Day hike in Mt VictoriaFriday, 20 August 2010 Craig Heal Limit: 5
Hi Mad Cat Hikers!
I'm planning a day hike on my "mental health day off" next Friday the 20th of August through the Black Heath hiking trail in the Blue Mountains distance approximately 15km.
If you'll rather be outdoors hiking through beautiful littoral forest rather than couped up in your office or uni cube-farm then come and join me.
I will be leaving via car at 8am in order to get a full day of hiking in. If you'll like to come I can pick you up either from North Sydney train station at 8am or at Black heath train station at 9.30am. You'll need the regular hiking gear (sturdy clothes and boots, hat, sunblock, >3L water and food) I will take the first aid, topographic map and compass, emergency equipment.
Hope you can come and give work the flick!
Craigus
Fitness and walkingSaturday, 14 August 2010 Tatiana Prokofyeva Limit: 10
This will be a multi activity: fitness and walking. 1 hour of yoga and stretching on the beach and simple and very nice walking from Bondi Beach to Coogee (6 km - approx 2 hours).
About Bondi to Coogee walk http://thesydneyvisitor.wordpress.com/2008/05/03/bondi-to-coogee-walk/
You need to bring: 1. towel or yoga mat for exersises and comfortable clothes (please, no jeans) 2. min 1 litter of water 3. some snacks 4. hat, sunscreen and sunglasses 5. camera
We will meet on Saturday (14th of August) from 9.45 to 10.00 near the bus stop on Bondi Beach (bus 333).
My phone number 0424797148 (Tanya).
See you on Saturday!
18th Annual Lake Macquarie RogaineSaturday, 14 August 2010 Pat Nolan Limit: 20
This Rogaine will have both a six-hour and a twelve-hour event.Teams consist of between 2 and 5 people.Both events will commence with a mass start at 12 midday Saturday 14 August, with the 12 hour event obviously involving some night navigation.
Entries for this rogaine close on Friday 6th August.
Second Semester Clubs Day, 2010Thursday, 12 August 2010 Brenton Leighton Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 8
UTS OAC will be running a stall at the second semester Clubs Day on Thursday 12th August from 10 am to 3 pm. We need volunteers to help with running the stall during the day, which will involve telling people about the club and helping them sign up. If you are able to help for more than 2 hours you'll be eligible for free membership for the next year.
When you sign up please let me know your availability so that I can spread out any volunteers.
City2SurfSunday, 8 August 2010 Karena Shell Limit: 100
Hey everyone!
City2Surf is coming August 8th! C2S is a major
city event, and anyone who would like to participate is more than welcome!
It is a 14k road race from city CBD to Bondi Beach. Come
run, walk, dress up, and party with your mates on the beach afterwards!
UTS OAC has a team created. You have to sign up yourself. Registration opens May 23. $50 entries are until June 6, and
thereafter it is $60.
If you would like to join the activity, join this event and
specific instructions on how to enter as a UTS OAC team member will be sent to
the email you provide. Race day we will meet up before and after.
Separately, we will be getting UTS OAC team t-shirts for
race day, at a price to be determined. So even if you don’t want to run but
want a shirt, join up and T-shirt info will be sent to you as the event
approaches.
Sign up, invite your friends, get fit, have fun and lose
that beer weight! ;)
Manly Scenic WalkSaturday, 7 August 2010 Nathalie Santamaria Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 10
MANLY SCENNIC WALK
This is a very easy walk with the most picturesque views of the North Shore.
The walk is only 9 km long from the Spit Bridge to Manly Beach. It may take us around 3 hours having time to enjoy the scenery and explore small beaches along the track.
We will meet on Saturday (7th August) at 10:30am
Bus stop Wynyard, Carrington St, Stand A.
Operations Meeting 4th AugustWednesday, 4 August 2010 Pat Nolan Limit: 25
Operations Meeting - 4th August
The bimonthly committee meeting will happen on the Wednesday 4th August. This is where members of the committee come together to discuss the operations of the club, any concerns we have and most importantly to plan the upcoming activities.
