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  1. medicnick83

    VWS Trail Challenge 2010

    Hi guys, For those interested, the VWS has opened entries for the 2010 Trail Challenge. Entries are Open How would you like to run across the face of Table Mountain? Enter now for the 5th running of this unique annual fund raising event! Date: Sunday 2 May 2010. Time: 07h15 (25km...
  2. medicnick83

    First Aid Fun...

    Okay! VWS members (2nd group of us) have been sent on a First Aid Level 3 course which is being done by EMT.co.za Luke our instructor is very fun, with that, we're learning our first aid but every now and again he shows us something FUN. Here are 2 movies of "Vehicle Extracations" (if you...
  3. medicnick83

    VWS Open Day 2009!

    Hi all, As many of you should know by now, I am a member of the VWS and we are in the process of organizing the 2009 Open Day. What that means is on the day, which we've decided will be the 22nd November 2009 (Sunday!) you will be able to come and see us in action, you will see helicopters...
  4. medicnick83

    2009 VWS Trail Challenge (Cape Town)

    Hi all, For those interested, the 2009 VWS Trail Challenge is on Sunday the 3rd May! The application form can be downloaded by clicking HERE All information is included in the application form (PDF)
  5. medicnick83

    Lion's head full moon hikes!

    For those interested... It's a good reason to have a great picnic on top of the mountain and watch the sunset, and the full moon rise thereafter! Enjoy! Take a torch - and a jacket! I'll be going with a friend in VWS uniform and maybe a few other VWS members, if anyone else is keen, just...
  6. medicnick83

    Down under suffering!

    For those interested in the latest from Australia with regards to the fires - here is what I've received; And here is a Eyewitness account of "the fire comes quickly" *sigh* :( Nothing I or any fire fighters here in SA can do, but I tell you now, if we were given a chance to go there to...
  7. medicnick83

    Abseiling - How we get fit

    Rest of the article here: LINK
  8. medicnick83

    Mountain Hikers - Danger of summer... FYI!

    Please note the following, this is especially for people who walk in the mountains / forests with their pets.
  9. medicnick83

    Mountains of Hope hike

    One of the VWS members who also works at Media24 has done an article for the Mountains of Hope hike. http://www.health24.com/fitness/Specific_Sports/16-2175-2189-2277,47912.asp Or... I'll be doing it, so if you're keen... you know what to do!
  10. medicnick83

    Abseiling in Cape Town

    Who in Cape Town does abseiling and such? I asked CityROCK but they don't do it, they call it "Rope Access" I'm also hoping that this place in question doesn't charge an arm and a leg! Who knows of any places, and these places are safe etc...
  11. medicnick83

    GPS question...

    I have a Garmin eTrex H GPS which I bought for use with the VWS. It's the basic type GPS that can do the basics very well. My question is this; It takes 2x AA batteries, when I'm not using it, I turn the GPS off, does this 'use' the battery at all? Now, logically, I know, it...
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