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There has been a mysterious removal of about $2000 worth of gear from Hillwood recently, which thankfully has been recovered, but nonetheless was a weird situation indeed. Bob McMahon was conducting a school climbing camp at Hillwood and left several abseil setups, top-ropes etc overnight for the school kids the next day. When they came back the next morning, all the gear was gone. There were some climbers at Hillwood that day while Bob was with the school group, and if they were the culprits, should have realised that it was Bob's gear for the school group. By a sheer fluke, one of the students found a note stuck in a bush saying `we have the gear' and gave a phone number. When Bob went round to collect it an evasive fellow gave him the run around before finally admitting that the gear was in the house. It seems he was not at Hillwood on the day, but his mates had dropped the gear at his house. Was this to stay anonymous? Were they fair dinkum thieves who got cold feet? Who knows - a mystery indeed.

Hi all,
I live in Perth and am coming soon in Tasmania for holidays. Is there any place where I could hire some trad gear? (I do not want to bother bringing all mime). Cheers. Francois

Hi.

I'm flying to tasi at around christmas time and am planning on spending a few days at freycinet with my girlfriend, hoping to get some climbs in while we're there. Planning to do a few easier climbs, namely Apline 70m grade 12, and unnamed 50m grade 15, (both at white water wall) as well as the big slab climb called pneisses 240m grade 15 at the hazards main wall.

To save on weight on the plane I was hoping to trim my rack down, and having not climbed there before I was wondering what kind of pro I should bring, and what should i leave at home...

I was thinking of bringing the following:

RPs
A set of wires (some doubles in the smaller sizes)
small to medium cams
slings and some bolt plates...

Anyone done the climbs i listed, and would that gear cover it?

I figured i'd leave my offsets at home (both dmm peanuts and hb offsets) as well as my beloved hexes and large cams. What are your thoughts? Anyone found offsets useful there?

One other thing, how do you go about cleaning climbing gear after climbing at sea cliffs?

Cheers, Rob.

Two trango maxcmas, sizes two and three. Call or text me if you are interested. Both are in pretty new condition - no falls.
04 5103 2127

Hey guys, I'm gonna be in launceston for work tommorrow, super keen to climb in the evenings but don't really know any of the launy crew! If anyone could put in me in touch with someone that'd be sweet! Or call/text me on 0407356556 and we'll go climb some rocks!!!

Simon

Cleaning out a bit of extra gear I don't need.

(see photos below)
email me if you have any questions. Can post items to anywhere in the world!

jakebresnehan@gmail.com

Cheers!

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HB ATC $20
Kong Figure of 8 - $10
Nut Tool - $5
Wires (the lot) - $10
HB Flexi Cam (size 2, about 0.75 camolot size) - $40

Hexes (the lot) - $25

hey guys and gals, have written a little trip report on my blog of the latest installment at mt brown. read on, enjoy, and get PSYCHED!!!

simon

www.thealpinist.blogspot.com

First Message:

Yep.
I lost it.
On my birthday no less.

Faust, Central Buttress, Oregon Pipes.
(bring a tree trimmer)

I would appreciate the return if it ever happened.

Chris

+61451032127

Second Message:

This is exactly why I dig the climbing community. Thanks to Dave James for the return and the BBQ invite.

Fuck Yeah.

hey everyone, have finally written up the story of me bumbling my way up mt anne on my blog. have a read if u want from the address below!

simon

www.thealpinist.blogspot.com

Lost at Frehauf, One brain, easily recognised due to its convuluted and spoogy appearance. Its due for replacement and well past the manufacturers recommended useby date but it has sentimental value. PLEASE DON'T USE if found.
Answers to Barry (or Bazza).
please contact me asap or bring to my next barbecue.
cheers
dave

I lost a hat about a week ago at Hillwood, at the spot where people usually park their cars. It is a wide brim brown felt hat and I would really really like it back. If anyone has seen it please call me, 0409 401 534.
Thanks very much, Jared.

I was climbing at waterworks today (15/11) and found a newish looking rope at the base of the cliff. If it belongs to you let me know.

As you guessed by the title, I’m looking for a partner. I’ve got a bit over a week in Tasmania and I’m hoping to climb, and enjoy what I can in such a short time.

I’ve been living in Tonga for the last two years working with the tourism industry, and local youth groups, and am finishing my work here in December and am treating myself to a trip before I head back to the wintry north in the States. I don’t have any plans as of yet, but it looks like there’s decent climbing just about everywhere there. I fly in on the 10th and will be leaving on the 19th

I’m happy climbing anything, long trad routes, boulders, or even buildings (though only in times of need). I’ve been climbing for over ten years and am comfortable leading 20-ish trad and following a bit harder. I’ve heard good things about Freycinet, and would love to go out there for a few days. Really, I just want to get out and climb.

If you have any recommendations are interested in climbing together, drop me a line at japosc@mac.com.

Cheers,
Jason Schneider

Hi all

A few of us are heading down to climb at Mt Wellington around 8 - 12 Jan and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a nice quiet camping grounds. I know that you can bush camp at Mt Wellington but I thought we might check out some camping with showers

Cheers
Lara

Did anyone find a pair of 5.10 piton rock shoes at waterworks recently?
I have lost (misplaced?) them and if anyone has found them please send me
an email. I will happily swap them for a beer reward.

cheers
Nick