Blog from May, 2026

Hi all,

Please note that climbing at Lowdina will be temporarily closed whilst new access arrangements are being made. The cliff will be re-opened to climbing once new arrangements are made. Please do not contact the landowner or seek to climb here until new arrangements are made.

Regards,

Christoph
Crag Steward

Dear Climbers,

The DRAFT PWS Rock Climbing Policy has undergone another revision based on CCT and climbing community feedback - please see the latest drafted policy and internal guidelines attached (in attachments on page).

The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service is hosting a session on the latest draft PWS Rock Climbing Policy for CCT members as the PWS is interested in community feedback on the draft.

Time: 4:50pm arrival for 5:00pm to 6:00pm session

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Location: 134 Macquarie Street, Hobart (Lands Building)

Please RSVP here by the end of the day on 2 June so that the PWS can anticipate attendance numbers: 3 June 2026 Draft Rock Climbing Policy session – Fill out form

When you arrive, please enter the building and report to the front desk to sign in. PWS staff will then take you through to the session room. Please note that the front doors are locked after 5:00pm, so be sure to arrive before 5:00pm as late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

For those unable to attend in person, you can join the session online:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45137360802001?p=cEW53kUf30f5Ss02SG

Meeting ID: 451 373 608 020 01

Passcode: 4f8hQ23m

Regards,

Christoph Speer

Secretary - CCT

Hey - late last night I came off the tote and left an (old) rope set-up loosely across the Tyrolean points. Apologies for any inconvenience, but there is room for other gear on the anchors and be assured I will return take it back down soon. If possible please leave it in situ  -  I plan to use it again shortly and will remove it next visit. Note it is a low visibility rope and actually pretty hard to see from a distance.

Also note - the conditions on the totes yesterday were rather spoogy for anyone wanting to free-climb  - fine for aiding obviously. Probably needs a good rainfall event to clean it. Wave wash wetness was also extending higher than usual on pitch 1!!