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Hey Guys!!

I'm looking for some information on fruehauf and some photos when it was first started,

does any one know where i can get it???

Hi All,

I'm staying in Hobart at the moment and have plenty of free time to climb.  Unfortunately most people I know here work way too much during the week, so if anyone is keen for weekday climbing (or surfing!) missions then let me know.  Happy to boulder, sport, trad, whatever. 

JC

email jonathonclearwater (at) gmail.com or txt me on +64 210604090

Hey John, Awesome resource for climbing in Tassie!! Noticed there is no online Hillwood guide ... whats the chance of getting one up and running? Ive got some good photos after a recent trip that could be used for topos.

Cheers

Guy

Hi evryone

I'm thinking to buy a new double rope 50 or 60m (edelweiss oxygen 8.2 or so) for the pipes, Arapiles ...  and latter on for different trips including in Europe (which can be pretty heavy while travelling to have this extra 20m) . But I'm wondering which length I should take, according to a buddy of mine in France, a 2*50m is far enough, but I don't want to regret. By reading the the tassie climbing book, 60m doesn't look that useful. So any advice is more than welcomed.

cheers

Loz

We climbed up at Mad Monkeys yesterday and it must be one of the best little winter crags around now.

Great job re-bolting these (now) classic routes Roger! much appreciated.

Purple climbing shoes found at Waterworks Quarry on 27/06/2010, if yours come to the Climbing Edge Hobart and ask for Matt

cheers.

helloooo! who wants to buy Gunners Quoin? Its a much better crag if you own it!

hey what about a climber consortium? i'll put in $100...

check it out!

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-old+beach-106606027

Just thought I would let you guys know that there is a cool trad video posted up on Whipper which showcases some of the tassie sea cliffs!

Enjoy.

http://whipper.com.au/2010/06/greatest-climbing-film-of-all-time/

Jake

Have got a few pairs of shoes to sell. If you want to try any on then i'm in south hobart  or we can arrange something. happy to post also

Scarpa Thunder Womens climbing shoes size 40. $90ono (rrp $200)
Great trad shoe, these have only seen a couple of days use, sole is practically new. lots of edge left.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0198.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0200.jpg

Scarpa Womens Ranger Walking Boots. size 40 $150 (rrp $300+)
FUll leather boot, goretex lining, vibram sole. Barely used, some scratches but no maor damage. Sno-seal has been put on them so they look a bit waxy.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0074.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0066.jpg

Scarpa Womens Trek Pro Walking Boots size 40. $150ono (rrp$300+)
nubuck leather boot, vibram sole. classic sturdy walking boot design. very stiff.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0088.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0077.jpg

Salomon mens XA pro 3D ultra running shoes size 45&1/3 (US11) $80ono (rrp $220ish)
Great trail running shoe, very good condition with only light use. with original innersoles.
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0194.jpg
http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg103/kayak_alex/IMG_0193.jpg

If any more detailed photos are needed then let me know

cheers

Hi,

I would like to get my hands on a copy of The Craglets of Southern Tasmania - 1991. Edited by Roger Parkyn

If you have one to give away, or to sell for a reasonable price, let me know.

Or rather if you can put me in touch with Mr Parkyn. Eg: contact number or e-mail

this may also be useful.

Cheers

Justin

0400735561

4 SALE

Arc'eryx Isis harness.

women's size M

w/ harness bag & chalk bag

Features 3 large gear loops, haul loop & elasticised leg loops.

* Great for Trad, Sport & Gym

Exellent condition $85

Boreal Ace climbing shoes

2 pairs

1. Size EUR 37. hardly used. like new $75

2. Size EUR 36 (I think) needs heel re-tread $30

Merrell x-country ski boots

Women's size UK 8 1/2 EUR 42 1/2

A Beautiful Italian black leather boot w/ vibram soles

Very good condition $50

Scarpa gortex hiking boots

size EUR 44

Very good condition. Heaps of tread. Many more treks left in them. $50

Kathmandu llama backback

Size Large

Dark green

Very Good condition $100

If you have any questions please ask.

It's best to phone me.

Justin 0400735561

Hobart pick-up

An update to the 2008 Ben Lomond Guidebook is now available through Open Spaces Publishing website at http://ospupdates.wordpress.com/
There have been 28 new routes done on the Ben since the guide came out, many of them significant multipitch climbs. The update has colour topos and is indexed to the original guide. People are welcome to download the PDF for free and use in conjunction with Memory of A Journey.

For Sale:

Telemark Gear

*Scarpa T2 boots size 9 1/2

*Morotto skis 180 cm

*Riva cable bindings

*Voile release plates

*televates (heel lifters for climbing)

*adjustable poles

*Salomon boot bag

All in excellent condition.Quick sale: $200 - must collect from me in Hobart

Phone Doug Bruce: (03) 6231 0284 or email: dougandi@netspace.net.au

Must sell before Thursday 3rd June

This is my first post so a big hello to everyone.  I have a question.  I would like to do some rock climbing and I was wondering if anyone knows of a "beginners" group on the North West Coast.  I live in Penguin and am happy to travel.  I have a mountaineering course in NZ in Feb next year so I would love to get some hands on experience with outdoor rock climbing and rope work.  Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. 

so sometime late last year the tope-rope problem(written up in craglets) that exists on harlequin buttress between beamans direct and harlequin had bolts added(hangers) to make the route possible as a lead route. basically im looking for some discussion as to what others opinions are about these. i am well keen to get rid of these hanger. of course id return them to the person who put them there. basically i think having big hangers all over a buttress that has been climbed on heaps before lessens the over-all quality of the area. note: the rap bolts above harlequin an now above beamans dont fall in the same catergory. i hope its only our northern friends that cant distinguish between lead bolts and abseil bolts. also i dont think every piece of rock needs to be lead, it was a fine TR problem that does wonders for slab climbing techniques but having it as a lead route doesnt add anything to the area. again big bits of steel dont make that place any better.

with some of the recent developments (light fingered maddison bolts) and now these ones makes me scared as to where that path can lead. i know ive placed as many bolts as the rest of them, but ill always be open to critique if anyone has any.

i'll be heading back that way soon and im keen to get some opinions from everyone as to what what everyone else thinks. i know i speak for many when i say the hangers should be removed. i think we've had enough done for the greater good without discussion so im not going to do anything without consultation.

discuss...

simon young