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Friday 13th July: Depart Nairobi @ noon @ ABC to camp @ high bush camp (roadhead).
Saturday 14th July:
Option 1: Day Hike to Dragon teeth and back to camp; Group leader required. Moderate fitness level required for all participants.
Option 2: Hike to Dragon teeth, setup base, hike to summit and back to base. Group leader required. Good fitness level required.
Option 3: Hike to summit and camp overnight. High fitness level required as well as good equipment (rain + cold very likely due to exposed campsite). I will be leading this group especially.
Sunday 15th July: Return to Nairobi.
Please indicate interest for which group and also if u are willing to lead. Options 1 and 2 will only happen if we get group leaders. I will thoroughly brief and assist/support/backup the group leaders to carry out their roles.
Slots available in first come basis. #s could be limited so confirm as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
info@mck.or.ke
Susie Weeks CEO of Mount Kenya Trust will talk about the work, challenges etc the trust does/faces. We all do remember the recent fires on the Mountain and Aberdares recently. She will also talk about these.
As usual, there will be buffet dinner (Shs 700 members, Shs 800 nonmembers) at 8:15pm
Coleslaw
Tandoori Chicken
Fish Masala
Mix Veg Curry
Mixed Daal
Assorted Naans
Jeera Rice
Black Forest Cake
info@mck.or.ke
Plan your dates for these meets.
June 26th – Slideshow about the work of Mt Kenya Bill Woodley Trust – Susie Weeks http://www.mountkenyatrust.org/history.htm
July 28-29th – MCK Annual Dinner @ Savage Camp, Sagana. Limited places!! Book now with Benta
July 31st – Slideshow – Dr.Johannes Refisch of the Great Apes Survival Partnership (GRASP) will discuss his experiences in gorilla conservation, which started in 1991 with field work in Kahuzi-Biega, Eastern DR Congo. This came to an abrupt end when DR Congo slipped into a first period of instability and donors decided collectively to pull out of DRC. Since then, Johannes has been back to the region many times and is still impressed by the incredible beauty, the people and the landscape. The Central African rift has everything one can dream of, some of the most endangered species such as the mountain gorilla, chimpanzee, Congo peacock, Okapi, forest elephant, but also active volcanoes and steep mountains with afro-alpine vegetation. This talk is not only about conservation work, it will also show the beauty of the Central African forest, its biodiversity, and its people, who unfortunately have undergone very difficult periods where any effort in making a living was taken by insecurity and violence
August – Hike to Elephant, South Aberdares – Contact Benta Rop
Sep 22nd – 30th – Climbing, Hiking and Biking in Spain: La Pedriza, La Cabrera and Gredos. From Sept 22, meet and stay at Jeff Mariner’s house in the sierra near La Pedriza and La Cabrera with excellent climbing and hiking. Later in the week travel to the mountains of Gredos for climbing and hiking. Ending approximately Oct 1. Contact Jeff Mariner
Oct 19th – 21st Weekend – Kichwa Tembo Hiking and Climbing – Contact Ivy Mutiso
Oct 27th – Halloween Party @ Clubhouse Contact Jill Craig
Dec 12th – 16th – Hiking Ololokwe and Warges, Northern Kenya. Contact Arshad Khan
Feb 15th – 25th 2013 – Ruwenzoris – A hiking circuit of the Rwenzori’s including two to three peaks. As with the last trip, we will organize in groups of 5. Groups may have different objectives. We are considering the Portal Peaks and Savoia Peak on Mt. Stanley for those who have already done Margerita on Mt. Stanley and Mt. Speke. Contact Jeff Mariner
Like to go anywhere else? Let us know.