Outdoor Adventure Club Recent Activity List
Early morning climb Tuesday, 18 June 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 4
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 7
There's nothing like a last minute early morning climb to start the day I say! This is a half day climbing trip only!
If you think you can get up early enough and brave the chills of a cool Sydney winters morning then this is the trip for you! I've selected the easy crag of Tambourine Bay in Lane Cove. It's a 20 minute drive from UTS and has some fun, easy face and slab climbs....sadly all are top roped!
The following two areas of the crag will be the focal point for the morning.
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We'll be meeting early...how early? I'll meet you at UTS at 6.50am and we'll be leaving at 7.00am. What time will we be finishing? we'll pack up around 11.30am and I'll be dropping you all back to UTS Building 10 at 12.30 in the afternoon.
Come one, come all!
Chalk up, climb on and live the dream!
Monday Night Climbing- UTS Club Night at the Ledge Monday, 17 June 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Paddy Pallin Rogaine (Entries closed) Saturday, 15 June 2013 till Sunday, 16 June 2013 Marty Middlebrook Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 12
50th Paddy Pallin 6 hour rogaine - Glenbrook
Sunday 16th June 2013
ENTRIES CLOSE 9th June
For those who don't know - a Rogaine is a kind of bushwalking competition - it involves cross country navigation in a time limit. You get a map, 6 hours to get to as many points as you can and then back to base.
The annual Paddy Pallin Rogaine is the most famous of these events - and this year it's turning 50!
Set at the beginning of the picturesque Blue Mountains National Park near Glenbrook. The base and administration site will be located at Euroka Clearing.
Duration: 6 hours from 9am-3pm on Sunday 16th June
Registration: Open from 6pm to 8pm Saturday and from 7am Sunday. Maps will be handed out from 7am Sunday.
Cost: $58 regular / $47 concession (Includes a BBQ lunch)
Camping will be available on the Saturday night - otherwise it's an early start on Sunday morning.
More details at the NSW Rogaining website:
http://nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Coming.htm
Bundeena to little Marley beach Saturday, 15 June 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 5
The description of this walk on www.wildwalk.com.au as following,
Going from the small town of Bundeena, to one of the largest beaches in the Royal National Park, this walk has great views of the Coast as it heads south through the heath and along the rockshelf. The walk then descends to Marley Beach, which offers the opportunity to swim and explore the lagoon, before heading back to Bundeena. On a sunny day this track is a pure delight.
I will send you more details about this walk closer to the date.
Think twice before joining any activities!!!
You should be responsive at least. I don't want to take any ghost to my walk!
It can be sharing the petrol cost among people.
Cheers!
Tuesday Night Climbing (due to Monday public holiday!) Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
First Committee Meeting Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Danny Tan Limit: 15
What?
First Committee Meeting for the new Committee 2013.
When and Where?
I've posted it for TUESDAY 11th June 2013. 6:30pm or 7pm start... will go to about 8:30.
I will book the meeting room sometime this week from Fudge. Location TBA
Whats the meeting about?
Will go through last meeting's minutes and then the usual committee items will be addressed afterwards...
I'm sure there's lots to talk about and to plan ahead for the coming months.
all club members are welcome to join and see what the committee meetings are all about, as well as share their ideas and thoughts about how the club is run.
Cheers,
Danny
Sunday's beginner climbing trip Sunday, 9 June 2013 Chris Gevanni Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 11
Hey everyone,
Here it is. The beginner's trip is out!
This trip will take you out to Narabeen Slabs. Great location, beautiful view and awesome climbs for both beginners and intermediates.
During this trip you will be able to apply all the skills learned during the rock skills 1 activity.
As a result, people having attended the Rock skill 1 activity will have priority.
My seconder for the trip will be the awesome Jen. You are all familiar with her as she was leading the rock skill 1 trip.
More information regarding the location:
https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/northern-beaches/area/13101841
All gear will be provided, except for the climbing shoes.
If you need any information, don't hesitate to contact me!
Saturday's Bouldering trip in Palm Beach Saturday, 8 June 2013 Chris Gevanni Limit: 8
Hi folks,
Palm Beach's bouldering trip is back up!
Weather forecast for this Saturday is great, so why not go out and have some fun bouldering?
Winter is coming! This might be your last chance to appreciate Palm Beach if you haven't been there before.
The atmosphere is nice and enjoyable, the sand is great and the water refreshing.
The bouldering problems there aren't too hard, so any level is welcome!
