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Unclimbed PNG peak? 27-Jul-2006 At 10:06:20 PM Tangles

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Guys

Dont know if this is of any interest to you but in 2002 I did a walk across the Sarawaged Range which forms the spine of the Huon Penisula to the immediate south of the Finistere range. This included the summit of Mt Sarawaged (4040m), or Sarawaket as you earlier referred to it. I've got a couple of photos of this range including one from the summit N to Mt Bangieta (4,120m) which is all really the southern continuation of the Finistere Range.None of what I saw is really what I'd term "climbing" country, though there are some incredible limestone cliffs. Anywhere on those cliffs with a ledge is usually densely clogged with vegetation so I'm not sure if the climbing prospects are what I'd call attractive. All in all it's some spectacular alpine karst country at altitude (nearly all above 3600m), lots of sinkholes with rivers disappearing into them etc, with open rolling grassy plains & fern trees. Trouble is I've had no luck loading the images onto the server, but if you want a look at a couple of the more general shots to get an idea of the country drop us a line with your email address & I'll send them to you. Also this alpine area covers tens of square kilometres & offers lots options for open walking & exploring (glacial lakes etc) & probably offers a much more straight forward alternative for exploration if you're interested in something less commiting.

Regards Tangles