
Dope on a Rope, sweet-dreams, you might just be left wondering what has Baz, The Landy, been getting up to.
Don’t worry, I haven’t taken to peddling anything down a back-alley, but I was climbing today in one of the world’s greatest outdoor playgrounds, the Blue Mountains, which is situated about 100 kilometres to the west of Sydney.

And why Dope on a Rope I hear you ask…
Strewth, I must tell you that is how it feels sometimes!



And the first section today certainly challenged me.
But I’m pleased to say my skill base continues to improve ahead of my attempt to climb Mt Aspiring in New Zealand’s Southern Alps in just over a month’s time.
Today, I climbed with Rachael from the Australian School of Mountaineering, which is based in Katoomba and it was at her suggestion we climb Sweet-Dreams, situated at Sublime Point near the village of Leura.

I have to say we had a lot of fun and laughs as we scaled the 110-metre wall in 5 phases; a pitch is the technical term. We walked into the start of the climb, which is 100 metres above the valley floor, so by the time we reach the top of the climb you are over 200 metres above the ground!
Throughout out the climb we were rewarded with a spectacular view of the Blue Mountains most spectacular rock formation, The Three Sisters, and I have to say, I never get tired of that view…

Geez, you just wouldn’t want to be dead-for-quid’s!
And by crikey, the temperature was quite warm and whilst we try to keep gear to a minimum on these climbs we had plenty of water with us, but let me tell you, by the time I got to the top my throat was as dry as a pommie’s bath towel…
Dope on a Rope?
Sweet-dreams?
You betcha!

And remember, if all else fails, remain out of control and see what develops…
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Please feel free to do so, what type of group is it directed towards?
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Great photos and write up, Baz! Must admit that some of your fun slang sends me to the Wiki dictionary of Aussie slang – but then, that’s part of the fun of it all. Love the “remain out of control and see what develops” attitude…quite different from “keep calm and carry on!” And, what’s in a name? So glad you chose Mt. Aspiring instead of Mt Awful… K2
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Thanks K2…looking forward to Mt Aspiring!
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Reblogged this on Sunrise…Travel Talk with Maggi and commented:
Amazing place…I did not climb the cliff face though, I stayed on the tourist tracks…Looks fantastic. Love this
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You make me wanna mountain climb and I am not the outdoorsy type (surprised?!).
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Well you never know…it is great fun!
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These pictures are incredible!! Looks like an amazing time out there!!!
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Fantastic, but I’m counting myself very luck today (Tuesday morning)… Since Sunday night I have been suffering some virus and it may have been why I struggled a touch on the first pitch!!!
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sending healthy thoughts…even if it is still monday here :}
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Wow! That looks like fun! And as you said a week ago, “… similar places, different parts of the world.” Beautiful country …
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Absolutely!
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Amazing ! Perhaps I have to add rock climbing trip to Blueys on my trips wish list 🙂
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For sure…it is fantastic!
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amazing….thanks for taking me on all of your adventures :}
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No problems BG…always a pleasure!
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Stunning pictures!!! Absolutely stunning!
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It was a great day, a touch hazy, and quite warm, and had a bit of thunder at one stage 2/3 rds of the way up. Fantastic day out!
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You’re so funny Baz!!! ;0)
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I been getting worried that pople might start thinking how is Baz funding this big adventure 😉
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Excellent
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Thankyou!
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geez, louise! Stunning, absolutely stunning. I need to get out to the Blue Mtns, apparently.
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Definitely, that’s for sure… Great place! And I see you’re picking up the lingo in the time since you arrived. Good luck out there…climb-on!
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Wow looks like a fun climb, I think I’d rather second it than lead though!
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Thanks Sas, had lot’s fun and plenty of laughs!
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