Hogsback and the passes
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Hogsback and the passes
Planned scenic weekend outing ...... (4x4 and ground clearance required)
Friday afternoon - convene at our holiday cottage on the Hogsback / dinner
Saturday - Early breakfast to be ready to leave by 9.00am. Pass through state forest to the microwave tower lookout point from where we will see some of the Mitchell's Pass road. Take a short rough back-road onto the pass (not yet recce'd). Do the pass, a poorly used road nowadays - (should be interesting if the road is still in the degraded condition that it was last year, especially if conditions are wet).
Go on through Seymour and do the Katberg Pass and straight on to Devil's Bellows Pass where we can stop at the summit for lunch.
Make our way back, still looking for an interesting return route. If time allows, we can make a quick stop to pop in at the historic chapel, "St. Patrick's on The Hill" before returning to the cottage for a long evening of braaiing and talking crap.
Sunday - Breakfast and activity to still be decided - if you're energetic, a mushroom hunt in our private forest is a possibility.
These links should give a foretaste of what to expect
http://www.mountainpassessouthafrica.co ... sback.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.mountainpassessouthafrica.co ... -pass.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za/ ... -r351.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
No date decided as yet, let's plan this in advance, see who's keen and what date is best suited to those wanting to join in. Limited space available in the cottage, so preference will be given to anyone willing to join but not geared for camping. Bring whatever you require to be self-sufficient.
Cost - Just your time, your fuel and your own catering requirements.
Who's in??
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
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Friday afternoon - convene at our holiday cottage on the Hogsback / dinner
Saturday - Early breakfast to be ready to leave by 9.00am. Pass through state forest to the microwave tower lookout point from where we will see some of the Mitchell's Pass road. Take a short rough back-road onto the pass (not yet recce'd). Do the pass, a poorly used road nowadays - (should be interesting if the road is still in the degraded condition that it was last year, especially if conditions are wet).
Go on through Seymour and do the Katberg Pass and straight on to Devil's Bellows Pass where we can stop at the summit for lunch.
Make our way back, still looking for an interesting return route. If time allows, we can make a quick stop to pop in at the historic chapel, "St. Patrick's on The Hill" before returning to the cottage for a long evening of braaiing and talking crap.
Sunday - Breakfast and activity to still be decided - if you're energetic, a mushroom hunt in our private forest is a possibility.
These links should give a foretaste of what to expect
http://www.mountainpassessouthafrica.co ... sback.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.mountainpassessouthafrica.co ... -pass.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za/ ... -r351.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
No date decided as yet, let's plan this in advance, see who's keen and what date is best suited to those wanting to join in. Limited space available in the cottage, so preference will be given to anyone willing to join but not geared for camping. Bring whatever you require to be self-sufficient.
Cost - Just your time, your fuel and your own catering requirements.
Who's in??
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
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Don't you like the guy!! surely if he is the fiancée you should know his name by now! :evil: ! ! :evil:
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Don't you like the guy!! surely if he is the fiancée you should know his name by now! :evil: ! ! :evil:
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Hi Andy, Bokkie and I will join if the weekend is planned any weekend from 17th October and not later than 30 November.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
I'd be be in but from the 20th or so..... Are Landrovers welcome?
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
He's just fine, but he's a Mark(ed) man!Quentin wrote:Don't you like the guy!! surely if he is the fiancée you should know his name by now!
That's great Ben, we will want to accommodate as many as possible, so I'm sure we can work with those dates! Will be great to see you guys again!Whisky wrote:Hi Andy, Bokkie and I will join if the weekend is planned any weekend from 17th October and not later than 30 November.
And Now??!!! What have you done with your Hilux and my motor, besides stripping the diff!! Dylan, you and your family will always be welcome, you know that! Even if you pitched in a wheelbarrow, (which I dare say may be more reliable and capable than the Landy! ). Looks like your date possibilities are also in line with Ben's.AM Racing wrote:I'd be be in but from the 20th or so..... Are Landrovers welcome?
