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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211004T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
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UID:6999-1633305600-1633910399@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:MCSA PW Minicamp
DESCRIPTION:The Paarl-Wellington section will be hosting this year’s minicamp: SEE THE MINICAMP PAGE \n\n\n\nThe minicamp base will be at the Scouts Hawequas Adventure Centre in Wellington mountain foothills. \n\n\n\nThe minicamp will include hikes in the Limietberg\, Slanghoek\, Du Toits\, Wemmershoek mountain ranges.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/mcsa-pw-minicamp/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike,Hut Weekend,Social / Talk,Weekend / Overnight Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211002T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20211003T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210926T204931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105156Z
UID:7632-1633132800-1633305599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Assegaaiboskloof - Blushing Bride bioblitz  (MCSA Stellenbosch)
DESCRIPTION:2 or 3 October\, weather dependant.  \n\n\n\nTo finalize on Monday 27 September.Blushing Bride Bioblitz – Under the guidance of fynbos specialist\, Tony Rebelo (SANBI)\, we will be exploring new life after the Feb ’21 fire (fynbos as well as aliens) in Assegaaiboskloof\, the last natural home of the SerruriaFlorida (Blushing Bride)  \n\n\n\nOur goal: to add as many photo observations onto inaturalist to assist in management and preservation of the fynbos: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/saving-the-bride \n\n\n\nWe will drive in from the gate 5km to the ‘drif’ and hike in 7.5 km via thetop plantation road into the back of Assegaaiboskloof\, and out again via the bottom river footpath.  \n\n\n\nThe total distance is 15km\, height gained 300m. We cross the river 3 timeson our way in and again on our way out. The terrain is rough and bottom footpath overgrown\, so proper hiking gear\, boots\, long pants and long sleeved shirts are recommended. There is a wonderful swimming opportunity where we cross the Berg River\, 5km in\, so do pack swimming costumes. Attendees must please download the free inaturalist phone app and start practicing using it to register observations. Free on-line training sessions are currently available via SANBI:https://m.facebook.com/events/365034598595747 \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the gate at the end of the Robertsvlei Road just outsideFranschhoek at 8am.We will need high ground clearance vehicles to travel in to the ‘drif’\, asthe road is in a bad condition. Please let the leader know if you are willing to make your vehicle available to help with transporting attendees to the start of the hike. \n\n\n\nPermit fee of R50 per person is payable via snapscan honesty system at theRobertsvlei gate. \n\n\n\nNumbers are limited to 20 people – MCSA non-members are welcome. \n\n\n\nVery popular\, so please contact Santi to place your name in the waitinglist. \n\n\n\nContact leader: Santie Gouws\, sgouws.28@gmail.com
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/assegaaiboskloof-blushing-bride-bioblitz-mcsa-stellenbosch/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike,Hacking
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210928T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210928T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210913T103128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105231Z
UID:7544-1632787200-1632873599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Betty's Bay Circular (1/2A)
DESCRIPTION:Betty’s Bay circular including/ excluding Hangklip depending on the group. \n\n\n\nMeeting at Delport Road B/Bay at 9am; hike will take approximately 5 hours. \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/7544/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210927T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210913T102857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105231Z
UID:7540-1632700800-1632787199@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Three Sisters & Perdeberg\, Kleinmond (3B)
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the  Kleinmond golf course at 8 am. The hike will take 8 hours. \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/three-sisters-perdeberg-kleinmond-3b/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210616T104652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105231Z
UID:7423-1632643200-1632675600@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Honingklip farm\, R43 after Botriver (2A)
DESCRIPTION:Honingklip farm\, R43 after Botriver\, 14km\, 5 hrs. \n\n\n\nCost is R50 pp. Start at 9am. \n\n\n\nPizza and craft beer thereafter.  \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com. Booking by latest Friday 20 August.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/honingklip-farm-r43-after-botriver-2a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210925T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210616T104300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105231Z
UID:7420-1632556800-1632589200@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Klipspringer\, Gordon's Bay (3A)