Plan is to get to Palm beach, spend some time bouldering on the 2 big boulders there. Once we're tired, we can ever go for a swim, get sunbathed or play some frisbee!
Dariusz will be seconding me on the trip. I know him well enough to know he'll definitely go for some surfing. If you're keen on bringing your surfboard, feel free to join him in the water!
Hope to see you guys there!
Practice your knots! The encore to the encore. Friday, 7 June 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 99
Hello fellow lovers of the rock! This trip is the encore to the encore that Jeremie ran last week.
Jen Evens and I are on a bit of a mission at the moment to get all interested up and coming trip leaders out there with the knowledge and confidence to run trips of all descriptions. Jen and I are of the belief that an adventure club can never have enough trips.
Primarily the club seems to revolve around rope related activities so this is where the encore to the encore comes into play.
After going through the dynamic (climbing) ropes in storage with the assistance of Greg (the previous Quartermaster), I've decided to retire one 'active' rope and the two mysteriously returned ropes. Why? Safety first people, safety first!
Quite a few members have attended Rope Skills 2 and Trip Leader Information Nights and Jen and I want to encourage the continuance of the knowledge these people have gained. This will help turn them into the valuable trip leaders the club always need.
How can your knowledge be improved upon and retained in your memory? By having some rope at home to practice your knots time and time again. This is how I, and every other climber and abseiler in the world have learnt their knots.
If you've attended Rope Skills 2 or a Trip Leader Information Night and would like your own length of climbing rope to practice on please join my trip and I'll ensure you get about 10 meters of rope (give or take) to play with.
What can you practice tying your knots on at home? Look around the room and you'll find plenty of options. Couch legs, table legs, arm rests, your flat mates ankle, a broom handle, your girlfriend, your boyfriend...the list goes on.
So sign up to this trip and I'll get the rope to you.
As always......
Chalk up, climb on and live the dream!
Monday Night Climbing- UTS Club Night at the Ledge Monday, 3 June 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Abseil Skills 1 Saturday, 1 June 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 24
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 32
Abseil Skills 1 course will teach you the essential skills you need to know to join many of the clubs trips be it abseiling, canoyning or even climbing.
On this course you'll be introduced to the equipment we use in the club for abseiling, how to use this equipment and also gain the important knowledge and confidence to use this equipment on abseils ranging in varying heights and difficulty. You'll also be taught the safety requirements when operating at the top and bottom of a cliff.
This is a one day course and it's going to be conducted at a new and exciting location. The day will start at the sea cliffs of Clovelly where you'll be instructed on how to use the equipment and achieve some easy and comfortable abseils. From here we'll pack up and head to the next set of sensational cliffs at Diamond Bay and Rosa Gully where the real fun begins!
By the end of the day you'll be bounding down cliffs with a smile on your face and have the skills to join many future club activities and trips.
It's that time of the year when the whales start to migrate north so there'll be an excellent chance of spotting them off the coast line. There's also a chance that we'll spot some dolphins as well so bring your camera. Every time I head to these sea cliffs at this time of year mother nature always puts a show on for me so fingers crossed things haven't changed since last years migration season.
When it gets closer to the date I'll contact all memebrs on the course and let them know of a time and meeting place. Preference will be given to those who have cars as this is an extra large course. Please make sure you include your mobile phone number and email address when applying for this course.
The weather man says there are several showers expected for the day but as always I DON'T BELIEVE HIM! Now on the off chance he's right I've got some rainy day options up my sleeve.
Until then chalk up, climb on and live the dream!
Henry Head Circuit Saturday, 1 June 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 15
This walk has a lovely mix of natural and war history combined within the scenic Botany Bay National Park. It's only 7.4 km. It will take for 3 hours.
We will meet at La Perouse in the morning. You will catch buses or drive to La Perouse. There is no train station.
Bus 378 L94 from Central station at 8:33 am. It takes 40 minutes to get to La Perouse.
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 27 May 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Storage code change Monday, 27 May 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 1
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 1
Hello everyone! My name's Brendon and I'm the clubs new Quartermaster and Training Officer. I'm posting this trip as I'm not sure how to send out emails to all club members yet. I'll figure that out one day soon with a little help.
As per club policy the storage combination must be changed regularly. I'll be changing the clubs storage lock code on Monday 27th May. The new code will be given to all committee members and active trip leaders. An active trip leader is a club member who has attended a trip leader info/workshop night (like the one Ellen holds), has assisted and second trips and has led one trip in the past 3 months.
