Blog from Nov 03, 2008

hey there guys! as some of you already know myself and Garry are currently cruising round NZ trying to climb some mountains. im making an effort to keep my blog updated after each small mission so if you keen to check out what we're up to head over to www.thealpinist.blogspot.com theres some pics and also some small video clips!

hope everybody and everything in tas is going well! we'll be back to check up on u guys early december for some beers and a yarn* or two!

take care

simon young

*yarns may not neccessarily contain truthful elements (the fish was thhiiiiissss big!!)

Heading into Federation Peak at the end of the month to attempt Blade Ridge / NW Face Direct, and was wondering if anyone had done the routes? Specifically, wondering what sort of rack is necessary? Do you need big gear for the roof crack on NW Face Direct? Also, what's the approach down the gully to the base of Blade Ridge like? Is it all scrambling, or are abseils required?

cheers
Cam