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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20230128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20230128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
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SUMMARY:MCU Social Night
DESCRIPTION:Since all roads lead to Bujagali\, Jinja at the end of this month for the Nile River Festival\, we shall be having our monthly social night at Bujagali\, Jinja on Saturday 28th Jan ! Keep an eye on our social media the venue and time announcement.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-social-night-4/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20230129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20230109T093903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T093903Z
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SUMMARY:Nile River Festival - Jinja Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:The Nile River Festival (NRF) is an epic four-day event that celebrates all that is awesome about the River Nile here in Uganda. Kayaking\, rafting\, mountain biking\, stand-up paddleboarding\, parties\, big air ramps\, and live music\, all with the backdrop of some of the world’s biggest whitewater. This is a spectacle for anyone and a great time for all. Check out the festival schedule or visit the Kayak The Nile website\, linked here for more information about the event! \nPlease note that MCU is not organizing any accommodation or transport at this time – please use the WhatApp or Facebook groups to organize shared rides and see where others are staying. For more questions concerning the logistics please contact +256 700 543192 (Lindsay!). \nFollow this link to sign up for the Nile River Festival Weekend together with Kayak The Nile in Bugagali\, Jinja:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hYsUwxqlfbEdatjKMs0lTgKEaFEZjcOx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109780256311281994262&rtpof=true&sd=true \n  \n \nNRF 2023 SCHEDULE: \nTHURSDAY 26th JANUARY \n\nBUNGEE UGANDA PARTY – Fancy dress party to celebrate Liberation Day and the start of the Nile River Festival Celebrations.\n\nFRIDAY 27th JANUARY \n\nMASS FLOAT – Fun for all\, as Mass Float of Kayak\, Paddleboard\, Raft\, Tube or…. Inflatable Pink Unicorn. Whatever your chosen Float\, we will group together below the bungee to kick start the weekend’s activities by floating down 5km to Explorers River Camp\, Bujagali.\nBIG AIR RAMP – A trademark event for the Nile River Festival\, the Big Air Ramp competition returns\, for this one spectators will amass along the bank of the Nile River to cheer on the competitors as they slide down the huge Big Air Ramp and fly through the air.\nNILE RIVER EXPLORERS PARTY – After the Big Air Ramp we will head up the stairs to the NRE bar and have a huge party with jelly wrestling\, drinking and dancing !\n\nSATURDAY 28th JANUARY \n\nKAYAK ENDURANCE RACE – Competitors line up in pairs below Bujagali Dam to race over 20km downstream\, portaging Kalagala Falls and passing Adrift River Club and Overland Camp before finally crossing the finish line below Vengeance Rapid. Fastest pair wins !\nARROW RAPID RACES – A brand new spectator and participant friendly event\, the Arrow Rapid Races will pit competitors against each other in heated races. Race classes include: Kayak\, Tandem Kayak\, Extreme Rafting and River Bug (Advanced Tubing).\nADRIFT OVERLAND CAMP PARTY – The Saturday night party is at the new Adrift Overland Camp Bar. This will be a night to remember !!\n\nSUNDAY 29th JANUARY \n\nFREESTYLE KAYAKING EVENT – For the final event of the weekend\, participants will head straight out from Adrift Overland Camp and paddle up to Bubugo Falls. Participants will take turns to strut their stuff on some of our favourite features on the Mighty River Nile\, like: Real Deal Hole\, Real Deal Wave\, Superhole\, Itanda Hole and Phoenix Wave.\n\n 
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/nile-river-festival-jinja-weekend-trip/
CATEGORIES:Kayaking,Social,Water Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20230122T070000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20230122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20230109T095156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T095330Z
UID:3257-1674370800-1674388800@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Social Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first social bike ride of the year with Bike Shop Uganda on Sunday 22nd Jan !\nSign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce7H1hoMH6Vyd0q4cKPkQ5_NSWRCg37V5ygrreMy62jmCFFA/viewform?usp=sf_link \nStart Point: Bike Shop Uganda on St. Barnabus Road\, Muyenga.\nGoogle Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/72SNC9trTEuEAK3Z8\nStart Time: 7 am (finishing time approx.1pm)\nDistance: 20km – 25km\nCosts: MCU members ride free with your own bike – unless we go with a boat across the lake (budget UGX 20\,000 ugx per person for boat transfers) \nBike rental (incl. helmet): 100\,000 ugx per person – please transfer the amount latest 24 hours through mobile money to Bike Shop Uganda to confirm your bike rental.\n\n\nThings to note: \n\nIn case you need to fix your bike\, use the chance to do that at the shop in the morning. Bring your water bottle and fill it for free with some\nsports drinks powder at the shop.\nMake sure to have breakfast before the trip.\nBeginner cyclists are welcome to join\, and there will be a guide for those who wish to do a shorter distance or easier route.\nNot yet a MCU member? Please sign up here: https://mcu.ug/membership/registration/\nAny questions concerning the bike ride\, please contact: +256 784 315045 ( Marlin – Bike Shop Uganda)\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\nWater and snacks (both also available on the way)\nCash and charged phone\nHelmet\, closed shoes\, comfortable shirt and shorts\nRaincoat and sunscreen
