Just a heads up here that if you're going to climb at Bare Rock, in particular the Boneyard, be aware that the ropes for rapping off(mainly the second rap line) is extremely core shot and needs replacing now. I used it about 2 months ago where it became clear that users had been going down the line at a speed causing the rope to badly melt. In the 2 months since the melted rope sheath has fallen to pieces with core sticking out of it everywhere. It needs replacing now. Luckily the cliff closes in a week,though I will plan to ha e the rope replaced before the place re opens.

If any of the users of the crag feel like contributing a small amount to purchase some new rope, or has some rope they could donate that would be much appreciated, I will happily put in my share too but not if other people are just going to abuse and destroy it.

Please take care, go slow down fixed rap lines, check for damage to ropes too when using them.

Cheers, Adam Bogus

And story on the website here:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-11/australian-story-rock-climber-speaks-out-daily-discrimination/7583140

A message from Allister and Carrie from the HCC:

To all Fruehauf climbers and interested persons,

 

Fruehauf is now open for use. Thanks for your patience.

 

Please note that access to the top of the climbing cliff is up the gravel track at the end of Tara St, and via a gate in the corner of the newly constructed pool type fence.

 

The aim of this fence is to direct users along the track and limit unnecessary traffic on the slopes and cliff area, for the safety of all.

 

City of Hobart Bushcare looks forward to working on more Cragcare projects with climbers, including looking after Fruehauf, now and into the future.

Hi, I'm starting to plan a 6 month European climbing trip next year between April 14th and 2nd October. I'm putting my rough plans out there to see if anyone is interested in joinng me for part of the trip..in other words I need climbing partners. Or if you know anybody going to Europe next year I'd be keen to tag along with their plans. My idea is to buy a campervan in the uk, then head east as far as the Dolomites, then back to the Uk to climb and sell the car. So the plan is as follows; April 14th - April 30th: Kalymnos, Greece 1st May - UK and buy vehicle and drive to Spain 10th may - 31st May: Northern Spain, Rodellar, Riglos, Terredets June - France: Ceuse, Chamonix, Verdon, Ailefroide July - Switzerland..alpine rockclimbing venues August - Italy, Val di Mello, Dolomites September - UK and maybe Fairhead Nth Ireland I'm flexible and willing to fit in with anyone keen for a few months of cranking in Europe. Would also appreciate any advice for the trip. cheers, Gerry Narkowicz

Looking to hire a local guide for a day, I will be in tassie for 2 weeks climbing through Christmas & New Year with my partner we would like to climb something epic!! Does anyone have any good recommendations? Cheers.

TCIA CLIMBING AND SELF - RESCUE SKILLS COURSES
 
The first of our TCIA climbing skills courses will be on the 11 and 12 of June.  Some places have already been filled and there will be limited space so if you are interested get in now.  This is also open to non-members at a slightly higher cost as a recruitment/community project. Remember this is skills training for climbers, not assessment training, nor a beginners weekend.
 
We believe that offering general and rescue skills training to members at $90 a day is very reasonable – but we need some numbers.
 
On behalf of the TCIA Garry, Stu and Bill will be delivering:
 
 
 
TCIA CLIMBING SKILLS WEEKEND
 
THIS IS THE FIRST OF THE LOW COST CLIMBING SKILLS WEEKENDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE TCIA. NON- MEMBERS MAY ALSO ACCESS THIS TRAINING.
 
Instructors: G Phillips, Stu Scott, Bill Baxter
 
Date 11/12 June at White Water Wall
Cost $90 per day for TCIA members 
$140 per day for non-members (Please note that TCIA Membership is $65 for two years - see TCIA website).
 
Bookings contact TCIA on tciasecretary@gmail.com
Or Stu Scott 0408122394
 
 
DAY 1
ESSENTIAL ROPE SKILLS FOR CLIMBERS
 
This day is designed for new trad climbers wishing to enhance skills, as well as BAI and TRA instructors and sport/gym climbers wishing to get into TRAD. 
 
This is not a beginner’s day and students are expected to have a reasonable knowledge of knots and more basic techniques.
 
PRE REQUISITES 
 
    Students are required to be “fluent” with the following knots:
I.Figure 8
II.Clove hitch
III.Munter  hitch
IV.Alpine butterfly
V.Prussik hitch, autoblock.
VI.Bowline with stopper knot
VII.Tape knot
VIII.Double Fishermans
 
Equipment required:

• Bring all your climbing gear.
• Cordalette constructed of 6mm spectra or 7mm nylon in loop constructed from 6m of rope.
• Four screw gates of which two should be pear biners with round profile, preferably not ribbed.
• Two Prussik loops of 6mm nylon that, when tied, are 40cm long.
• An ATC Guide, Petzl Reverso a DMM Pivot.

 
 
 
Course content:
 
  

• Know your ropes. One, two, fat or thin? A discussion of merits and application.
• Knots.  What is best for each situation.
• Gear placement basics.
• Creating SRENE anchors
• Cordalettes
• Equallettes
• Rope management on the crag. How not to end up in a mess or your rope stuck below you.
• Belaying

1.Single rope
2.Double rope
3.Gri gri
4.ATC
5.Guide mode
6.Italian Hitch
7.Lowering on guide mode safely
8.Tie off the belay
9.Descending safely on a single thin rope with redirect. 