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Andy it's about time a GTG was organised again. Annemarie and I will do our best to not miss out on this one and I'm sure Edge and Viv will also be in.I'll speak to Wade and will let you know asap.Throw a few dates around so we can work around it.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Just say when. Will surely like to join.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
So tentatively we have the following interest so far
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Delia, Tegan & baby (3½)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2) (Provisionally)
• Jurgen and family (?)
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• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Delia, Tegan & baby (3½)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2) (Provisionally)
• Jurgen and family (?)
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When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
A 3rd link to 'Devil's Bellows Pass' has been added to the original post.
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
For the return trip, we can either retrace our path back (which we might have to do if the road further is still blocked by fallen trees), or we can proceed to Whittlesea and come down through the Nico Malan pass. That would make it 4 passes in one day, almost 200km, which should take approx 6 to 6½ hours round trip, lunch break included if we don't delay too much at the "photo stops". We should be back at base by about 4pm - enough time to get a braai going and sorting sleeping arrangements.
What say you?
Once back at Seymore (after Nico Malan), we can see how we stand with time. If it's still on our side, (we can play it by ear, but all we need is an extra ½ hour), we can go south through Seymore, past the Kat River Dam (also spectacular), circumvent the Hogsback around the bottom / south and come up through the Hogsback pass. It's the same pass we would have used coming up from the KWT side, but if we do it again on the day it would give us "5 passes in one day".
What say you?
Once back at Seymore (after Nico Malan), we can see how we stand with time. If it's still on our side, (we can play it by ear, but all we need is an extra ½ hour), we can go south through Seymore, past the Kat River Dam (also spectacular), circumvent the Hogsback around the bottom / south and come up through the Hogsback pass. It's the same pass we would have used coming up from the KWT side, but if we do it again on the day it would give us "5 passes in one day".
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
A suggestion for dates - the weekend of 24th, 25th & 26th October?
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Andy I have noted that weekend.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
A suggestion for dates - the weekend of 24th, 25th & 26th October?
Hi Andy, This or the next week end should suit us fine...
What about Ivanhof if you have his number. There is also the fellow who had the red Lux... Tony & Wade also know him.
There is also the contingent from Port Elizabeth, is there no interest from them?
Hi Andy, This or the next week end should suit us fine...
What about Ivanhof if you have his number. There is also the fellow who had the red Lux... Tony & Wade also know him.
There is also the contingent from Port Elizabeth, is there no interest from them?
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Devil's bellows
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... p?t=104218" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It is truly spectacular on a clear day!
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... p?t=104218" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It is truly spectacular on a clear day!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
I've sent messaged to both Ivan (Ivanoff) and to Jay (JacoL) .... still waiting to hear from them.Haboob wrote:A suggestion for dates - the weekend of 24th, 25th & 26th October?
Hi Andy, This or the next week end should suit us fine...
What about Ivanhof if you have his number. There is also the fellow who had the red Lux... Tony & Wade also know him.
There is also the contingent from Port Elizabeth, is there no interest from them?
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
So why aren't you joining us, Marius?4ePikanini wrote:Devil's bellows
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/sho ... p?t=104218" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It is truly spectacular on a clear day!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Perhaps. Is my beetle welcome? I dont own a Toyota. :)
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
I would love to join unfortuanatly looks like I'm gonna loose out again as we're moving to a new house and its gonna fall over the same period. It seems like ill have to sit our till next year, but thanx for keeping me in mind
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Andy it sounds like a great trip and I would liked to do it but I am working at the Baywest Airshow that weekend but please keep us updated if there is any other trips planned
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Hey there Marius.You dont have to own LUX to join us.The more the merrier and I notice that you'r very active on the community forum.You'l really enjoy our local Lux crowd.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Andy the weekend of the 25 October seems to be a good date. Lets book it and see how it suits the other members.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Marius, as I said to you earlier, you'd be more than welcome!
Jay and David, thanks for the responses, would have been great if you were able to join us, but hey, next time, right?!!
Looks like the weekend of the 25th suits everyone, so let's make it final. We may even have an up-country visitor!
Jay and David, thanks for the responses, would have been great if you were able to join us, but hey, next time, right?!!
Looks like the weekend of the 25th suits everyone, so let's make it final. We may even have an up-country visitor!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
We will need a detailed trip report. Very detailed.
