Blog from July, 2014

I went to Frog Buttress with Andrew Martin last week. See this link for my trip report to this marvelous crag and some comparisons to Ben Lomond and Tassie crack climbing. http://climbtasmania.com.au/blogs/news/14897761-frog-buttress-trip-report-best-crack-climbing-in-australia

Notice to TCIA Members

The 2014 Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:00PM on Thursday 24 July  at the Republic Bar (corner of Elizabeth and Burnett Streets, North Hobart).

Agenda items: Forward these to the secretary nickhancockphotography@hotmail.com.  Apologies: Forward these to al.adams@dpac.tas.gov.au 

Looking forward to seeing you there…               

Al Adams
Multi-Pitch Guide *  TCIA Committee Member * www.tcia.asn.au * 61655094 

Nice video of Antimatter at the star factory:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hv8jmEg2SrE

Hey guys,

I would like to start climbing at Hillwood, and have tried to contact Gerry on the number provided, with no success. I was hoping to check it out some time this week and perhaps climb in the coming weekends.

Any help would be appreciated.

Michael

From the Merc website:

http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/fallen-40tonne-boulder-blocks-mt-wellingtons-pinnacle-rd/story-fnj4f7k1-1226982112254

Police closed the road at the Springs about 5pm today because the massive rock, estimated to weigh up to 40 tonnes, was perched precariously by the road.

A Hobart City Council spokesman said a member of the public alerted authorities after hearing the rock crash through the bushes.

The road will remain closed tomorrow morning while geologists assess the danger posed by the rock.

I have the following books for sale (I am in Brisbane so will need to post)

Climbing Guides:

North Esk, by Rob McMahon
Cataract, by Rob McMahon
Rockclimbs in the Upper Blue Mountains, 2nd Ed
Thailand Sport Climbing, A Pocket Guide, 3rd Ed 2011

Other Books:

A History of the Great Mountaineering Adventures, by Stefano Ardito
Hollow Lands & Hilly LAnds, by Rob McMahon

Anyone interested can contact me on 0437369118, cheers

50$ for 14 various UK aussy

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the asgard project

echo wall

pilgrimage

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Located in Hobart

0422888846 ( text message preferred)

Good evening fellow climbers.

I have, unfortunately, just been in touch with some very frustrated neighbours. Their concerns revolve around people (unknown) who are, in their words, using the place as a rally track. This may not even be climbers, but can I please remind all who visit to really dial down the speed on the dirt road section, which is maintained and funded by the neighbours and I. 

On a separate note, can I also please ask all people who are camping to use the site next to the shipping container ONLY (unless camping at the top or expressly told otherwise by myself). I was very dissappointed to find out that a recent visitor who has been camping for the last few days, chose to camp near the old piggery, against the express messages of web-sites, guide books and phone texts. This kind of action, if continued, could be a deal breaker... the neighbours are a fantastic resource (and currently great supporters of our sport), I would hate to see that change.

Sincerely,

Andrew & Alanna

If you are thinking of climbing on the Mount, you might not have seen that you now have to pre-book, and pre-pay, for your campsite. Check out details on http://www.chockstone.org/Forum/Forum.asp?Action=DisplayTopic&ForumID=1&MessageID=123210&Replies=65#NewPost or the Parks web site http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-arapiles-tooan-state-park . Yet another layer of bureaucracy to deal with.....