Monday 29 July 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 03 August 2024: Cecilia Forest (Take 2)

Happy Monday Trailers

Looks like we have some "non-rainy" days this week 🤞 so we're going to try for Cecilia Forest again 😁

Route details
Starting from the Cecilia Forest parking we'll warm up through the cork forest parallel to the road until just above Southern Cross drive.  We won't go as far as the Constantia Nek jeep track boom but rather stay on the track as it loops back towards Cecilia parking. At the fork keep left and stick to the jeep track running above the SANParks compound until the "big tree" intersection where we can decide whether to go up via Cecilia Waterfall or continue on the contour path towards Kirstenbosch until we see the Cecilia Ravine sign where we turn left up a steep set of steps.
The Cecilia Ridge path starts near the highest point on the path and after some fun "easy" (depending on rain damage) scrambling and regular pauses to admire the spectacular view, we'll pop out on the concrete path with the Overseers Cottage to our right.  From here the long group can opt for an extension to the dams whilst the relaxed group will head back down on the Constantia Neck Jeep Track.
At the first look-out point chicane we'll leave the jeep track and follow the single track down through the trees across the trail path (don't turn left back to Cecilia waterfall) but continue on the single track through the trees until we join back up on the jeep track that will take us down to our cars. 
Please bring your sense of adventure as the route may change depending on damage caused by the weather as well as weather conditions on the day. 
This is a social pack run led by committee with plenty of opportunities for photographs, and its important that we look out for each other!
Inline image

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Cecilia Forest car park at 07:20 sign-in to start running 07:30

Please remember to support the car guard.


Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and light scramble, with plenty of UP.

Distance: +- 10kms Relaxed Group, the longer group will extend on the day.


Walking group will be confirmed in Fridays mail.

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday's email just in case there are changes.

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.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

ImportantPlease 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. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

Have a great week!


Samantha
0723144341


Friday 26 July 2024

Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 27 July 2024 - Vredehoek, Oppelskop, Block Houses

Morning Trailers,

Tomorrow's run is ON.

Weather is predicted to be cool, wet and breezy. 

Please come prepared for all weather.

There will be NO walking group.

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

Hi Trailers,

This week we start from Vredehoek, doing a loop in Deer Park, and the lower slopes of Devils Peak.

  

Route Details 

Starting from Vredehoek we zig-zag our way up to Dead Man's tree on Tafelberg Road, unfortunately, run on some tar before going up the single track to the lower contour path, turning left and head towards Oppelskop, scramble up to the top of Oppelskop, take in the views and then carry on up to turn left along the middle contour path, the group can decide if they would like to pop up to Woodstock Cave before heading down to the lower contour path again and onto Kings Blockhouse, down the jeep or single track, turning right to run along some single track to the Queen's Blockhouse, and then make our way back to Vredehoek on jeep track.

 

The distance is around 12km taking about 2.5 hours for the relaxed group as we stop to admire the views. There are many options for a shorter or longer run.


The walking group will be confirmed on Friday. 

 

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Meet at 7:20 am at Vredehoek on Chelmsford Road. Ready to start running at 7:30 am


Directions To Start

Parking is next to Vredehoek Eco Park on Chelmsford Road.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnLd7B75ovY6dc6r6



Terrain and Distance

It's a mixture of jeep track and single-track and not very technical, ±12km, with 670m ascent with shorter and longer options.




Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 


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

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


Important

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.   

Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure no one is left alone


Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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Sunday 21 July 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 27 July 2024 - Vredehoek, Oppelskop, Block Houses

Hi Trailers,

This week we start from Vredehoek, doing a loop in Deer Park, and the lower slopes of Devils Peak.

  

Route Details 

Starting from Vredehoek we zig-zag our way up to Dead Man's tree on Tafelberg Road, unfortunately, run on some tar before going up the single track to the lower contour path, turning left and head towards Oppelskop, scramble up to the top of Oppelskop, take in the views and then carry on up to turn left along the middle contour path, the group can decide if they would like to pop up to Woodstock Cave before heading down to the lower contour path again and onto Kings Blockhouse, down the jeep or single track, turning right to run along some single track to the Queen's Blockhouse, and then make our way back to Vredehoek on jeep track.

 

The distance is around 12km taking about 2.5 hours for the relaxed group as we stop to admire the views. There are many options for a shorter or longer run.


The walking group will be confirmed on Friday. 

 

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Meet at 7:20 am at Vredehoek on Chelmsford Road. Ready to start running at 7:30 am


Directions To Start

Parking is next to Vredehoek Eco Park on Chelmsford Road.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnLd7B75ovY6dc6r6



Terrain and Distance

It's a mixture of jeep track and single-track and not very technical, ±12km, with 670m ascent with shorter and longer options.




Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 


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

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


Important

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.   

Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure no one is left alone


Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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Thursday 18 July 2024

RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 20 July 2024 Silvermine West (Gate 1) NB CHANGE: MEET AT MTN BIKE PARKING LOT

Hi Trailers

 

Our run on Saturday is ON.

 

As the river walk is closed we will now meet at the mountain bike parking which is halfway up the tar road to the dam – on the right

 

It looks like we will have a break in the weather but come prepared just in case.

 

There will be a walking group starting at the dam parking

 

See you there

liz

 

From: liz_brash@mweb.co.za <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:52 AM
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 20 July 2024 Silvermine West (Gate 1)

 

Hi Trailers

 

As there has been so much damage and many areas of the mountain and cape point are closed, we will play it safe on Saturday and explore Silvermine West.

There is an entrance fee of R40 so remember your wildcard, green card or cash plus ID

Route

We will park at the first car park just left of the entrance gate. From there we will run up the River Walk and take the track that leads to the Bike car park. We run through the car park and go up Steenberg Ridge following it to the track down to Elephants eye lookout. Once at the lookout, we can decide to go to the cave as a detour or turn left along the jeep track to get back to the main track. We go up toward Hout Bay lookout but take the left turn to run the amphitheatre path. We follow this flowing track to the jeep track, turn left and run down to the first right turn and take the single track down towards Ou Kaapse Weg. When we reach the jeep track, we turn left to get back to the car park.

Rendezvous and start time

The Gate opens at 8am. Please try and arrive early as there will be a queue. We will plan to start running at 8h15am. There is no reception so we won't know if you're running late

Terrain & Distance

A mixture of degraded jeep and single track. Distance estimated at around 12km with shorter and longer options available.

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, misty, windy weather, whistlea space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

  • Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
  • If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Monday 15 July 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 20 July 2024 Silvermine West (Gate 1)

Hi Trailers

 

As there has been so much damage and many areas of the mountain and cape point are closed, we will play it safe on Saturday and explore Silvermine West.

There is an entrance fee of R40 so remember your wildcard, green card or cash plus ID

Route

We will park at the first car park just left of the entrance gate. From there we will run up the River Walk and take the track that leads to the Bike car park. We run through the car park and go up Steenberg Ridge following it to the track down to Elephants eye lookout. Once at the lookout, we can decide to go to the cave as a detour or turn left along the jeep track to get back to the main track. We go up toward Hout Bay lookout but take the left turn to run the amphitheatre path. We follow this flowing track to the jeep track, turn left and run down to the first right turn and take the single track down towards Ou Kaapse Weg. When we reach the jeep track, we turn left to get back to the car park.

Rendezvous and start time

The Gate opens at 8am. Please try and arrive early as there will be a queue. We will plan to start running at 8h15am. There is no reception so we won't know if you're running late

Terrain & Distance

A mixture of degraded jeep and single track. Distance estimated at around 12km with shorter and longer options available.

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, misty, windy weather, whistlea space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

  • Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
  • If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

 ***

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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Friday 12 July 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS CANCELLED: TMT Saturday 13 July 2024: Cecilia Forest - Cecilia Ridge loop

Happy Friday Trailers

For safety reasons due to the storm damage and TMNP's request to avoid trails at this time we are unfortunately CANCELLING tomorrow's run.

Keep safe and see you next week!

Samantha
0723144341

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To: Tmtrailers <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 8 July 2024 at 10:59:48 SAST
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 13 July 2024: Cecilia Forest - Cecilia Ridge loop

Happy Monday Trailers

This Saturday we're exploring from Cecilia Forest.

Route details
Starting from the Cecilia Forest parking we'll warm up through the cork forest parallel to the road until just above Southern Cross drive.  We won't go as far as the Contstantia Neck jeep track boom but rather stay on the track as it loops back through the forest. Keeping left we'll stick to the jeep track running above the SANParks compound until the "big tree" intersection where we can decide whether to go up via Cecilia Waterfall or continue on the contour path towards Kirstenbosch until we see the Cecilia Ravine sign where we turn left up a steep set of steps.
The Cecilia Ridge path starts near the highest point on the path and after some fun easy scrambling and pauses to admire the spectacular view (weather permitting) we'll pop out near the Overseers Cottage.  From here we head back down on the Constantia Neck Jeep Track (the long group can opt for an extension to the dams).
At the first look-out point we'll leave the jeep track and follow the single track down through the trees across the trail path (don't turn left back to Cecilia waterfall) but continue on the single track through the trees until we join back up on the jeep track that will take us down to our cars. 
Please bring your sense of adventure as the route may change depending on damage caused by the weather this week as well as weather conditions on the day. 
This is a social pack run led by committee with plenty of opportunities for photographs, and its important that we look out for each other!
Inline image

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Cecilia Forest car park at 07:20 sign-in to start running 07:30


Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and light scramble, with plenty of UP.

