by Riaan | May 6, 2016 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain scrambling, Table Mountain topography
Exposure to heights is a phrase often used in route-descriptions of Table Mountain hikes. The majority of people I deal with only have a foggy idea what exactly it means. Most Table Mountain hiking routes involve exposure to heights, to some degree of severity, so... by Riaan | Apr 28, 2016 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain safety
When it comes to hiking Table Mountain, people’s expectations vary greatly. Most anticipate a manicured trail and gentle gradient; others think of it as mildly strenuous with a few uphill bits to negotiate. Routes differ radically in technicality, physicality... by Riaan | Apr 21, 2016 | Routes, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain scrambling
Of the 60-odd Table Mountain hiking routes, India Venster in my opinion ranks as one of the best. It leads up an imposing part of the mountain, taking an ingenious line that offers varied views and engaging hiking. Routes like Skeleton Gorge and Platteklip Gorge might...
by Carla | Mar 17, 2016 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain safety, Table Mountain scrambling
Table Mountain hikes – levels of difficulty vary. when it comes to Table Mountain hiking, the ambiguity of the word ‘difficult’ often lands people on a less-desired route, to put it mildly. Difficult takes many forms on Table Mountain, and knowing... by Riaan | Dec 7, 2015 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
If you’re looking to hike Table Mountain in summer, take into account the Southeaster, Cape Town’s prevailing summer wind. Locally known as the Cape Doctor (for ridding the city of smog), it often reaches gale force, generating a micro-climate on the... by Riaan | Nov 30, 2015 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain topography
Hiking Table Mountain is not for everyone (what is?), but if you’re adventurous or active-minded, if you love nature or getting off-the-beaten track, if you want to experience the essence of the mountain and its true nature, if you want unique views and dramatic...