This is an open meeting - anyone can attend. It's your club and you can have a say in how it is run. Come along to see what happens behind the scenes, we appreciate your input. (Be warned it can be a little boring - but there is usually free beer and snacks!)
The meeting will take place from 6.30pm in UTS Building 2, Level 5, Room 35
The rough agenda at the moment includes the following:
Review of previous minutes
New gear requests
Trip Ideas/Need for more trips
Inter-club climbing Comp Winter/Snow trips
Internal Training/External Training (review of OAC Sponsorship Program)
Semester 2 Clubs Day
ALL MEMBERS: This is your club, if there are any activities you would like us to run this is your chance to be heard. Email me with your wishlist for trips and we can try and make it happen!
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: If there are any topics you would specifically like added to the agenga please contact me directly and this can be discussed.Also can committee members please sign up via the website.
Climbing Medlow BathSunday, 1 August 2010 Pat Nolan Limit: 5
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 5
You must be a competant climber with all your own gear to join this trip.
City to Surf training runSaturday, 31 July 2010 Craig Heal Limit: 10
City to Surf Training Run
Pull on your joggers and dust off the drowzies . The next City 2 Surf training run is on this Saturday the 31st at 9.30am meeting at the Bondi Junction Train Station Taxi rank.
Course details: Bondi Junction to Bondi then running the last half of the City to Surf
Course. Aiming for approx 10km run. Coffee to follow.
-Craigus
INFO SESSION: Do you want to be a trip leader??Wednesday, 28 July 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 300
sorry for my original posting being for 31 days... also if you already signed up earlier indicating your interest there is no need to sign up again - its the same 'trip'. Ellen
TRIP LEADER INDUCTION/INFO NIGHT
Wednesday 28th July
6:30pm
CB02.07.005
Please think of a trip you would like to run so we can discuss requirements/logistics etc. There is some expectation that participants will either lead a trip or assist on a trip in the coming months (depending on experience and skills).
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Do you think you've got what it takes to lead an outdoor adventure for our club members?
Would you like to learn some of the skills required to be a trip leader?
Would you like to know what we require of our trip leaders? What skills, experience and safety training we recommend or provide, and how to deal with the logistics and website features etc.
The UTS Outdoor Adventure Club is ALWAYS looking for skilled trip leaders and enthusastic members who are interested in running trips for the club. Depending on your skills, experience and interest, you might even qualify as a trip leader already!
This is not a 'trip' notice as such, but rather the opportunity to sign up and indicate your interest in becoming a trip leader. You can ask me any questions you have and I will provide as much information as I can. The club has some information and guidelines already prepared, and if there is enough interest I will run a 'trip leader info' session sometime in the future. Even if you don't have heaps of experience, there are many ways to get involved and help out with trip organisation which will allow the club to offer more trips for participants.
Club trip leaders are all volunteers, and the UTSOAC committee is extremely appreciative of the time, experience (and patience!) that our trip leaders donate to ensure the club survives. From time to time trip leaders are rewarded with external training and gear access (and beer). If you think you have what it takes, and are keen to get more involved in your club, please let us know!
$6 Monday Climbing NightMonday, 26 July 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 100
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre -
Sydney University
Meet club members,
learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging
out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6.45-9.00pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre,
Sydney Uni
What You Need:
Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys
or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We
provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough
people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY
SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING
City to Surf training runSunday, 25 July 2010 Craig Heal Limit: 5
Rockstars!
I'm organising another epic training run for the City to Surf Fun Run this Sunday morning the 25th at 9 to 10.30am.
Meet on the grass directly to the west of the Milson's Point Train Station (first station north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge). From there runners will traverse a route through Luna Park to Balls Head Reserve along the river front before running the bridge, through the rocks, stopping at the Opera House before running through the Domain. A shorter run can be conducted if whinging persists.
Coffee at a cafe ensures in Kirribilli afterward to rest your aching muscles.
OAC Tshirt Design MeetingMonday, 19 July 2010 Karena Shell Limit: 100
We’re having Tshirts made and we want your ideas!
Come to the Lansdown Hotel next to Broadway on Monday after
climbing for the discussion.Bring any
ideas you may have, drawings, pdf files or napkin sketches. Without your input,
no shirt will be made!