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/social-bike-ride/
CATEGORIES:Biking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221218T070000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20221206T150101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T150816Z
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SUMMARY:Social Mountain Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one more social bike ride with Bike Shop Uganda on Sunday 18th before we close the year!\nSign Up Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce7H1hoMH6Vyd0q4cKPkQ5_NSWRCg37V5ygrreMy62jmCFFA/viewform?usp=sf_link \nStart Point: Bike Shop Uganda on St. Barnabus Road\, Muyenga.\nGoogle Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/72SNC9trTEuEAK3Z8\nStart Time: 7 am (finishing time approx.1pm)\nDistance: 20km – 25km\nCosts: MCU members ride free with your own bike – unless we go with a boat across the lake (budget UGX 20\,000 ugx per person for boat transfers) \nBike rental (incl. helmet): 100\,000 ugx per person – please transfer the amount latest 24 hours through mobile money to Bike Shop Uganda to confirm your bike rental.\n\n\nThings to note: \n\nIn case you need to fix your bike\, use the chance to do that at the shop in the morning. Bring your water bottle and fill it for free with some\nsports drinks powder at the shop.\nMake sure to have breakfast before the trip.\nBeginner cyclists are welcome to join\, and there will be a guide for those who wish to do a shorter distance or easier route.\nNot yet a MCU member? Please sign up here: https://mcu.ug/membership/registration/\nAny questions concerning the bike ride\, please contact: +256 784 315045 ( Marlin – Bike Shop Uganda)\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\nWater and snacks (both also available on the way)\nCash and charged phone\nHelmet\, closed shoes\, comfortable shirt and shorts\nRaincoat and sunscreen
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/social-mountain-bike-ride/
CATEGORIES:Mountain Biking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221208T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20221206T145407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T145407Z
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SUMMARY:MCU Social Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be hosting our final MCU social event of the year this Thursday! Join us at The Drop in Muyenga for a Movie Night before we all take a break for the holidays. Stay for a drink or meal\, and share your 2022 adventure highlights and 2023 plans! \nEveryone is welcome to join ! \nTime: 7.30 pm \nLocation Pin: The Drop\, Tank Hill Muyenga \nGoogle Location Pin: https://goo.gl/maps/yCE3G5wHG3F3bkXH6 \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-social-movie-night/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221126T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20221101T122329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T122329Z
UID:3237-1669489200-1669505400@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Social Night
DESCRIPTION:Check out our social media to find out where this month’s MCU Social will take us…
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-social-night-3/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221112T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20221101T122044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T122044Z
UID:3235-1668240000-1668358800@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Luwazi Rock Climbing & Camping Trip
DESCRIPTION:MCU is organizing a climbing and camping trip to Luwazi. We climb a lot\, eat together and sleep on top of the cliff with great views and sunsets! \nClimbers who passed the MCU belay test are invited. If you have not already passed the test\, please go with someone who will belay you. \nTrip fee: 10k UGX per day \nFood (Roasted goat or veggie option): 25k UGX \nSign up here!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/luwazi-rock-climbing-camping-trip/
CATEGORIES:Camping,Rock Climbing,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221106T073000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20221101T121307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T121307Z
UID:3230-1667719800-1667737800@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Mountain Biking
DESCRIPTION:Together with Bike Shop Uganda we are running social mountain biking trips (Sunday\, half-day) in and around Kampala. \nDepending on the route\, the trips are around 20 to 25km\, starting at 7:30am (usually at Bike Shop Uganda). The rides finish at around 1 pm. Join our Whatsapp group for detailed information and sign up sheets! \nCosts for MCU members:\n20\,000 ugx – Guide & boat transfer \n100\,000 ugx – bike rental (incl. helmet) \nFor more information & to sign up please contact Francis on +256 771 650 208.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mountain-biking-25/
