Meet Grades range from 1 (easy walk) to 5 (serious 'Berg pass), R indicates rock-climbing.
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Meet Details
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 27 Jul (Sat) |
| Leader | Gustav Greffrath |
| Leader Email | gustav@itchyfeetsa.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 083 236 9010 |
| Venue | Winterton |
| Ice Climbing Road Trip Bokong to Sani | |
| Date | 2 Aug (Fri) |
| End Date | 2 Aug (Fri) |
| Description | Ice Climbing for the experienced. Own gear required |
| Grade | 1 |
| Leader | Gavin Raubenheimer |
| Leader Email | gavin@peakhigh.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 082 990 5876 |
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 3 Aug (Sat) |
| Leader | Jon Sargood |
| Leader Email | jonsargood@hotmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 652 5202 |
| Venue | Venue to be advertised. |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 8 Aug (Thu) |
| Leader | Jon Sargood |
| Leader Email | jonsargood@hotmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 652 5202 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Annual Nhlozane Hike | |
| Date | 11 Aug (Sun) |
| Time | 08:30 |
| Description | Meet at Mount Park Guest Farm at8:30 for 9 Costs R80 for adult, Dogs are R20 ea |
| Leader | Mike Richmond |
| Leader Email | espiedog@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 872 3917 |
| Didima | |
| Date | 18 Aug (Sun) |
| Description | Xeni and Organ Pipes quick loop 50Km in one day |
| Leader | Michaela |
| Leader Email | pathfinderssa@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 071 411 0768 |
| DMG Old Baldy | |
| Date | 18 Aug (Sun) |
| Description | DMG Meet leader to be announced |
| Grade | R |
| DMG Ringwood | |
| Date | 25 Aug (Sun) |
| Description | DMG Meet leader to be announced |
| Grade | R |
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 31 Aug (Sat) |
| Leader | Gustav Greffrath |
| Leader Email | gustav@itchyfeetsa.co.za |
| Venue | Venue to be advertised. |
| Cambalala | |
| Date | 6 Sep (Fri) |
| End Date | 6 Sep (Fri) |
| Description | Workmeet |
| Leader | Clem Robins |
| Leader Email | clemnolarobins@gmail.com |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 12 Sep (Thu) |
| Leader | Colin McCoy |
| Leader Email | colinmccoy1985@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 546 7963 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| The GAT at Wit Umfolozi | |
| Date | 20 Sep (Fri) |
| End Date | 22 Sep (Sun) |
| Description | The Great Annual Thrash - the biggest, most disorderly, raucous, badly-behaved, almost-disgraceful climbing party of the year. |
| Grade | R |
| Leader | Karen Miller |
| Leader Email | kjmchiro@eject.co.za |
| Leader Cell | Klipkloof Farm, Wit Umfolozi |
| Search Management Workshop | |
| Date | 27 Sep (Fri) |
| End Date | 29 Sep (Sun) |
| Leader | Paul Roth |
| Leader Email | paul@highhorizons.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 076 395 0119 |
| Venue | Southern Drakensberg |
| DMG Venue and Meet Leader to be announced | |
| Date | 29 Sep (Sun) |
| Grade | R |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 10 Oct (Thu) |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 084 527 9985 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| The Otter Trail | |
| Date | 20 Oct (Sun) |
| End Date | 26 Oct (Sat) |
| Description | Hike the Otter Trail |
| Leader | Trevor Govender |
| Leader Cell | 981 764 0045 |
| Black Diamond Tradathon 2024 | |
| Date | 26 Oct (Sat) |
| Leader | Brad |
| Leader Cell | 082 465 9740 |
| Venue | Wolfberg |
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 27 Oct (Sun) |
| Leader | Gavin Raubenheimer |
| Leader Email | gavin@peakhigh.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 082 990 5876 |
| Venue | Venue to be advertised. |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 14 Nov (Thu) |
| Description | Supplementary Training at Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Leader | Gavin Raubenheimer |
| Leader Email | gavin@peakhigh.co.za |
| Leader Cell | 082 990 5876 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| End of year campout and Underachiever Awards | |
| Date | 15 Nov (Fri) |
| End Date | 17 Nov (Sun) |
| Description | Bushwillow Caravan Park, Karkloof |
| Grade | 1-3 |
| Leader | Karen Miller |
| Leader Email | kjmchiro@eject.co.za |
| Venue | Bushwillow Caravan Park, Karkloof |
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 23 Nov (Sat) |
| Leader | Jon Sargood |
| Leader Email | jonsargood@hotmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 652 5202 |
| Venue | Venue to be advertised. |
| DMG Venue and Meet Leader to be announced | |
| Date | 23 Nov (Sat) |
| Grade | R |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 12 Dec (Thu) |
| Description | Supplementary Training at Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Leader | Jon Sargood |
| Leader Email | jonsargood@hotmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 652 5202 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 22 Dec (Sun) |
| Leader | Carl Dreyer |
| Leader Email | carldreyer5@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 084 527 9985 |
| Venue | Venue to be advertised. |
| Supplementary Rescue Training | |
| Date | 9 Jan (Thu) |
| Description | Supplementary Training at Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Leader | Colin McCoy |
| Leader Email | colinmccoy1985@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 546 7963 |
| Venue | Hillcrest Scout Hall |
| Cliff rescue training | |
| Date | 11 Jan (Sat) |
| Leader | Colin McCoy |
| Leader Email | colinmccoy1985@gmail.com |
| Leader Cell | 082 546 7963 |
| Venue | Venue to be advertised. |
GRADES - Click here for more information.
IMPROMPTU MEETS - May be arranged at short notice and the details will be shared on the club 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.