Gathering will begin around 9:15pm as people finish climbing-
Meeting will start around 9:30pm, so even if you don’t climb you’re more than
welcome to join in. Food stops being served at 9:45pm.
If you cannot attend but have some suggestions, please email
them to me at kshell117@gmail.com
before 6pm Monday night.
This will be the last day to put in any input as we will try
to order them early next week to be prepared to sell them at O Day.
Bring your wit and creativity, and let’s make a kick ass
shirt!
We have in the works some suggestions based around the
themes “We Like To Do It Outdoors” and “We Always Wear Protection”
EVERY feedback is welcome and appreciated!
See you Monday.
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 19 July 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 1000
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6.45-9.00pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING
Lead climbing @ Mt-York or surroundingsSunday, 18 July 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 6
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 7
I am teaching abseiling on Sat at Mt York and I will stay overnight. So everyone who is keen to do some lead climbing on Sunday is more than welcome to join me. We will decide on the crag depending on the participants.
Who: Everyone who can lead climb a grad 16 or higher
Where & when do we meet: 10am Mt York campground (http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=blackheath+nsw&sll=-33.824794,148.562622&sspn=0.59096,1.120605&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Blackheath+New+South+Wales&ll=-33.553202,150.220115&spn=0.001158,0.002189&t=h&z=19)
Transport & gear: We ll try to organise as much as we can before Friday evening, because I won't have email on Saturday.
What to bring: Lunch & water, personal first aid kit, warm jumper, rain jacket and your personal lead climbing gear.
Flick me an email (sax [dot] christian [at] gmail [dot] com) or TXT (0434557493) if you got any questions.
Cu out there
Learn to abseil - 5 places onlySaturday, 17 July 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 7
OAC is running a learn to abseil trip for the UTS Union this weekend. The trip will be similar to the club's Abseil skills 1 course.
Due to limited numbers signing up for Union's trip, there are FIVE places only available to club members. Preference will be given to club members who have previously signed up for Abseil Skills 1 trips and missed out on a place. If this is you please let me know.
AbseilSaturday, 17 July 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 3
UTS UNION learn to abseil. Christian and (ellen?) please contact me if you are interested in helping Chris, this includes driving the UTS van. Possiblity of opening this up to club members if the trip doesn't fill - TBC.
Thanks Ellen
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 12 July 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 100
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6.45-9.00pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Leading @ Mt-Kuring GaiSaturday, 10 July 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 8
We are going to Mt Kuring Gai, a craig I have not been to yet but which looks promising. There is sport and trad climbing from grad 15 to 24. Here are the crag infos: http://www.climb.org.au/index.php?page_id=10&action=area&area_id=865
Who: Everyone who can lead climb a grad 16 or higher
Where & when: We meet at 10 am, 10/7/ at UTS Storage http://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=114229253905464727477.00047c9ad73e990cfe937&z=19)
What to bring: Lunch & water, personal first aid kit, descent shoes (there is a walk in), and your lead climbing gear.
Weather: Looks fine so far, fingers crossed (http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydney.shtml)
Flick me a email or SMS if you got questions.
Please make sure you have your mobile number in your profile, it makes organising at the day a lot simpler. Many thanks, cu out there.
Bike enthusiasts wanted $80 for usability test session Monday, 28 June 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 100
Bike enthusiasts wanted $80 for usability test session Monday, 28 June 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 100
The company (PTG Global) I am working for is looking for cycling enthusiasts for a 1h hour usability test session. You ll get $80 cash as an incentive.
When:
Monday 28.6.2010
sessions are at
9am, 10am, 3pm
Where: PTG Global Level 16 207 Kent St Sydney NSW 2000
How much do you get?
$80 for one hour testing
Please get in touch with
Erin Turner +61 2 9251 4200
Let her know that you have been referred by Christian.
Good luck
test trip pls ignorMonday, 28 June 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 2
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 3
test pls ignor
Advanced CanyoningSaturday, 26 June 2010 till Sunday, 27 June 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 6
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 7
TRIP FULL, NO MORE EMAILS PLEASE
We are planning on heading out for a technically difficult trip. To sign up you MUST have considerable canyoning/abseiling experience, and preferably have been canyoning with me before.
