by Riaan | Jul 27, 2023 | Table Mountain geology, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Of all the cloud formations occurring on Table Mountain, the famous Tablecloth must rank as the most dramatic. In its perfect form it resembles an immense waterfall pouring slow-motion over the tabular summit. Sometimes it is distorted, appearing as a shapeless bank...
by Riaan | Apr 4, 2023 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain scrambling
No discussion on Table Mountain hiking is complete without mention of Skeleton Gorge. Despite its sinister name, it has achieved classic status as a Table Mountain hiking route. However, it’s not for everyone. This article aims to delineate the pros and cons of this...
by Riaan | Oct 22, 2021 | Routes, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips
The India Venster Route article, is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert with 12 years consistent guiding experience on Table Mountain. Riaan has guided thousands of groups up more than 40 different Table Mountain routes. He...
by Riaan | Oct 21, 2021 | Routes, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips
The Skeleton Gorge Hike article is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert with 12 years consistent guiding experience on Table Mountain. Riaan has guided thousands of groups up more than 40 different Table Mountain routes. He...
by Riaan | Oct 20, 2021 | Routes, Table Mountain fauna & flora, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain safety
The Platteklip Gorge Hike article is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert with 12 years consistent guiding experience on Table Mountain. Riaan has guided thousands of groups up more than 40 different Table Mountain routes....
