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Rock Climbing in Central Australia

Posted on April 1st, by Liam in Blog, Rock Climbing. No Comments

I wrote this in 2002 and the article was eventually published in Rock Magazine in 2006. The particular issues raised by climbing in Central Australia force us to re-evaluate the reasons why we climb and may require us to take a different, more cautious approach. While Central Australia may not have the best climbing in Australia, it is one of the most interesting and beautiful places in which to climb. Don’t let the challenge of access issues deter you—the sheer amount of rock should be enough to get you interested.

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Climbing Karinyarra: a cautionary tale

Posted on October 29th, by Liam in Blog, Rock Climbing. No Comments

Karinyarra: definitely not the next Arapiles, but an impressive mountain in a proud position in the middle of the desert.

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The Waterhole – Graeme Base (iPad)

This app is simply breathtaking! The illustrations are beautiful as are the sounds of the animals! There is so much going on within this app. There are hidden animals throughout the book as well as “animatch” and “leapfrog” games. As a parent I appreciated the numbers given throughout the book and the geographic locations. They are nice educational aspects. My boys (2&5) love the addition of this newest app to our digital collection and so do I! This app is packed with activity and family fun! Thank you so much for the wonderful journey. I would highly recom…

K8ofNH (United States) ★★★★★

The Waterhole – Graeme Base (iPad)

This is a beautiful book app! The artwork is engaging and clever because there are multiple images embedded in each illustration creating a rich visual experience. The sound design is equally excellent. The hidden animal activity is fun and challenging. High quality app – worth its price. Perfect for elementary students, but also appealing to older ages because of the high-quality and sophisticated artwork. The book itself tells the story of the waterhole and the animals that gather there. Included is a basic counting activity coupled with beautiful sounds …

Ann Adair (United States) ★★★★★