DESCRIPTION:Klipspringer\, opposite Caravan Site\, approx 11 km drive after Gordonsbaai.  \n\n\n\nWe climb up half way Kogelberg get onto gravel path and continue walking until we get to the viewpoint over the Steenbras Dam\, 8hours. \n\n\n\nWe meet at 9 am opposite the Caravan Site. \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/klipspringer-gordons-bay-3a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210924T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210924T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210904T182419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105232Z
UID:7524-1632441600-1632527999@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Kleinmond Circular (2A)
DESCRIPTION:Kleinmond Circular\, 5 hrs\, start at 9 am from Kleinmond Golf course.  \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/kleinmond-circular-2a-2/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210918T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210616T105243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105232Z
UID:7425-1631952000-1631984400@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Felixberg Traverse\, Klein-Drakenstein (3C)
DESCRIPTION:Exicting traverse from the Du Toitskloof pass to the Powries’ farm. The route will include an optional recce of Spitskop peak. \n\n\n\nContact Steve Hosking at 0844244369 or sghosking@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/felixberg-traverse-klein-drakenstein-3c/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Hosking":MAILTO:sghosking@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210918T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210901T194615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105232Z
UID:7511-1631923200-1632009599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Grottobaai See-stap (1A)
DESCRIPTION:Ons kom om 9vm vir ontbyt of drinkgoed bymekaar by !Kwa Ttu die pryswennende Boesman Sentrum\, net voor Yzerfontein; besoek die San uitstallings (optioneel); teen 12vm stap ons dan vir +-2 uur by Grottobaai as die son reg skyn. \n\n\n\nDis ideaal vir ‘n groep stadige stappers en en die wyses om tog uit te kom in die Weskus duine rykdom gedurende lente. \n\n\n\nDiegene wat na !Kwa Thu toe kom kan kies om net koffie te drink en ontbyt te eet\, of om ook vir R80 die uitstalling te bekyk. Daar is vir gelukkiges ‘n paar ekstra ingangskaartjies om uit te deel! \n\n\n\nVir ‘n ekstra R80 is daar ‘n opsie om in plek van die stap ‘n die geleide toer te doen. \n\n\n\nKontak vir Elsa Klump by elsaklump@gmail.com of 072 448 0011 om meer uit te vind.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/grottobaai-see-stap-1a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elsa Klump":MAILTO:elsaklump@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210904T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210904T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210610T203816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105315Z
UID:7406-1630713600-1630799999@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Tygerberg Natuurreservaat
DESCRIPTION:‘n Stadige stap in Tygerberg Natuurreservaat. Kontak Erica Purve op erica.purves@gmail.com of 021 913 6112 as u belangstel.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/tygerberg-natuurreservaat/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210822T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210822T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210608T081243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105315Z
UID:7400-1629590400-1629676799@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Rooiels Upper (2A/B)
DESCRIPTION:Sun 22 August Rooiels Upper: 2A-B \n\n\n\nPossibly new\, definitely worthwhile! 9 km of varying gradients. Follow an out-and-back path along the upper slopes above the Rooiels River\, then loop off-path to lunch and swim (for the brave!!!) at cascading river! For more details and to book contact Suzanne at wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za (preferred) or 083 303 3417. Booking deadline Thursday 19 August. When booking please provide cellphone number and area of residence for possible lifts according to COVID guidelines. \n\n\n\n—————————————————————————————— \n\n\n\nSun 22 Augustus Rooiels Bo-langs: 2A-B \n\n\n\nMoontlik nuut\, beslis die moeite werd! 9 km met verskillende vlakke van steilheid. Volg ‘n uit-en-tuis paadjie langs die skuinstes bokant die Rooielsrivier\, dan oor en deur die veld vir middagete en swem (vir die brawes!!!) by ‘n borrelende rivierstroom! Vir meer inligting en om te bespreek stuur epos aan Suzanne by wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za (verkieslik) of 083 303 3417. Bespreking sperdatum Donderdag 19 Augustus. By bespreking\, verskaf asseblief selfoonnommer en verblyfarea vir moontlike geleenthede volgens COVID riglyne.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/rooiels-upper-2a-b/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Smith":MAILTO:wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210815T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210616T103914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105315Z
UID:7418-1629014400-1629046800@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Milk farm Rooi Heuwel\, Van de Stel Pas\, Botrivier (2A)
DESCRIPTION:Milk farm Rooi Heuwel\, Van de Stel Pas Botrivier\, 5 hrs . \n\n\n\nHike was moved due to last minute cancellation. \n\n\n\nWe meet at Botrivier parking at 9 am. Cost is R15 pp. \n\n\n\nBooking for hike and milk by latest Monday 9 August. \n\n\n\nFresh creamy farm milk R20 per 2l bottle\, bring your own 2l bottle for exchange. \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/milk-farm-rooi-heuwel-van-de-stel-pas-botrivier-2a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210814T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210616T103425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105316Z