CATEGORIES:Biking,Mountain Biking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221022T233000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20221001T130201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T130201Z
UID:3224-1666465200-1666481400@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Social Night
DESCRIPTION:Check out our social media to find out where this month’s MCU Social will take us…
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-social-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221008T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20221009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20220907T164930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T124459Z
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SUMMARY:MCU Nile River Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Together with Kayak the Nile we are running an MCU Nile River Weekend in Jinja. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Nile water sports for beginners and experts. Sign up here and have lots of fun on the Nile!! \nHere is all you need to know about our kayaking weekends. \nActivities Available: \n\nWhite-water kayaking\nFlat-water kayaking\nStand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)\nSwimming\nTubing\n\nImportant information: \n\nMCU is not organizing any accommodation\, HOWEVER\, we would love to have all MCU members book a room or a camping spot at Nile River Camp so that we can all be together to organize a group dinner and bonfire\nFor all who hold or plan to purchase the 5 lessons bundle (applies usually for min. 4 MCU members)\, this will be possible for only 10 USD extra per person (more information on pricing in the all-you-need-to-know sheet – find the link in the sign-up sheet)\nWe highly encourage everyone who travels together to also stay together in one kayaking group (so kindly check on the level of each other).\nPreventative measures for COVID-19 must be taken seriously. Temperature check on arrival\, sanitize hands on arrival\, masks must be worn (correctly!) when not in the water\, hands should be sanitized or washed regularly\, and social distancing is required (as much as possible). In any case someone gets tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after the weekend\, please follow the suggested SOPs by the MCU linked here\n\n  \nWe also have an MCU kayaking Whatsapp group where we send you all the updates – approach us and let us add you!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-nile-river-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Camping,Kayaking,Social,Water Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220924T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220924T230000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20220830T080512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T080512Z
UID:3207-1664038800-1664060400@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Social Night
DESCRIPTION:Check out our social media to find out where this month’s MCU Social will take us…
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-social-night/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220918T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20220830T075116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T081559Z
UID:3196-1663488000-1663506000@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Mountain Biking
DESCRIPTION:Together with Bike Shop Uganda we are running social mountain biking trips (Sunday\, half-day) in and around Kampala. \nDepending on the route\, the trips are around 20 to 25km\, starting at 8am (usually at Bike Shop Uganda). The rides finish at around 1 pm. Join our Whatsapp group for detailed information and sign up sheets! \nCosts for MCU members: 10k and extra 10k in case of boat transfer\, bike rental (incl. helmet) 100k. \nFor more information & to sign up please contact Francis on +256 771 650 208.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mountain-biking-22/
CATEGORIES:Biking,Mountain Biking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20220830T075658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T075658Z
UID:3198-1662796800-1662915600@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Climbing Trip to Luwazi
DESCRIPTION:MCU is organizing a climbing and camping trip to Luwazi. We climb a lot\, eat together and sleep on top of the cliff with great views and sunsets! \nClimbers who passed the MCU belay test are invited. If you have not already passed the test\, please go with someone who will belay you. \nTrip fee: 10k UGX per day \nFood (Roasted goat or veggie option): 25k UGX \nSign up here!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/climbing-trip-to-luwazi-2/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220904T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20220904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20220830T074922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T081625Z
UID:3193-1662278400-1662296400@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Mountain Biking
