MCSA JHB : Boven Rock Rally / Tonquani safety alerts and more . 12 Feb 2019
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Please notify us of any changes to your contact details, residential and postal addresses email us - admin@jhb.mcsa.org.za
For our Members
- 2019 AGM : BOOK THIS DATE
Date: 13 March 2019
Time: 19:30
Venue: Presentation area, CityRock
- Mountain Leader Course - MDT approved
Mike Griese is planning on doing this course through Peak High Mountaineering (Gavin Raubenheimer - Mountain Guide NQF; Mountaineering Instructor MDT; MCSA KZN Search & Rescue Convenor).
We need at least - but are not limited to - one other person.
This is a 5 day course which includes 2 days of theory in KZN and 3 days practical in the Drakensberg.
Interested persons should please contact Mike on 076 649 9385 or email: mikegriese246@gmail.com
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Safety alerts - Tonquani kloof
Be advised that a danger sign has been put up at the entrance to Frog Gully, for obvious reasons.
Short Gully - a.k.a. Kitchen Corner - is closed until further notice, due to a rock fall. See photo photo and map
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22 February - Magaliesberg Club Evening
You're invited to an out-of-the-box talk (+ ice ream with sherry) by Gary van Vuuren a the MCSA MAG Clubhouse: Rietondale Park, Van er Merwe St & Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria, see their website for google map: http://www.mcsamagalies.co.za/index.php/contactus - be there on Friday for a special, controversial and relevant talk on Ecological Economics. Gary is nuclear physicist turned economist with green tendencies. His introduction:
For compelling reasons, economic growth is considered the benchmark for a sovereign's health. Growth contributes to well-being and improved living standards, so these important numbers are carefully scrutinised and analysed.
In the distant past, negative growth was regarded as Disastrous. Then no growth became a Terrible Thing. And now, just slowing growth (still positive but even marginally lower than the previous year) makes economists run screaming into the streets. For the mathematically-minded, we've become obsessed with second derivatives: rates of change of rates of change. It's increasingly evident, however, that since constant economic growth depends on increased exploitation of Earth’s natural resources, it's just not sustainable. We cannot continue to consume more water, burn more fuel and spew out more and more carbon dioxide at ever increasing rates. To use a cliché: There's no Planet B. Despite Elon Musk's Martian aspirations, Planet Earth is all we have. We're at an historical juncture where separating economic growth from physical growth mustbecome a reality or economic growth will start diminishing our well-being.
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12 - 14 April 2019 - Boven Rock Rally is Back!
The Rally is back! Whether you're the seasoned climber with hands of leather, the top gun, or the beginner who doesn't know which way to put on a harness, the Boven Rock Rally weekend is all about climbing and it's for you! Climb, party, eat, and be outdoors! save the date for the weekend 12-14 April at Tranquilitas. and watch this space for further info.
(Pictured: view of the SuperBowl)
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Important: can all Meet Leaders please remember to submit a Meet Report to the office and account for any member / non-member or parking fees paid.
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16 - 17 February 2019 - Grootkloof 1 - Weeding weekend
Meet leader: Theo Odendaal - email : twodendaal@gmail.com
Our quest to rid the Magaliesberg of alien vegetation continues and is on-going. In this kloof we're tackling Pompom and Senna.
JHB members : this is an ideal opportunity for you to get to know our Kloofs, help with the ongoing work to keep them clear of allien vegetation, and have a great deal of fun getting to know fellow MCSA members. Contact Theo to find out what you need to bring apart from yourself.
(Pictured: Senna)
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16 - 17 February 2019 - weekend: Climbing at Kransberg
Meet leader: Chris Ziranek - email: cziranek@global.co.za
Kransberg offers good quality multi-pitch climbing at moderate grades. With routes of between 3 and 6 pitches long and grades from 11 to 22 it is a great place to hone your multi-pitch skills before heading off to Blouberg. The exposure is excellent, and the birdlife unrivalled. Car camping. Bring your own water for the camp-site.
The walk in is steep, and for most sections without a path. Expect a little bush bashing and wear long pants. The hike to the base of the cliffs takes about an hour. You must contact Chris if you wish to participate!
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17 February 2019 - Trad Orientation Day
Meet leader: Bennie de Wet : 082 850 0941 - email : benniedewet@gmail.com
Purpose: To introduce existing indoor and sport climbers to traditional climbing. This is a practical introduction to traditional climbing.
Prerequisites: Participant must not have done any traditional climbing in the past and be proficient in climbing sport routes at grade 18.
Format and location: The trad orientation will be structured around the participants and will typically take one day in the Magaliesberg Tonquani Kloof. The day will focus on practical gear placement, route finding and climbing (lead and/or follow).
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24 February 2019 - Climbing at Bronkies
Meet leader: Tina Culwick : 083 458 3543 - email : tina.culwick@gmail.com
The Bronkies crag and parking are on private property and the owners reserve the right of admission. The MCSA has negotiated access to the area for members over weekends and public holidays. Upon arrival visitors must pay the entrance fee and sign the visitors’ book, which has an MCSA logo sticker on the cover.
Entrance fees are R20 for adults, R10 for children between 13-18 years, and R5 for children aged 12 and below.
More details can be obtained from Tina.
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24 February 2019 - Easterkloof Hike NUMBERS WILL BE LIMITED
Meet leader: Margie Owen-Smith : 01 646 3070 / 072 279 2862 - email : margie.owensmith@gmail.com
Easterkloof is a beautiful hiking venue in the Magaliesberg. The initial walk up the stream bed is not steep and ends at some wonderful swimming pools. We’ll then head cross-country to view the waterfall, leaving those who want to stay at the pools behind with a sub-leader.
Meet at Calabash, Junod's farm, in the designated parking area near the staff quarters at 08:30. (directions can be obtained from the Johannesburg office: admin@jhb.mcsa.org.za)
As Easterkloof is private property, there is a per person fee of R 40 for the hike. For non-members, that fee plus the non-members fee will apply (an additional R40 for adults / R20 for youths up to 17)
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PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST INFORM THE MEET LEADER IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN A MEET. PLEASE INFORM THE MEET LEADER BY FRIDAY 13h00 IF YOU WISH TO GO ON A MEET.
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