Every year we drive from GP to Kenton-on Sea, and I've always wanted to change oure route (Gariep, steynsburg etc) to go over Tarkastad. Why on earth Tarkastad?
Because in the dark ages when I was in the army I had a friend called Watson who hailed from Tarkastad, and for some reason I've always wanted to see it, even if it's only another average dorpie.
So on our next trip after this one, we'll save up a few Rands, and book accomodation somewhere in Hogsback, and spend a day or two there seeing the sights, driving the impassable passes, before we head to the coast. Won't be doing it this year, as we don't have the budget and don't relish the thought of having to drive those passes after having been on the road the whole day from GP with 2 cranky kids in the car (hence our plan to do it next year with Hogsback as base)
The links show some awesome scenery... Pretty please, nice trip report!
Every year we drive from GP to Kenton-on Sea, and I've always wanted to change oure route (Gariep, steynsburg etc) to go over Tarkastad. Why on earth Tarkastad?
Because in the dark ages when I was in the army I had a friend called Watson who hailed from Tarkastad, and for some reason I've always wanted to see it, even if it's only another average dorpie.
So on our next trip after this one, we'll save up a few Rands, and book accomodation somewhere in Hogsback, and spend a day or two there seeing the sights, driving the impassable passes, before we head to the coast. Won't be doing it this year, as we don't have the budget and don't relish the thought of having to drive those passes after having been on the road the whole day from GP with 2 cranky kids in the car (hence our plan to do it next year with Hogsback as base)
The links show some awesome scenery... Pretty please, nice trip report!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Mickey, if and when you actually plan to do this, let us know and if at all possible from our side we will try and co-incide with your dates (hopefully a weekend). Then you and your family can also be accommodated gratis at our place up there and you don't have to save so much.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Would love that.
Unfortunately, because of Calvin's condition we'd have to book a place which is faaaaar away from others... He gets up at 4am and wakes the whole world. Also risky to have the lad in strange accomodation as he loves to grab anything (ornaments etc) off shelves and can be a bit destructive, which makes for stressful visits for his parents, so instead of stressing that he's going to break something we'd rather book with strangers, pay them, and request they remove nicknacks before we arrive, letting them know about his condition. Usually folks are accomodating in that regard. I'd rather not strain a relationship because I am worried that my child will break something in your house, or feel that I'd inconvenienced you because you had to censor your place for him beforehand.
But then we could meet up for a bit of a trip through some of those passes, and perhaps turn it into something similar to what you folks are doing this year. We'd love to join! And thanx for the suggestion, it's gteatly appreciated!
Unfortunately, because of Calvin's condition we'd have to book a place which is faaaaar away from others... He gets up at 4am and wakes the whole world. Also risky to have the lad in strange accomodation as he loves to grab anything (ornaments etc) off shelves and can be a bit destructive, which makes for stressful visits for his parents, so instead of stressing that he's going to break something we'd rather book with strangers, pay them, and request they remove nicknacks before we arrive, letting them know about his condition. Usually folks are accomodating in that regard. I'd rather not strain a relationship because I am worried that my child will break something in your house, or feel that I'd inconvenienced you because you had to censor your place for him beforehand.
But then we could meet up for a bit of a trip through some of those passes, and perhaps turn it into something similar to what you folks are doing this year. We'd love to join! And thanx for the suggestion, it's gteatly appreciated!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks for your forthrightness, appreciated, and I do understand where you're coming from. We'll do a detailed report for you and hope that you will let us know when you plan on coming past this neck of the woods.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanx! I'd rather be honest than wonder afterwards if my kid had annoyed someone... Hehehe.
Looks like our deal with buying the 2.7 is going ahead, so we'll at least be able to do the passes!
Looks like our deal with buying the 2.7 is going ahead, so we'll at least be able to do the passes!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Shalene and I would love to join. A few questions though.
What's for dinner Friday night? Each bring their own stuff and we braai together or do we all add towards a food fund?
Same question for the Saturday morning? Do we have to bring our own braai stuff as well or is there facilities where the lot of us can cook our food etc.
Lunch (Saturday) I naturally presume we all take along. For each their own.
