MCSA (Stellenbosch
Section)
HEX RIVER 2002
A Western Cape Mountain Experience
The MCSA - Stellenbosch Section invites members from other sections to join
us in the Hex River Mountains for a true Western Cape Mountain Experience. The
rugged terrain and spectacular kloofs are a wilderness experience not to forget.
Dates: Thursday 28 March to Monday 1 April
2002 (Easter weekend)
Plans include: One day and multi day wilderness
walks of varying degree of difficulty.
Food: the camp will be self-catering except
for a Braai on Thursday evening.
Cost: R120.00 per person (to cover expenses
including the braai).
Closing Date will be 28 February 2002. We
are limited to 100 persons and we would like to receive your application forms
as early as possible so we can plan and send you further details.
Equipment suggestions:
Base camp tent
Light-weight tent / overnight shelter.
Clothing for all seasons
Suitable footwear for rough country
Stoves and fuel (no fires!)
Food (the camp is self catering - remember your drinks for the braai)
Harness and Climbing hardware (optional)
Base Camp:
Base camp will be on the Farm "Erfdeel" on the Ceres side of Matroosberg. Members
are expected to provide their own tents. There is a hut with 20 bunk beds as
well as a cottage available for rent on the farm. However this is not included
in the camp fees. Members who want to make use of these facilities are welcome
to contact the owners directly: Cordré or André Smith on (023) 312 2282 or fax
(023) 312 3759 or erfdeel@boland.lia.net. First come first serve.
Further details on the mini camp activities will
be sent to you after receipt of your application form.
Camp Convenor:
Brian Brock/ (021) 794 0102
Applications to: MCSA Hexriver Mini Camp,
PO Box 152, STELLENBOSCH, 7599 or
Elsbeth Verhoeven: / (021) 887
4113 (h)
PROGRAMME
DAGSTAPPE / DAY HIKES
Roete: Matroosberg
Leier:
Beskrywing: Stap vanaf Erfdeel en klim Matroosberg. Maklike stap met voetpad.
Hoogste berg in die Boland met baie indrukwekkende uitsig van bo.
Route: Matroosberg
Leader:
Description: Walk from Erfdeel and climb Matroosberg. Easy walk with footpath.
Highest peak in the Boland with impressive view from the top.
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Roete: Spekrivierkloof na Lakenvleidam
Leier: Dieter Steinmann
Beskrywing: Stap vanaf Erfdeel af in Spekrivierkloof na Lakenvleidam. Maklike
kloofstap (sowat 5 km) met swempoele.
Route: Spekriver to Lakenvlei dam
Leader: Dieter Steinmann
Description: Walk from Erfdeel down Spekriver kloof to Lakenvlei dam. Easy kloofing
trip (about 5 km) with pools for swimming.
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Roete: Sonklippiek via Sonkliprug
Leier:
Beskrywing: Ry na plaas Laaste Drif aan voet van rug. Klim op met Sonkliprug na
Sonklippiek. Maklike "scramble", met mooi uitsigte al na die noorde.
Route: Sonklip peak via Sonklip ridge
Leader:
Description: Drive to farm Laaste Drif at bottom of ridge. Climb up and follow
Sonklip ridge to Sonklip peak. Easy scramble with views to the north.
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Roete: Baviaansberg
Leier: Dieter Steinmann
Beskrywing: Ry na plaas aan voet van berg (ongeveer 20 km). Klimhoogte 800m. Maklike
klim, fossiele, en mooi uitsig op die Heksrivierberge.
Route: Baviaansberg
Leader: Dieter Steinmann
Description: Drive to farm at the foot of mountan (about 20 km ). Climb 800m.
Easy climb, fossils, and beautiful views of the Hexriver Mountains.
2-DAG STAPPE / 2-DAY HIKES
Roete: Matroosberg en Sonklippiek
Leier: Brian Brock
Wanneer: Vrydag en Saterdag
Beskrywing Vrydag: Stap vanaf Erfdeel, klim Matroosberg en slaap op vlakte. Saterdag:
Klim Sonklippiek en keer terug na basiskamp. Maklike stap, mooi kampplek op vlakte,
en uitsigte vanaf hoë berge.
Route: Matroosberg en Sonklip peak
Leader: Brian Brock
When: Friday and Saturday
Description: Friday: Walk from Erfdeel, climb Matroosberg and sleep on vlakte.
Saturday: Climb Sonklip peak and return to base camp. Easy walk, beautiful camping
on vlakte, and views from high peaks.
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Roete: Agter-Milnervlakte en grot
Leier: Paul Verhoeven
Wanneer: Vrydag en Saterdag
Beskrywing: Vrydag: Ry na plaas (ongeveer 40 km). Stap op na Agter-Milnervlakte
en kampplek en besoek interessante grot. Saterdag: Klim op na Three Towerkloof
se nek en daarna terug na kamp, motors en basiskamp. Maklike stap, mooi kampplek
op vlakte uitsigte en interessante grot.
Route: Agter-Milnervlakte and cave
Leader: Paul Verhoeven
When: Friday and Saturday
Description: Friday: Drive to farm (about 40 km). Walk up to Agter-Milnervlakte
and camp spot and visit interesting cave. Saturday: Climb up to neck above Three
Tower Kloof and thereafter return to camp, cars and base camp. Easy walk, beautiful
camping on vlakte, views and an interesting cave.
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Roete: Toorkloof na Waaihoek
Leier: Gerhard van Wyngaardt
Wanneer: Vrydag en Saterdag
Beskrywing: Vrydag: Ry vanaf Erfdeel via Ceres na plaas Drie Gewels. Klim op in
Toorkloof, en kamp bo-op die nek (NB - bring watersakke - geen water op nek).
