ADVENTURES AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

The epic story of Tasmanian climbing

“Truly this is edge of the world territory, its ruggedness and beauty, its fierce storms and primordial scrubs and forests are part and parcel of the thought.” 

So said John Bechervaise in 1949 after the first ascent of Federation Peak, a remote mountain in the South-West wilderness of Tasmania.

Tasmania’s wild landscape is made for adventure and adventure has always been at the heart of Tasmanian climbing, From the first recorded rock climb on Cradle Mountain in 1914, people have been seeking adventures here at the edge of the world.

This professionally designed book tells the epic story of Tasmanian rock climbing from 1914 to the present day. It is a celebration of Tasmanian climbing, honoring the pioneers and their exciting adventures, and celebrating our precious wilderness.

It features:

• 540 page coffee-table-size
• Historical narrative of the key events and climbers over the last 105 years
• Over 100 articles by pioneer climbers of their epic adventures and first ascents
• Over 600 photos of historic ascents and stunning action and landscape images.

Australian climbing legend Kim Carrigan has this to say in the foreword to the book:

"Gerry’s book of Tasmanian climbing brings together much of what has previously been written on the subject, as well as covering new ground and in so doing, admirably documents the past and the present before painting an enviable picture for the future. The reading is captivating, the stories engrossing and the people come to life as giants. The Tasmanian culture shines strongly through the host of interviews and the adventures leap off the page that we might one day seek to emulate them". 

There is a richness that flows from appreciating our heritage, and understanding the natural, social, cultural, and ethical factors that have shaped modern climbing. Behind every climb is a fascinating story of people; their achievements, struggles, fun, danger and adventures. 

There is great value, in recording the efforts of our climbing pioneers. The passage of time has provided the opportunity for lessons to be learnt about people, their successes, mistakes and interactions. Unless history is recorded however, the memories will fade into the distant past and the lessons learnt will be lost. History is  still being made today, and what we do, or don’t do, will shape the way of climbing and our interaction with the environment in the future.  

The expected date of delivery is October 18th, and we are planning two book launches, one in Hobart and in Launceston, with Kim Carrigan as special guest speaker. If you cannot pick up your book from the book launch then please purchase the first reward titles 'The book - Adventures at the edge of the world' as this will give you options for shipping.

Book Launch dates: KIM CARRIGAN guest speaker

Hobart: Friday October 25th, Duke of Wellington Hotel 192 Macquarie St, Hobart. 6.pm

Launceston: Saturday October 26th, Aspire Adventure Equipment, York St Launceston. 6.pm

Thankyou for your support,

Gerry Narkowicz

Simon Bischoff

To see this important landmark book for the climbing community go to print, we need 200 people to pre-purchase a book at $80.00 each. Pre-purchasing a book will enable us to secure a deposit at the printer and get the project under-way. If you would like it posted to you, it will cost an extra $15. So for $95, you can get a signed copy delivered to your door, and help us make this book a reality.