UID:7415-1628928000-1628960400@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Honingklip farm\, R43 Hermanus Rd\, Botriver (3A)
DESCRIPTION:Honingklip farm\, R43 after Botriver (moved to the 14th of August). \n\n\n\n24 km 7 hrs\, R50 pp. Start at 8am. \n\n\n\nPizza and craft beer thereafter.  \n\n\n\nBooking by latest Monday 9 August. \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/honingklip-farm-r43-hermanus-rd-botriver-3a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210814T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210814T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210811T095237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T105316Z
UID:7498-1628899200-1628985599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Fisantekuil and Hawequa walk\, Wellington (2A)
DESCRIPTION:Circular walk across farms and onto the Hawequa foothills.  Four hours\, very easy.  \n\n\n\nContact Elsie at 082 737 9990 or email:  elsieoettle@gmail.com
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/fisantekuil-and-hawequa-walk-wellington-2a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Elsie Oettle":MAILTO:elsieoettle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210731T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085715Z
UID:7182-1627689600-1627775999@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-38/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210724T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210724T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085715Z
UID:7181-1627084800-1627171199@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-37/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210717T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085715Z
UID:7180-1626480000-1626566399@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-36/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210710T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210710T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085715Z
UID:7179-1625875200-1625961599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-35/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210703T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210703T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085715Z
UID:7178-1625270400-1625356799@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-34/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210626T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210626T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085710Z
UID:7177-1624665600-1624751999@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-33/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210612T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210612T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085710Z
UID:7176-1623456000-1623542399@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-32/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210605T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210605T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085710Z
UID:7175-1622851200-1622937599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-31/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210529T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210529T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210502T194005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T185949Z
UID:7295-1622246400-1622332799@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Old Wagon Trail\, Gantoupas (2A)
DESCRIPTION:22 or 29 May 2021 depending on the weather \n\n\n\nLeader: Esmè JordaanGrading/time: 2.5\, 12.5km\, 4.5 hoursStarting point: Old Knorhoek Manor\, Sir Lowry’s pass roadContact details: 082 789 0689 or esmerjdn@gmail.com \n\n\n\nHistory \n\n\n\nGantouw in the Khoi language means eland and historically these large animals crossed the Hottentots Holland mountains at this narrow and steep pass. The Khoi and San people followed the eland and\, after European settlement at the Cape\, the pass became an important gateway to the Overberg for transport wagons hauled by teams of 24 oxen. \n\n\n\nGantouw Pass is remarkable for the preservation of the ruts in the sandstone gouged by the ox-wagons´ locked\, rear wheels as they were dragged over the precipitous pass. Wagon traffic peaked at about 4 500 wagons per annum by 1821\, with a 20% rate of attrition. The first recorded crossing is dated 1664. The new pass\, Sir Lowry´s Pass\, was completed in 1830 and Gantouw Pass was declared a National Monument in 1958. \n\n\n\nBefore the European settlers began using the pass\, it was a migration route used by eland\, Africa´s largest antelope\, and the indigenous people. These Khoi people came to be known as ¨Gantauwers¨\, people of the eland. The change in spelling intrigues me: the Dutch would have spelt it as ¨Gantaauwers¨\, so ¨Gantauwers¨ seems to be a corruption from which the name Gantouw is derived. The latter change in spelling probably stems from the ¨Afrikanerisation¨ of Dutch place names that took place in the mid-20th century when Blaauwberg became Blouberg\, and Gantaauw or Gantauw became Gantouw. Anyway\, I am not a linguist\, so take my conclusions with a pinch of salt. Perhaps an Afrikaans-Nederlands academic can set the record straight in the comments below.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/old-wagon-trail-gantoupas-2/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Esme Jordaan":MAILTO:esmerjdn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210529T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210529T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085709Z
