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hi there,
i am visiting Tasmania in 10 days and would be super keen to climb some beautiful crag down there! I have my personal gears but no rope, lead climb till 22 when I practice (comfort zone 18-20), thought about renting a van but also have a tent... Looking for a mate who have experience as well!
So, who is up to?!
By the way, I am from France and have been traveling in NZ for 9months on a WHV 
Hope to hear from you soon
email me : maevadeliry@hotmail.fr
Hi all,
the Climbers Club of Tasmania will have it's Annual General Meeting on Thurs 10th September 8pm, in the meeting room upstairs at the Republic - Agenda below.
We will be showing a short film by John Fischer showing a sneak preview from the upcoming Isle of Rock Tasmanian climbing film, showing climbing on Mt Wellington and Mt Brown.
All are welcome and you can join on the night if you're not a member.
The main purpose of the meeting it to comply with the incorporation requirements where we have to have an AGM, elect officers, submit an annual return etc.
The main purpose of the meeting it to comply with the incorporation requirements where we have to have an AGM, elect officers, submit an annual return etc.
I will take nominations for the office holders election up to the meeting, and if it needs a vote will do so on the night.
Let me know if you have any specific agenda items to be added.
Its in the function room upstairs at the Republic.
See you there!
Agenda
Climbers Club of Tasmania
Annual General Meeting
Date: Thurs 10th September 2015
Time: 8pm
Location: Upstairs at the Republic Bar & Cafe, North Hobart
Chairman: Jed Parkes
1. Welcome
2. Treasurers Report
3. A resolution to seek an exemption from audit as per http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/119726/Guide_to_the_exemption_process.pdf
4. Election of committee positions
* President
* Vice-President & Public Officer
* Secretary
* Treasurer
* Northern Rep
* 3 Committee members
5. Other business
5. Other business
- Rocky Tom access letter
- Fruehauf site plan
6. Short Film - John Fischer showing a sneak preview from the upcoming Isle of Rock Tasmanian climbing film, showing climbing on Mt Wellington and Mt Brown.
I just put together a 3 minute video of Gerry climbing his trad route Paschendale 25. Some serious metal and serious mullet action taking place at the Boneyard.
I recently installed the android app and it is an excellent vehicle for publishing this great collection of route info. It is a testimony to Jon's skill and dedication (of course!) and also to all those people who have freely contributed open source route info over the years. Thank you.
Did what i thought was a new route at Township creek and found a mouldy black rope sling on top of a pinnacle indicating someone beat me to it years ago. Has anyone been exploring at township creek sometime in the last 25 years, and wandered high on the ridge above telopea crag and climbed a pinnacle..it is an attractive curving thin crack about 15m high up a pinnacle and on the summit was a big rope sling in advanced state of decay. The pinnacle is about 200m north of the new crag we have been developing lately. The route is about 19 and of good quality..but annoying to a guidebook author who thought he knew everything.
Sadly, Tom passed away 13 August, after a long struggle with illness. Tom was a quiet pioneer of Tassie climbing in the 60’s. Some of his notable first ascents include Fiddlesticks and Cymbal on the Organ Pipes. Condolences to his family.
From Carrie Southern,
Hi Jon and Tommy,
Finally, I have a draft site plan for you to see! It’s a very pragmatic approach to the site – focusing on environmental remediation, improved access for climbers and public safety. I’m going to run a couple of casual ‘drop-in’ sessions next week for people to view and comment on the draft plan.
Could you please forward the following text to your members, and/or post on your website/facebook page:
DRAFT FRUEHAUF CLIMBING CLIFF SITE PLAN
THE CITY OF HOBART IS SEEKING YOUR VIEWS
The City of Hobart, with input from the Climbing Club of Tasmania and the UTAS Climbing Club, has prepared a draft site plan for the cliff known as ‘Fruehauf’ within the Hobart Rivulet Park.
The draft site plan responds to a request to improve environmental management, access for climbers, and public safety at the site, by members of the local climbing community.
The draft site plan includes upgrading the main access track, stabilising erosion and revegetation at the base of the cliff, installation of warning signage, and a safety fence at the top of the cliff.
How you can comment...
Attend a casual ‘drop-in’ session to view and comment on the draft site plan on:
- Thursday 13 August at the Rock It Indoor Climbing Centre, between 6pm and 7.30pm; or
- Sunday 16 August at Fruehauf (picnic table in play space below the cliff) between 2pm and 3.30pm
Further information: Carrie Southern - Park Planner, City of Hobart
Email: southernc@hobartcity.com.auPhone: 62 382 185
I’ll also put some notices up in the climbing gym and one at Fruehauf with the session times on it. Hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Carrie Southern
Park Planner | Parks and City Amenity
Climbing El Cap in September and feeling a bit chicken about leading the offwidths..anyone got a #6 cam they want to sell?
Hi. Will visit Tasmania early October. No firm plans but would love to check out the trad climbing there, preferably cracks. Have climbed for years (decades!) but never managed to push past grade 18-20. I'll bring full rack and rope, rent a car and see what happens. Btw.. I'm Danish, live in UK and am not a cricket fan!
Jacob.lage 'at' gmail.com