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Grootwinterhoek Annual Getaway 1999 Schedule
Thursday, 23 September 1999
Arrive after 12h00.
Set up camp.
Informal late afternoon walk to watch sunset towards Agterdam.
Evening: Braai at leisure - fires will be ready from 18h00.
Friday, 24 September 1999
1. Introductory roadside atlassing to introduce local proteas via Beaverlack and to the Dwarsriver Gorge
1a.,b.,c.,d … Return to rendezvous via cross-country on the Skurweberg – choose a route to your abilities (from 3-10km (200m up, 100 down to 400m up, 100m down) But through rugged country).
Evening: Lamb spit. Briefing. Choosing routes and leaders for Saturday. Slide show on local proteas. Awards.
Saturday, 25 September 1999
(Walking distances – exaggerated! - and times for average hiker with full rucksack as per CNC pamphlets, plus 10% for atlassing- see map for details) (NB: longer walks to start very early)
- Slackers Stroll Die Tronk - 27 km on pamphlet 15 km on map 7 hours
- Stream Stormers Grootklip - 30km on pamphlet 18 km on map 7 hours
- Jailberg Joggers Perdevlei - 25km on pamphlet 19 km on map 6.5 hours
- Groot Winterhoek Peak - 16km on map 12 hours
Start-end at camp: Out along the Kliphuis River (west side) to Die Tronk – dropping 300m, **, back to camp via jeep track – climb 300 m (** "rescue" or ride up 300m available halfway (7km) for those tired)
Start-end at camp: Out along the Kliphuis River (east side) to Groot Kliphuis – dropping 200m ascending 400m, back via jeep track - drop 200m (stragglers to be picked up by car at 17h00) last 4km on trail. There are many river crossings on this route and if rains were recent and hard, this may have to be dropped
Starting at Die Tronk (car) up to Perdevlei (400m up) on trial (!), traverse to Groot Kliphuis – 300m up and down on jeep track, and return on trail – drop 400m down. For the fit who want some better views.
The "Epic" of the weekend 1200m up and then again down. No fixed paths. For the fit only. Come prepared if you want to join this (torch, extra rations, overnight gear) for we will almost certainly spend the night on the mountain. A car will be left at Die Tronk. We will rationalize gear, food and share the load on Friday night. Bring light food. Fires not allowed! We will miss the evening function.
Evening: Casual own braaing. Slide show and quiz – bring your own slides (maximum 20) for quiz, humour, identification or moral. Prizes to be won. Guest talk by David Osborne.
Sunday, 26 September 1999
Shorter trips to peaks around Perdevlei - no trails.
- Visgat Saddle – a short walk for those who want to see the views of the upper Olifants River (only 250 m up, 5km round).
- Drostersberg – a slog for those not satisfied with Saturday (750m up, 8km round).
- Calender Peak – an indeterminate (or interminable) walk south (600m up, up to 5-10km round)
- Groenberg – the northernmost target of the day, (600m up, 3km round)
Leave at your leisure
You will need to bring:
- Your food, some of it suitable for hiking
- Warn clothing - It will be very cold
- Warm food
- Rain gear, extra dry clothes.
- Sun tan lotion, hats.
- Tent, mattresses and sleeping bags. (unless booked into rooms),
- Overnight gear for Groot Winterhoek peak baggers. Prepare for snow hiking. You will have to be fit.
Please ensure that your boots are walked in and that your rucksack (daypack) is comfortable. River crossings are legendary - be prepared - you will get wet. Bring spare socks and paper to dry out your boots.
A meal will only be provided on Friday night - you will be responsible for your own catering (food and drink) for the rest of the time - don’t rely on Porterville!