by Riaan | Feb 28, 2014 | Photo of the Week, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain topography
Table Mountain has many faces, each unrecognizable from the other and offering unique views, vegetation, topography and moods. Table Mountain hikes differ greatly in character, depending on the side of the mountain. The iconic north side overlooks the city and Table... by Riaan | Feb 27, 2014 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain scrambling
If you’re not bothered about topping out on the iconic tabletop summit of Table Mountain, and if you’re up for a challenge, then Hout Bay Corner is a delightful way up the mountain. It leads up the southwest extremity of the Table Mountain massif, on the... by Riaan | Feb 17, 2014 | Table Mountain fauna & flora, Table Mountain hiking
When it comes to floral delights on a Table Mountain hike, one of the finest must surely be an orchid in bloom. The month of February sees no less than three species on display: the Cluster Disa (Disa ferruginea), the Blue Disa (Disa graminifolia) and the Red Disa... by Riaan | Feb 17, 2014 | Photo of the Week, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain topography
One of the joys about hiking Table Mountain is perching yourself on a free-standing rock mass. Several needles – or pinnacles – exist on Table Mountain, one as alluring as the other. Surmounting a pinnacle gives you the sense of topping out on a peak, and... by Riaan | Feb 12, 2014 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes
It’s not the first time that I write about Skeleton Gorge and it certainly won’t be the last. It’s one of the most popular routes up Table Mountain, but not necessarily the best. Then why is it so popular? Because it has some attractive features that...