At the next committee meeting I will be proposing that an active trip leader's status be changed to something a little more regular than one trip in 3 months. I'm looking at this so there is more of an incentive for people to (as the club slogan says) "Get OFF Ya Couch" and run more trips for this amazing club. One of the privileges of being an active trip leader is the borrowing of the valuable and highly cherished club gear for your own little adventures and private trips.
There aren't many active trip leaders out there at the moment and myself and the activity officer are looking at changing that. Some activities are seasonal which is totally understandable.
If you've borrowed any gear and still have it and you're not an active trip leader, could you please get it back into storage before the 27th May.
Looking forward to seeing you out there at an activity coming soon to a cliff face near you!
If you need to contact me about any gear you may have please feel free to email me or call me.
0411637696
Chalk up, climb on and live the dream!
Rock Skills 1 Sunday, 26 May 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 13
Rock Skills 1: Point Clare in the
Central Coast
This will be a training day to learn
the basics of climbing outdoors.
We will be going to Point Clare to climb.
This is a 1-day
course. Previous indoor climbing experience is a pre-requisite for participation
in this course. Numbers will be STRICTLY limited to 8. People will be selected
on the following priority:
1) Have been climbing at the Ledge, but
haven't been outdoors yet.
2) If you have a car.
You must have your own shoes, lunch, water and
warm clothing. We will provide everything else in terms of gear.
About the course:
That participants learn how to;
-Maintain personal safety near cliffs.
-Prepare themselves for a top-roped
rockclimbing activity.
-Conduct pre-climb safety checks.
-Communicate between climber and belayer.
-Perform a belay.
-Perform basic rockclimbs
Nowra Intermediate Climbing Weekend Saturday, 25 May 2013 till Sunday, 26 May 2013 Pawel Nowicki Limit: 12
Hello,
Brrr it is cold outside It is time to go to Nowra.
We will be leaving Sydney on Friday 24th May around 7pm and returning on Sunday evening. This will give us two full days of climbing the awesome crags of the Shoalhaven River.
The trip is for intermediate and experienced climbers who want to do some lead climbing. You should be confident with climbing gear, climbing knots, building and cleaning anchors. It is also a good opportunity for those who would like to refresh these skills.
Don't worry if you don't have a partner.
All gear will be provided. When signing up, please indicate what would you like me to take from the store for you.
COST:
Accommodation: We will be camping at the Ski-Park campground - arround $10-15/person/night.
Other costs: Petrol, food, beer, etc.
Sunday's climbing trip Sunday, 26 May 2013 Chris Gevanni Limit: 6
Hey everyone;
This trip will be held on the Sunday 26th of May.
We will be leaving early in the morning.
Destination is likely to be Slabworld, in Springwood. Slabworld is a very good crag to practice your lead-climbing skills. (Not Anymore!!!)
http://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/blue-mountains/slab-world
Update: New location is Bonnet Bay. Recommended by Brendon, this place offers great lead climbs, fully protected and easy access in case we need the emergencies to come pick us up!
http://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/sutherland/area/12010099
To sign up for the trip, you must be able to lead-climb grades 15+.
If there is enough gear left in the storage, we might extent the trip to 8 people.
Remember to indicate what gear you need when signing up.
Join the trip, it'll be fun!
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk Saturday, 25 May 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 5
Climbing weekend has been organised by Pawel over this weekend from 24th to 26th May..
I am organising overnight camping and bush walking over this Friday and Saturday. We will explore the area of Nowra and Shoalhaven.
Or, we can do a day trip on Saturday without camping depends what participants prefer. You need to let me know if you are interested.
I am organising "Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk" on 25th May on Saturday. It costs you $10 for walk.
Please, share the cost of petrol and seats.
Accommodation: We will be camping at the Ski-Park campground - around $10-15/person/night where Pawel organised.
join in if you want to get away from your routine.
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 20 May 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Blue Mountains trackcare Saturday, 18 May 2013 Karena Shell Limit: 15
Ever wonder how that stone staircase appeared on a beautiful hike in the middle of the Blue Mountains?
Ever thought to yourself, “man, getting to this crag was easy, and the place is so clean”?
Has it ever occurred to you that volunteers and bushcare groups build and maintain our favorite walking tracks and crag accesses?
Well it’s time OAC gives back! Our club has over 1500 participants on our trips head up to the mountains each year, and it's time we earn some club karma points and help keep our second home clean!
Put your best work boots on and join us as we help BMCC (Blue Mountain City Council) track-care group on a well know and beautiful climbing area (Location TBA). Be warned, it’s not a leisurely day in the sun. We’ll be building the track, pulling the weeds and picking up the trash- but, we’ll be spending the day with good people, learning about native plants and the BM environment, and filling our souls with the goodness of volunteering.
