| Date | Meet Title | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul (Fri) | Christmas in July cave hike | ? |
| 30 Jul (Fri) | Pine Busters | 3 |
| 7 Aug (Sat) | Wit Umfolozi Climbing | R |
| 9 Aug (Mon) | Memorial hike to Nhlozane (day hike) | 2 |
| 12 Aug (Thu) | Supplementary Rescue Training | 1 |
| 13 Aug (Fri) | Cambalala House Work meet | 1 |
| 9 Sep (Thu) | Supplementary Rescue Training | 1 |
| 10 Sep (Fri) | Search and Rescue Workshop | 5R |
| 14 Oct (Thu) | Supplementary Rescue Training | 1 |
| 11 Nov (Thu) | Supplementary Rescue Training | 1 |
| 19 Nov (Fri) | End of year Party and camping | 1-3 |
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
| Christmas in July cave hike | |
| Date | 30 Jul (Fri) |
| End Date | 1 Aug (Sun) |
| Description | Overnight cave hike to celebrate Christmas in July |
| Grade | ? |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 0845279985 |
| Venue | TBC |
| Pine Busters | |
| Date | 30 Jul (Fri) |
| End Date | 1 Aug (Sun) |
| Description | Pine tree eradication in Wonder Valley (TBC). |
| Grade | 3 |
| Leader | Roger Mantel |
| Leader Email | roger_mantel@yahoo.com |
| Venue | TBC |
| Wit Umfolozi Climbing | |
| Date | 7 Aug (Sat) |
| End Date | 9 Aug (Mon) |
| Grade | R |
| Leader | Tony van Tonder |
| Leader Email | awvt@global.co.za |
| Venue | Wit Umfolozi |
| Memorial hike to Nhlozane (day hike) | |
| Date | 9 Aug (Mon) |
| Description | Day hike to Nhlozane (Dargle) |
| Grade | 2 |
| Leader | Mike Richmond |
| Leader Email | mike.r@ixengineers.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 082 872 3917 |
| Venue | Nhlozane, Dargle area |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 12 Aug (Thu) |
| Time | 19:00 |
| Description | Training at the Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Grade | 1 |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 0845279985 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scouts |
| Cambalala House Work meet | |
| Date | 13 Aug (Fri) |
| End Date | 16 Aug (Mon) |
| Description | Work meet at Cambalala |
| Grade | 1 |
| Leader | Clem Robins |
| Leader Email | clemnolarobins@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 0845004666 |
| Venue | Cambalala |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 9 Sep (Thu) |
| Time | 19:00 |
| Description | Training at the Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Grade | 1 |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 0845279985 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scouts |
| Search and Rescue Workshop | |
| Date | 10 Sep (Fri) |
| Time | 18:00 |
| End Date | 12 Sep (Sun) |
| Description | TBA |
| Grade | 5R |
| Leader | Paul Roth et al |
| Leader Email | paul@highhorizons.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 076 395 0119 |
| Venue | TBA |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 14 Oct (Thu) |
| Time | 19:00 |
| Description | Training at the Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Grade | 1 |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 0845279985 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scouts |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 11 Nov (Thu) |
| Time | 19:00 |
| Description | Training at the Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Grade | 1 |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 0845279985 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scouts |
| End of year Party and camping | |
| Date | 19 Nov (Fri) |
| End Date | 21 Nov (Sun) |
| Description | Glenhaven Campsite, Underberg |
| Grade | 1-3 |
| Leader | Karen Miller |
| Leader Email | kjmchiro@eject.co.za |
| Venue | Glenhaven Campsite, Underberg |
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 or http://kzn.mcsa.org.za/meets
CAMBALALA HUT - Booking calendar on-line (http://kzn.mcsa.org.za/Resources/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.
