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After this exchange with Copa I want to start up a MyBB Cape Town Hiking Club. Add your name if you're interested.

copacetic said:
While I'm rambling, anyone in Cape Town who wants to hang out - Let me know!
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biometrics said:
After the 2014 meet didn't a few of you start a hiking group? I could use some hiking buddies ...
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copacetic said:
We did, briefly, I'm up for more excursions, definitely.
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biometrics said:
Cool, I'm keen. Did no exercise this year due to depression/stress caused by financial issues. That was resolved a few months ago and things are looking up :) I've set out to do 150 km beach hikes over my three week holiday to get fit again, at 92 km today. Feeling a lot fitter which improves my mood tremendously. Want to get back into mountain hiking but prefer with partners especially the more interesting routes. I probably climbed the Table Mountain range 150 times since 2001 but haven't in several years.

All my hiking buddies moved away or got kids. :(

Maybe start a thread ...
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Some thoughts on minimum equipment:

0. Sun hat
1. Boots (takkies are not ideal)
2. 2 Liter of water
3. Lunch
4. Sunblock
5. Backpack
6. Windbreaker or similar (the weather can change quickly)
7. Charged phone
8. Metro rescue number stored in phone
9. Tell a friend where you are going

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Sounds good. I can't think of anything to add to the list.

What I must get though, is a Green Card, which costs R135 and gives you 12 entries to any of the Table Mountain National Park’s pay points: Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point); Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal and Silvermine, as well as to the braai and picnic areas at Tokai, Newlands and Perdekloof, where you would otherwise pay a fair amount.
 
copacetic said:
Sounds good. I can't think of anything to add to the list.

What I must get though, is a Green Card, which costs R135 and gives you 12 entries to any of the Table Mountain National Park’s pay points: Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point); Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal and Silvermine, as well as to the braai and picnic areas at Tokai, Newlands and Perdekloof, where you would otherwise pay a fair amount.
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Very good value. I'll be in CT for 3 days and I'm considering one each for my wife and kids and I.
 
copacetic said:
Sounds good. I can't think of anything to add to the list.

What I must get though, is a Green Card, which costs R135 and gives you 12 entries to any of the Table Mountain National Park’s pay points: Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point); Boulders Penguin Colony, Oudekraal and Silvermine, as well as to the braai and picnic areas at Tokai, Newlands and Perdekloof, where you would otherwise pay a fair amount.
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Note: this excludes the cable car.

Cable Card: R590/annum - http://www.tablemountain.net/content/page/cable-card

Enjoy year-round access to Table Mountain, discounts and more!

If you love Table Mountain and use the cable car regularly, sign up for a Cable Card and save!

Get free entrance to the Cableway, valid for one year from date of purchase

Visit the Cableway as often as you like, limited to one return trip per day, ie. one trip up and one trip down
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crackersa said:
When you starting?
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Mid January I think. Tentatively Saturday 14th 10 AM. Let's do something easy to start with ... Camps Bay up Kasteelspoort to the cable car, down and return along the Pipe Track. Around 3-4 hours. We could have lunch and drinks before we go down.

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Seems I got the date wrong. First hike will be Saturday 14 January 10 AM.
 
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biometrics said:
Some thoughts on minimum equipment:

1. Boots (no takkies)
2. 1 Liter water
3. Lunch
4. Sunblock
5. Backpack
6. Windbreaker or similar (the weather can change quickly and an overnight stay in case of trouble may be required)
7. Charged phone
8. Metro rescue number stored in phone
9. Tell a friend where you are going

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Dont know whats in your backpack but ensure a small medi kit. I am sure Mr Medic or whatever his name is can tell you what the essentials should be for hiking etc.

Also, take some kind of protection like a knife, extendable baton, firearm or pepperspray.

Enjoy the hiking.
 
So, I am certainly keen to do this one.

Will just need to leave a bike helmet and jacket in someone's car. :)
 
Also keen for the hike up Kasteelspoort.
The Atlantic Seaboard side of the mountain is cool in the morning, but the trek from the top to the cable car will be tuff if the sun is out (but still fun!).
 
copacetic said:
So, I am certainly keen to do this one.

Will just need to leave a bike helmet and jacket in someone's car. :)
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berghie said:
Also keen for the hike up Kasteelspoort.
The Atlantic Seaboard side of the mountain is cool in the morning, but the trek from the top to the cable car will be tuff if the sun is out (but still fun!).
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Weather looking good for Saturday. Note we'll take the cable car down so bring cash or a card. Will need to start a Whatsapp group in case we need to cancel due to weather or whatever. Send me you mobile number if you are joining us Saturday at 10 am.

You will need to park here: https://www.google.com/maps/@-33.962551,18.3843171,18.75z

C/o Theresa Avenue and Theresa Avenue Jeep Trail

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I've been threatining to climb table mountain ever since I got here. So i'll join up, but wont make this weekend [14th] as I'm starting my long overdue return to club cricket this weekend.
 
biometrics said:
Some thoughts on minimum equipment:

1. Boots (no takkies)
2. 1 Liter water
3. Lunch
4. Sunblock
5. Backpack
6. Windbreaker or similar (the weather can change quickly and an overnight stay in case of trouble may be required)
7. Charged phone
8. Metro rescue number stored in phone
9. Tell a friend where you are going

Please add ...
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Busy getting ready ... got my backpack out of storage in the garage, going through my own checklist I realised I forgot to add an important thing! A sunhat.
 
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