Blog from January, 2013

hey guys,

my friend Thomas accidently left 2 cams (0.75 camalot and 1? wild country friend) at the top of Second Coming 25 at the Ampethetre ledge.

couple of guys repeated this later in the afternoon, one sounded french. I was on the top of skyrocket.....and friendly words exchanged but i forgot to go down and get them. if anyone knows these guys it would be great if they can get in contact with me. I am staying at CJs or my no. is 040285567

Cheers,

Grosey

I'm looking now for climbing partners to Launceston and Hobart, ... to climb mainly multi pitch routes. I'm leaving Tassie the 18th of february. I have full rack and ropes.See you soon.

Nicolas Pietrenko. Tel : 0499724266.

Garry has found there has been a major rock fall at the back of the Chasm, right on the abseil line. A block the size of a large refrigerator plus smaller stuff. He reckons the whole back of the chasm may be unstable and is warning everyone to stay clear till it is looked at. Spread the word if you can for climbers to be extra careful and to inspect the area  from below to assess the situation before committing to an abseil down from Northern Buttress.

Check out   http://www.mountainrec.co.nz/mtnr_news.htm

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9G6aI49Le0&feature=youtu.be

A friend of mine lost a full rack of climbing gear recently on Ben Lomand.  Thought to be lost Near base of Rajah or at base of descent track from top of Frews Flutes.  If anyone finds it please call Rob Hales on 0409111225

For those interested in climbing at the Mersey cliffs, there has been a couple changes to accessing the cliff recently. The previous 'nondescript' start where one wandered down from the lookout to gain the track was becoming fairly 'descript' with the continued traffic, and concerns have been raised about curious hikers getting into positions they shouldn't. As such, all traces of an access track leading down from the lookout have been removed, and it would better if it remained thus. The new access track for climbers starts about 50m back up the trail, about 12m past the 'Bush Tucka' sign on the right if coming in from the parking lot. This may get moved even further back along the track in future depending on how things develops, so check the guide posted on this sight to make sure you know where the trail starts. I understand  this isn't really the season for this crag, but still thought it worth mentioning just in case. Also, it is suggested to use restraint concerning any new route development at this current time until a few things get sorted out with the Parks. Thanks

Hi All,

my name is Mark Feeney, I'm from NSW and I'll be in Tassie for the month of february. i'm looking for a climbing partner for launceston/freycinet area. I'll be keen to climb most weekends and maybe some weekdays, i have a rope and a full rack. sport i lead to about 22, and trad i lead to about 18. my number is 0423 812 670.

cya

I bet that got everyones attention.

My second today felt she could have easily pulled out a flake/block on the right hand wall a metre or two above the teatree. I would have suggested she sensitively cleaned it... but i didn't want my pack and shoes squished. Maybe its locked in some how i'm not sure.

The controversial bolt belay is strangely hard to reach, if u r a short bugger don't get too excited about an easy belay set up. there is a third bolt a bit lower so u could use that and some natural gear to make something adequate.

 this is not an ethical or personal attack

just sayin

Dave, How about topos and photos of all those routes you and friends did on the way to the end of Cape Raoul? Shells of Rheban etc.The descriptions would be a lot easier to follow.

Kim and I tried a big line there years ago and backed off because of loose rock, lack of gear and difficulty.We didn't know where you had been at that stage.

Phil

Possibly left an orange Gri gri 2 and screw gate biner at Hillwood on Jan 6th. Has anyone picked it up? Cheers!

Hi All,

I am coming to Tasmania from Canada for the month of February to visit family around Hobart, and would really love to get out climbing while I am there. I was wondering if there are any local climbers out there who wouldn't mind me taging along for a couple days. I am a fairly beginner climber but would love to see what climbing in Tasmania is all about!

Looking forward to it!

Claire

A group of 5 hardy souls recently completed a 12 day mission to traverse the Prince of Wales range in the South West, one of Tassie's hardest walks.

Aaron Scott sent me these photos of Diamond Peak, which is the biggest peak in the range. AFAIK there are no routes on it besides wandering up the back.

Mainly because its an epic just getting there, and the very overhanging nature of the main face.

		Diamond Peak main face	Pointy bits
Diamond Peak from a distance	Showing the angle of the main face	Diamond Peak from the side	Diamond Peak from the side
Diamond Peak from the side

Hey guys,

Whats the go with canyoning in Tasmania? Are there any guides or online websites around that anyone knows of?

Shaun

Picked up in the carpark prior to Christmas and presume it has fallen out of somebody's car. Let me know if you are missing it.

Hi there I'm looking for climbing partners who are heading to Freycinet Peninsula this summer. I'm a 32 year old Finnish woman who has just moved into the area and will be working in Freycinet Lodge over the summer. .

I've been on/off climbing for a few years but quite new to trad and quite a chicken at leading, way braver seconding though =) I'm an attentive and a good belayer.

Sports climbwise I'm leading eternal 18s but can second harder grades. Ive been backpacking/travelling light so I havent got any gear with me (but harness+belay device), I might be buying a new rope soon.

Ive just bought a 2wd car which can just about make it to Blue bottle bay car park. If you are heading this way and need a belay bitch give me a shout =)  Cheers

0466 537 634 Anna