Blog from March, 2011

Had a go this morning on After Midnight at the pipes. Simon Young told me the hanger at the top was a bit loose, so I took a spanner with me, and tightened it. This was indeed pretty loose, but safe now !

Climb on !

Loz 

I'm moving out, and have a few random items that anyone can have if they want! Tallboy, bed-base and couch. All the items work fine, but are generally beaten up a bit.

I live in South Hobart. Get in touch asap if any of these items interest you, as I leave in a coupla days. Otherwise you can find them at the tip-shop :)

Ben 0403217754

We were climbing Pole Dancer at Cape Raoul in Tassie on 15 March, does anyone know who/how to get in touch with the other party of four who were out there that day? Looking to exchange some awesome photos.

I'm leaving Tassie soon and would really love to have a stab at the Totem Pole before I go. Does anyone want to climb it on Saturday (tomorrow), sunday or monday?

I have gear and ropes but no car. I would like to lead at least one of the pitches.

My number is 0431 083 932.

Cheers

3 part vid of some guys base jumping of some cliffs you may recognise:

Pt 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br2OzBaYqnc

Pt 2 (Tyndalls) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuo6xbnZrzg

Pt 3 (Mt Wellington): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbM5MeIY5H0

Youtube is killing the audio track though...

You raise a very good point Gerry "When people say `the majority of climbers' want the bolts back - who are this majority?"

I've created an online poll. Lets see what the outcome is.

Vote Now Should Ben Lomond have abseil bolts?

Gerry - email/facebook/write who ever you know

Simon - Chockstone the shit out of this.

This was prompted in response to Gerry's comment

As for abseil bolts on the Ben - they are gone forever and I'll go to the top of the Flutes when I'm 100 years old in a wheelchair and still chop any bolts that some cockhead has put in. Its all about convenience. They say they want to protect the gullies but really they are lazy. If you want to rap in, set up fixed line from the top off natural gear. When people say `the majority of climbers' want the bolts back - who are this majority? Just a handful of Hobart boys who say they speak for the majority? How arrogant. What about Bob McMahon, Mick Ling, Neale Smith, Simon Parsons, John fantini, Doug Fife, Nick Hancock, pete Steane, Bruce Cameron, John Smart etc who all agreed with me and Doug Fife choppng the rap stations. Anyone thought that we could be the majority?

http://www.thesarvo.com/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=197820430&focusedCommentId=199098377#comment-199098377

Hey there,

Im Ivor, and i currently live in NZ. Will be visiting Tassie for a week of so in April, then on to Araps the week after that.

Looking for partners to climb trad and sport. I can lead about 21 (sport) - 20 (trad) fairly comfortably. Can climb harder but with some wailing and whining.

Happy to follow someone up harder stuff, or lead easier climbs for someone, just as long as im climbing.

I have tent, gear, single rope, rack and should be driving down with a small car from Melbourne.

Would love some company at any part of my trip. Give me a buzz! 

Cheers! 

Ivor 

ivor_kool@hotmail.com

Man falls 10m (on the pipes)

Anyone know what happened?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/14/3162901.htm?section=justin

Hello All,

There is a cycling event on Mt Wellington on Sunday 13 March. I understand that the Summit Road will be closed from 8:45am to 12:30pm. So no sleeping in if you want a full day on the pipes.

I'm going to be sending some shoes to Big John for resoling this Thursday 10th March. If anyone else wants to join in on a mass delivery, drop me an email at benwiessner@gmail.com

You'll need to fill out this form http://www.bigjohn.com.au/retreads/orderform.pdf

Noticed today that the second ring in rythmn rude girl has been removed. Am pretty sure has been in the last couple of weeks. Is someone plannng to replace it?

Hi

I am in Tassie till the 22nd March and looking for partners for trad and/or sport climbing. I am currently in Hobart but happy to travel around to get the best weather, I have no car but pubic transport should suffice. I can climb any day of the week and have ropes, gear, etc. I can lead up to about 23 and second or redpoint up to about 26/27 but I'm equally happy hitting some long multi-pitch routes at a more moderate grade (but I'm shit at jam cracks). I have been climbing for about 6 years and have plenty of experience on sea cliffs and big mountain routes but I've only set up Tyroleans once or twice.

My mobile number is 0431 083 932

So if you are young, single and disease free, give me a call.

There was a short item on southern cross news of a woman being stretchered out of hill wood, anybody know if she was badly hurt and what happened?

Hi guys !

I'm Floriane, I'd like to climb tomorrow or saturday morning as I'm leaving Tassie for Melbourne sat evening. I can lead 16-19 on sport. If anyone's insterested, call me ;) my number : 04 14 958 207

Hi there,

My name's Kate, my partner and I are spending a bit of time in tassie for the next wee while (for the next few months at least!) and I'd love to get out and do a bit of climbing. We are currently in Launceston but will be soon going where ever work takes us.

I'm a sport climber, leading up to grades 23, and have only recently gotten into trad. I'd prefer to take it easy with the trad but am always happy to second!  My mobile is 0431 225 877, sorry that my location is not easy to pin point but in between stints of work I'd be happy to travel a bit to fit in some climbing :)

Cheers,
Kate