In reply to sheelba:
Had this situation a couple of weeks ago. The following methods were tried with varying success :-
1) Abseil in from above (a waste of time bushwhacking through the trees for a route that was nothing special)
2) Get your mate to make the step across (and then lose some hours while he dries out. Sharp poons and axes required for this method)
3) Go back when the portable drawbridge has been installed by the locals. (SUCCESS!)
Post edited at 10:50