We are going to check out a canyon we have never been to before, so expect plenty of off-track scrub-bashing, backtracking, and anchor searching.... You must be a totally self-reliant abseiler, be ok with the prospect of potentially getting lost, and prepared for plenty of down time while we 're-evaluate'. Depending on how epic saturday's trip ends up being, we will do another canyon on Sunday. Length and difficulty TBA.
Max. number of participants is 6 and will be strictly enforced. We will need another car - let me know if you can help out with this. You need to have your own camping gear capable of keeping you warm in the sub-zero temperatures expected. Pleae note that this trip is weather dependant.
Rock Climbing Skills 2Sunday, 27 June 2010 Derek Reinhardt Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 19
Rock Climbing Skills 2
This
is a 1-day course. Completion of an Rock Climbing Skills 1 Course or
equivalent experience is a pre-requisite for participation in this course.
Course Content
Use guidebooks to locate climbs & anchor information
Choosing the right gear for an anchor
Setting up climbing anchors for both top and bottom belays
Locate and assess anchor bolts
Understanding various anchor types and the positives/negatives for each
“Cleaning” an anchor and retrieving gear safely
Maintain personal safety near cliffs
If
you are interested in attending please join the activity for further
information. Expect to be away from Sydney for the entire day.
Royal National Park Bushwalk this SundaySunday, 20 June 2010 Sharon Swanson Limit: 6
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 13
Bushwalk in the RoyalNational Park
Here’s a bushwalk for the last-minute adventurer, we aren’t sure exactly what path we will take but it will be a beautiful and picturesque one. The Royal NP is Australia’s oldest national park, it has rainforest and heath, waterfalls, creeks and stunning beaches – not sure that our trip will encompass all of these but we’ll certainly give it a try.
6hr Rogaine - Near Gosford Saturday, 19 June 2010 till Sunday, 20 June 2010 Scott Morris Limit: 20
The 47th annual Paddy Pallin event this year will be held on the 20th June close to Gosford and only a short drive North from Sydney.
As usual this Rogaine will be a six-hour event for teams of 2 to 5 people, with a mass start at 9:00am and concluding at 3:00pm.
The course will be set to cater for all levels of ability and enthusiasm. So far, control placement includes lovely waterfalls, creek junctions and high points. The tracks take you past some awe-inspiring views from massive rock slabs. There will be an interesting route choice [dilemma?] for the more fit and/or ambitious teams.
The course is largely within a National Park and offers some great views. The elevation range is a very moderate 0 to 240 metres. As is usual near the coast, the vegetation is thicker than that found further inland, however this will be overcome by placing the majority of controls very close to tracks. There will of course be rewards for those who are prepared to venture further from the track network.
The hash house site will offer attractive walk in camping areas and some limited bunk house accomodation. What's more, we have access to a large undercover area, flush toilets and showers! There is also a natural rock waterhole for swimming, if anyone is still game in June.
Entries for this rogaine close at 3am on Monday 13th June or when it is fully subscribed.
Planning to camp on the saturday night before, and if the group allows, maybe some climbing @ Phegan's Bay during the day too.
TUESDAY - Club Night @ The LedgeTuesday, 15 June 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
It's the Queens Birthday - So the club night is moved to Tuesday!!
Tuesday- $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
If you are usually busy on Monday nights then this is your chance to come and meet people in the club and have a go at indoor rock climbing.
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone. We usually head to the pub after for a cheap meal and a beer, so come along and get involved.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Coastal walk - royal national parkSaturday, 12 June 2010 till Sunday, 13 June 2010 Christian Ilgen Limit: 8
Hi,
weather forecast for the weekend looks great. So let's get out and hike along the tremendous coastal walk at the royal national park just an hour south of Sydney.
We'll be heading south by train on Saturday morning camp at Era campside and return by ferry and train on Sunday late afternoon. You'll need about 40$ for transport and camping fee. The whole walking distance will be approx. 25 km.
Only sign up if you are fit and able to carry a 10-15 kg pack all day!
It's gonna be awesome.
