by Riaan | Aug 25, 2016 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Table Mountain rises proudly out of the Atlantic Ocean at the south-western tip of the African continent. For this reason it catches every bit of weather around, and can even change it before your eyes. It’s best to be prepared! If you aim to hike Table Mountain,... by Riaan | Aug 23, 2016 | Routes, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain safety, Table Mountain scrambling
I’m often amused, sometimes mildly annoyed, at hikers’ attempts to assess India Venster’s difficulty. Some dismiss it as a short and sweet way to the summit; others swear it to be the scariest thing they’ve ever attempted. So where on... by Riaan | Aug 11, 2016 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain scrambling
Looking for a Table Mountain hike away from the usual well-trodden routes? How about exploring Silverstream Ravine? Although it starts from the same place as the famous Platteklip Gorge on the northern face of Table Mountain, this delightful route soon enters a shady...