Day walks
Meeting place is usually at the Bunny Park in Rynfield, Benoni. The meeting time is usually 06h30 / 07h00, but this depends on the season (early in summer and later in winter). Details appear on the program. For a one-day hike you would need a daypack with two litres of water, some snacks and a packed lunch. A good pair of hiking boots or shoes, or takkies with a firm sole, a hat, raincoat or anorak are essential.
Weekends
The hike leaders either hold meetings prior to the outing to co-ordinate transport and make necessary arrangements, or they distribute information, maps etc. by e-mail.
Base camp: Huts, chalets or tenting
You would need to take your clothes, own food, drinks, and sleeping gear. A day pack - as with the day trails.
Backpacking
A backpack big enough for five days is recommended (60 litre or bigger), as you need to carry food, clothes, sleeping bag, raincoat, small gas stove, water and snacks for the duration of the hike.
Longer trails: (3/4/5 days or more)
Same as for a backpacking weekend, except you must carry extra clothes and allow enough food and drinks for the duration of the hike.
In the case of Wilderness and High Berg Trails you may also need to carry a small tent, or share this with another member of the party. |
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