Christian
(mobile 0434070571)
Operations MeetingWednesday, 2 June 2010 Pat Nolan Limit: 25
Operations Meeting - 2nd June
The bimonthly committee meeting will happen on the Wednesday 2nd June. This is where members of the committee come together to discuss the operations of the club, any concerns we have and most importantly to plan the upcoming activities.
This is an open meeting - anyone can attend. It's your club and you can have a say in how it is run. Come along to see what happens behind the scenes, we appreciate your input. (Be warned it can be a little boring - but there is usually free beer and snacks!)
The meeting will take place from 6.30pm in UTS Building 2, Level 5, Room 35
The rough agenda at the moment includes the following:
·Review of previous minutes
·New gear requests
·Trip Ideas
·Trip leader recruitment/development
·Inter-club climbing Comp Winter/Snow trips
·Internal Training
ALL MEMBERS: This is your club, if there are any activities you would like us to run this is your chance to be heard. Email me with your wishlist for trips and we can try and make it happen!
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: If there are any topics you would specifically like added to the agenga please contact me directly and this can be discussed.Also can committee members please sign up via the website.
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 31 May 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 24 May 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Discounted Gear Night @ Mountain EquipementTuesday, 18 May 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 100
Where: Mountain Equipment, 491 Kent St
When: from 6pm 18th May
"What to expect: very good question and the simple answer is no one knows - I havent done this before and nor really has the shop. The value of the discounts has been discussed at around 20%."
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 17 May 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Camping and Climbing - Mt YorkSaturday, 15 May 2010 till Sunday, 16 May 2010 greg myhill Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 10
Beginners Climbing and Camping @ Mt York
This trip is suitable for begginers. You must have climbed indoors a few times to grade 16/17 and must have your own climbing shoes.
We will be driving up on Saturday night, camping at Mt York and then and climbing all day on Sunday. It's a 5min wa There will be climbing between grade 16 and 20.
Please only sign up if you are definate in coming, we need another car so priority will go to that. Also priority will go towards people who have not been on an outdoor trip yet.
We will be leaving around 6pm on Saturday night, and returning around 9pm Sunday.
What you will need:
Food: Simple dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Water (3l minium).
Clothing:
Thermals (top and bottom), Warm clothes for camping. Loose and comfortable clothes for climbing.
Equipment:
Climbing shoes, Harness, Helmet.
Sleeping bag, Sleeping mat, Tent, Camera
The club can provide most equipment. When you sign up please indicate any personal gear you need to borrow.
Any questions just let me know via email or sms.
Remote Area First Aid TrainingSaturday, 15 May 2010 till Sunday, 16 May 2010 greg myhill Limit: 12
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 17
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.
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!
Intermediate CanyoningSaturday, 15 May 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 9
Canyon season is almost over! Who's crazy enough to come canyoning again?
I'm not sure what canyon we will be doing, it will depend on the weather next weekend. It will most definitely have abseils, it will be cold, you might (more than likely) get wet, and you will have to walk up a hill at the end of the day...
You must be a confident abseiler and have canyoning experience. You MUST confirm this when you sign up (enter your experience in the 'any questions' box). I am expecting this trip to fill up quickly, so participants that respond to emails promptly and provide the required information will be given preference.
Berowra Lead ClimbingSunday, 9 May 2010 Christian Sax Limit: 10
You must have sufficient outdoor lead climbing skills to join this trip and your personal rock climbing gear!
One of the most popular suburban crags. Faces north with a hint of west and is an excellent winter climbing area; in summer it roasts in the sun, but even on the hottest days climbing is feasible until mid morning.
Now even more consumer friendly with the recent addition of new bolts and lower-offs to many of the more popular routes. From the end of Wideview Rd, Berowra, follow the walking track (20m L of the 4WD track) for 50m to the top of the crag. Descend at either end, or down "Cenotaph Corner".
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 3 May 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Ourimbah MTBingSunday, 2 May 2010 Sven Howorth Limit: 5
Mountain Biking at Ourimba
Apparently there is some good MTBing out at Ourimba so I want to head out there and check it out.
!!!MUST HAVE OWN BIKE and some off road experience!!!