You will need to be able to find/provide your own transportation (even if that's begging me for a lift). It was a bit of a long day last year so if you're keen we'll camp FRIDAY night and be there fresh and ready in the morning. RSVP is absolutely essential-as we report to the council, so please only serious participants. Tools and gear will be provided.
“Kindness is just love with its work-boots on!”
wattamalla to Garrie beach Saturday, 18 May 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 10
This is a beautiful walk along the ocean for the first 5 km. I usually walk with bare feet.
And we will walk into the bush after boat harbour. Please, bring your swimmer if you want to swim. We will have lunch at boat harbour and you won't resist yourself to jump in to blue water. Bring your snorkeling gear if you have. And we will visit discovery center at Kurnell at the end of walk.
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 13 May 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Click here for More Details
Rock skills 2, encore... Sunday, 12 May 2013 Jeremie Goriaux Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 22
Il faut battre le fer tant qu'il est encore chaud...This trip is directed to the climbers who have participated to Darran's "Rock skills 2" the previous week.
The goal is to practice, to improve and to build confidence in setting up and cleaning top rope anchors.
If the time allows it, we will do an introduction to top belaying.
Priority to this trip is given to the participants at Rock skills 2 last Sunday. However, if some of them aren't able to come, the trip is open to persons who have done a similar training previously and want a refresher.
We will go back at Bangor, unless most of yours want to change. Second choice would be Palm Beach. What won't is the departure time, 8:30.
Have a great week!
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 6 May 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 50
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Cost: $6 including Free Harness Hire
Climbing shoes are available to hire at an additional cost
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Rock Skills 2 Sunday, 5 May 2013 Darran Wu Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 19
Rock Skills 2
(Location: Bangor - if the weather’s good) I need a seconder
This trip is for
enthusiastic climbers in the club who have either done Rock Skills 1 and are
ready to make the transition to setting-up anchors for top-rope climbing trips, or those who have the skills but
would like some training.
Rock Skills 2: for
those who have not done the training
or
Rock 2 Refresher: an
opportunity to practice independently for those who have
Q. Am I ready to do
this course?
A. Do you have your
own climbing equipment and want to learn how to use it? Have you climbed
outdoors before and would like to get your own rope and biners? Are you keen to
run your own rock climbing trips?
If 'yes', then this is
for you.
If 'no' – try climbing
at the gym a few more times, build up your confidence and think about buying a
harness & shoes. Don't be discouraged - the rocks have been there for
millions of years!
NOTE: This is a
training weekend, so we won't get a lot of climbing done. Please don't be
disappointed! You should leave with the skills and confidence to run your own
climbing trips
DETAILS:
Rock Skills 2:
Introduction to top-rope anchor building
This is an
introductory course for rock climbers with their own gear who want to get out
and learn how to set up safe climbs*.
- Finding a climb at
your level
- Getting to the top of
the cliff safely
- Setting up a strong
anchor using preplaced bolts
- Various anchor
principles
- Descending safely
- Retrieving gear &
dismantling anchor safely
*Please note - reasonably
safe is the best you can ever hope to get - rock climbing is a dangerous
activity and the only way to be certain of no injury is to not participate.
Support crew to help with the Wild Endurance 2013 Friday, 3 May 2013 till Sunday, 5 May 2013 Susanna Rodriguez Limit: 8
Hi there,
Looking people
to help in the Wild Endurance.
WildEndurance is an annual fundraising challenge: 100km
36hr team through the Blue Mountains, during 4th and 5th
of May:
http://www.wildendurance.org.au/
The support
people will need to go to the check points by car and give to the participant
team whatever they need: food, water, jackets, etc...
Please, only
join if you can commit on the 36 hours help and please state if you have or not
a car.
Any questions:
susanna_sydney@yahoo.es
Heathcote to heathcote via Audley Saturday, 4 May 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 10
This walk follows well managed bush tracks, passing great pools and sections of creek at Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls. There are lovely rest spots on the way and we will be overwhelming to see the view of port hacking river from the top of Royal NP.
Bouldering at The Spit Friday, 3 May 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 5
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 7
Listen up all you crazy lovers of the rock!!!! This Friday will find a UTS trip heading off to the fun, the fabulous, the fantastic bouldering crag of Pearl Bay.
