Mt Faulkner

[Nuts]

hovering helicopter near the peak? (no, sorry, I haven't read the rules (?))

[ILUVSWTAS]

The use of a helicopter is fine!! Just gotta have a few dollars to own/operate one.

[ILUVSWTAS]

500 posts Oll nice milestone....

18 cans? Jebus! thats 2-3 sessions for me!!

Maybe Ollister had 18 cans when he updated his sig?

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yeh he has climbed some funny peaks lately thats for sure!!
Im kind of surprised theres not been a mention of the russian twin peaks he's been climbing lately.....

[ollster]

Im kind of surprised theres not been a mention of the russian twin peaks he's been climbing lately.....

You'll get modded!!!

A) she's not Russian, and B)... well there is no B.

[ILUVSWTAS]

Not Russian? ah I do apologise!! the boys said she was!!

[tasadam]

You'll get modded!!!

LOL...

[geoskid]

hovering helicopter near the peak? (no, sorry, I haven't read the rules (?))

I like your train of thought - combine with Tasadam's 'maintenance' visit - what do you reckon Tastrax (hat off of course)

[tasadam]

Yeah, now you're talking, as indicated the area is managed by Parks, so if a Parks crew (a crew led by a member of parks) had to go in for a legitimate reason like maintenance, well, there's potential there.
Would need the cooperation of a Parks member, and would probably need arranging so whoever interested can put their name down for the walk, starting with the original poster/s and keeping it to a realistic size.
Legitimate reason = fire risk assessment with volunteer SES and/or other volunteer crew in training... Or any other BS you can come up with.

I'll leave it at that. Good luck.

[Buddy]

You all are talking of ascension from Hobart side. Why not climb from turnoff opp. Molesworth School? That way you avoid "hillbillies" and their plantations LOL.

[geoskid]

You all are talking of ascension from Hobart side. Why not climb from turnoff opp. Molesworth School? That way you avoid "hillbillies" and their plantations LOL.

Yeah we have moved on Buddy, we are now talking about a full on aerial asault using PWS assets under the cover of darkness, and for some reason Tastrax has gone silent (He might be having dinner)

[north-north-west]

Why not get the army involved? Just a little training exercise, with a few tanks, choppers, APCs, etc.
If nothing else it would scare off the banjo players . . .

[BarryJ]

I have heard rumours of certain "cash crops" being grown in the region. Hence the attention of the ferals who are not necessarily the land owners.

[pazzar]

Maybe Ollster knows some more Russians - we could use their submarines to sneak up, then invade with a tank and/or nuclear weapons. They would never see us coming.

[geoskid]

I have heard rumours of certain "cash crops" being grown in the region. Hence the attention of the ferals who are not necessarily the land owners.

Funny(or not ) you should mention that Barry.
Whilst I dont know the area, When stu wrote about his encounter with the toothless grinners I did wonder about what else they may be protecting. When Tastrax has finished dinner we may even come up with a better plan, involving the Drug Squad, to land a few peak baggers on top.

[ILUVSWTAS]

Another guy I know from the HWC met up with one of our "friends" while up there. He described a VERY nervous looking fidgety fella who appeared to have something to hide.

[stu]

You all are talking of ascension from Hobart side. Why not climb from turnoff opp. Molesworth School? That way you avoid "hillbillies" and their plantations LOL.

Buddy, my earlier post describes being chased by said hill-billys.
This was from the very road you are suggesting.
I suggest you remove your suggestion

Seems this mountain is a hill-billy fortress.

There has been reference in previous threads on Faulkner of ascent from near Copper Snake Gulley of Lyell Hwy (correct naming?);
tho once again, I'd be prepared for some good old fashioned 'hoe-downing' Faulkner style if the 'barn dance' started...interpret as you will

[ILUVSWTAS]

It was still a good idea Buddy,
Fantastic goal from 50m out on the sidelines against the dirty bombers the other night, Well done!!

[ollster]

The top of Mt Faulkner is a Conservation area that is managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service. The road accesses are not public accesses and permission is required by the local landowners.

Thanks Pete, I guess that means foot access is not gonna happen. Does this mean it is public land? Could we land a helicopter on it?

[ILUVSWTAS]

Nope, it's a tree top mtn.

[pazzar]

Does that mean we need to speak to forestry before we can land a chopper on it?

[ILUVSWTAS]

Like I said before I've been there, so im not fussed if the mtn remains unclimbed for the rest of it's days.....

Just thought i'd start this thread to see what I could find out for some peakbagging buddies.

[ollster]

I'm starting to think we need a BWT forum "official" peak bagging list... the HWC one is a decade old or so, and could do with a refresh. There are certainly some additions and subtractions which could take place.

[Azza]

I'm starting to think we need a BWT forum "official" peak bagging list... the HWC one is a decade old or so, and could do with a refresh. There are certainly some additions and subtractions which could take place.

Do you want us to take Fedder and Geryon South off the list for you as well?


Add Sontarans Head, and the Poodle?

[ollster]

I'm starting to think we need a BWT forum "official" peak bagging list... the HWC one is a decade old or so, and could do with a refresh. There are certainly some additions and subtractions which could take place.

Do you want us to take Fedder and Geryon South off the list for you as well?


Add Sontarans Head, and the Poodle?

May as well change the Geryon Nth peak considering you didn't go to the right one...

[Swifty]

I cracked up reading this thread.
I grew up in Chigwell, and fortunately I have already been to the top many many years ago, (the embers were still glowing almost), so I've got the points (or is that point) if ever I need to count them .
Think I passed Burt Reynolds on the way down, he wasn't looking too healthy...

[ILUVSWTAS]

Do you want us to take Fedder and Geryon South off the list for you as well?

And Bonds
And Corner Peak
And the Spires
And the Gog (if he goes out way)

And Anne?? Have you been back to try Anne again yet Oll???

[ollster]

Do you want us to take Fedder and Geryon South off the list for you as well?

And Bonds
And Corner Peak
And the Spires
And the Gog (if he goes out way)

And Anne?? Have you been back to try Anne again yet Oll???

Give me a frikken break, I haven't even been to most of those yet! And, no, I've only been around the Anne circuit once, and FYI it was probably the 6th overnight walk I'd done so a tad intimidating for a noob. I wouldn't go cracking on about The Spires either, you haven't been up there!

[ILUVSWTAS]

Havent been up any of those peaks except Anne actually!!! Well and Gog.

I was just adding the ones I hear are a bit goey. airy, steep!!


Well Anne is 6 pts Oll, go do it as a daywalk!!!!!!!

[ollster]

Actually that's not a bad idea.

[ILUVSWTAS]

I know!! If I had the option of a 6pt daywalk i'd be there NOW!!!