Blog from December, 2013

Im moving to Hobart to start work at Royal hospital this Jan, but dont know any climbers yet.

Im keen to get out 4-5th Jan before starting, and beyond depending on the roster.

I climb upto E4 and prefer trad. My mobile is 0422888846  

danielhonneyman at hotmail dot com

Cheers!

Hello I am coming to Tasmania on the 4th of Jan and I'm looking for people to climb with around Hobart. I have my own gear and climb moderate grades. My email is benlucas@ihug.co.nz if you are interested. Thanks

Hey, My name is Matt and I am around Hobart for the summer. Looking for climbing partners for sport, trad, or bouldering. I have gear ( no crashpad though) and a vehicle. Mainly available on weekends, but would be stoked to get out over xmas - 24th-26th (no work). Txt or call me 0474 228 769

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me how much space the camping area near White Water Walls has, and how full it gets in January? It seems that Richardsons Beach and the commercial camp grounds book out months in advance, but is it safe to plan on being able to turn up at Whitewater/Bluestone Bay and find a spot?

Also, I've heard that it's a 4WD track to get there, but many 2WDs would handle it... Can anyone comment on whether a Ford Falcon would do ok there?

Thanks!

Click on this link to see Simon Mentz's review of the new Climb Tasmania guidebook. Also another review by Ross taylor of Vertical Life Magazine. Available second week of January in shops. If you want to order a copy, email Gerry at narkowiczg@lcs.tas.edu.au

http://www.chockstone.org/Forum/Forum.asp?Action=DisplayTopic&ForumID=15&MessageID=25927&Replies=1#NewPost

http://www.verticallifemag.com.au/category/review/

Access to the crag will be closed off on 8^th January for one day only so that Hobart City Council tree fellers can remove dead limbs etc. that overhang the climbing area. They will confirm  the closure on the 6^th when they see what the weather is like.

Rock it Climbing Centre is hosting the REEL ROCK 8 movie night this Thursday at 8pm, Tickets $18 pre-sale, $20 at the door. Available at the Rock It Climbing Centre or The Jolly Swagman.
Come along early (between 5pm and 8pm) and have a feed and help support the Climbing Club of Tasmania raise some $$.
Sausage $2
Vegi Burger $4
Can Coke/Fanta/Sprit $2
Rock it Climbing Centre will be selling alcohol.
Spread the word!

CCT Fundraising BBQ - join the facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/200012766853600

REEL ROCK 8 - join the facebook event http://www.facebook.com/events/448235498629345

Hi There
Does any one one know much about the new u bolts under the over hangs at Sphinx Rock?  They are pretty ugly and over kill in my opinion.
Who ever is making them Im more than happy to let them use one of my jigs (with a way tighter bend radius) for bending them.  Or I can show you how I make some others.
I write this as it would be a shame to see  these hit the pipes .

Regards

Garry
 

REEL ROCK 8 is on this Thursday night at 8pm at the Rock It Climbing Centre.

Jed is organising a fundraising BBQ for the CCT and this year there'll be grog available at the show too.

We're also lucky enough to have a competition from the sponsors solely for the Hobart show. 

First prize is a Sterling Ropes Kosmos 10.2mm 50m Dynamic Rope valued at $239.95!!!!

Other awesome prizes as well.

Tickets $18 pre-sale, $20 at the door. Available at the Rock It Climbing Centre or The Jolly Swagman.

Jason - 0415678548

Found a couple of quickdraws at waterworks quarry on Wednesday. Let me know if they're yours! Ben French-0429634955

Hello all,

Just a quick note. All the Peregrine chicks are on the wing... therefore, Bare Rock is open for business. They were nesting near the Boneyard, so if you wih to skip that section for a few weeks... even better, but they all should be gone by now anyway.

Plenty going on up here over Christmas.... amke sure you pop in and say Hi!

Hope you all have a fantastic season of climbing. Stay safe... have fun!

Andrew