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The following is a list of trips proposed by club members. If you wish to participate in a trip, please have the courtesy to register as far in advance as possible as trip leaders have to organise equipment and transport and deal with lots of people at once. Some trips may be forced to change dates, leaders, or details as unforeseen things crop up. Keep a lookout on the web site and email list for the most up to date info. Note that many of the activities listed are inherently dangerous, and you could be seriously injured or even die - please be careful.

Introduction to Climbing (Session 1 of 4)

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Abseil Skills 1

Sunday, 14 March 2010

Intro to Bushwalking - 1 (Trip Full)

Saturday, 20 March 2010

Beginners Canyoning Trip - Mt Wilson (TRIP FULL-DO NOT SIGN UP)

Saturday, 20 March 2010

Abseil Skills 1 training day-TRIP FULL (DO NOT SIGN UP)

Saturday, 27 March 2010

Remote Area First Aid Training

Thursday, 1 April 2010

Upper bowens Creek South Branch

Saturday, 17 April 2010

Introduction to Climbing (Session 1 of 4) Thursday, 11 March 2010 Hannes Lau Limit: 10

Trip Full but taking standbys

This is the first out of a series of four sessions to introduce you to the sport of rock climbing. While the first three sessions will be held indoors at "The Ledge" climbing gym on the Sydney University Campus, the last one will be outdoors on some real rock.

This first session will cover basic climbing techniques as well as safety measures necessary to climb indoors. It will start on Thursday the 11th March 6:30pm at "The Ledge". If this is your first visit to the ledge you will have to check in with the staff first. Please bring some comfortable gym clothing which allows you to move and stretch. A pair of shorts and a T-Shirt will do.

Here is a link to the Ledge's webpage:

http://www.susf.com.au/page/the_ledge_climbing_centre.html

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Water
Gym clothing

Costs:

Admission: $6, Climbing Shoes (Optional but recommended): $6, Chalk Bag (Optional): $2. Harnesses will be provided by the club.??

Abseiling - 1 - done easy abseil once or twice

Abseil Skills 1 Sunday, 14 March 2010 greg myhill Limit: 8

Trip Full but taking standbys

TRIP FULL! - PLEASE DON'T JOIN.

Abseil Skills 1

The Building Blocks

Abseiling is an important skill to learn for all outdoor activities. It is a prerequisite for most of the canyoning trips run by the OAC so this is your chance to brush up on forgotton skills or to try something new!

We go over all the theory how to use the equipment. Then (after the safety checks) jump off some cliffs!

If you are new to the OAC this is a great introduction to what we do! All you need is some lunch and a sense of adventure - we provide the rest.

Course Content:

Cliff Safety
Abseiling equipment
Roped communication
Getting on and off rope
Performing a bottom belay

If you are interested in attending please join the activity for further information. Expect to be away from Sydney for the entire day.

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Costs:

Petrol, fees or whatever?

Walking - 4 hours on undulating bush track

Intro to Bushwalking - 1 (Trip Full) Saturday, 20 March 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 12

Trip Full but taking standbys

TRIP FULL

This is the first trip in a series of bushwalks aimed to give you the skills and experience to participate in some of the more difficult club walking trips. You don't need to have any bushwalking experience, just be enthusastic and be reasonably fit.

We are going to head to Katoomba and the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park. We will walk from Katoomba Falls to the Ruined Castle, where we will have lunch with fantastic views of the Jamieson Valley and nearby Mt Solitary.

The walk is all on track, and for the most part flat, with a steep downhill to get from Katoomba Falls down to Federal Pass walking track, then a short uphill to get up onto the Ruined Castle. We will return via the same route.

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I am hoping this trip will be a bit of a learning experience for everyone. I want you to bring what you think you need as a participant on a day walk (remember you'll have to carry it all day).

Over lunch we will talk about what you brought with you, and why you decided to bring it. I'll talk about alternative gear, good and bad gear, and suggestions for things you might like to bring in the future. This includes food options!

The essentials that you MUST bring are:

- a backpack to carry your gear in

- comfortable clothes and shoes for walking in

- something warm and/or waterproof

- MINIMUM 2L of water

- lunch and snacks

- any personal medications you might need (eg. asthma inhaler, epi-pen etc.) I will have a group first aid kit so you don't need to bring emergency first aid equipment.

Costs:

Petrol contributions.

Beginners Canyoning Trip - Mt Wilson (TRIP FULL-DO NOT SIGN UP) Saturday, 20 March 2010 Max Pagnin Limit: 10

Trip Full but taking standbys

This will be an introductory trip to the sport of canyoning. There will be no abseils, however plenty of swims in some amazing canyoning country in the Mt Wilson area. You'll need to have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to swim more than 30m, although the dry bags we'll provide you with will also give you extra floatation for the swims.

