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Went to the Tyndalls by myself last weekend to suss out a new route and scoped a line shown in the attached topo. The anchors and double bolt belays are in and the route is cleaned; now just need to go back and bolt it. Grades on topo are estimate only, based on the shunt of the climb that I did. 105m and pitches of probably 26, 24 and 22. The fixed lines are still in place.

 tyndalls new route.pdf

Access: The access described in thesarvo and my new guide is very vague. Without a GPS or compass you will find it difficult, especially if the mist comes down. I have been there before, and I still got lost both on the way there and the way back. Either I am a total dickwit at navigation, or the access notes are not detailed enough. I strongly recommend using the GPS co-ordinates shown in thesarvo. For non-technical savvy old school people like me who don't know how to use a GPS, you will probably get lost. At the top of the hill the track flattens out for 100m or so then starts to descend to the lakes over to the south east. Where the track starts to descend, I suggest setting a compass for east and it takes about 20 mins if you get it right - there is the occasional cairn - the best beta is to look for the peak with the white quartz marking on the shoulder of the mountain which is where the camping cave is. If Adam Donoghue or Garry or any others who have been there can shed any more light on the access, please contribute. If what I have said above is inaccurate, then please correct me.

And the mt wellington road will be closed a fair chunk of the morning.

I couldnt find exact times for the road closures, but it starts at 8 and the time limit for competitors to reach the summit is 11.40am.

Noticed a few crosses drawn with chalk on holds at Hillwood last night.  There was one at the Chessboard and a couple at the Dungeon.  They seem to be indicating that the holds are loose.  Maybe someone out there could shed some more light on this?

I think I lost my wife's!!  2nd Gen Green Camalot 0.75 with Neutrino biner at Lassies wall aweek or two ago. Has pink paint on tumb catch and maybe H on sling. Nick Hancock

The new selected best climbs guide to Tasmania went to print this week and copies will be available in the first week of January. Designed as a guide for visitors and a concise guide for locals, it has 850 routes at our 25 best crags. If you would like to pre-order and pay $40 (inc postage) please email me at narkowiczg@lcs.tas.edu.au, which is a significant saving from the shop price of $49.95. For a preview of some sample pages, see this link.

ClimbTasGuideCover-2013-7.pdf

Contents.pdf

Alphabetical index.pdf

Tyndalls chapter heading.pdf

Use of guide and color coding.pdf

State map of climbing areas.pdf

Sample topo Bare Rock.pdf

Freycinet grade index.pdf

Crag snapshot Ragged Jack.pdf

Centaur, Northern Buttress. Jammed 3 cam just below last crux - left by Erica, a mainland visitor. I can't get it out (wire is broken), Erica says whoever gets it out is welcome to it!

Hey all.

So I've pretty much taken this year off climbing but will be moving down to Tassie in December for a year or so and will be getting back out climbing for sure.

Would be awesome to meet up with some crew and get out climbing.
Local gyms go alright for meeing people or is it pretty clicky?  Any decent outdoor town/city training spots that are worthwhile?

As i said, been quiet this year but was trad leading up to 15-16 (limited by the $hit-myself factor) and sport climbing low 20s. Floundering around on Boulders also gets me jibbly bits going. Anything fun pretty much.
Cheers for the help.

Simon

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