Saterdag: Klim langs rif tot op Sybasberg, daarna af verby Pells hut en tot onder.
Vereistes: fiksheid, en geen hoogtevrees.
Route: Toorkloof to Waaihoek
Leader: Gerhard van Wyngaardt
When: Fridy and Saturday
Description: Friday: Drive from Erfdeel via Ceres to farm Drie Gewels. Climb up
Toorkloof and camp on the watershed (NB - no water at camp - bring waterbags).
Saturday: A ridge climb over Sybasberg, then down via Pells hut. Requirements:
fitness, and no fear of heights.
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Roete: Waaihoek Area (oornag Pells hut)
Leier: Paul Verhoeven
Wanneer: Sondag en Maandag
Beskrywing: Sondag: Ry vanaf Erfdeel via Ceres na begin. Stap/klim op na Pell's
hut (oornag). Klim Waaihoekpiek en Sybasberg vanaf hut. Maandag: Keer terug na
motors. Steil stap op na Pells hut. Mooi hut en uitsigte oor Heksrivierberge.
Route: Waaihoek Area (overnight Pells hut)
Leier: Paul Verhoeven
When: Sunday and Monday
Description: Sunday: Drive from Erfdeel via Ceres to start. Walk/climb up to Pells
hut (overnight). Climb Waaihoek peak and Sybasberg from hut. Monday: Return to
cars. Steep walk up to Pells hut. Beautifull hut and views over the Heksrivier
mountains.
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Roete: Mostertshoek-Tweeling
Leier: Brian Brock
Wanneer: Sondag en Maandag
Beskrywing: Sondag: Ry vanaf Erfdeel via Ceres na plaas. Stap/klim op na kampplek.
Maandag: Klim Mostertshoek-Tweeling via die Green Gullies roete. Klassieke roete.
Ruwe terrein, fiksheid vereiste.
Route: Mostertshoek-Twins
Leader: Brian Brock
When: Sunday and Monday
Description: Sunday: Drive from Erfdeel via Ceres to start. Walk/climb up to camp
spot. Monday: Climb Mostertshoek-Twins via the Green Gullies route. Classic route.
Rugged terrain, fitness essential.
4-DAG STAPPE / 4-DAY HIKES
Roete: Morainekloof na Domekloof via Three Towerkloof (abseil)
Leier: Morgan Behr
Wanneer: Vrydag tot Sondag
Beskrywing: Vrydag: Ry vanaf Erfdeel na De Doorns. Stap op in Morainekloof en
kamp in die kloof. Saterdag: Klim Milnerpiek en Milnernaald en kamp op Agter-Milnervlakte.
Sondag: Abseil af in Three Towerkloof (4 verpligte abseils) en kamp in Domekloof.
Maandag: Stap terug na voertuie (kort dag).
Ruwe terrein. Fiksheid vereiste. Verpligte lang abseils. Fantastiese roete!
Route: Moraine kloof to Dome kloof via Three Tower kloof (abseil)
Leader: Morgan Behr
When: Friday to Sunday.
Description: Friday: Drive from Erfdeel to De Doorns. Walk up Moraine kloof and
camp in the kloof. Saturday: Climb Milnerpeak and Milner Needle and camp on Agter-Milnervlakte.
Sunday: Abseil down in Three Tower kloof (4 compulsory abseils) and camp in Dome
kloof. Monday: Walk back to cars (short day).
Rugged terrain. Fitness essential. Compulsory long abseils. Great route!
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Roete: Thomashut na Domekloof
Leier: Hans Scheffler
Wanneer: Vrydag tot Sondag
Beskrywing: Vrydag: Ry vanaf Erfdeel na Worcester. Stap op na Thomashut. Saterdag:
Stap na Perry skuiling en kamp. Sondag: Stap via Buffelshoekpiek oor Buffelshoek-Tweeling
en af na Domekloof. Kamp in Domekloof. Maandag: Stap terug na motors (kort dag).
Ruwe terrein. Fiksheid vereiste. Klassieke Hex traverse!
Route: Thomas hut to Dome kloof
Leader: Hans Scheffler
When: Friday to Sunday
Route: Friday: Drive from Erfdeel to Worcester. Walk up to Thomas hut. Saturday:
Walk to Perry refuge and camp. Sunday: Walk via Buffelshoek peak over Buffelshoek-Twins
and down to Dome kloof. Camp in Domekloof. Monday: Walk back to cars (short day).
Description: Rough terrain. Fitness essential. Classic Hex traverse!
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Roete: Kamp op Milnervlakte
Leier: Teuns Kok
Wanneer: Vrydag tot Sondag
Beskrywing: Makliker 4-dag roete. Ry van Erfdeel na plaas Kweperfontein (ongeveer
40 km). Vrydag: Stap op na Agter-Milnervlakte en maak basiskamp. Dagstappe vanaf
kamp: grot, Milnerpiek en Milnernaald (beide een dag), en Buffelshoekpiek. Maandag:
Stap af en terug na motors. Mooi kampplek met grasvlaktes en waterstrompe, swemplek.
Fiksheid noodsaaklik vir Milner- en Buffelshoekpiek.
Route: Camp on Milner vlakte
Leader: Teuns Kok
Description: Easier 4-day route. Drive from Erfdeel to farm Kweperfontein (about
40 km). Friday: Walk up to Agter-Milner vlakte and make base camp. Day walks from
camp: cave, Milner peak and Milner Needle (both on one day), and Buffelshoek peak.
Monday: Walk down and back to cars. Beautiful campsite with grassy vlaktes and
streams, pools for swimming. Fitness required for Milner and Buffelshoek peaks.