DESCRIPTION:Together with Bike Shop Uganda we are running social mountain biking trips (Sunday\, half-day) in and around Kampala. \nDepending on the route\, the trips are around 20 to 25km\, starting at 8am (usually at Bike Shop Uganda). The rides finish at around 1 pm. Join our Whatsapp group for detailed information and sign up sheets! \nCosts for MCU members: 10k and extra 10k in case of boat transfer\, bike rental (incl. helmet) 100k. \nFor more information & to sign up please contact Francis on +256 771 650 208.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mountain-biking-21/
CATEGORIES:Biking,Mountain Biking,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190303
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20190201T232305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T232807Z
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SUMMARY:Weekend at The Kipling
DESCRIPTION:Kipling Lodge\, with the most idyllic setting on the West bank of the Nile\, is offering MCU an exclusive weekend away! To make a weekend of pool-chilling\, river views\, and delicious food even more tempting\, Saturday night is set to be a full moon – what better place to spot it! \nTake a look at their website: https://www.thekiplinglodge.com/ \nWe’ll organise some epic mountain biking\, a big barbeque on Saturday night\, plenty of time to relax by the pool\, board games\, and potentially some canoeing on the river. There’s sure to be something to appeal to everyone! \nThere are limited rooms available but as we’re MCU and enjoy the outdoors they’ve offered us some camping space as well. First come first serve! \nPrices:\nRoyal cottages – $60 per person HB\nTraveler cottages – $50 per person HB\nTraveler cottage for four (single mattresses) – $40 per person HB\nGlamping – $40 per person HB\nOwn tent – $30 per person HB \nHB includes barbeque and a proper\, big breakfast. Add $10 to the above rates for FB. Kipling have also agreed to some drastically reduced booze rates\, as well as some special cocktails!\nThose who stay the night before or after (Friday or Sunday) can claim an extra 10%! \nLogistics:\nPlease book your desired accommodation directly with Kipling – you can email info@thekiplinglodge.com and specify that you’re with MCU. \nPlease arrange your own transport and give people rides in your cars if you have space. \nIf want to use your own tent\, please bring all necessary camping gear. Kipling have a few bikes for rent\, but it’s still a good idea to bring your own if you can. \nAt Kipling the internet and people flow to the rhythm of the trees\, so don’t be alarmed if it takes a few days to get a response! \nSign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/ppg3424LN8qouuDI2 \n 
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/weekend-at-the-kipling/
CATEGORIES:Mountain Biking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20181031T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20181031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20181029T065910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T065910Z
UID:1765-1541001600-1541023200@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Halloween Night Climbing @ the MCU Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Come have a spooky night climb with us this Halloween at the Muyenga Quarry. \nCostumes are required! \nThe event starts at 4PM and will last until late in the night. We will bring the lighting\, you bring your costume and your happy scary self. \nHeadlamps are advised. \nWe will head to café Roma for drinks\, we can also order dinner from them directly at the quarry. \nSee more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2221855648039352/
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/halloween-night-climbing-the-mcu-quarry/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180319
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20180227T115239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T152941Z
UID:1484-1521244800-1521417599@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Girls Gone Nile
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another Girls Gone Nile weekend\, which offers us kayaking ladies the chance to improve our skills and push ourselves that little bit harder without the pressure of having the guys around while having an awesome time hanging out with each other. \nWe’ll spend Saturday surfing Superhole\, where we can work on our surfing and rolling skills in a more protected environment. You should have taken at least 3 lessons with KTN and have some basic rolling skills to come to Superhole. \nOn Sunday\, we’ll be doing a river run where we’ll be going down all the big stuff and spend some time at Nile Special at the end. For this you should have done at least one river run before. The ladies that aren’t good enough yet can organise a lesson with KTN on the Sunday. \nWe’ll be camping at the famous Land right by Superhole on Saturday night\, cook our own food and enjoy some drinks around the fire. \nAnyone not into kayaking\, or not quite good enough yet can join us for the social side and enjoy hanging out at the Land. \nIf you dont have your own camping gear\, see whether you can share a tent with someone or post on the MCU facebook page whether you can borrow the equipment. The same goes for rides to Jinja\, if you have rides to offer or need a ride\, please post on the MCU facebook page. \nSign up here \nWe’ll be sending an email with the rest of the info on the 14th March\, in the meantime if you have any questions please contact laurabierer@gmail.com.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/girls-gone-nile/