We'll be leaving from UTS Tower building at 8am and returning late in the day, so I wouldn't be making dinner plans as we may not get back to Sydney 'til dark.

You'll need to bring your own food and water, and wetstuit if you have one, otherwise the club can provide one for you. Just let me know your size (S,M,L,XL) when signing up. For the canyon we suggest Dunlop Volleys as the preferred footwear as the grip is very good on wet rocks. Also wear wollen socks (not cotton) and a thermal top underneath your wetsuit if you tend to feel the cold! An old pair of shorts to wear over the wetsuit is also mandatory (I recommend a pair of old footy shorts as they're lightweight and quick-drying). Please bring a change of clothes to leave in the car and a waterproof camera if you have one.

Any questions, please call me on 0414818182.

Cheers,

Max

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Costs:

Petrol, own food

Abseil Skills 1 training day-TRIP FULL (DO NOT SIGN UP) Saturday, 27 March 2010 Max Pagnin Limit: 8

Trip Full but taking standbys

This will be a training day for those wanting to learn the basics of abseiling, which is a pre-requisite for doing many of the canyons in the Blue Mountains. The topics covered include:

- Maintain personal safety near cliffs.

- Prepare for an abseil activity.

- Get on and off rope

- Conduct pre-abseil safety checks.

- Communicate between cliff top and bottom.

- Perform a variety of abseils.

- Negotiate common abseil hazards.

- Perform bottom belays.

We'll be meeting at 9am on the day in an area North of Sydney yet to be finalised (details to follow once you've signed up).You'll need to bring your own food, water, warm clothing, hat, sunscreen, first aid kit, comfortable clothing that you won't mind getting dirty (shorts, track pants or tights - not jeans) and joggers with good grip. Please call me on 0414 818182 if you have any further questions. Places are limited, so first in best dressed!

Cheers,

Max Pagnin

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Costs:

Petrol, own food

Remote Area First Aid Training Thursday, 1 April 2010 greg myhill Limit: 12

UTS along with other university clubs have organised a taylor-made 2-day Remote Area First Aid course with Wild Aid on

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January 2010

They have stated if there is enough interest, the course can be extended to Monday 25th January to include a third days training for the traditional Remote Area training course.

http://www.allaid.com.au/index.php?page=rer-remote-area

The advantage of doing this course will be that the participants will all be outdoor adventurers who get into the same situations as most of us. This will allow the course to revolve around actual scenarios that you've been in!
As well as possible subsidies for club members

PLEASE NOTE: Thecourse dates may conflict with the Big Day Out & other events - only join if you are 100% serious about attending.

2 DAY PROGRAM

The WILD AID 2 day Basic Remote Area Emergency Response (BRER) program is for those seeking to develop basic skills for the management of remote area emergencies. This course has a heavy focus on practical skills and has a range of scenarios built-in to increase the learning outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for people who love the outdoors to learn valuable basic skills to make their outdoor trips safer and as a result more enjoyable!

For a curriculum outline CLICK HERE!

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Qualification:
HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid

Prerequisites: Pre-course primer (theory)

Costs:

$275 for members. Active trip leaders may be provided a discount or subsidy depending on involvement in the club.?

Upper bowens Creek South Branch Saturday, 17 April 2010 Pat Nolan Limit: 8

Trip Full but taking standbys

Please note this is NOT A BEGINNER CANYON. You must have previous Canyoning experience, be a competent abseiler and have a good level of fitness. This will be a long day and you will need to be prepared to leave Sydney at 6.45am sharp on Saturday and will not be back before 10pm.

Only sign up for this trip if you are 100% Definite. So, if after all of that you are still keen to sign up then please feel the freedom. Members with car's will get priority and there is a strict limit of 8 persons on the trip. Please not that this trip is also contingent on people with cars signing up.

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synthetic or wool thermals which goes under the wet suit; yes they will get wet :). So please ABSOLUTELY NO COTTON clothes in the canyon it will cool out your body and may cause hyperthermia!!!!)

some warm cloths dry clothes to leave in the car
towel
a rain coat if it looks like it's going to rain
a torch of some description
all your own food (1 x lunch, snacks)
water for the weekend (3litre per day)
Toilet paper
any personal canyoning gear you may have, helmet, wetsuit, harness, dry bag etc...
don't forget your canyoning shoes (non-slippery sneaks like the Dunlop volleys; they are fantastic)

Costs:

Petrol and lunch money