+cownchicken Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 We have booked 12 places on the Otter Trail for July next year. We will be leaving Storms River on 5th July. So far The Huskies, Battlerat & Pussycat, Goofster and Henzz will be joining us. We still have place for a limited number of people. The full price of the trail is R818.10. Minimum deposit is R270 per person, payable before 20/9/11. We also have taken into account the Bloukrantz River crossing and have timed it as well as we could, with the lowest tide for around midday on the day of crossing, for anybody who may be intimidated by this. (Believe me (cow) that I stress about this crossing days before the time!) There are only about 3 caches along the route - but that is not the object of this outing - it is the walk, company, scenery and those special times spent along the route with fellow cachers. Andre and I are considering treating ourselves to the fabulous Dolphin Trail after we finish the Otter! Anybody interested? Quote Link to comment
+trevorh7000 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Andre and I are considering treating ourselves to the fabulous Dolphin Trail after we finish the Otter! Anybody interested? Yes I am definitely interested - will have time to do some training! If there is still a place I'll take one. Trev Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) The Otter or the Dolphin, Trevor? Either way we will keep you a place. Just let us know which one. Or will it be both? Anybody interested in doing an extended trip? Edited August 26, 2011 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
besem Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm in! I'll be in Argentina at some point in July, but I think it's only later in the month. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Looking forward to meeting you besem. Only two places left. Edited August 26, 2011 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Fier Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Now that's a Power Trail worth doing. When I did the trail, I only found two caches in the 5 days but those two are "mega smiley"! Unfortunately (well - actually fortunately) I'm sure I'll have my hands full next July. I would have loved to join you - especially looking at the great company gathering and also because you timed the tides for your booking (we hiked for an hour in the dark to be at the river at low tide) Quote Link to comment
+BruceTP Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I would have loved to join you - especially looking at the great company gathering and also because you timed the tides for your booking (we hiked for an hour in the dark to be at the river at low tide) Been there, done that but lost the T-shirt. We set off round 1am to get the supposed low tide at round 7am only to find the river in flood and the rain still pelting down. It is an experience I would rather not have again... We missed out on all the beautiful scenery that day. I would still like to see it but don't know whether I have the courage to attempt it again. Quote Link to comment
+Midgleys_ZA Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 John & I (Tara) are keen. Count us in Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 John & I (Tara) are keen. Count us in You are the last two. Looking forward to meeting both of you. Will send you a PM with bank details and deposit amount. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 The list of cachers joining us on the Otter are: The Huskies Henzz Goofster trevorh7000 battlerat and pussycat besem Tara and John Quote Link to comment
+Midgleys_ZA Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Woop woop! Now to get some practice in....! Quote Link to comment
besem Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Woop woop! Now to get some practice in....! We can start that practice on Sunday. Quote Link to comment
+Midgleys_ZA Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Woop woop! Now to get some practice in....! We can start that practice on Sunday. For two of us that is There's also a cache at the overnight hut on the Alexandria trail... Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 (edited) Woop woop! Now to get some practice in....! And so must all of us!! Edited August 29, 2011 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Noddy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 :laughing: Looking fwd to getting a few more logs in my Power Trail Cache Logbook !!! ENJOY !! :anicute: Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 :laughing: Looking fwd to getting a few more logs in my Power Trail Cache Logbook !!! ENJOY !! :anicute: And we are looking forward to signing those logs! Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hope I will look as happy when I finish the Otter Trail next year!! My daughters and I at Valley View. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 On Saturday we will be walking together with The Huskies up from East Fort to Craggy and Picnic Rock. There are several other caches along the route. This will be part of our 'Otter Trail get fit' walks. Anybody is welcome to join us, this is not only for the Otter trail people. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 Quoting AndyT1 from The Fynbos Finders: Meet at 07h30 on Sunday 18th September at the parking for the start of the Echo Valley Trail - S34 07.501 E18 26.866 First on the agenda is Mines of Moira, followed by Paths of the Dead. Then over the top to Chilean Mine Rescue. If the Eaves want to take some cachers through to Robin Hood Cave in the Amphitheatre then whoever wants to do so can join them. Next stop a brunch / lunch break in the amphitheatre, those who have tackled the narrows can re-join us there if there are any takers for this expedition. Head off for Tataurus, the one I am looking forward to. Back down Spes Bona Forest and re-join the trail down Echo Valley and back to the vehicles. If we have time off to the pub of your choice for a drink or two? We are using this as our 'Outrageous Otters' Get Fit Outing for this weekend. As we quoted in the Fynbos Finders: We'll be taking one or two hiking stoves with us to make tea and coffee. If anyone wants to join us for a cuppa, please bring your own mug and some extra water along! Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Just getting my breathing back under control after "running" up Lions Head two days ago chasing a FTF with some others... When the muscles in the legs started to protest I just reminded them that this was just the beginning... Get used to it... The Otter trail is waiting... Can't wait for Sunday's outing... Good exercise / team building... Putting my coffee mug into my backpack right now. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 A challenge to all the Western Cape walkers of the Otter Trail next July: Join us doing the 12km category of The Cape Times Big Walk on Sunday 13th November. The route is as follows: The 12km starts in the new Greenpoint Park, makes its way along the world renound Fan Walk along Somerset Road via the Company Gardens, joining the 10km all the way to the finish area. The cost is R40 per person. All proceeds go to charity. On your entry form you can choose which charity you wish to support. Nazareth House, The Cancer Association of South Africa or the Steenberg Foundation. Go to: http://www.bigwalk.co.za/ for further info and online booking form. Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Challenge accepted.. Sounds like a whole lot of fun, and good practice for the Otter too. Will register right away. Quote Link to comment
+The Huskies Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Will be there. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) Looking forward to walking with Henzz and The Huskies. Where is everyone else? Edited October 12, 2011 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
+Midgleys_ZA Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Looking forward to walking with Henzz and The Huskies. Where is everyone else? Its a bit far, but we'll be doing some hiking closer to home this weekend. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Looking forward to walking with Henzz and The Huskies. Where is everyone else? Its a bit far, but we'll be doing some hiking closer to home this weekend. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment
+Henzz Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Count Down --- 200 days to go. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Count Down --- 200 days to go. Time marches on so quickly! Hope everybody is working on their fitness. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Cape Town Otter Trail hikers we will be meeting at the Wild Fig on Saturday 17th March at noon to discuss the Otter. I have sent e-mails with an attachment. Looking forward to seeing you all. Quote Link to comment
+cownchicken Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Fantastic hike, wonderful weather and good friends. So sorry that some of you missed this superb Power Trail!! Catch up with all our photos on Facebook. Edited July 17, 2012 by cownchicken Quote Link to comment
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