Please let me know what type of bike you have if you sign up for this trip.
What you will need: a bike, helmet, spare tube and pump, lunch and water. We will leave some time Sunday morning and be returning Sunday afternoon/evening. Approximatly 1hr drive.
For more information check out http://nobmob.com/rides/centralcoast
Dalpura CanyonSunday, 2 May 2010 Sharon Swanson Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 12
DalpuraCanyon
This is a short (almost dry) canyon which serves as a good introduction to canyoning for those with abseiling skills.There are some nice canyon sections, an abseil or two and some deep wades guaranteed to get the blood flowing. The grade is easy intermediate so you don’t need to have done a canyon before but you do need to have reasonable abseiling skills and be confident on wet, slippery rock.
MTS climbing - Mt PiddingtonSaturday, 1 May 2010 Sven Howorth Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 9
Mixed, Trad and Sport (MTS) Intermediate - Advanced Rock Climbing - Mt Piddington
This trip is aimed toward those who have been climbing outdoor before and know how to lead climb and belay or for those who are ready to take the next step towards lead climbing. Mt Piddington has a lot of trad, some mixed routes and some sport in the grades between 16-20, however it is a quite a long drive
(2-2.5hours drive).
To make the most of the daylight I suggest driving up early Saturday
or Late Friday night, camping at Mt York and then making the short journey to the
crag on Saturday morning.
Please only sign up if you are definate in coming and have been on an outdoor climbing trip before.
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CLIMBING SHOES!
We will be
leaving either around 7pm on Friday night or Early Sat morning and returning around 9pm Saturday night.
What you will need:
Food:Dinner and
Breakfast (if leaving Friday night) Lunch, Snacks, Water
(2L).
Clothing:
Warm clothes as it is going to be windy, loose and comfortable clothes for
climbing.
Equipment:Climbing
shoes, Camera
If camping out
Sleeping bag
Sleeping Mat
Tent
Any questions just let me know via email or sms.
Abseiling Skills Course (1 and 2)Saturday, 1 May 2010 Derek Reinhardt Limit: 20
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 39
Trip Full - no more sign ups please
Abseiling Skills Course
Due to a high level of interest in the abseiling skills 2 course from a wide range of skill levels, the club has decided to extend this course to include both Abseiling Skills 1 & 2 (thanks to our president who has volunteered to be an additional trip leader to make this happen). On the day, we will break into two groups.
Abseiling Skills 1 will be suitable for those that haven't abseiled before, or for those wishing a basic refesher. Abseiling Skills 2 will be for those with previous abseiling experience, and for those likely to become trip leaders on abseiling and canyoning trips.
Abseil Skills 2 - Overview
Building Skills and Confidence on the Cliffface
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!
This is a 1-day course. Completion of an Abseil Skills 1 Course or equivalent is a pre-requisite for participation in this course.
Course Content
Select rigging equipment for basic abseiling activities
Move up and down a rope with a variety of constraints - prusiking, etc
Abseil without assistance - self belaying
Course Schedule
9:30 – 9:45 Personal Equipment – Loops, whistle, knife
9:45 – 10:15 Equipment – Ropes, tapes, hardware
10:15 – 11:00 Knots
11:00 – 12:00 Rigging (Theory)
12:40 – 1:30 Rigging (Self Belay) – Practice abseil with self belay
1:30 – 2:15 Rigging (Top Belay) – Between 2 setup top belay on 11mm and use
2:15 – 3:00 Personal Mobility – Theory and practice “Classic” abseil and Tape harness.
3:00 – 3:45 Personal Mobility (Basic Prusik)
3:45 – 5:00 Personal Mobility (Complex Prusik) – Descend to ascend to descend, ascend and descend past obstacle, descend then transfer and descend
If you are interested in attending please join the activity for further information. Expect to be away from Sydney for the entire day.
Mega FestSaturday, 24 April 2010 till Sunday, 25 April 2010 Kathy Ward Limit: 25
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 29
TRIP CLOSED - NO MORE SIGN UPS
2 day camping, climbing and hiking fest over the ANZAC weekend!
