Steve Brown, who  was on the first ascent  back in 1977 and who now owns the farm below, reckons there have been at least 34 ascents of the Ridge this summer (2015-2016) so far. He points out:

• Many parties are still underestimating the length of time it takes to climb and descend the route and are returning in the dark even with  summer evenings. It is easy to get lost on the route, jam ropes etc etc – take a head torch, start early... and there is NO water on the way up or down.
• He has a log book at the gate now for visitors to sign and to leave their comments - he would appreciate visitors filling it in, both as a safety precaution, and to read your comments (!)
• And some climbers are recommending soloing/simul climbing the route – worth remembering it is a mountain route, not a well trodden crag climb, and although overall the rock is sound, there can be (and is) loose rock, dodgy holds, spaced pro, getting lost on harder grounds etc. Probably not a place to lead if Grade 12 is anywhere near your limit or you have little experience of  big faces.

He does also say most people seem to have a great time!!!

Hi guys, FYI - placed some fixed biners, replaced some old fixed gear, removed some old tat etc...

Fruehauf anchors: (did this a while ago so most of you will already have seen/used the new stuff)

• replaced the steel chain and ring above 'General Benefit' with a 316 Stainless Steel chain and two fixed biners of same dimension
• replaced the chain above 'Play Launch' with a 316 Stainless Steel chain and two fixed biners

Sphinx anchors:

• replaced fixed biner (perma-draw) at the anchor of 'Short, Sharp and Shit Scared' with a 316 Stainless Steel fixed chain and biner (still have the old quickdraw, whoever placed it in the first place can have it back, though I definitely recommend not climbing on it anymore)
• replaced old fixed sling at anchor of 'Shot, Sharp and Shit Hot' with a 316 Stainless Steel fixed chain and biner (sling was worn 2/3rds the way through)
• placed two 316 stainless steel fixed biners on stainless steel maillons and chain links on the two U-bolt shared anchor of 'The Pie Man' and 'The Fear Factory'

Curry Cliffs rap-station (Bruny Island):

• Replaced the old tat-station above 'Tandoori' with 4 metres of 316 stainless steel chain linked with a 316 stainless steel maillons connecting the chain ends
  • placed new permanent chain
  • removed old tat (45l backpack full of old tat)
  • removed all other tat atop the Curry Cliffs
    
    

*All chains, maillons and fixed carabiners are stainless steel - fixed carabiners used are the Climbing Technology ones available here http://www.climbinganchors.com.au/products/climbing-technology-captive-bar-stainless-steel-wire-gate 

Wherever I placed one of the above fixed biners I used a maillon and chain to build something similar to a steel quickdraw connected to the original bolts.

More to come soon,

Cheers, 

Tommy

Happy Climbing Everyone!!

Just moved to Mersey hospital for a 7week job

I have sunday 24th and monday 25th Jan off and also

29th Jan

1st feb, 6th feb

if anyone keen to climb roped anything anywhere!

i climb in the 20s and have a car harness and shoes

Dan 0422888846

Hi All,

i found a softshell at ben lomond, i'm back in nsw but id be happy to post it. let me know if it's yours.

Mark

Hi, please check out the new routes done at Africa this summer. Some nice pics by Simon B and Nick Hancock of the action.

http://climbtasmania.com.au/blogs/news/73146757-africa-guide-update

http://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/queensland-climber-rescued-from-pole-dancer-on-tasmanias-cape-raoul/news-story/60c04c136848de36d98c72c60df7d866

A CLIMBER who fell from a rock pillar about 55m above sea level on the Tasman Peninsula has been plucked to safety by the Westpac Rescue helicopter.

Tasmania Police said the climber, a Queensland man in his 20s, was traversing an area known as “The Pole Dancer” at Cape Raoul with a party of four yesterday when he fell about 8m.

The injured climber landed on a small ledge on the eastern side of Cape Raoul and was secured by other members of his climbing party.

The rescue helicopter, which was called out about 2pm, winched a rescue crewman and paramedic to the lofty location.

Police said the patient was treated on the ledge for about an hour in “extremely challenging circumstances”.

Once stabilised, the man was winched into the chopper and flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition.

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