Federation Peak & NW Face

[weetbix456]

Myself & a couple of mainlander friends recently returned from a 5 day climbing trip to Federation Peak, in and out via Farmhouse Creek. The plan initially was to climb the 600m route up Blade Ridge, topping out on the summit, with a few smaller climbs on some of the surrounding faces to fill up a 9 day slog; but faced with a pretty grim forecast, we made for the dash in - dash out, one day weather window approach. We got pretty lucky weather wise on climb day, but after sussing out the routes up top the day prior, decided instead to hit up the 330m NW face route instead. I spent the day lingering about, exploring the range and checking up on the tiny ant like figures hanging off that massive infamous face. Around 10pm that night, the lads stumbled back into camp, exhausted yet successful!! Whoooooppp!! It was a massive achievement, and a trip I was stoked to be part of. Here is a link to my write up for anyone who is interested...

http://trampingtazz.blogspot.com.au/201 ... bluff.html

...and some photos to get a general run down of what went on!!

Loving it, thanking ya'll.

Nick.

[icefest]

Incredible shots, my hands feel funny just looking at them.

[stry]

Hoo eeee !!! Fantastic !!!. That fits my definition of wild country !

Don't think it gets any better than that anywhere !!! (I haven't been to Federation Peak but I have been to anywhere)

Thank you

[tibboh]

Truely epic trip.
Well written weetbix. The highlight of my day. Thanks for sharing

[durks]

What's the approach to the base of the NW Face route like? Easy (enough) to find? And how long did that approach take?

Thanks.

[weetbix456]

Cheers for the feedback guys. Hoping the pics do it at least some justice

Durks, the walk in took us a day & a half to the Bechervaise Plateau, and we climbed up the 'normal' route that afternoon. The approach to the NW Face is via a gully between the main bulky block of Fedder & a smaller peak situated slightly to the north (from memory). This peak is that distinctive hook shaped one which will be seen up to the right if looking from camp. We found an old sling near where we set up the abseil, so i'm guessing it must have been the right spot. The guys apparently got their starting point a little confused, and then had to traverse across to the NW face proper which took a bit of extra time, but they were on the rock for at least 10 - 12 hours all up.

[durks]

Thanks for that.

[Nuts]

Yeah, very spectacular! I like the second one..

[naturelover]

WOW. Those photos are amazing - they really capture the drama of the area. Thanks so much for sharing !!!!

[north-north-west]

Love that second last shot,with the ants on the wall. Brilliant stuff.

[weetbix456]

I mashed this up recently. It's got a bunch of footage from the trip and a bunch of extra photos. Take me back!! Lurrrvin' it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Aoph1yn9E

[tibboh]

Nice work weetbix....love it.
Strangely satisfying feeling getting your kit off in the wild, no?