UID:7174-1622246400-1622332799@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-30/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210522T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210522T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210502T193543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210502T193651Z
UID:7290-1621641600-1621727999@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Old Wagon Trail\, Gantoupas
DESCRIPTION:22 or 29 May 2021 depending on the weather \n\n\n\nLeader: Esmè JordaanGrading/time: 2.5\, 12.5km\, 4.5 hoursStarting point: Old Knorhoek Manor\, Sir Lowry’s pass roadContact details: 082 789 0689 or esmerjdn@gmail.com \n\n\n\nHistory \n\n\n\nGantouw in the Khoi language means eland and historically these large animals crossed the Hottentots Holland mountains at this narrow and steep pass. The Khoi and San people followed the eland and\, after European settlement at the Cape\, the pass became an important gateway to the Overberg for transport wagons hauled by teams of 24 oxen. \n\n\n\nGantouw Pass is remarkable for the preservation of the ruts in the sandstone gouged by the ox-wagons´ locked\, rear wheels as they were dragged over the precipitous pass. Wagon traffic peaked at about 4 500 wagons per annum by 1821\, with a 20% rate of attrition. The first recorded crossing is dated 1664. The new pass\, Sir Lowry´s Pass\, was completed in 1830 and Gantouw Pass was declared a National Monument in 1958. \n\n\n\nBefore the European settlers began using the pass\, it was a migration route used by eland\, Africa´s largest antelope\, and the indigenous people. These Khoi people came to be known as ¨Gantauwers¨\, people of the eland. The change in spelling intrigues me: the Dutch would have spelt it as ¨Gantaauwers¨\, so ¨Gantauwers¨ seems to be a corruption from which the name Gantouw is derived. The latter change in spelling probably stems from the ¨Afrikanerisation¨ of Dutch place names that took place in the mid-20th century when Blaauwberg became Blouberg\, and Gantaauw or Gantauw became Gantouw. Anyway\, I am not a linguist\, so take my conclusions with a pinch of salt. Perhaps an Afrikaans-Nederlands academic can set the record straight in the comments below.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/old-wagon-trail-gantoupas/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Esme Jordaan":MAILTO:esmerjdn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210522T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210522T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210425T114305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T183043Z
UID:7264-1621641600-1621727999@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:Honingklip Farm\, Botriver (3A)
DESCRIPTION:Honingklip Farm on the R43 after Botriver before turnoff to Kleinmond. 26 km hike up to their peak 8 hours. Meet at entrance at 8am.This hike costs R50 pp.Contact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/honingklip-farm-botriver-3a/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210515T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210515T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210415T085709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085709Z
UID:7173-1621036800-1621123199@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike (±2 hrs)Leader Avril Powrie\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-29/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210508T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210508T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210201T214017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T214017Z
UID:6917-1620432000-1620518399@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs)\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-28/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210501T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210501T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210201T214017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T214017Z
UID:6916-1619827200-1619913599@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:New Member Hikes\, Olive Glen (1A)
DESCRIPTION:1A hike – leader Avril Powrie (±2 hrs)\nContact leader at 082 921 4325
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/new-member-hikes-olive-glen-1a-27/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Avril Powrie":MAILTO:apowrie@oliveglen.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210425T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20210425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260812T165218
CREATED:20210323T181619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T085052Z
UID:7087-1619308800-1619395199@www.mcsapw.co.za
SUMMARY:HONINGKLIP farm\, R43 Hermanus Rd\, Botriver (A2)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 25 April meet at 9am\, 14.5 km 6hrs. Yippie draft beer and Pizza available on the farm.  \n\n\n\nHike costs R30 pp. \n\n\n\nContact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mcsapw.co.za/event/honingklip-farm-r43-hermanus-rd-botriver-a2/
CATEGORIES:Day Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Thordis Sixt":MAILTO:sixtthordis@gmail.com
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