Blog from October, 2013

For Sale: 1 brand new pair of size 37.5 LaSportiva Katanas. Given as a gift but too small for me. $150 email on jamestrainer1981@gmail.com if interested

Hello

Last weekend while I was cleaning out my hiking and climbing gear cupboard (alot of gear), I remembered that I forgot to post about some gear found at Feltham back in March 2013. It was left there for two days...

I’m guessing a tourist as a local would have went back to collect it.

If it's yours, let me know what route it was on & describe the gear and it's yours.

Also posted on Launceston Rock Climbers FB group.

Cheers, Phil (pktas01@gmail.com)

Had a bash at V yesterday and managed to rip off a rather key hold between the 3rd and 4th bolts. Definite possibility it'll still go without it, a touch harder though, tried a couple of options, one of which seemed like it should work.

Anyhow, thought Simon in particular would like to know.

James

Hi all,

REEL ROCK 8 is coming to Hobart again. This year Rick Perry has kindly agreed to host the event upstairs at Hobart's Rock It Climbing Centre on Thursday 12th December (12/12) beginning at 8pm.

Due to site capacity tickets will be limited to only 200!

Tickets are available from The Jolly Swagman from today and from the Rock It Climbing Centre from it's opening on October 20th.

$18ea or $20 at the door if there are any left.

You can view the trailer here.

I'm personally looking forward to the film 'High Tension: Ueli Steck and the Clash on Everest'

Those unfamiliar with the story can be brought up to date here.

Questions? - 0415678548

Jason

Received a photo and link to a discussion re the setting up and lowering off top anchors on sport routes from my friend Jon in Canada today that I thought folks might be interested in. First, here's the photo:

Thought that might get your attention ... so here's the link to the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1411498912400075&set=gm.394313037363687&type=1&theater

my numbers +61 457 443 608 if anyone's headed out and don't mind a tag along, cheers Scott.

Hey. British guy here, I have just moved to Hobart, and looking to get out climbing as much as possible. If anybody wants to get out and needs a partner i am more than willing to hold your ropes. Don't have my own transport yet as just moved, but happy to split fuel costs. Also very flexible on times. 

I have been climbing on and off for over 10 years, so fairly experienced. If anyone wants to go, email me on sampalmer1989@hotmail.co.uk

Cheers 

Now gone