MCSA members can now access foothold!
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Located approximately 120km from Johannesburg is Foothold, a property in the Magaliesberg owned by the Johannesburg Hiking Club. Nestled in trees at the base of the mountain range, Foothold offers amazing hiking trails, stunning scenery, bird watching and accommodation on site. Trail options to the Magaliesberg escarpment include Chain Ladder and Footloose Gully as well as trails closer to the base for less strenuous hiking and nature walks.
 
We're pleased to share that MCSA Jhb members now have special access to the Foothold property under the following terms:
 
Access period
- Designated MCSA Weekend: The second-last weekend before the last full weekend of each month (Friday to Sunday).
- Other Weekends: You may camp on other weekends (except the last full weekend of the month) at a discounted rate.
 
Facilities available
- Camping area
- Two showers and toilets
- Outdoor kitchen with a fridge and hot water
 
Fees
- MCSA Weekend (second-last weekend of the month): No camping fee. Only a parking fee of R70 per vehicle applies.
- Other Weekends: R60 per person per night for camping, plus R70 per vehicle for parking.
- Guests: R75 per night per guest (includes camping & hiking).
 
Day Access to Paardekraal (MCSA Property):
You may access Paardekraal via the Foothold property on any day with prior arrangement. If no camping is involved, only the parking fee applies.
MCSA members may bring one guest but must always accompany them.
 
General Rules
  • Advance Booking Required: Please book with MCSA Jhb Admin before accessing the property.
  • Property Rules apply: Follow all JHC rules for Foothold and MCSA rules for Paardekraal.
  • Road Access: Please contact JHC admin for the gate codes. Be sure to close and lock all gates after use.
We encourage members to enjoy the hiking and camping experience at Foothold, whilst also being respectful of the reciprocal agreement in place. For any questions or bookings, please contact MCSA JHB Admin.

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JOIN THESE 
UPCOMING MEETS!

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UPCOMING 
MULTI-DAY MEETS
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19 - 25 MAY | CLIMBING
~ BIG WALL TRAD & SPORTS CLIMBING 
@ SPITSKOPPE ~
Join Rob Powell for this Namibia adventure. The focus will be more for experienced climbers looking to branch out into expedition type climbing but obviously if folks want to come along and just climb then that's totally cool.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW
19 - 25 May
MEET REPORT
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BEGINNER KLOOFING | UPPER TONQUANI
By Kat Draxl
 
Despite the rainy weather, we still managed to gather six intrepid 'beginner' kloofers for our meet, alongside Andreas and myself. But our number suddenly grew as we met up with another unofficial MCSA group at the parking whose intention it seemed was to spend the day getting lost in the area. We travelled together for a while, parting ways at Kitchen Gully, where they continued on their own adventure.
 
It was at this point we had to unfortunately leave two of our group behind.  Conditions thus far had proved to be slightly too challenging, and we advised them to turn back while it was still safe to do so. Jenine took a big one for the team and kindly escorted the pair safely back to their cars. Thank you Jenine!
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The rest of us continued down the kloof as planned. I've never seen Tonquani so full of water! It was almost entirely swimmable, and the water temperature was perfect, making it a delightful experience. Everyone in our group bravely jumped into Help-Help Pool, eliminating the need for any rope setups. From then on, it was relatively smooth sailing, even with the massive downpour that hit us halfway through. We exited up Boulder Kloof, which was also full of water due to the rain, making for a particularly spectacular experience.
 
On our way back, we saw some of the excellent work done by the conservation team, with piles of Crofton successfully removed. Back at the car, we changed into fresh clothes and got dry for the first time since we arrived. Thank you to all the wonderful souls who joined us. What an awesome group of people!
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HOW TO VOLUNteer
Fundraising: Experienced fundraisers needed for conservation and mountaineering projects, including land acquisition.
Conservation: Protect our properties' endemic ecosystems on meets scheduled on the Meets Calendar.
Marketing & PR: Educate and inform current and future members through social media, club gatherings and talks.
Meet Leaders: Give back by leading regular, varied meets for MCSA members and the public.
Mountain Search & Rescue: Train in a team ensuring knowledge transfer and rescue capability, or raise funds for callouts.
Patrolling: Assist in securing and protecting our beautiful properties, ensuring that we all stay safe.
Community: Join community projects that share the mountains with the next generation of mountaineers.
GET INVOLVED!
Together we can strengthen our Club's future!
Every donation to the club, big or small, makes a difference!
 
Your support in this crucial time will help us pay off our debts promptly and maintain a strong financial foundation. You can donate by transferring money via EFT with your annual membership fees or donate through our web portal. Please consider a recurring payment, which will make a big difference over time.
 
Click on the link below to make a donation to MCSA Johannesburg.

LOVE YOUR MOUNTAINS.
Explore. Discover. Connect. Protect.
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Office Number:  061 461 8259 
Office Hours: Mon: 12h00 - 20h00 | Wed: 12h00 - 18h00 | Thurs: 12h00 - 18h00
Email: admin@jhb.mcsa.org.za
Website: www.mcsajohannesburg.org
MCSA Office, CityROCK Building, 173 Republic Road, Fontainebleau
Randburg, Gauteng 2032, South Africa

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