Distance: +- 10kms Relaxed Group, the longer group will extend on the day.


Walking group will be confirmed in Fridays mail.

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday's email just in case there are changes.

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.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

ImportantPlease 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. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

Keep warm and dry!


Samantha
0723144341


Monday 8 July 2024

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 13 July 2024: Cecilia Forest - Cecilia Ridge loop

Happy Monday Trailers

This Saturday we're exploring from Cecilia Forest.

Route details
Starting from the Cecilia Forest parking we'll warm up through the cork forest parallel to the road until just above Southern Cross drive.  We won't go as far as the Contstantia Neck jeep track boom but rather stay on the track as it loops back through the forest. Keeping left we'll stick to the jeep track running above the SANParks compound until the "big tree" intersection where we can decide whether to go up via Cecilia Waterfall or continue on the contour path towards Kirstenbosch until we see the Cecilia Ravine sign where we turn left up a steep set of steps.
The Cecilia Ridge path starts near the highest point on the path and after some fun easy scrambling and pauses to admire the spectacular view (weather permitting) we'll pop out near the Overseers Cottage.  From here we head back down on the Constantia Neck Jeep Track (the long group can opt for an extension to the dams).
At the first look-out point we'll leave the jeep track and follow the single track down through the trees across the trail path (don't turn left back to Cecilia waterfall) but continue on the single track through the trees until we join back up on the jeep track that will take us down to our cars. 
Please bring your sense of adventure as the route may change depending on damage caused by the weather this week as well as weather conditions on the day. 
This is a social pack run led by committee with plenty of opportunities for photographs, and its important that we look out for each other!
Inline image

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the Cecilia Forest car park at 07:20 sign-in to start running 07:30


Terrain and Distance

A mix of jeep track, single track and light scramble, with plenty of UP.

Distance: +- 10kms Relaxed Group, the longer group will extend on the day.


Walking group will be confirmed in Fridays mail.

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions. Remember to check Friday's email just in case there are changes.

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.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

ImportantPlease 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. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

Keep warm and dry!

Samantha
0723144341


Friday 5 July 2024

Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 6 JULY - GONE4GOOD CHALLENGE

Hi Everyone!

No changes to Monday's email. We'll see you either at High Constantia Gone store at 6:55am ready to leave at 7am, or alternatively at Hout Bay beach lifesavers coffee shop at 7.25am, ready to run at 7.30am. If you haven't organised your lifts yet and are looking to join a car pool whatsapp me tonight!

It's going to be cold at the start but dry. Bring water and snacks for a longish time out.

See you there!

L.
0725750914



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From: Lorraine Nevin <loribuddle@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 7:35 AM
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 6 JULY - GONE4GOOD CHALLENGE
To: Tmtrailers <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>


Hi Trailers.

This week we'll follow the route(s) for the Gone4Good Challenge.  There are 2 options: 
  • Gone4Good Long - 18.8kms 1123m elevation
  • Gone4Good Lite - 12.5 kms 830m elevation
Both routes start at Sentinel Ocean Alliance at Hout Bay Beach parking, and climb up via East Fort to the Manganese Mines. The long route then continues up to the Constantiaberg mast, before heading to Vlakkenberg and down via Price Drive to the finish at Gone. Outdoor Supply Co. in Constantia, Cape Town.  The Lite route skips the mast and heads straight to Vlakkenberg Peak from the end of Alfie's Path and Breakfast Rock.

There are no costs involved, but you are encouraged to make a donation to the fundraiser. The goal this year this to raise funds for Sentinel Ocean Alliance and The Friends of Table Mountain.
If you wish to be part of the official challenge, please sign up here: 
https://goneoutdoor.com/pages/gone4good 
Route maps with GPX here: Route maps and GPX files




Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 7:20 am
 at Hout Bay beach parking. We start running at 7:30 am.

Car admin
This is a point-to-point route so please make sure you have a lift from the finish in Constantia back to your car in Hout Bay, or meet a buddy at High Constantia at 7am and drive in one car over to Hout Bay. 

Groups
We will break into groups with leaders and sweeps on the morning. This is a pack run with regular stops and regroups. Depending on who is there, there may be a faster and a slower group both doing the Lite route.
Walkers to be confirmed on Friday or via the Walkers WhatsApp group - please ask to be added to the WA group if you are interested in Walking.

ImportantPlease remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own. 

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.

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

See you there!
Lorraine Nevin
0725750914



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