CATEGORIES:Kayaking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170628T150655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T150655Z
UID:1184-1499369400-1499376600@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Monthly MCU meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us around 7:30pm at Athina Club for upcoming events\, past meetings\, and MCU affairs.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/monthly-mcu-meeting/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Club of Uganda":MAILTO:info(AT)mcu(DOT)ug
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170624T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170608T082009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170608T082009Z
UID:1112-1498291200-1498410000@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Hairy Lemon Kayaking & Pentathlon Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The long awaited Hairy Lemon weekend is back. So get ready for the social highlight in MCU’s calendar with a Lemon Sports Pentathlon organised for Sunday.  \nFor the kayakers the Hairy Lemon weekend offers the great opportunity to explore a different part of the river and run some new rapids. Kayak the Nile will be offering discounted kayaking lessons for beginners to advanced kayakers. For more details and sign-up click here to sign-up. \nNon-kayakers are more than welcome to join – judging from last time there were definitely more people just enjoying a chilled out weekend than kayaking.\nAs the Hairy Lemon is an island\, it is vital that you book accommodation and please note that the usual shuttle service is not available for Hairy Lemon weekends. \nFor the Lemon Pentathlon\, we’ll get as many people as possible together\, divide them into random teams (great chance to make some new friends)\, and have them compete in the classic Lemon games like volleyball\, lemon twister\, frisbee golf\, viking chess\, etc. Teams will rotate and compete against one another for the highest score. There’ll be a big scoreboard\, points for the best dressed team\, a potential showdown between the runner-ups\, anything we can think of really. I’d be a good chance to get non-kayakers to the Lemon and people who would want to go on the water can still do so the two other days.  \nPlease email laurabierer@gmail.com if you have any questions.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/hairy-lemon-kayaking-pentathlon-weekend/
LOCATION:Hairy Lemon Island\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Kayaking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170502T080758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T082724Z
UID:1099-1497708000-1497729600@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Quarry Launch Party: 2nd Attempt!
DESCRIPTION:We are now REALLY ready to host the launch party for climbing the Quarry in Muyenga 🙂  \nThe Mountain Club Of Uganda has spent many hours cleaning the rock and setting up climbing routes for all members to enjoy 🙂\nAll the routes have been set up for top-rope climbing\, and routes are of various levels of difficulty\, to cater for all levels of ability. \nNon-MCU members and children are more than welcome to join the Quarry launch event. \nThere will be the opportunity to climb at the launch event\, whether you are an experienced climber or have never climbed before. We’ll have special climbing games for the kids or still behaving like one. There’ll also be a competition to name the routes.\nWear comfortable/sports clothes for the climbing and if you have bring a cycling or kayaking helmet in case any pebbles or small rocks come down the wall. \nIf climbing is not your thing\, there’ll be plenty of other outdoor games from Viking Chess\, Slackline to Badminton to keep you occupied. Feel free to bring your own lane games along. \nWe’ll also be providing a paid BBQ and a cash bar for when you need to refuel. If you have bring a picnic rug. \nWe’ll be heading over to Cafe Roma once it gets dark\, so come and join us for a few drinks there. \nDisclaimer: If it rains\, bad luck and we’ll have to cancel the event again. Climbing is an outdoor sport and is not safe on wet and slippy rock.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/quarry-launch-party/
CATEGORIES:Rock Climbing,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170601T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170601T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170530T105655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T105655Z
UID:1106-1496345400-1496354400@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU May Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome\, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-may-meeting/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170502T080148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T080739Z
UID:1096-1493942400-1494201599@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Mountain Bike Festival
