First and foremost, never start on the trail at 7am in the morning assuming you'll be back at the carpark before dark, make it second nature to carry a few basics on you at all time to at least see out an uncomfortable night on a ledge. Leaving the ground without a torch will inevitably lead to abseiling off the mountain in pitch black.

Also be sure to tell somebody reliable about your plans and expected completion time should something go wrong.

Potential locations

• Mt Tibrogargan
• Mt Tinbeerwah (beneath the look out)
• Pierces Pass (Blue Mountains)
• Urbenville (The Crown)
• Mt Warning

Required Experience

Multi-pitch leading requires leaders to be signed off at 'Level 5c - Multipitch climber' in the Cliffhangers skills log book.

Multi-pitch seconding requires a person competent in lead belaying and abseiling. A multipitch is not the place to learn these skills.

Precautions (IMPORTANT)

The following basic precautions should be taken before undertaking a multipitch:

• Ensure that you let a responsible person know where you are going and what time you expect to be back (also include the name of the multipitch climb you are doing). If you are not back by the given time then call ahead and let the person know your situation.
• Get hold of the number for the local police station in the area where you will be climbing. In the event that you are still on a multi-pitch climb at night you should call the local police station and advise them of your status EVEN IF there are no foreseen difficulties. Folk surrounding the climbing area may see head torches in the distance and react to this by calling the police station, most likely precipitating action from the SES. Calling ahead and advising the authorities of your situation prevents this. This is of the utmost importance as wasting the time of the SES is something which may contribute to or lead to a climbing area being closed off to climbers.

What to Bring

This is a guide what you should carry with you on the climb:

• Water (The amount depends on the climb: will you be exposed to the sun? how long you expect to be on the climb? how difficult is the climbing?)
• Head torch with spare batteries
• Some high energy snacks (eg. Museli Bars)
• A Whistle (used for noisy belays and signaling for help)
• A Mobile Phone
• A Guide to the climb you are doing
• A Small First Aid Kit (for personal use, includes a space blanket. Training is more important than what you carry here)
• The correct attire (ask yourself: is it warm enough? will there be strong winds? could it possibly rain?)
• A small day-pack with compression straps to carry it all in
• 2 Lighters

This is only a very basic list and it only stands as a guide for you to base your own bag off, Nothing can compensate for experience, training, the right mental attitude and good common sense.