Simon Mentz Leading Kachoong at Mt Arapiles Photo: (C) Iain Sedgman 1986
Australian Climbing Museum
In 1974 Iain Sedgman started the museum to preserve old Australian climbing gear. The museum has a wide variety of early climbing gear including formerly in-situ pegs and nuts from early famous climbs.
Since the 1970's many climbers, some famous, some infamous and some your Jo Average have generously and kindly donated pieces or sometimes their collection of several items for this ongoing project.
I acknowledge all donors where anonymity is not requested.
I can arrange the collection of old gear from interested donors when you are next at Mt Arapiles. Thank-you.
Rock Climbing Accidents
My 2004 paper on Australian climbing accidents has received world wide acclaim. You can download the document from here.
| Australian Rock Climbing and Mountaineering Accidents.pdf |
Gallery
Pieces in the museum include a wide variety of items. Dbl click the images for larger views. Hover for popup text. Click on the buttons below to view the images.
Pieces in the museum include a wide variety of items. Dbl click the images for larger views. Hover for popup text. Click on the buttons below to view the images.
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