Peter,
I'm from Bangalore and joined the group a month back.
I haven't done any trek with CTC but was following all the news/pics
and pics were so awesome that I couldn't resist to register (online)
myself for Venkateswara hills trek.
I've made my details available in the online form and hope to recieve
the nod from the organisers.
PS - Pls let me know if there is anybody joining from Bangalore
(Arun??)
~Nitin
On 23 Dec, 11:28, "Peter Van Geit" <
peter.vang...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Those interested to join this 4-day trek in the long weekend of Jan 1-4
> please register yourself using the form below. Photos of this wonderful
> location were sent out recently:
>
>
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/sreekumar.r84/VenkateshwaraV3http://picasaweb.google.com/amal.parambath2/VenkateswaraTrek#<
http://picasaweb.google.com/amal.parambath2/VenkateswaraTrek>
>
> Don't miss this unique, once-in-a-lifetime trek! Life will never be the same
> after this...
> Peter.
>
> If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out
> online:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pJRZExD_boRAYUrlhLU3HTA
>
> 4-day trek in Venkateswara hills, Jan 1-4
>
> SUMMARY
> Objective - 4-day trek across the valleys and mountains of the Venkateswara
> national reserve forest (hills around Tirumala)
> Terrain – small trails, river boulders and rocks, steep mountain
> slopes,sometimes denser bushes
> Difficulty – high, participants need to be in excellent physical condition
> (4 days requires extra food and luggage to be carried + long 60km trek in
> though mountainous terrain)
> (admission based on the organizer discretion)
> Similar to – terrain will be similar to our past 2-day Nagalapuram treks
> Duration – Thursday early morning till Sunday late evening, 4 days trekking
> and 3 nights camping in mountains
> Distance - 4 hours North of Chennai, around 60km trek
> Transportation - own (cars, bikes)
> Expense - around 1500Rs (shared petrol, food, ...)
> Advance – to be paid when joining – 1500Rs (difference will be settled later
> on)
>
> TRAILhttp://
maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=1007958952061...
> (we will trek along the red, light blue, green trails - accompanied by a
> forest ranger who has 20+ years experience in these hills)
>
> AGENDA
> Assemble Saturday 4am near TIDEL PARK main entrance
> Pick up people along route (see pickup points below)
> Leave Chennai before traffic picks up
> Drive along NH5, N205 towards Tirupathi
> Take breakfast along the way in Renigunta at 8am
> Take forest permission and pick up ranger at Mamanduru at 9am
> Park cars at village nearby the base of the mountains around 10am
> Start our 4-day, 3-night trek in the Venkateswara mountains
> Exact trail and night camps will be finalized later on
> Return on Sunday evening around 6pm
> Return to Chennai around 9pm, dinner in Chennai Deluxe
> Upload photos to make other jealous and sorry for not joining us
>
> PICKUP POINTS:
> (everyone should come 15 minutes in advance - we do NOT wait for latecomers)
> TIDEL Park, Taramani, OMR road – 4am
> Guindy circle (before entrance gate of Le Meridien) - 4:15am
> Koyambedu (Natan cafe just after the exit of Koyambedu public bus stand) -
> 4:40am
>
> PICKUP ROUTE:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=1007958952061...
>
> MUST CARRY LUGGAGE:
> All participants must carry following items:
> Good walking shoes/boots
> Carry at least 4 plastic bottles (can be refilled along the trail)
> Back-pack to carry luggage, food, water
> Sleeping mat & blanket or sleeping bag
> LED torch in case we need to trek during darkness
> Three extra sets of clothes
> Sun cap and sunscreen
> Some energy bars
> Food will be taken care by organizers
> VERY IMPORTANT: travel lightweight as it will be a long/difficult/steep
> trail
>
> More details:
http://groups.google.co.in/group/sachennaitrekkingclub/web/preparatio...
>
> ------------------------------
> * Required
> Name * Peter Van Geit
>
> Contact Number * 9600004509
>
> Email *
peter.vang...@gmail.com
>
> I can bring transport. * Those providing transportation will get
> preferrence
>
> - Car
> - Bike
> - None
>
> Pick Up Point *
>
> - Tidel Park (OMR)
> - Guindy Circle (Le Royal Meridien)
> - Koyambedu (Natan cafe near public bus stand)
>
> I volunteer to assist in organization of this trek * Call up participants,
> get food, provide transportation, carry tents, calculate expenses, provide
> write-up for blog, etc Volunteers will get preference
>
> Disclaimer - The Chennai Trekking Club will not be held responsible for any
> accidents, injuries, loss of or damage to personal property during this trek
> * Every participant in the trek is responsible for himself and his property
> taken along
>
> - I agree
>
> I will not consume alcohol or smoking during this trek. Anyone doing so
> will be excluded promptly from CTC *
>
> - I agree
>
> Trekking history * Any recent treks you have done, difficulty, duration,
> distance...?
>
> Physical activity * Any type of regular (daily, weekly...) physical
> exercise you did recently?
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