The Turret and Amphlett
26 Aug 2012 17:55 #55054
by ghaznavid
Replied by ghaznavid on topic The Turret and Amphlett
Do you have any photos by any chance? I find them to be helpful in hike planning 
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26 Aug 2012 19:40 #55057
by ghaznavid
Replied by ghaznavid on topic The Turret and Amphlett
Thanks for the pics. This is definitely a ridge I need to explore.
Should I be concerned that an experienced rock climber is wearing a harness on a peak I am hoping to do without ropes
Is it my imagination or am I seeing air through the base of Amphlett - even if I don't climb the peak itself, that looks really worth checking out
Should I be concerned that an experienced rock climber is wearing a harness on a peak I am hoping to do without ropes
Is it my imagination or am I seeing air through the base of Amphlett - even if I don't climb the peak itself, that looks really worth checking out
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27 Aug 2012 09:36 #55063
by intrepid
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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I've renamed the topic to include Amphlett, since the two peaks can be conveniently discussed and climbed together (also cause ghaz can't stick to the topic 
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We climbed Amphlett with some very basic gear since you never really know what you are getting yourself into until you've done it. It is a very straightforward climb, and we down-climbed it (no abseiling). We did place gear on the way up simply cause we had it. I will not climb it with gear again, provided I am with people who are competent and confident enough with the scramble. It helps when you've done it before, it seems easy afterwards.
The following pic shows the knife-ride leading to the summit. Note that the depth of the view has been lost (ie the distance between me and the camera is longer than it appears). That is the crux move in action. The ridge is exposed though other climbs are considerably worse.
).We climbed Amphlett with some very basic gear since you never really know what you are getting yourself into until you've done it. It is a very straightforward climb, and we down-climbed it (no abseiling). We did place gear on the way up simply cause we had it. I will not climb it with gear again, provided I am with people who are competent and confident enough with the scramble. It helps when you've done it before, it seems easy afterwards.
The following pic shows the knife-ride leading to the summit. Note that the depth of the view has been lost (ie the distance between me and the camera is longer than it appears). That is the crux move in action. The ridge is exposed though other climbs are considerably worse.
Take nothing but litter, leave nothing but a cleaner Drakensberg.
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27 Aug 2012 10:12 #55064
by ghaznavid
I don't stray from topic that regularly. Btw did anyone catch the rugby this weekend
That gives much more perspective - it looked intimidating until I read your comment about the scale and subsequently noticed how thick your rope looks and how massive that quickdraw looks.
Is the last bit to the top the most exposed part, or is part of the final approach along the knife edge also fairly exposed? Looks like there are tons of hand and foot holds.
Replied by ghaznavid on topic Re: The Turret and Amphlett
intrepid wrote: I've renamed the topic to include Amphlett, since the two peaks can be conveniently discussed and climbed together (also cause ghaz can't stick to the topic
I don't stray from topic that regularly. Btw did anyone catch the rugby this weekend
That gives much more perspective - it looked intimidating until I read your comment about the scale and subsequently noticed how thick your rope looks and how massive that quickdraw looks.
Is the last bit to the top the most exposed part, or is part of the final approach along the knife edge also fairly exposed? Looks like there are tons of hand and foot holds.
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