Again, the evening of Saturday to each their own?
Sunday morning - Can I suggest coffee and rusks and then we all have breakfast in King or some other nice spot someone knows of?
What's for dinner Friday night? Each bring their own stuff and we braai together or do we all add towards a food fund?
Same question for the Saturday morning? Do we have to bring our own braai stuff as well or is there facilities where the lot of us can cook our food etc.
Lunch (Saturday) I naturally presume we all take along. For each their own.
Again, the evening of Saturday to each their own?
Sunday morning - Can I suggest coffee and rusks and then we all have breakfast in King or some other nice spot someone knows of?
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
That would be great Marius - I'll add you to the list. Ja, each bring his own 'chop & dop', just remember that Saturday morning brekkie needs to be a quickie so that we can get moving early. We can look at the Sunday morning breakfast suggestion - there are some nice places at Hogsback as well. Might be a bit of a hassle from a restaurant's point of view to cater for a large unexpected crowd, wherever one goes. Maybe we make that call when we're there?
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• Wade & Donne (2) (Provisionally)
• Jurgen and family (?)
• Marius & Shalene (2)
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Updated list .....
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Delia, Tegan & baby (3½)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2) (Provisionally)
• Jurgen and family (?)
• Marius & Shalene (2)
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
looks pretty awesome.
maybe for my next trip/schoolholiday to do. a mere 12hr trip to get to Seymore. def trip to be done by the looks of it.
maybe for my next trip/schoolholiday to do. a mere 12hr trip to get to Seymore. def trip to be done by the looks of it.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Tertius, that whole area around the Amatola mountains is very scenic, so ja, if you're travelling through the area then stay over at Hogsback for a couple of days (there are a couple of hotels and some B&B's) and do some sight seeing, mountain bike trails, hiking trails (single day up to six day hikes) or just wonder about the village and the shops / art studios.
There is an old children's camp (still used by school groups and boy scouts) called Hobbiton, it was this area that inspired "Lord of the rings" and hence the 'Hobbits'.
There is an old children's camp (still used by school groups and boy scouts) called Hobbiton, it was this area that inspired "Lord of the rings" and hence the 'Hobbits'.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
P.S. Tertius, have a look at this older thread where I took Mark & family 'sight-seeing' in the Hogsback area.
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I don't think that at any time were we more than 4km away from our cottage (many of those pics were taken in our own forest lands).
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I don't think that at any time were we more than 4km away from our cottage (many of those pics were taken in our own forest lands).
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Directions to our place at Hogsback.
If you will be coming from the Cathcart side (the N6) ..... the turn-off outside Cathcart (on the south side) will be the R345 (S32°18.099' - E027°08.482' ). A short while after turning onto the R345 you will get a turn-off to your left ( S32°18.836' - E027°07.617' ) which is actually still the R345 (if you carry on straight it becomes the R351). The R345 goes through Hogsback. You will turn off to your right at about ( S32°35.070' - E026°55.498' ). If you are coming from the KWT side you would turn off here to the left. At this turn-off you should see a sign that reads "Starways". There will be another turn-off to Starways and our place at ( S32°35.162' - E026°54.819' ) Your destination will be about 200 metres further at ( S32°35.316' - E026°54.700' )
You might want to copy and print these directions / co-ords.
You might also want to note my cell no. if you don't already have it .... zero eight three, 352 one zero 94
If you will be coming from the Cathcart side (the N6) ..... the turn-off outside Cathcart (on the south side) will be the R345 (S32°18.099' - E027°08.482' ). A short while after turning onto the R345 you will get a turn-off to your left ( S32°18.836' - E027°07.617' ) which is actually still the R345 (if you carry on straight it becomes the R351). The R345 goes through Hogsback. You will turn off to your right at about ( S32°35.070' - E026°55.498' ). If you are coming from the KWT side you would turn off here to the left. At this turn-off you should see a sign that reads "Starways". There will be another turn-off to Starways and our place at ( S32°35.162' - E026°54.819' ) Your destination will be about 200 metres further at ( S32°35.316' - E026°54.700' )
You might want to copy and print these directions / co-ords.
