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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - Prospective Members’ Talk
19:00-20:30 2022.05.04 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/prospective-members-talk-24/2022-05-04/ DATE: 4 May 2022 TIME: 19h00 WHERE: MCSA Office, City Rock
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8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 - Trad Climbing Meet: Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg
All day 2022.05.13-2022.05.15 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/trad-climbing-meet-cathedral-peak-drakensberg/2022-05-13/ Date: 13 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg Meet Type: Trad Climbing Meet Leader: Andrew Porter Contact: andrew.nigel.porter@gmail.comJoin an intrepid meet in the Cathedral Peak area of the Drakensberg lead by Andrew Porter. The meet has two potential objectives being the Pyramid and/or the Column. Departing from Johannesburg at mid-day on Friday, 13 May for Cathedral Peak, overnight at Tseketseke Hut, climb on the 14th, return to Johannesburg on Sunday, 15 May. Camping gear, rack and ropes are required. This is open to experienced trad climbers.
| 14 - Scoutabout: Majakineng Hiking Trails, Magaliesberg
All day 2022.05.14-2022.05.15 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/scoutabout-majakineng-hiking-trails-magaliesberg/2022-05-14/ Date: 14 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Majakineng Hiking Trails, Magaliesberg Meet Type: Scoutabout Meet Leader: Tam Scheidegger Contact: tamscheidegger@icloud.comThis 10km trail is well frequented by local Gauteng hikers, but perhaps we will skip the hike and scout about in the kloof to find some interesting new trad lines? There is no route guide as there are no known routes. The Eco Rangers would like us to set up some Abseils and Top Ropes that they can use for the kids from the local community. Bring your route finding eyes and a willingness to break new ground. - Sport Climbing Meet: Thabaphaswa, Limpopo
All day 2022.05.14-2022.05.15 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/sport-climbing-meet-thabaphaswa-limpopo/2022-05-14/ Date: 14 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Thabaphaswa, Limpopo Meet Type: Sport Climbing Meet Leader: Geoffrey Comins Contact: Geoffrey.comins@gmail.com“Thabaphaswa”, in the local dialect, means “the mountain of the black and white bull” – a well-known landmark to the inhabitants and tribes in the area. It describes the coloured patterns of the indigenous Nguni cattle. The Thabaphaswa mountain towers over the adjacent hills. Grades range from 11 to 23 - Trad Climbing Meet: Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg
All day 2022.05.14-2022.05.16 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/trad-climbing-meet-cathedral-peak-drakensberg/2022-05-14/ Date: 13 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg Meet Type: Trad Climbing Meet Leader: Andrew Porter Contact: andrew.nigel.porter@gmail.comJoin an intrepid meet in the Cathedral Peak area of the Drakensberg lead by Andrew Porter. The meet has two potential objectives being the Pyramid and/or the Column. Departing from Johannesburg at mid-day on Friday, 13 May for Cathedral Peak, overnight at Tseketseke Hut, climb on the 14th, return to Johannesburg on Sunday, 15 May. Camping gear, rack and ropes are required. This is open to experienced trad climbers.
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15 - Scoutabout: Majakineng Hiking Trails, Magaliesberg
All day 2022.05.15-2022.05.16 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/scoutabout-majakineng-hiking-trails-magaliesberg/2022-05-15/ Date: 14 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Majakineng Hiking Trails, Magaliesberg Meet Type: Scoutabout Meet Leader: Tam Scheidegger Contact: tamscheidegger@icloud.comThis 10km trail is well frequented by local Gauteng hikers, but perhaps we will skip the hike and scout about in the kloof to find some interesting new trad lines? There is no route guide as there are no known routes. The Eco Rangers would like us to set up some Abseils and Top Ropes that they can use for the kids from the local community. Bring your route finding eyes and a willingness to break new ground. - Sport Climbing Meet: Thabaphaswa, Limpopo
All day 2022.05.15-2022.05.16 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/sport-climbing-meet-thabaphaswa-limpopo/2022-05-15/ Date: 14 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Thabaphaswa, Limpopo Meet Type: Sport Climbing Meet Leader: Geoffrey Comins Contact: Geoffrey.comins@gmail.com“Thabaphaswa”, in the local dialect, means “the mountain of the black and white bull” – a well-known landmark to the inhabitants and tribes in the area. It describes the coloured patterns of the indigenous Nguni cattle. The Thabaphaswa mountain towers over the adjacent hills. Grades range from 11 to 23 - Trad Climbing Meet: Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg
All day 2022.05.15-2022.05.17 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/trad-climbing-meet-cathedral-peak-drakensberg/2022-05-15/ Date: 13 – 15 May 2022 Venue: Cathedral Peak, Drakensberg Meet Type: Trad Climbing Meet Leader: Andrew Porter Contact: andrew.nigel.porter@gmail.comJoin an intrepid meet in the Cathedral Peak area of the Drakensberg lead by Andrew Porter. The meet has two potential objectives being the Pyramid and/or the Column. Departing from Johannesburg at mid-day on Friday, 13 May for Cathedral Peak, overnight at Tseketseke Hut, climb on the 14th, return to Johannesburg on Sunday, 15 May. Camping gear, rack and ropes are required. This is open to experienced trad climbers.
