Cheers for the pre-emptive strike Caine!

The first copies of CRUX number 2 have begun seeping into the shops today across Australia. I would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has continued helping with this publishing project. I hope you west aussies enjoy reading it!

Subscribers and published contributors should receive their magazines either today or the next day (they were posted yesterday).

This Issue is 112 pages long and features a bonus full colour Taipan Wall Topo and lots of great content (see listing below). Caine wrote a profile on Millars bouldering… and has also supplied some great pics.

For all you lonely regional Australians, CRUX Issue #2 and mag subscriptions are available from Onsight Photography…

http://www.onsight.com.au/shop/crux-magazine-c-67.html

Contributors for this issue include…

Adam Bramwell, Adam West, Anthony Alexander, Belinda Rees, Bret Caroma, Caine Delacy, Chris Fox, Claire Donohue, Ingram, Dave Jones, Dave O’Donnell, Doug Hockley, Emily Black, Gareth Llewellin, Hannah Lockie, Jacqui Culhane, Jake Benham, James Pfrunder, Joe O’Connell, John Mader, John Szabo, Josh Caple, Josh Grose, Julian Saunders, Justin Jefferson, Justin Worns, Kathy Dicker, Keith Lockwood, Kim Carrigan, Lee Cujes, Matheson, Marten Blumen, Martin Lama, Mathew Farrell, Michael Boniwell, Michael Meadows, Mike Law, Mike Stone, Neil Monteith, Nick Hancock, Kaczorowski, Phil Box, Ross Taylor Simon Carter, Simon Mentz, Steff Looi, Steve Hawkshaw, Steve Kelly, Stuart Holloway, Stuart Williams, Tony Williams & Will Monks

A big thanks to our advertisers as well – Mad Rock, Red Chilli, Athlon Sports, Lactic Factory, Canberra Indoor Rockclimbing, Hand Jam, Rock Hardware, Academy Of Career Training, Sydney Indoor Gym, Pinnacle Sports & Black Diamond.

CRUX Issue #2 Content

New Routes At Arapiles by Doug Hockly

Taipan Wall Memories

East Crookneck First Ascent by Micheal Meadows

Interviews with Peta Barret, Kim Carrigan and Michael Stone

Loudmouth Column by Simon Mentz

Quotes from the famous and not so famous

Crag Reviews from

Frog Buttress (QLD) by Phil Box

Millers Bouldering (WA) by Caine Delacy

Pyrmont Urban Cragging (NSW) by Neil Monteith

Slider Wall (QLD) by Gareth Llewellin

Ruined Castle (VIC) by Neil Monteith

Trip Reports including

4 On 4 Off Shift Work and Climbing by Chris Fox

Beginner Guide To New Routes by Nick Hancock

No Road Between (Arapiles) by Stuart Hollaway

Annie Are You Ok (Candlestick) by Nick Hancock

Fiction

God by Stuart Williams

Time Machine by Anonymous

Tips and Tricks

System Board Training by Szabo

Church Of Wood (Home gyms) by Steve Kelly

Photography Column by Marten Blumen

Bivvy Economics by Matt Farrell

Bolting Tips by Steve Hawkshaw

Random Stuff

Reduced To Clear Cooking Special by Kathy Dicker

Motel Dirtbagging by Stuart Williams

Panellys Takeaway Food Review by Neil Monteith

Culture Vulture by Josh Caple/Simon Murry

Climbers ID Kit by Steve Kelly

Rock In The Head Cartoon by Anthony Alexander

Fake Fixed Hangers by Scott Hailstone

Cryptic Crossword by Hannah Lockie

Most Popular Routes In Australia by Neil Monteith

Mega Taipan Wall topo poster pull out

Photography

Frog Buttress Pictorial by Phil Box & Lee Cujes

Tasmanian Musings by Josh Caple

8+ pages of the latest hot photos

Hi Annon, send your thoughts to the editor too (find it at http://www.cruxmag.com.au) They will not bite and appreciate your feedback. If you are thinking thats its too hard to read, then others most likely will too. SO raise the issue directly with them also, and then they can do something about it.. Remember its all volunteer based this mag, so the more people putting their efforts in the better.

Cheers