Routes are star-rated according to quality/popularity, with all existing, known routes mentioned. The climbing in each area is different, so comparison between equally starred routes in different areas is not realistic. Gear is assumed to be using a standard rack with wires and cams, with two 50m ropes for abseils. Harder or modern routes may require smaller aliens, extra wires, and micro wires.

Seasons:

Summer (Nov-Apr):

Long days make for good mileage. Summer is marked by two primary charcteristics:

1: Hiding from the sun

2: Hiding from the Wind.

Nursery Buttress and Fernwood are prime Summer crags and The Ledge (Africa and Fountain) is better than the Lower Buttresses because of its elevation and orientation (Fountain Ledge in particular is a better bet in summer.

Autumn  (Apr-Jun):

Probably the best season for Table Mountain in general. The wind abates and the rains have not yet arrived. Late autumn will almost be pleasant in the sun.

Winter (Jun-Oct):

The first two weeks of June are, typically, magical! No wind, crisp temps and no rain. The Lower buttresses are better in winder due to the lower temps (they are lower in elevation and face North) while Fountain Ledge will seep and hold onto water longer than Africa Ledge after a few days rain. Fernwood and Nursery will be inhospitably cold and wet in general. The Cable Car will usually shut for maintenance late winter/early spring.

Spring (Oct - Nov):

Similar to Winter but the Cape tends to have a very long winter (into Sept) and short spring. Still preferred to summer as a general rule.

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