You might also want to note my cell no. if you don't already have it .... zero eight three, 352 one zero 94
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Andy what is the situation at your place in Hogsback with regard to camping. Must we be completely self-sufficient?
I read that each will provide for their own meals.
Thanks,
I read that each will provide for their own meals.
Thanks,
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Ben, there is electricity in the cottage, good enough to charge cell phones whatever, but won't be able to handle a whole lot of camping fridges although that shouldn't be a problem if your dual battery system works. There is a geyser, but it won't be enough for everyone to shower, even if we boil water time will be against us (only one shower), so it might just be a lick and promise, or rough it (unless you have your own camp shower). The toilet is part of the bathroom (not separate), although there is a long-drop out-house in case of emergency. Sleeping accom is very limited, so it would mean camping - RTT or pitch a tent on the front lawn.
I will in all likelihood be going up on the Friday after lunch and all are welcome from the Friday, but if it appeals to you more to sleep just one night, then you can pitch up early Saturday morning but just remember that we want to hit the trail no later than 9.00 am.
Plan your meals accordingly - Saturday night will definitely be a braai, bring own chop & dop. There is a braai there but might not be big enough for all to braai at the same time, I will pack in a small portable and we will probably need one more. There should be enough wood lying around up there and I will bring some charcoal as well. Bring camping chairs if you have.
There is plenty water, but the quality varies, so some drinking water might be best brought along with you.
Anything that I may have left out?
I will in all likelihood be going up on the Friday after lunch and all are welcome from the Friday, but if it appeals to you more to sleep just one night, then you can pitch up early Saturday morning but just remember that we want to hit the trail no later than 9.00 am.
Plan your meals accordingly - Saturday night will definitely be a braai, bring own chop & dop. There is a braai there but might not be big enough for all to braai at the same time, I will pack in a small portable and we will probably need one more. There should be enough wood lying around up there and I will bring some charcoal as well. Bring camping chairs if you have.
There is plenty water, but the quality varies, so some drinking water might be best brought along with you.
Anything that I may have left out?
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Sounds like stuff memories are made of. :)
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks Andy, got it.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Andy I hope dont mind if another mate of mine(Wades other half,s father namely Peter Schenk and his wife join us on our Saturday drive.They live up the the Hoggsback.We can take the opertunity to twist his arm to join the furum and club.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
No problem at all, Tony. While I think of it again I wanted to ask if you and Edge can bring your spare radios ... Peter will need and so will a few others. I know that Dylan has his own, but he's ringing two guests and not sure if he has any spares. My spare will be used by Jurgen. The more vehicles in contact, the better, obviously.
While speaking to Dylan today, he told me that Delia and baby will not be joining them - she has a function on the Saturday that she needs to attend. (List amanded). I am still unsure how many in Jurgen's party and still have no confirmation about whether Wade & Donne are coming. Also don't know how many in Dylan's guest parties.
An updated list then (it has grown! )
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Tegan (2)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2)
• Jurgen and family (?)
• Marius & Shalene (2)
• Peter Schenk & Swambo (2)
• Dylan guest (LR Defender)
• Dylan guest (Hilux Brad, wife and baby) (2¼)
That makes 11 vehicles, which is still easily manageable on this type of trip.
The route itself will be about 200km, ensure that you have fuel.
It might yet be 'early days' to speculate, but the forecast for Saturday's weather does not look too promising - you might wanna pack in your Wellies.
While speaking to Dylan today, he told me that Delia and baby will not be joining them - she has a function on the Saturday that she needs to attend. (List amanded). I am still unsure how many in Jurgen's party and still have no confirmation about whether Wade & Donne are coming. Also don't know how many in Dylan's guest parties.
An updated list then (it has grown! )
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Tegan (2)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2)
• Jurgen and family (?)
• Marius & Shalene (2)
• Peter Schenk & Swambo (2)
• Dylan guest (LR Defender)
• Dylan guest (Hilux Brad, wife and baby) (2¼)
That makes 11 vehicles, which is still easily manageable on this type of trip.
The route itself will be about 200km, ensure that you have fuel.
