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Abseiler hurt on Bluff Mountain, Warrumbungles 30-Jun-2016 At 4:57:03 PM widewetandslippery

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My bungles obsevations:

You want to be fit. It is like alpine rockclimbing. You want to get to the base of any route in good order.

The route finding is tough, any new crag or area presents new challenges, the bungles provide a lot of them.

Expect any route of any grade can get bloody hard quick. A foul move quickly goes snafu.

The advice above about BB and getting out after pitch 2 if things arent following and you are already slow is very good.

For bluff mtn it can be good to camp on one one of the campsites closer than the hut. Walk in, set camp, go to the hut tank for water and back to the campsite. Its a pleasant walk day or night along the track unloaded.

winter can be ok, check the forecast, follow your nose, climb quick and dont be scared of bailing. Look at as a day in the bungles is a good day

Expect every route to be long and hard, any time of year