It is sad to note the passing of famed Tasmanian bushwalker and climber Reg Williams. As well as many climbing achievements, he was on the (first?) full traverse of the Prince of Wales Range with Olegas Truchanus back in the 60's.
Climber, Lyle Closs has posted this obituary -
http://www.thesarvo.com/confluence/disp ... -239370241
Dave
RIP - Reg Williams
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RIP - Reg Williams
by DaveNoble » Sun 06 May, 2012 6:24 pm
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Re: RIP - Reg Williams
by stepbystep » Sun 06 May, 2012 6:45 pm
Sad news Dave,
Other than his legendary bushwalking deeds he was a great climber. I'm currently working on a project at Cape Hauy, on researching the first full ascent from the water of The Candlestick Reg's name came up as he rigged a flying fox between the mainland and The Candlestick to a spot he named 'Thank Christ Ledge'. Another first for Reg...
Gone but not forgotten, a true Tasmanian pioneer.
Other than his legendary bushwalking deeds he was a great climber. I'm currently working on a project at Cape Hauy, on researching the first full ascent from the water of The Candlestick Reg's name came up as he rigged a flying fox between the mainland and The Candlestick to a spot he named 'Thank Christ Ledge'. Another first for Reg...
Gone but not forgotten, a true Tasmanian pioneer.
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Re: RIP - Reg Williams
by tastrax » Sun 06 May, 2012 7:35 pm
He was also a great fabricator having built many of the stoves in bushwalking huts around the state, especially the coal burners on the Overland track - still there and still going strong.
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Re: RIP - Reg Williams
by stepbystep » Sun 06 May, 2012 8:40 pm
Reg's trip report from the POW traverse, an inspiration for many.
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Re: RIP - Reg Williams
by stu » Mon 07 May, 2012 9:06 am
A true Tasmanian mountain legend...gone but never forgotten...RIP 
My deepest condolences to his family; his son Alan is a friend of mine through climbing.
My deepest condolences to his family; his son Alan is a friend of mine through climbing.
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