• Closing the system
• “Silly” or “buddy” checks
• Setting up for descents on a crag.
• Setting up top ropes (basic).
• Assessing the climb for grade and risk.
• Assessing the cliff.

 
 
DAY 2
Advanced Rope Skills and Self-Rescue.
 
This day is intended for SPG instructors as well as trad climbers who desire to learn self-rescue techniques. This is about dealing with routine, as well as serious problems, in the vertical domain.
  

1. The emphasis will be on using/ improvising with the gear your have with you at the time – not taking heaps of extra stuff or complex devices. 
2. Keeping it as fast, light and as simple as possible. 
3. Correct decision-making when things go wrong. 

 
 
PREREQUISITES 
  

• Completed rope skills essentials day one /or
• A fair amount of outdoor climbing experience

 
 
Some of the techniques learned are quite complex and will require practice. Self-rescue is, hopefully, seldom used but is an essential yet perishable skill.
Instruction will be “building block” rather than a “recipe” in style. This should develop individual skill sets that can be assembled to form a repertoire of possible solutions to a range of problems - rather than learning a recipe that may lack versatility and practicality.
  

• Using the ICE principle to manage rescue response
• The impact of TFFS (Time frame for survival) on decision making.
• Setting up for rescue contingency in your belay setup (and keeping it fast and simple).
• Escaping the belay
• Rescue knots
• Load releasing knots 
• Building a virtual ledge
• Managing an unconscious patient
• Second rescue
• Leader rescue

 
 
Regards The Executive

Get amoungst it !

Today a range of climbers went to review the work undertaken by the council at Fruehauf. It has changed the dirt bag quality of the crag to a place where you may be able to coax loved ones for a picnic (well maybe once the plants are established).

This has been a great collaboration between climbers and the HCC who have done a great in stabilising and upgrading the area to sustain climbing into the future. 

Many thanks to all involved, it has been really constructive and consultative process with a big thank you to all the volunteers who turned out for the working bee.

The cliff isn’t yet open for business, work is still going on above the crag erecting a child proof fence and some signage. This work is expected to be complete over the next couple of week after which we hope to organise a BBQ/morning tea or similar for the crew as a thank you.

This link provides a look at Fruehauf before and after.

Hi Folks,

NRM South are running a short survey to help the Biosecurity Network raise awareness of biosecurity and hygiene practices amongst people who spend time in Tasmania's natural and productive landscapes.

To complete the survey, and have a chance to win the choice between a biosecurity product pack valued at approx $100 OR a $50 book voucher, follow the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7H3Z9BS

The survey closes on 19 June 2016.

Check out www.nrmsouth.org.au/biosecurity for more biosecurity information and resources.

Cheers and please pass the survey on through your outdoor enthusiast networks

DP

Hi there,

anyone lost a pair of walking poles on Moss Ridge recently?

found a set over Anzac weekend. Get in touch by sms

Dan - 0421 192 366

See this link to a complete guide to 28 new climbs added to Bare Rock since the 2013 guidebook

http://climbtasmania.com.au/blogs/news/116684933-fingal-bare-rock-guide-update

This is an amendment to the post of April 13^th (new climb, ‘Prime Meridian’). Turns out that most of our pitch1 is part of ‘Slime Time’ (Dave Stephenson, Nic Deka 1988).With virtually no ascents since then it was heavily overgrown. As the flared finger crack on the 2^nd pitch of ‘Slime Time’ is some 8-10m right of Blue Meridian I had thought ‘Slime Time’ pitch 1 started directly beneath this. See revised topo attached. However, it started left of this. ‘Slime Time’ pitch 1 moves right some metres below the ‘Blue Meridian’ bolts. How far below we are not sure as this area is still very bushy. Pitch1 to the Blue Meridian bolts is now thoroughly cleaned and a pleasant climb at about grade 18.

**    Prime Meridian       45m     23      

The upper wall 3-4m R of Blue Meridian, an alternative 2^nd pitch to Slime Time or Blue Meridian. First done as a very direct line unknowingly following most of the first pitch of ‘Slime Time’, which was lost in time and scrub.

Start at the first Blue Meridian bolts 45m up.

Move right a few metres into the line and follow it easily to a pedestal and on up to a short crack leading to the top of a pinnacle. Up to a ledge on the right with difficulty then left to the base of a steep technical finger crack leading to a ledge just below the top. Belay at the upper Blue Meridian bolts.

K. Robinson, P. Robinson, April 2016.   

Is anyone doing an Araps trip soon with their vehicle, who could take 5 boxes of Tassie guidebooks to Natimuk for me? ..and deliver to Glen Tempest.

cheers,

Gerry

Major new 2 pitch trad. climb on Great Tier, Prime Meridian, 92m, (1) 47m, 18 and (2) 45m, 23, photo attached,

Prime Meridian April 2016.jpg               Kim R., Phil. R. (April 2016). Route Description on the way.

Great article in UK Climbing. Paul, you are an inspiration to we lesser mortals.