by Riaan | Mar 8, 2017 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Overlooking the bustling city center of Cape Town, Table Mountain must be one of the most underestimated mountains in the world. A fancy cableway to the summit contributes to many visitor’s illusion of it being tame. It’s only when you set foot on the... by Riaan | Feb 21, 2017 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain safety, Table Mountain topography, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Most visitors to Cape Town regard Table Mountain as the centrepiece to Peninsula attractions. It therefore makes sense to optimize your experience of this singular and iconic landmark. Hiking up gives you a real appreciation of the mountain while allowing you to... by Riaan | Jan 12, 2017 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Table Mountain routes, Table Mountain safety, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Table Mountain is an iconic landmark that in many ways define Cape Town and its inhabitants, so once you’ve decided to hike up (as opposed to taking the cablway), there are a few things to consider: When to go. Weather greatly impacts on the enjoyment of hiking...
by Riaan | Jan 6, 2017 | Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
The Southeaster, also known as the Cape Doctor, is Cape Town’s prevailing summer wind, howling across the Peninsula from around late October to early February, often for days on end. If you’re looking to hike Table Mountain over this period, bear in mind... by Riaan | Nov 16, 2016 | Routes, Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Uncategorized, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
Summer in Cape Town sees the arrival of the Southeaster, a gale-force wind that tears across the Cape Peninsula from November to around February, often for days on end. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Cape Doctor’, the Southeaster affects Table Mountain... by Riaan | Nov 2, 2016 | Table Mountain guiding, Table Mountain hiking, Table Mountain hiking tips, Weather & atmospheric phenomena
When it comes to Table Mountain hiking, ignoring these two weather-related factors is a sure way to spoil your hike. The first is the heat. Cape Town gets hot in summer, and if you’re coming from a cold climate, then the heat is going to feel even more intense....
