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Yes, it’s on again. The annual Easter Pilgrimage to Peak Charles.
Easter this year is Friday 06 April to 09 April 2007.
Most people will probably be leaving Perth (or wherever they are) either Thursday afternoon or Friday morning and returning Monday or Tuesday.
Peak Charles is a 600 m high granite dome about 100 km north of Esperance. From Perth, the usual route is down Albany Highway, then turn east towards Wagin, then through Lake Grace and Lake King and then keep heading east for about 200 km on a gravel road until you reach the Peak Charles turn-off. Down there about another 25 km and you’re there!
Otherwise, there are two turnoffs south of Norseman at 55km and 70km (i.e. 120km north of Esperance) and these good all weather gravel roads rejoin the Lake King road some 25km further on. 5km past this junction is the turnoff to Peak Charles. These ways minimise the driving on gravel roads, but is longer.
It’s only about 820 km from Perth if you take the direct route. Add another 200 or so if you go via Esperance or Norseman.
The camping area has a dunny, fire wood and not quite level spots to park a tent. There is no water available or other facilities provided. Remember it is a national park so respect the area and CALM asks that we confine camping to the existing camp area. Vehicles are not common so don’t plan on breaking down. Keep in mind that there are no search and rescue facilities so be prepared.
Peak Charles is a large dome crafted from fine orange granite and contains many smaller faces and gullies where most routes are to be found. The rock tends to be compact and most naturally protectable lines have been climbed.
The range of climbs should satisfy most persuasions and ambitions with longer routes tending to be easier (relatively) and slabbier while sportier routes are usually single pitch. Routes range from about 5 to 500 metres.
Many routes have had very few ascents so beware of grades, cryptic descriptions and unfastened bits. The heat of the 1991 bushfire has caused considerable exfoliation at the base of some routes and older bright or galvanised bolts should be treated with suspicion.
Hi Everyone.
If people needs lifts or have a spare seat or two in their vehicle, please put a notice up here or contact me directly on 0415 323 913 or by email to the CAWA email address – cawa@climberswa.asn.au Also if you need more info about the trip, ask here or give me a call or email me.
I will be probably hiring a vehicle (hilux duel cab or similar) for the trip and leaving Friday morning and returning on Tuesday. If anyone needs a lift and is willing to pay a share of the rental and fuel cost, then give me a call.
Heya,
My wife and I will be travelling from Perth early Thursday morning and returning on Monday morning. We have a spare space in our Pathfinder for anyone to tag along, we could probably squeeze in a fourth person aswell.
I have half a rack (only one rope) and am looking for another person to join up with. My younger brother is also coming from Kalgoorlie to climb. As he and my wife are new to multipitch climbing I’m hoping to find another group that we can organise to get everyone some big rock exposure.
If you need a lift and/or are willing to help out some new people please email me at omnieyes_38@hotmail.com or call me on 0427_471_453
Cheers
Hi mate, My name is Andrew and I’ve just moved to perth from th east coast. I’m working in the mines here welding. Having just moved here I was wondering if there is any possibilty of tagging along on the easter trip as it’s been a while since i had a chance to get out climbing. I came here with just a harness and shoes as I intend to bring my trad rack later on. If it’s ok to come along that would be great, but i understand t if not. I’ happy to share fuel cost etc as I also left my car in the same place as my trad rack, on the east coast. Hope to here from you. Andrew
HI, for the crew who were at Peak Charles here is my email
Hope to catch up with you all soon.