The Megalong Valley is located in the Blue Mountains, approx 2.5 hours drive from Sydney. It boasts spectacular scenery, great hikes and a variety of climbing close by.
We will be setting up camp at Dunphy's campground, with beautiful views over the Megalong Valley. Activites will start at 10:00 am each day, leaving from the campsite.Come up on Friday night or Saturday morning. Saturday night will be a chance to kick back and enjoy a night under the stars.
You can choose from a variety of hikes, single pitch climbs or multi pitch climbs for the more advanced climbers.
Requirements:
Hiking participants - good level of fitness, not afraid of heights
Climbing participants - own climbing shoes, some climbing experience
So come along and join the fun!!!
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 19 April 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
What You Need: Loose clothing and a sense of adventure. Running Shoes (dunlop volleys or converse are best)
Anyone can come. We provide harness use free for Club members, and there's always enough people to help out, so don't be afraid to come alone.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
Camping and Climbing - Blue MountainsSaturday, 17 April 2010 till Sunday, 18 April 2010 greg myhill Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 17
Beginners Climbing and Camping - The Dam Cliffs
Its the mid semester break and I think it's time we get out and put our new gym skills to the test on some rock!
This trip is aimed toward those who have started climbing with the OAC and is an introduction to climbing outdoors. There is a great spot in the Blue Mountains for this, however it is a quite a long drive (2.5hours).
To make the most of the daylight I suggest driving up on Saturday night, camping in Mt Wilson and then making the short journey to the crag on Sunday morning.
Please only sign up if you are definate in coming, we need another car so priority will go to that. Also priority will go towards people who have not been on an outdoor trip yet.
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CLIMBING SHOES!
We will be leaving around 7pm on Saturday night, and returning around 9pm Sunday.
What you will need:
Food:Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Water (3l).
Clothing: Warm clothes for Sat evening, loose and comfortable clothes for climbing. Bring Swimmers and Towl!
Equipment:Climbing shoes, Camera. We provide everything else.
The club can provide most camping equipment. When you sign up please indicate any personal gear you need to borrow.
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Mat
Tent
Any questions just let me know via email or sms.
Birrabang BrookSunday, 18 April 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 8
This trip down Birrabang Brook is somewhere between a bushwalk and a canyon. The creek has several nice canyon sections, and will involve a significant amount of scrambling/climbing over and around rocks. Hopefully we wont get very wet!
The trip is suitable for beginners, you don't need to know how to abseil or swim. As neither Sharon nor I have been down Birrabang before you'll need to be prepared for an adventure, and some down time while we confer with the map...
Preference will be given to participants with cars - so let me know when you sign up whether or not you have a car and can drive on Sunday.
Bouddi Coast WalkSaturday, 17 April 2010 Nathalie Santamaria Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 9
Small secluded beaches, fringed by rainforests, sandstone cliffs and coastal heaths blanketed in wildflower colour, make Bouddi National Park one of the most diverse and delightful reserves within the greater Sydney area. It is located 2 hours north from Sydney.
The Bouddi Coast walk is one of the finest of its kind in NSW. We will do 10 km return, from Putty Beach to Mount Bouddi. The walk goes through several lookouts and 2 beaches. We will have time to enjoy the stunning views and if the weather is good even have a swim.
The idea is to leave Sydney early on Saturday morning, say 7 or 8am so we can start the walk at around 10 or 11am. The walk will take less than 5 hours taking it easy, so we will have time to take pictures and enjoy the landscape.
We will need a second car so please let me know if you can bring yours.
What you will need:
Food:Lunch, Snacks, Water (2l).
Clothing: Comfortable clothes and boots for walking. Hat, sunglasses and sun screen. Some warm clothes in case it gets cold and a raincoat. Bring Swimmers and Towel!
Equipment:Daypack, Camera.
Intermediate canyoningSaturday, 17 April 2010 Ellen Braybon Limit: 3
CANCELLED
Upper bowens Creek South BranchSaturday, 17 April 2010 Pat Nolan Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 21
Please note this isNOT 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.
Monday Night - $6 ClimbingMonday, 12 April 2010 greg myhill Limit: 20
Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!
Free harnesses
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend. Indoor
wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
