27/28 Feb 2021
Southern Drakensberg
Because there is no point going fast in the wrong direction!
Using maps and checkpoints from the now infamous Legs 4 & 5 of the Vasbyt 36hr, accompany the course designer, Graham Tweet Bird out on the actual routes and learn the art and skills of successful race navigation during a proper, active training weekend.
6 hours trekking/run in the spectacular Marwaqa mountains above Bulwer on Saturday and 6 hours MTB above the Umzimkhulu gorge and through the plantations on Sunday with constant input and attention paid to where you are, and where you should be going, and why, to find all the marked checkpoints.
Master the skills of reading through the layers of the map. Find the subtleties. Understand how the terrain will affect your movement. Develop a strategy. Go for it. Stay flexible.
Invaluable training for all Adventurers, regardless of your experience or position in a team. The pace will be such that we can discuss on the way, stop and evaluate, and always be aware of the beauty of the places we find ourselves in, but we will be moving with intent. You will be tired at the end of day, but not broken.
Our base once again is the well known Khotso Lodge.
Accommodation options are varied to suit all budgets with a 20% discount throughout February so you can book directly with them, and families are welcome, with plenty to keep them busy while you are out meandering. We also have 2 private, self catering cottages available on our property next door to Khotso.
Option 1 – R1150
Full weekend training, Sat 6 hr Trek (25km) and Sun 6 hr MTB (75km)
Includes:
- Transport to and from the Trek leg
- Transport for you and your bike to the start of the MTB leg (Ride to finish at Khotso)
- Printed maps
- Land permits
- Navigation training both days with Graham Bird
- Dinner at Khotso on Sat night with further nav and general AR discussions. Or just kakpraat if you so desire.
Option 2 – R400
Sat 27 Feb Trek only
Meet 07h30 at the start of the Trek leg for 6 hours of practical navigation training in privately owned mountains with Graham Bird. Roughly 25km to finish by 14h00. Includes printed maps and permits.
Option 3 – R550
Sun 28 Feb MTB only
Meet 05h30 at Khotso for transport for you and your bike to the start of the MTB leg. 6 hour group ride on private lands with navigation training accompanied by Graham Bird, covering about 75km through district and private lands. Includes printed maps and permits. Finish by 13h00
Compulsory Gear
Compass
Map plotting stationery and map bag / protection
Mapboard for MTB (we have both for rent or sale if required)
Standard gear and nutrition necessary for each discipline and:
Personal first aid kit
Space blanket
Waterproof Jacket
Khotso Accommodation Rates
These are standard rates, for February get 20% discount
See Khotso website – www.khotso.co.za
Book directly via info@khotso.co.za
- Rondawel base rate (2 pax) R1080 per night
- Rondawel pp Base rate + R300 – per extra person
- Rondawel U12’s R170 per child
- En- suite room R880 per night
- Double / Twin room R790 per night
- Dorm room R270 per person per night
- Camping R130 per person per night/R80 per child
- Log cabin (17 – 22 pax) R6600 per night (R300pp)
- Log cabin (12-16 pax) R5500 per night (R250pp)
Twin Springs Accommodation Rates
Self catering cottage base rate (2 pax) R750 per night (min 2 nights otherwise R850 for one night only). Additional pp R200
Book directly with at info@vasbyter.co.za