Hike Table Mountain Blog
Hiking Table Mountain: How fit must I be? – 20 October 2016
Despite its proximity to a city, Table Mountain is still a proper mountain marked by rugged and deceptive terrain,...
Hiking Table Mountain vs Lion’s Head – 11 October 2016
Lion's Head is the prominent little peak to the right of Table Mountain as you look up from the city center. About...
Hiking Table Mountain in summer – 30 September 2016
While the weather in summer allows for some great hiking, there are two factors you need to bear in mind, and not at...
Table Mountain hiking routes: India Venster – 22 September 2016
Of all the guided Table Mountain hikes, India Venster is arguably the best half-day route around. It offers everything...
Hiking Table Mountain via Platteklip Gorge – 13 September 2016
Table Mountain's easiest and oldest route, Platteklip Gorge leads up a deep ravine that cuts diagonally into the...
Hiking Table Mountain via Porcupine Ravine – 8 September 2016
For the more adventurous hiker looking to try a more off-the-beaten-track Table Mountain hikes, we recommend signing...
Table Mountain hiking: weather and safety – 25 August 2016
Table Mountain rises proudly out of the Atlantic Ocean at the south-western tip of the African continent. For this...
India Venster: Is it dangerous? – 23 August 2016
I'm often amused, sometimes mildly annoyed, at hikers' attempts to assess India Venster's difficulty. Some...
Table Mountain hiking routes: Silvertree Ravine – 11 August 2016
Looking for a Table Mountain hike away from the usual well-trodden routes? How about exploring Silverstream Ravine?...
A sojourn from Table Mountain hiking: Exploring the Richtersveld – 29 July 2016
As a professional Mountain Guide, I hike Table Mountain very regularly, so it is sometimes necessary to get away from...
Table Mountain hiking in the rain – 15 July 2016
Cape Town gets most of its rain in winter (June to August). Table Mountain's summit records about 4 times more rain...
Hiking Table Mountain & Cape Town Weather
Cape Town is known for her diverse weather. As with all mountains, Table Mountain attracts lots of cloud and rain....
Table Mountain hiking in winter – 30 June 2016
About 70% of Cape Town's annual rainfall occurs June to August. Cold fronts lash the Cape over this period, bringing...
Hiking Table Mountain: how fit must you be – 16 June 2016
The short answer: you need to be in reasonable shape to enjoy hiking Table Mountain up one of the more scenic routes....
Hiking Table Mountain up the Twelve Apostles – 8 June 2016
The Twelve Apostles is a chain of peaks extending behind the famous tabletop summit of Table Mountain. It's considered...
What Is Scambling?
When it comes to Table Mountain hikes, a scramble can be defined as the grey area between hiking and climbing. It's...
Table Mountain hikes: what views do you want? – 20 May 2016
Different Table Mountain hikes offer different views. There are basically three views, on the ascent, and with...
Table Mountain hikes that involve exposure to heights – 6 May 2016
Exposure to heights is a phrase often used in route-descriptions of Table Mountain hikes. The majority of people I...
Table Mountain hiking: A few practical tips – 28 April 2016
When it comes to hiking Table Mountain, people's expectations vary greatly. Most anticipate a manicured trail and...
Hiking Table Mountain via India Venster – 21 April 2016
Of the 60-odd Table Mountain hiking routes, India Venster in my opinion ranks as one of the best. It leads up an...
Hiking Table Mountain: How fit must you be – 15 April 2016
There is no short answer to the question, 'How fit must I be to hike Table Mountain'. Several variables determine...
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