.za
Leader Cell 0827423266
MCSA Free State Section's National Camp
Date 10 Apr (Mon)
End Date 16 Apr (Sun)
Description Balloch Camp, Witteberge, Barkly East
Grade 1-5
Leader Deon du Plessis
Leader Email fs.mcsa.natcamp23@gmail.com
Leader Cell 082 412 2732
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 13 Apr (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Gavin Raubenheimer
Leader Email gavin@peakhigh.co.za
Leader Cell 082 990 5876
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 11 May (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Bruce Sobey
Leader Email sobeybrucenrose@gmail.com
Leader Cell 083 440 6753
Cambalala Workmeet
Date 19 May (Fri)
End Date 21 May (Sun)
Description Workmeet
Grade 1
Leader Clem Robins
Leader Email clemnolarobins@gmail.com
Leader Cell 845004666
Garden Castle climbing
Date 20 May (Sat)
End Date 21 May (Sun)
Description Southern Berg Sand Stone Climbing, Sleeping Beauty Cave.
Grade 2R
Leader Gavin Raubenheimer
Leader Email gavin@peakhigh.co.za
Leader Cell 082 990 5876
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 8 Jun (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Jon Sargood
Leader Email jonsargood@hotmail.com
Leader Cell 082 652 5202
Amphitheatre Backpackers weekend
Date 16 Jun (Fri)
End Date 18 Jun (Sun)
Description Various activities, TBC
Grade 1-5
Leader Merv Gavin
Leader Email mervgg@gmail.com
Leader Cell 082 926 4007
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 13 Jul (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Trevor Johnson
Leader Email trevorjohnson83@googlemail.com
Leader Cell 063 660 5164
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 10 Aug (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Colin McCoy
Leader Email colinmccoy1985@gmail.com
Leader Cell 082 546 7963
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 14 Sep (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Carl Dreyer
Leader Email carldreyer5@gmail.com
Leader Cell 084 527 9985
Cambalala 50th Celebration weekend
Date 22 Sep (Fri)
End Date 25 Sep (Mon)
Description Cambalala Hut camping
Grade n/a
Leader Karen Miller
Leader Email kjmchiro@eject.co.za
Leader Cell 0827423266
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 12 Oct (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Gavin Raubenheimer
Leader Email gavin@peakhigh.co.za
Leader Cell 082 990 5876
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 9 Nov (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Bruce Sobey
Leader Email sobeybrucenrose@gmail.com
Leader Cell 083 440 6753
End of year Party and Underachiever Awards
Date 1 Dec (Fri)
End Date 3 Dec (Sun)
Description TBA
Grade n/a
Leader Karen Miller
Leader Email kjmchiro@eject.co.za
Leader Cell 0827423266
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 14 Dec (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Jon Sargood
Leader Email jonsargood@hotmail.com
Leader Cell 082 652 5202
Supplementry Rescue training
Date 11 Jan (Thu)
Description Hillcrest Scout Hall
Grade n/a
Leader Trevor Johnson
Leader Email trevorjohnson83@googlemail.com
Leader Cell 063 660 5164

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.

BACK-UP MEET LEADERS - When unable to take their meet, the meet leader should have contact details of a backup leader.

IMPROMPTU MEETS - May be arranged at short notice and the details will be distributed by email, on the website and in the newsletter if time permits. Be sure that you are on the Google-mail list for MCSA members to receive notice of the many short notice meets (contact kzn.mcsa.comm@gmail.com).

ADDITIONAL MEETS - Please advise Clem Robins of your plans for a meet which you are prepared to arrange/lead and it will be added to this or the appropriate future Meet Sheet.

MONTHLY ADVENTURE TALKS & SOCIAL EVENINGS - If you know of someone who has interesting slides to show on hiking, climbing or travelling please contact Ian Bailey (Pietermaritzburg) 083 269 6201, ianbailey@telkomsa.net, or Neil Williamson (Durban) 0836589494, dendro-p@hotmail.com.

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.

UPDATES - Check the newsletter and website for changes and for details of new meets. 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.

CLIMBING ON TUESDAYS - Contact Bruce Sobey, 083 440 6753.

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.