This month we shall have a mid month slideshow on 19th March at 9pm. There’ll be pizza(for 200 bob). First come first served.

 

James Kagambi, an accomplised mountaineer and long time instructor with The National Outdoor Leadership School (US) will be presenting a slideshow on Mountains of East Africa. He will take more on Rwenzoris and also share the new route up the Credner glacier on Kilimanjaro.

This is an extended Easter trip, so you will need to take the Tuesday off, or miss out on Marsabit. The meeting point, on 29th March, will be at Barney’s Bar & Restaurant at Nanyuki airstrip at 10.00 hrs, and after refreshments we shall leave in convoy at 10:30 hrs. Depending on how you drive, allow 2.5-3 hrs as it is 195 kms from Nairobi.

Those who wish to join us, please email me your contact details and whether you need a lift or are offering lifts in your car. All cars should be 4WD and in good mechanical condition, as the Marsabit road is very punishing! More details will be sent to those who sign-up.

Everyone will need to be self-sufficient for camping and cooking in the bush. Final arrangements will be discussed at the clubhouse on Tuesday 26th March, just before the supper night show.

Arshad Khan info@mck.or.ke

Dear Members,

 

Finally the traverse meet is scheduled – March 5th to 10th

 

This hike will cover the full length of Aberdares from North to South. It will begin from the Twin Hills where we will camp on the night of the 5th March. This is accessed from the Shamata Gate at the North end of the park.

 

Day 1: Twin Hills over Satima peak to Table Mountain. Camping at the ponds.

 

Day 2: From Table Mountain descend the ridge and camp by a stream at the forest edge.

 

Day 3: To Mitubio gate, camping at the gate and resupply with food.

 

Day 4: Mitubio Gate to Kinangop Mountain through the Bamboo.

 

Day 4: Kinangop Mountain, over the Elephant to Njabini Forest Station.

 

We have done different parts of this route over the last two years as a club and have good GPS tracks. The hiking is moderate, but sustained. We will need to carry camping gear and food for two to three days. This trip will like all the pieces into one traverse and it should be a great wilderness experience.

 

Costs are park entrance fees and guard fees for two rangers for the 5 days. The ranger fee for two is 12,000 per day which will be split between the group.

 

Contact: Alex T and Jeff Mariner info@mck.or.ke