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matteo
Jun 27, 2005, 8:11 AM
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I'm just woundering if is it possible to climb in winter on Chinamna Bluff near Q'town. North facing? Windy place?
Thanks, ciao ciao
Matteo
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socialclimber
Jun 28, 2005, 6:14 AM
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Hi Matteo,
Hows things? I've asked around, I'm told the bottom pitchesof Ravages are a bit cold and wet. The good news is, no sand flies :lol: So, generally, it's ok to climb in winter.
Cheers,
Gary.
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roseraie
Jun 28, 2005, 9:08 AM
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Hey dude...
Haven't climbed there in winter, but I spent some time there last summer.
It's a pretty cold crag, on the lower pitches, because they're in the bush. No sun on the base of routes, so they probably stay really wet. There are many areas, facing all different directions... I'm not sure about Ravages, but I bet it would get really windy up high. I think a lot of the climbs face south or southwest.
It does snow in the area occasionally, so keep an eye on DOC reports for conditions on the Rees-Dart Track, as the last day of it walks right by the crag.
In past winters, the Dart River has taken out some of the track, so check on that as well depending on precipitation.
But... that being said.. on a warm, sunny day, some of the 3-pitch climbs would be nice in the afternoon, once you got past the damp first pitch.
Yeah.. and last but not least, the weather in Queenstown and the weather up in Glenorchy (especially around Earnslaw) can differ DRAMATICALLY, so call up to GY for a weather report before you make the drive.
Hope I helped!
Meg
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