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What is the highest point on Table Mountain?
The highest point on table mountain is Maclear's Beacon. Despite its flat summit, Table Mountain does have a high...
Skeleton Gorge Route : to do or not to do?
The Skeleton Gorge route is an institution. I’m often amazed at how many people, even non-hikers, know about the...
Table Mountain erosion – Mountains are not forever
Table Mountain erosion, like mountains all around the globe, endures the erosive forces of nature – wind, rain,...
Ghost Frog – the one afraid of the sun
I’m not really into frogs. I love their chirping and clicking, especially in misty conditions on the mountain when it...
The Streams and Ravines of Table Mountain – Part 3/3
One of the many joys of hiking Table Mountain is encountering burbling streams, a secluded pool or a cascade pattering...
Dams of Table Mountain – Part 2/3
Up until the mid-1880s, before the dams were built, Cape Town relied on a single Table Mountain stream for its water...
Where does the water on Table Mountain come from? Part 1/3
In my next three blogs I will briefly trace the story of Table Mountain’s water, from the role it played in the...
The Dassie – Table Mountain’s Most Common Mammal
In the old days, mammals used to be a common sight on Table Mountain, but man’s encroachment decimated their numbers,...
Who Was the First European to summit Table Mountain?
Who was the First European to summit Table Mountain? At first thought I wanted to title this blog ‘The first man to...
What is the hardest route up Table Mountain?
Table Mountain aficionados enjoy nothing more than gnawing on this particular bone of contention. In my humble...
Table Mountain – a Journey Through Time
Table Mountain is often thought of as timeless, impervious to the passage of time and the ravages of the elements. But...
What are the 12 Apostles Peaks on Table Mountain?
When viewed from above, Table Mountain resembles a molar (tooth) in shape. The flat-topped summit – also referred to...
What is the tablecloth on Table Mountain?
Of all the cloud formations occurring on Table Mountain, the famous Tablecloth must rank as the most dramatic. In its...
Skeleton Gorge: What You Need to know
No discussion on Table Mountain hiking is complete without mention of Skeleton Gorge. Despite its sinister name, it...
India Venster Route Essential Facts
The India Venster Route article, is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert...
Kasteelspoort Hike Essential Facts
The Kasteelspoort hike article is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert...
Skeleton Gorge Hike Essential Facts
The Skeleton Gorge Hike article is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert...
Platteklip Gorge Hike Essential Facts
The Platteklip Gorge Hike article is written by Riaan Vorster, an accredited mountain-guide and Table Mountain expert...
Table Mountain Routes Made Easy
Having a hard time deciding which Table Mountain routes are best for you? Given the glut of information, opinions and...
Hiking India Venster & Afraid of Heights?
India Venster has seen a massive growth in popularity over the past 5 years, deservedly so. It’s a stellar route that...
Platteklip Gorge: Need to know
Platteklip Gorge is Table Mountain’s most famous route. In this article, we will explore why. We will also discuss the...
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