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 | Mar 4, 2021 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
With winter fast approaching, here is what you need to know about hiking Table Mountain in winter. We will look at the pros and cons as well as the practicalities involved to ensure you get an optimal Table Mountain hiking experience. Cape Town’s winter runs from June...
by Riaan | May 26, 2020 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain topography, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
If there is one thing about Table Mountain hiking that never ceases to amaze me, it must be the diversity. Unlike the average mountain, Table Mountain, as the name suggests, does not rise to a pointed peak. Rather, it is a rambling plateau that covers an area of about...
by Riaan | Mar 5, 2020 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Hiking Table Mountain involves several variables not present in your average tour, each of which can impact on your overall enjoyment of the experience To manage your expectations, you would do well to keep the following variables in mind: What is Table...
by Riaan | Jun 22, 2019 | Routes, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
There is the age old saying: “There is no bad weather, only bad gear.” Well I wonder if any of those people were turned into a human kite by a howling South Easter wind. Bad weather during the winter months (June to August) disrupts hiking Table Mountain with bouts of...
by Riaan | Jan 24, 2018 | Table Mountain fauna & flora, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking tips, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
It’s a fact that most people expect stunning views when hiking Table Mountain. And when the mountain is free of cloud, the views certainly do not disappoint. But on days when there’s no views due to cloud, it’s a good idea to focus on the nature and...