It might yet be 'early days' to speculate, but the forecast for Saturday's weather does not look too promising - you might wanna pack in your Wellies.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
We will book in across the road at Serendipity as Brad (Hilux) and his wife have a small baby. It's also a good excuse to get my hot morning shower to free up my back.......
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks Tony! "Provisional" status removed from the list.FIRSTGEER wrote:Wade and Donne' are joining us so count them in thanks Andy.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Hi Andy just for your attention we have booked in at a self catering nearby. Will see you Friday evening.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Wife and little one joining
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Good evening all. I'll have to sit out on this one some work obligations suddenly. Cry cry cry....... untill next time.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Ben, so noted. (Booked at "Serendipity" I assume.)
Dylan, good to hear!
Jurgen - Aw! What a pity ..... if the situation still changes, we'd really like you to join!
So then we have ....
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Delia, Tegan & baby(3½)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2)
• Jurgen and family (canclled)
• Marius & Shalene (2)
• Peter Schenk & Swambo (2)
• Dylan guest (LR Defender)
• Dylan guest (Hilux Brad, wife and baby) (2¼)
Dylan, good to hear!
Jurgen - Aw! What a pity ..... if the situation still changes, we'd really like you to join!
So then we have ....
• Andy, Sher, daughter & fiancée (4)
• Ben & Bokkie (2)
• Dylan, Delia, Tegan & baby(3½)
• Tony & Annemarie (2)
• Edge & Viv (2)
• Wade & Donne (2)
• Jurgen and family (canclled)
• Marius & Shalene (2)
• Peter Schenk & Swambo (2)
• Dylan guest (LR Defender)
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Anyone travelling in convoy? Marius, do you know when you'll be travelling?
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Dyllan and I are driving in convoy Friday afternoon.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
We will be leaving Stutterheim around 17:00 going over Cathcart. No Andy booked at Bubuhle!!
OK so what will the program be: Friday evening do as we wish (will come and say hello), Saturday morning own breakfast, own lunch and Saterday evening we all braai together at your place. Sunday morning own breakfast and do we then get together again or each go their own way. I also assume a lot depends on the weather.
OK so what will the program be: Friday evening do as we wish (will come and say hello), Saturday morning own breakfast, own lunch and Saterday evening we all braai together at your place. Sunday morning own breakfast and do we then get together again or each go their own way. I also assume a lot depends on the weather.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Cool .... was just worrying that you might get lost.4ePikanini wrote:Dyllan and I are driving in convoy Friday afternoon.
That's about it Ben, a lot will be weather dependant of course. You could also join us for your breakfast on Sunday.Whisky wrote:We will be leaving Stutterheim around 17:00 going over Cathcart. No Andy booked at Bubuhle!!
OK so what will the program be: Friday evening do as we wish (will come and say hello), Saturday morning own breakfast, own lunch and Saterday evening we all braai together at your place. Sunday morning own breakfast and do we then get together again or each go their own way. I also assume a lot depends on the weather.
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Weather forecasts look bleak, I think we have a wet weekend ahead of us - the trails should be interesting!
See you all tomorrow - Travel safely!
See you all tomorrow - Travel safely!
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
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And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
We like it wet........
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
It is wet.
Pic fixed - F_D.
Pic fixed - F_D.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks guys for attending, it was really great to see you all again and to meet a few new faces! We thoroughly enjoyed the outing and the company!!
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Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks to you Andy. I really enjoyed the weekend.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks Andy for arranging this weekend. We really enjoyed it and it was great to meet new people and put a face to a forum member. Thanks to all whom assisted in the difficult sections.
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
A very big thanks to Andy and Sherridene for hosting us and for organising an awsome drive and weekend.Also great to meet new faces and also other avid 4x4 members driving other makes of vehicles.I can't wait for the next outing ?
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Re: Hogsback and the passes
Thanks to all that attended a great week-end and the stunning photography posted.
The haunted forrests look awesome in the soft light provided for the occasion.
The vehicles all behaved impecably.
Thanks again to Andy & Sherry for everything...
The haunted forrests look awesome in the soft light provided for the occasion.
The vehicles all behaved impecably.
Thanks again to Andy & Sherry for everything...
HABOOB means "Dust Storm"