| 16 | 17 | 18 - Virtual Tour of Magalies
19:00-20:30 2022.05.18 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/virtual-tour-of-magalies/2022-05-18/ Date: 18 May 2022 Venue: Presentation Room, City Rock Presenter: Otti Neser - Prospective Members’ Talk
19:00-20:30 2022.05.18 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/prospective-members-talk-25/2022-05-18/ DATE: 18 May 2022 TIME: 19h00 WHERE: MCSA Office, City Rock
| 19 | 20 | 21 - Alien Invasive Plants (AIP) Clinic: Dome, Magaliesberg
All day 2022.05.21-2022.05.22 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/alien-invasive-plants-aip-clinic-dome-magaliesberg/2022-05-21/ Date: 21 – 22 May 2022 Venue: Dome, Magaliesberg Meet Type: AIP Clinic Meet Leader: Tam Scheidegger Contact: tamscheidegger@icloud.comCome and hone your identification skills of the Alien Invasive Plants (AIPs) threatening the river ecosystem. Bring your handy booklet and get advice from some of the old hands. Crofton, bugweed, lantana, gooseberry, verbena, blackjacks, inkberry, senna and yellow bells can all be found in this river catchment. Meet at the regular Dome Parking at 8:00. After the weir, we will walk through the river, also check the gullies flowing in, hopefully into the lower reaches of Boekenhoutkloof, and lunch at Stefan’s Pool – very ambitious! So bring your wading boots, ladies forks (Crofton), pruning shears and small saws (Lantana and Bugweed), seed bags (Verbena, Blackjacks, Inkberry, Bugweed, Yellow bells, Senna), hats and lunch.
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22 - Alien Invasive Plants (AIP) Clinic: Dome, Magaliesberg
All day 2022.05.22-2022.05.23 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/alien-invasive-plants-aip-clinic-dome-magaliesberg/2022-05-22/ Date: 21 – 22 May 2022 Venue: Dome, Magaliesberg Meet Type: AIP Clinic Meet Leader: Tam Scheidegger Contact: tamscheidegger@icloud.comCome and hone your identification skills of the Alien Invasive Plants (AIPs) threatening the river ecosystem. Bring your handy booklet and get advice from some of the old hands. Crofton, bugweed, lantana, gooseberry, verbena, blackjacks, inkberry, senna and yellow bells can all be found in this river catchment. Meet at the regular Dome Parking at 8:00. After the weir, we will walk through the river, also check the gullies flowing in, hopefully into the lower reaches of Boekenhoutkloof, and lunch at Stefan’s Pool – very ambitious! So bring your wading boots, ladies forks (Crofton), pruning shears and small saws (Lantana and Bugweed), seed bags (Verbena, Blackjacks, Inkberry, Bugweed, Yellow bells, Senna), hats and lunch. - Orientation Hike: Tonquani Complex
08:00-16:00 2022.05.22 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/orientation-hike-tonquani-complex/2022-05-22/ Date: 22 May 2022 Venue: Tonquani Complex Meet Type: Orientation Hike Meet Leader: Lourens Janse van Rensburg Contact: l.jansevanrensburg@yahoo.comLourens will be leading an orientation hike pointing out the main features of the escarpment surrounding the Tonquani Complex. This is an ideal opportunity for those unfamiliar with the area, access procedures and hiking etiquette regarding ablution, water and campsites. The hike will begin and end at Mountain Sanctuary and take a 10km loop.
| 23 | 24 - K2 SA Expedition 2022 Official Launch
18:00-20:00 2022.05.24 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/k2-sa-2022/2022-05-24/ Date: 24 May 2022, 18:00 for 18:30 Venue: City Rock Presentation Room Presenter: K2 SA 2022You are invited to the official launch of the K2 SA Expedition.
| 25 | 26 | 27 - All Mountain Festival
All day 2022.05.27-2022.05.29 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/all-mountain-festival/2022-05-27/ Date: 27 – 29 May 2022Venue: Tranquilitas Adventure Farm Meet Type: FestivalEscape to the paradise that is Tranquilitas Adventure Farm and enjoy a killer weekend of climbing, trail running and mountain biking with the All Mountain Festival. Compete in as many disciplines as you want, win some lekker prizes and have a darn good time. Along with our main event, you can also expect to enjoy some campsite yoga, slacklining, mini-challenges, tasty meals on sale and beers on tap. For more info:
| 28 - All Mountain Festival
All day 2022.05.28-2022.05.30 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/all-mountain-festival/2022-05-28/ Date: 27 – 29 May 2022Venue: Tranquilitas Adventure Farm Meet Type: FestivalEscape to the paradise that is Tranquilitas Adventure Farm and enjoy a killer weekend of climbing, trail running and mountain biking with the All Mountain Festival. Compete in as many disciplines as you want, win some lekker prizes and have a darn good time. Along with our main event, you can also expect to enjoy some campsite yoga, slacklining, mini-challenges, tasty meals on sale and beers on tap. For more info:
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29 - Conservation Meet: Mhlabatini Firebreak
All day 2022.05.29 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/conservation-meet-mhlabatini/2022-05-29/ Date: 29 May 2022 Venue: Mhlabatini, Magaliesberg Meet Type: Conservation Meet, Firebreak Meet Leader: Petrus Nel Contact: nelpj@nel-tax.co.za / 082 578 9115Firebreak cutting at Mhlabatini. Bring metal toothed rakes, gloves, clippers, loppers and strong arms to have a go at using the weedeaters. Usually we finish by lunch and will then head off to the pools for a break. - All Mountain Festival
All day 2022.05.29-2022.05.31 https://mcsajohannesburg.org/event/all-mountain-festival/2022-05-29/ Date: 27 – 29 May 2022Venue: Tranquilitas Adventure Farm Meet Type: FestivalEscape to the paradise that is Tranquilitas Adventure Farm and enjoy a killer weekend of climbing, trail running and mountain biking with the All Mountain Festival. Compete in as many disciplines as you want, win some lekker prizes and have a darn good time. Along with our main event, you can also expect to enjoy some campsite yoga, slacklining, mini-challenges, tasty meals on sale and beers on tap. For more info:
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