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Practical information
Listed below are some of the common options.
Staircase:
Perched high above the Western Seaboard, this superb route weaves its way around some of the most impressive (and difficult) cliffs of the mountain and gives a sense of big, airy climbing at a very moderate grade. Oft used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for the beginner or first outdoor climb.
Area: Table Mountain
Grade: Easy
Exposure: Medium-High
Duration: 4-5 hours
Suitability: Gym Climber| Beginner | Intermediate
Group Size: ideal: 1-2 max: 4
Jacobs Ladder:
The classic on Table Mountain.
Clean and sustained climbing with a very exposed traverse in the middle, guaranteed to make you feel high. Simply exquisite, 'Jacobs' is not for those with a fear of heights. The best way to look down on the Camps Bay and Clifton dwellers occasionally used to finish the integral ascent. Ideal for people who have climbed outdoors at the grade.
Grade: Moderate
Exposure: High
Ease: Strenuous
Duration: 4 hours
Suitability: Intermediate
Group Size: ideal: 1-2
Atlantic Crag:
Some of the finest technical, flowing climbing available at the grade! The climbing - move for move - is sustained and engaging with an airy traverse around a roof to add spice. Amazing route directly above the City.
Grade: Moderate+
Exposure: Moderate
Ease: Strenuous
Duration: 4 hours
Suitability: Intermediate
Group Size: ideal: 1-2 max: 4
We aim to use the Cable Car in order to maximise the rock climbing. It is, however, advisable to dress appropriately for a hiking approach/descent in the event that the cable car closes unexpectedly.
- All necessary rock climbing gear
- Expert instructor
- Permit fees
- Rescue insurance
- Transport to/from Cape Town
- Shoes fit for walking: closed trainers
- Fleece/warm top
- Rain jacket
- 1L of water and a snack such as a energy/jungle oats bar or a packet of nuts etc.