thesarvo Blog from January, 2010

Hello! My partner and I are here from America and have been traveling and climbing through Tassie and the mainland for a few weeks. This is our last day in Tassie and we'd love to climb Mt. Wellington. Unfortunately we only have one 60m rope and we've read and heard that 2 ropes are required for rappels. If anyone would like to meet up to climb today we'd be psyched to climb w/a local who knows the Mt. Wellington climbs. We are staying at a motel in Glenorchy. We have wireless internet so we can check this thread frequently. Hope to hear from someone. Good day! Gina and Tom

Looking for climbing partner around the launceston area
0428565198 if anyones interested

found a few weeks back - one scarpa climbing shoe at base of Flange buttress on the mountain. I think its lonely. sorry for slow posting, i'm cruel i know.
dave j

Hi, I'm looking to find climbing partners in Hobart between the 6th and 10th of January. I lead up to 21/22 and would love to explore Mt Wellington. Send me a message on 0414 089 247

My 13 year old son and I would like to climb Mt. Wellington with someone from 18/01/10 to 22/01/10 inclusive, we have enough gear to setup top rope only. You can text or call us on 0408 348 709

Annie seems to have lost her good sunnies yesterday evening somewhere between the regular Pipes
car park and the bottom of Tearaway on Northern Buttress.

If anyone finds them, could they please ring her on her mobile? 0400954295

Cheers
Tony

My little bro Sam lost his red petzl ecrin roc helmet at hillwood on Saturday 9th.
If you have it or know who does could you give us a call at home 6331 2090.
Thanks.

ON Tuesday(Jan 12th), after going into town for a rest day, 7 cams were stolen out of my tent by persons unknown. The description of the gear is as follows: 2 C-3's sizes 1 and 2, 2 Camalot cams sizes 3 and 4, and lastly 3 omega link cams sizes .5, .75, and 2.
I am absolutely gutted from this happening and am blown away that it could occur in such a remote location. Our tent was hidden far away behind the Carra Villa Hut but obviously this wasn't hidden well enough. I've been 3 months on the road and this totally derails my future climbing plans. Bummed.

Please everyone be cautious about where you leave your gear and keep your eyes open if you see someone trying to pawn off any link cams on the internet.
If anyone has any leads or comes accross this gear for sale on E-bay or elsewhere, please contact me at nt0828@westminstercollege.edu

Safe climbing,
Niels T.

G'day! I'm Steve, 22, currently living on the North West Coast of Tas. I'm a complete beginner to climbing and looking for a knowledgeable person/s willing to teach me how to climb as well as becoming a potential climbing companion. My experience includes a little bouldering & clambering - as encountered when bushwalking and peak bagging. I have no experience with ropes other than using them years ago on school trips. I've always had a bit of an interest in climbing but never had the opportunity to give it a go. The book 'World Climbing: Images From The Edge' (awesome book btw) is what gave me the inspiration and a push to get started. I hope to gain the skills that will allow me to become a proficient climber and will allow me to pursue my other great interest - mountaineering. A bit more info; I have currently have no equipment, I have a car and I'm willing to drive anywhere in the state for some climbing, although I only have the weekends for this. Most weekends are fine unless I've got a walk on with the 'ol bushwalking club. If you wanna help me out either with teaching me the ropes or you're looking for a climbing companion sent me an email at steve87c(at)gmail(dot)com.

Hope to see you soon!

Steve

The link from the Springs to the start of the N-S track has been opened:

http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2010/01/12/121021_tasmania-news.html

While climbing Aqualung at Denison Crag I noticed a bolt on the face to the left. The bolt has now been removed. A reminder that Ben Lomond is a bolt free zone.

I have recently moved to Hobart, and I'm looking for climbing partners, mainly to hit up Mt Wellington. I climb around grade 19/20 on gear. I am generally free on the weekends, and Mondays/Thursdays too

Give me a buzz on 0403217754

 Hi my son who can climb to grade 13/14 and I would love someone to lead us at Mt Wellington, we have our own gear and I have experience in belaying. Worst case we'll top rope if someone can tell us the best place for easier grade climbs. My contact number is 03 9297 6780 which will divert to 0408 348 709. We have a car

Guide book found on second pitch of Lone Stranger. While climbing this classic organ pipes GRADE 19, I discovered a slightly weathered but still readable new edition Mt Wellington guide book. The name on the title page is Tony Mckenny. I assume it must belong to some local climber. I would be happy to return this book for a small finders fee... Perhaps a cold beverage.

Also found: One Colgate toothbrush at the base of Pole Dancer. Very well loved hold brush. Please provide me with the color and I will gladly hand over the brush!

johnyru@yahoo.com

See ya out there!

It is now about 3 years since we published the Guide and it is probably a good time to undertake a brief review. If you have any corrections, comments on grades or stars or updated route info, please post them on the Forum or let me, Jon Nermut, Al Adams, Phil Robinson or Dave Humphries know the next time you catch up with one of us. Many thanks.

As new Scarpa slippers (forgot model name?!) pictured below for sale. Used once about 4 years ago (or more), put in the cupboard while i was injured and now too small for me.

They're not marked with size, but from memory they're EUR 39 (approx 23.5cm long)

currently located in Hobart but happy to post anywhere (add $10 for postage). Happy to meet so you can try on or pickup.

Offers over $80. Reply here or PM for contact details.

120CM Daisy Chain $10
2x #3 Wild Country Technical Friends $50 each
#3.5 Wild Country Technical Friends $50
Z6 Wild Country Long Stem Zero Cam $50
Z5 Wild Country Long Stem Zero Cam $50
#8 DMM Alloy Offset $10
#9 DMM Alloy Offset $10
#10 DMM Wallnut $10
#11 DMM Wallnut $10

e-mail me if interested

jedparkes#hotmail#com

Weird I know but found this rabbit just outside the fence at waterworks, It's very tame and cuddley so I'm assuming it's someone's maybe from close by?
If anyone has any ideas who's rabbit it is please email me at jedparkes#hotmail#com