DESCRIPTION:Magic Mountainbiking \nOnly a 30-minute boatride away from busy Kampala lies a rather undiscovered area. A magical location without traffic\, fumes and hustler’s hassle. This area offers some of Uganda’s best mountainbike trails both singletrack and wider dirtroads which will lead you through lovely villages and beautiful nature. At the heart of it lies Weaver’s Nest. A place where you can really relax and enjoy the beauty of Uganda. In the weekend from May 5th to 7th Weaver’s Nest forms the base for the pilot of Red Dirt’s Mountainbike Festival. A festival designed for the bikefreak and his/her family. \nActivities \nWe will have scenic mountainbike rides for kids\, beginners and advanced during the day and an exciting ride at night. You can also join one of our mountainbike skill training or compete on the obstacle course. Besides biking there are plenty of other activities that you or your family can participate in: boatrides\, swimming pool\, cano\, bbq\, adventure park\, etc. Detailed information will follow soon. \nAccommodation \nWeaver’s Nest has two fully furnished houses with a great view available that each offers 10 sleeping places. Showers with hot water\, fully equiped kitchens\, a massive garden directly connected to Lake Victoria\, a campfire location\, a private jetty\, a swimming pool and more are all at your disposal. \nReservation \nAccommodation for the whole weekend (2 nights) is USD60 per person. Additional costs vary per activity. For reservation or more information please contact thies.timmermans@gmail.com or 0772458796. \nHope to see all of you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mountain-bike-festival/
CATEGORIES:Mountain Biking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170406T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170406T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170328T112636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T112636Z
UID:1084-1491507000-1491516000@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome\, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-april-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170220
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20170126T054607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T054747Z
UID:783-1487376000-1487548799@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:3 day Wilderness First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:The course will run for 3 full days from Saturday 18th February till Monday 20th February in Jinja. \nThe 3 day course includes Basic CPR and First Aid\, assessment\, trauma and medical emergencies\, Uganda specific emergency transport ideas\, and an overview of African illnesses. \nMCU members who wanted to take one of these courses will become certified through ECSI. This 2 year certification is an internationally recognised qualification. The card is digital which means no waiting on Ugandan post and you have your certification within days. \nIn the US\, first aid courses with CPR cost around $80-$100 per person and Wilderness First Aid courses $200-$300 per person. \nTo make the cost easy we have a standard price of $50/ person\, plus $15 for the online book. \nThe price is payable on the first day of the course. This is based on minimum uptake requirements of $500 (so 10 people). Supposing there are less people attending a course than the minimum\, the price per person adjusts to reach the minimum uptake. For example 5 people wanting to do the 3 day Wilderness first aid would need to pay $100/ person for the course to go ahead. Enrollment beyond the minimum uptake is an additional $50 per person. \nHaley Buffman is an Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) and American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor. She has held a Wilderness EMT-B certification since 2004. She also has 10 years of guiding experience\, 6 years of teaching experience\, and can tailor the course towards the Ugandan perspective on emergency medical response. This will be Haley’s 4th winter in Uganda and she understands the unique challenges emergencies present in sub-Saharan Africa. \nPlease sign up here if you’d like to take part https://goo.gl/forms/dXuJjhvO7szTbwW42 \nPlease let Haley (haleybuffman@gmail.com) or Laura (laurabierer@gmail.com) know if you have any more questions. \n 
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/3-day-wilderness-first-aid-course/
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Bierer":MAILTO:Laurabierer(AT)gmail.com 
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20161205T140704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T054953Z
UID:759-1486063800-1486069200@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Annual General Meeting and Elections
DESCRIPTION:The AGM is the one opportunity to make changes to the club constitution\, membership fees\, directors and committee members\, etc.  All members are invited to suggest or propose changes to the Club.  The AGM is the formal setting where such changes can be voted up or down.  Members wishing to make suggestions are always free to do so.  If you would like to make a suggestion you can send an email to info@mcu.ug. We look forward to your ideas and to further improving our club in 2017. \nAll the committee positions are up for vote! This is your chance to contribute to the MCU. We have put together a briefing HERE to show you what the roles are and the basic responsibilities. This can vary and people take on different responsibilities based on personal interest. \nA lot has happened this year and the MCU is now legally registered. We will be voting on the proposed changes to the Memorandum and Articles. A lot of time and effort has gone into reviewing the old Constitution. Please look at the draft document that would replace the old constitution HERE. \nThe AGM will be held in our normal spot at Athina Club on Windsor Crescent in Kololo from 7:30pm.
