Taking on Table Mountain

A trio of us took the more "natural" route up Table Mountain... we used our feet, not the cable car. (: A fantastic climb, in very windy conditions! What a treat to have only a few other brave souls on the top. Stunning views, great company and a superb accomplishment!

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Table Mountain from Lions Head The12 Apostles on the coast Sunset from Lions Head
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Sunset from Clifton beach 4 Catamaran sail - Cape Town View from Catamaran
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Hiking Platteklip Gorge to the top of Table Mountain. The route from 1/4 way up the trail head. Shutterbugs all the way!
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Windy day made for challenging conditions, but we persevered. The route George is not so sure about this...
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Brett is happy in the lead! My fellow climbers. The last of the climb... almost.
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Resting on a rock. The last curve Great views!
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Brett charges ahead. George makes it to the crest in the gorge! The first scene from the top, toward the back of the 12 Apostles.
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Signal Hill and the "bowl" of Cape Town Taking it all in.... George takes in the view from the top
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A magnificent sight. Looking back on the tail of Table Mountain Playing on the edge
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Lions Head and Signal Hill from Table Mountain No cocktails today.... Looking down over Camps Bay beach area
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Looking out over the 12 Apostles A gift to the earth.... Marmots
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Sign post at the top of the Gorge Still posing for pic's on the way down! Going back on the Contour Path
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A view from the Contour Path Heading down under the cable car Looking back underneath the Cable Car.
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Celebration!

Table Mountain Hike - Cape Town, SA
March 2005



Last updated: 3/10/05