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
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
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.
