Film of the Direct Ascent (Bushwalkers Route) route to summit Federation Peak, SW National Park, Tasmania. Music from Musopen: Richard Wagner, Tannhauser Overture. Band of the US Marines.
Respect! I chickened out at the last pitch on Mt Anne. This is certainly beyond what I'm prepared to attempt. Tasmania has some knarly stuff. I did climb Mt Gould. The exposure is what freaks me out. I don't have the stomach nor the trust in my technical ability to attempt Federation Peak. Very intimidating.
Yes, Mt Anne is scary! We freeclimbed it but abseiled back down (many years ago). Would love to go back and see how that track and landscape has changed after the big fires.
Thanks for some wonderful footage. It gives a very good impression of what it is like to do the climb, although video can never be the same as actually doing it. There is just one short section of say 20-30 metres that is particularly exposed - the short ledge and then a short climb. None of it is technically difficult - you wouldn't think twice about doing it if there were not the exposure. So, it is a matter of just being very focused on being careful and smooth in choosing handholds and footholds, and not thinking about the exposure or looking down. I did the climb many years ago and I was the only one with some climbing experience, but the three others were pretty unconcerned about the route when they did it. That said, I would advise against doing it in other than dry, fine conditions. If you want a sense of what the exposed bit is like, the best bit of footage is from 1.27-1.37. Note that the footage does not appear to be in a consistent chronological sequence - some sections appear to be covered more than once in the video.
Very scary and the European mountaineers say that this is the only mountain that is a true mountain in Australia .Well done because it isn’t an easy climb at all !
I never understand why people choose to rock climb. Seriously.Sure it's a challenge no doubt. But a misstep here or there and you are cactus. Maybe thats why.
this is mental Paul. ascent - maybe if I was really committed. descent - no freaking way. the place is spectacular but the ropeless climb is a bit too much :-)
I did a free ascent in the 1980s. The ascent is a scramble most of the way, leading to a sloping ledge that runs out onto a vertical face ending in the flat summit. The vertical climb is fairly easy, lots of holds and not much more difficult than climbing a ladder, but there is 600m of air below your feet. Coming back down was a very different story. I spent some time sitting on the edge before I could bring myself to down climb it. Psychologically, I found it quite difficult to swing myself over the edge with limited visibility of the footholds I needed to find, and 600m of air below me. But eventually I did it, as there was no alternative.
Did this route way back in the 1980s. In the few metres below the summit the wall is vertical. Good holds, but looking down between your feet is a direct view down around 600 metres of air to the lake below. A slip there would mean a long fall. There have been several fatalities on this route over the years. A friend of mine was with a group around a year later than my trip, where one of the group fell.
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Respect! I chickened out at the last pitch on Mt Anne. This is certainly beyond what I'm prepared to attempt. Tasmania has some knarly stuff. I did climb Mt Gould. The exposure is what freaks me out. I don't have the stomach nor the trust in my technical ability to attempt Federation Peak. Very intimidating.
Yes, Mt Anne is scary! We freeclimbed it but abseiled back down (many years ago). Would love to go back and see how that track and landscape has changed after the big fires.
I chickened out Mt Anne also. Got across ledge, but it was slippery and cold day, couldn’t go up the chimney.
Great footage here 👍
The timing of an advertisement interuption made me gulp. I was already on the seats edge and bingo an ad appeared.
Thanks for some wonderful footage. It gives a very good impression of what it is like to do the climb, although video can never be the same as actually doing it. There is just one short section of say 20-30 metres that is particularly exposed - the short ledge and then a short climb. None of it is technically difficult - you wouldn't think twice about doing it if there were not the exposure. So, it is a matter of just being very focused on being careful and smooth in choosing handholds and footholds, and not thinking about the exposure or looking down. I did the climb many years ago and I was the only one with some climbing experience, but the three others were pretty unconcerned about the route when they did it. That said, I would advise against doing it in other than dry, fine conditions.
If you want a sense of what the exposed bit is like, the best bit of footage is from 1.27-1.37. Note that the footage does not appear to be in a consistent chronological sequence - some sections appear to be covered more than once in the video.
Amazing. I’ve read the blog about a million times, it was great to see the live action version. Well done
I'm shitting myself just watching this on the lounge chair. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. 👍
Heard of a rope! Most climbers that die do on routes like this. Easy enough but the fall is fatal.
Very scary and the European mountaineers say that this is the only mountain that is a true mountain in Australia .Well done because it isn’t an easy climb at all !
Woah, how could you attempt this without any protection or ropes !
By moving one foot forward and then continuing
Ego.
The way they move on rock is that of amatures.
Music makes me feel like im ww2 concentration camp. But otherwise good stuff
I never understand why people choose to rock climb. Seriously.Sure it's a challenge no doubt. But a misstep here or there and you are cactus. Maybe thats why.
As a born local I won't even push myself to do this I'm scared of heights fuck that lol 🤣
Awesome ascent and descent - great footage - best I’ve seen for the ‘bushwalker’s route’
Looks dangerous
Well done you amazing group of people!
That looks so scary. Seems 10 times harder than barn bluff.
this is mental Paul. ascent - maybe if I was really committed. descent - no freaking way. the place is spectacular but the ropeless climb is a bit too much :-)
I did a free ascent in the 1980s. The ascent is a scramble most of the way, leading to a sloping ledge that runs out onto a vertical face ending in the flat summit. The vertical climb is fairly easy, lots of holds and not much more difficult than climbing a ladder, but there is 600m of air below your feet. Coming back down was a very different story. I spent some time sitting on the edge before I could bring myself to down climb it. Psychologically, I found it quite difficult to swing myself over the edge with limited visibility of the footholds I needed to find, and 600m of air below me. But eventually I did it, as there was no alternative.
magnificent, and you're mad !
Wo ho its really deep down there, be careful 😃 the background music is so cenemetic...
I had to turn off the sound as the suspense was too much! Great footage, pun unintended.
Not completely sure about the music choice there. But jeez thats some good footage
OMG You are so tough.
Is this just perspective or is it "If you slip you die, 100%" territory?
Did this route way back in the 1980s. In the few metres below the summit the wall is vertical. Good holds, but looking down between your feet is a direct view down around 600 metres of air to the lake below. A slip there would mean a long fall. There have been several fatalities on this route over the years. A friend of mine was with a group around a year later than my trip, where one of the group fell.
@@colinmathers2459 what happened to that person?
@@PikaPika-Tassie Unfortunately they died.