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-annual-general-meeting-and-elections/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Club of Uganda":MAILTO:info(AT)mcu(DOT)ug
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20170112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20161205T124119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T124330Z
UID:737-1484249400-1484254800@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU January Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome\, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-january-meeting/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Club of Uganda":MAILTO:info(AT)mcu(DOT)ug
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20161201T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20161201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20160920T131235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T131235Z
UID:626-1480620600-1480624200@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On the first Thursday of every month we hold our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome\, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Club of Uganda":MAILTO:info(AT)mcu(DOT)ug
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20161103T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20161103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20160920T131157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160920T131157Z
UID:625-1478201400-1478205000@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On the first Thursday of every month we hold our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome\, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcu.ug/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sabinyo2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Club of Uganda":MAILTO:info(AT)mcu(DOT)ug
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161031
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20160908T102127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160923T072815Z
UID:575-1477699200-1477871999@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:Mpanga Forest Halloween Camping
DESCRIPTION:UPCOMING TRIP FOR ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE (Saturday 29th October to Sunday 30th October)!!… with an eerie twist…… \nAn affordable weekend of camping\, options to walk/run through a serene forest combined with some Halloween festivities?…. Sounds fun? Then read on…… \nWe are planning a MCU trip for a night in the beautiful Mpanga Forest\, with a fancy dress Halloween BBQ planned under the spooky forest canopy on the Saturday night….. \nMpanga Forest Reserve is about 1 hour west of Kampala\, near Mpigi town\, along the Masaka Road. Mpanga is recorded to have over 500 tree species and shrubs\, with some trees estimated to be 100-years old. There are over 200 bird species recorded in this reserve. The common birds to watch include\, hornbill\, spotted greenbul\, black and white casqued\, African pied hornbills\, Uganda woodland warbler\, great blue turaco and the ross turaco. Mammals found in Mpanga include; bushbuck\, red-tailed monkey and flying squirrels. Several butterfly species can also be observed throughout the reserve. \nWalking and running trails of various lengths can be enjoyed throughout the forest\, and on the Saturday night\, a fancy dress Halloween BBQ party will be organised in the spooky forest…. (don’t forget your fancy dress costume!) \nThe trip will run from Saturday 29th October to Sunday 30th October\, which gives ample time to explore the tranquil forest and surrounds. \nAccommodation and costs:  \nWe will stay at the basic\, but serene\, Mpanga Eco-Tourism Centre camp. As part of the MCU\, we have been fortunate to be able to negotiate some great rates\, and for a total of just UGX50k per person\, you will enjoy: \n\nEntrance fee to the forest\nCamping (bring your own tent)\nForest walk (short\, or long- as you wish)\nSaturday or Sunday lunch (local meal)\nEntry to Halloween BBQ party (please bring own meat/ vegetables to throw on the BBQ).\nSunday breakfast.\n\nThere are also options to upgrade to a dorm bed\, or a twin banda (for UGX10-20k per person\, depending on accommodation choice) \nCold showers are available\, and there are eco-friendly toilets. And if you ask nicely\, they will heat a bucket of water for you to enjoy a warm shower under the forest canopy. \nBeers and sodas are available for purchase at the camp\, although there are no refrigeration facilities\, so if you are partial to a cold drink\, a cool box/ esky might be a good idea J \nPoints to Note: \n\nIf you would like to bike\, the camp does not have bikes for rent\, so please bring your own.\nDon’t forget your fancy dress costume for the Halloween BBQ Party!!!\nAnd please also remember bug spray/ insect repellent and a torch J\n\nDirections: The camp can be found on google maps\, and is signposted off the main Masaka road on the right after Mpigi\, when heading from Kampala. \nContact: Any questions\, please contact Sally Holbrook at madsally@hotmail.com or on 0752 184057. \nPlease follow the link to book (please only complete if you are 100% sure you will be attending): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV2zQy_au348Xm9Rw-2YiOWmGv7p6UW-8XT73BSmJJhcr23w/viewform \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mpanga-forest-halloween-camping/
LOCATION:Mpanga Forest\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Holbrook":MAILTO:madsally(at)hotmail(dot)com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20161006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20161006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T121402
CREATED:20160913T082926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T082926Z
UID:581-1475782200-1475787600@mcu.ug
SUMMARY:MCU Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On the first Thursday of every month we hold our monthly meeting at 7.30 at Athena Club in Kololo. New and old members welcome\, we discuss past trips from the previous months trips and plan upcoming trips. It is also a great way to meet other people in the Club and share a few beers so hope to see you there!
URL:https://mcu.ug/event/mcu-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Athina Club\, Kololo\, Uganda
CATEGORIES:Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcu.ug/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/rwenzori10.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain Club of Uganda":MAILTO:info(AT)mcu(DOT)ug
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