Downhill Adventures Hiking

 

The Table Mountain Ariel Cable Car Company issued the following advice which will all be complied with by hiking with Downhill Adventures.

 

• Never climb alone.

 

• Choose your route according to the ability, fitness and experience of the group.

 

• Go with somebody who knows the way, or use a map or guidebook.

 

• Allow plenty of time to get up and down in daylight.

 

• Stick to well recognised paths and heed warnings.

 

• Tell someone exactly where you are going, the route and your expected time of return.

 

• Every party should have a leader. Keep together and travel at the pace of the slowest. Never split up or head in different directions.

 

• Always be prepared for bad weather and take waterproofs and windproof clothing.

 

• Carry everything in a rucksack to keep arms and hands free.

 

• Always watch the weather and time and turn back as soon as bad weather threatens or if the route is no longer easy to follow.

 

• Stay put in the event of trouble. Dont try to force your way down in darkness or mist. Find shelter, especially from the wind (To avoid the risk of hypothermia- Ed)

 

• If you get lost or find yourself in an area that looks unsafe- retrace your steps.

 

I'd also like to add that the most valuable emergency tool you can have these days is your mobile phone- make sure at least one person in the group has one and its fully charged and with sufficient credit. Its a good idea to have a list of emergency numbers to hand.

Keep safe and enjoy the beautiful and exhilarating climbs the Cape has to offer by hiking with Downhill Adventures.