Friday, 14 July 2023

Fw: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 15 July 2023: Front Face to Oppelskop/ Deer Park Loop

Woo hoo it's Friday!

Our run tomorrow is ON!

Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 07:00 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. We start running at 7:15 amRecommend you bring headlamps, sunrise is at 07:49am

There will not be a walking group.

See you there!

Samantha
0723144341


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From: Samantha Brinkmann <sammybri@yahoo.com>
To: Table Mountain Trailers <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 10 July 2023 at 12:08:29 SAST
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 15 July 2023: Front Face to Oppelskop/ Deer Park Loop

Happy Monday Trailers

We're City side to watch the sunrise this Saturday, weather looks chilly but sunny.

Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 07:00 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. We start running at 7:15 am. Please bring headlamps, sunrise is at 07:49am

How to get there?  
Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on your left, there are two parking levels, we will meet on the top level.

Terrain and distance
Singletrack, technical, 'undulating'. 10-14 km's depending on whether you join the shorter relaxed group or longer main group taking about 2h30. 

Route
A straightforward out and back run along the scenic trail across the face of Table Mountain to Oppelskop and return. 
Relaxed group will do the Front Face/Deer Park loop, dropping down before Oppelskop.

Dogs
Please note that  Totalsports VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

At this time of year, the weather can change fast. Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

ImportantOur runs are pack runs and may split into 2 or 3 pace groups on the day. Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own.  Routes are subject to deviation on the day.  

If you are feeling unwell please stay home for your own health and those around you.

Have a great week!

Regards

Samantha
0723144341


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