This sensational (yes, my favourite word) location is right on the water over looking the Spit Bridge, protected from ALL wind and offers some amazing problems to challange your bouldering skills. This crag offers MANY fun problems at all levels and certainly does cater for the beginners as well as the true boulderer at heart.
Once we've exhausted all that Peral Bay has on offer we'll pack the crash pads and drive to the other side of the Spit Bridge for a tatse of what Sandy Bay crag has to challange us with. Consisting of some overhang problems with big jugs and some arete style problems as well it'll be an amazing way to finish a bouldering trip. Or perhaps a dip at the beach that's directly opposite the crag could be what you have in mind weather permitting.
Speaking of the weather I've checked the report for Friday and apparently we can expect a few light showers. Now I NEVER believe the weather reporters as they tend to be wrong more often than not BUT if somehow they've got it right and it is raining a wet weather alternative will be on offer.
The trip will be opened up to more people if someone with a car joins. People of all bouldering skills are welcome to join.
Chalk up, climb on and live the dream!
Introduction to Climbing Friday, 3 May 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 18
Introduction to Climbing Course
This is an opportunity to learn some basic climbing skills in the gym in preparation for some outdoor climbing. We will cover some basic rope skills as well as climbing technique so you will feel more confident on the real rock!
Date: Friday 3rd May
Time: 6:30-8:30 (still time to go out afterwards!)
Location: The Ledge, Sydney University
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Jen on jennifer.c.evans@live.com
Resole your climbing shoes and save money! Thursday, 2 May 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 99
Your climbing shoes are more than likely the single most expensive piece of your climbing equipment arsenal. Why is this? Because they perform an important role, allowing you to send those amazing climbs that the UTSOAC trip leaders take you on so often. Your shoes allow you to grip, edge, heel hook (my personal favourite), jam and smear the rock, all while supporting your feet, allowing you to climb in the most optimal way.
A new pair of climbing shoes can range between $110-$230 but when the rubber sole is almost worn through people tend to throw them away and spend big bucks on new ones. By this stage your shoes have stretched enough so that they no longer choke your feet and your toes no longer feel as though they're being bent backwards. It's not time to buy a new pair, it's time to get your old pair resoled by the professionals.
Big Johns Retreads will resole your shoes for roughly $60 a pair. Once you get them back they're almost a brand new pair of rock climbing shoes which are still fitted to your feet. I've had many a resole through Big John and they've always come back as good as new for a smidgen of the price of a new pair.
I've already got a few pairs of shoes from club members to send up with mine this week so why not throw yours in as well and we'll send them all up together!
So how do you know if your shoes need resoling? Why don't you go get them and come back to the computer? I'll wait for you. Go on, go grab your shoes and come back.
Wow, your shoes really stink...can you move them away from the computer please? Thanks.
The toes of your shoes will more often be the first part of the sole to wear away so let's look at the toes of your shoes. If you look close enough you can see the faint line where the rubber of the sole meets the rubber of the shoe. Does the rubber of the sole look as though it's suffering from excessive peeling? Flaking? Tearing? Do your rubber soles look as though they're wearing away quite bad? If you've answered yes to any of these questions your shoes are getting close or are already in need of a resole. If you answered yes to all these questions AND you can see the material of the shoes through the rubber then you've left it too late. Your shoes can't be successfully resoled when they've reached this stage and Big Johns will inform you that it's time to move on and buy a new pair. Been there done that and so has another club member.
Big John Retreads pick up from Mountain Equipment in the city every Thursday so I'll be dropping mine off plus other club members shoes in this Thursday morning. If you'd like to throw your shoes in with the ones already going simply join my activity and I'll give you a call so we can arrange a way for you to get your shoes to me. Big John Retreads return all shoes the following Friday so that means no climbing for a week...or you can use rental shoes (now they really do stink). If you're smart like me you'll own two pairs of shoes for this very reason :-)
By the way, if you've wrapped your climbing shoe toes in electrical tape to stop them from wearing out any further (yes, you both know who you are) then you seriously need to consider a resole.
Chalk up, climb on and live the dream!
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 29 April 2013 Radka Sevcikova Limit: 100
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Camping & Climbing Long Weekend Thursday, 25 April 2013 till Sunday, 28 April 2013 Darran Wu Limit: 10
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 20
Camping & Climbing Long Weekend in the Bluies
We will be heading up to the beautiful bluies for a camp and a climb over the ANZAC long weekend.
I haven't been back to the Bluies since climbing polished limestone in Thailand, so it's time to get reaquainted!
Plan is to leave Wednesday night and come back Sunday afternoon.
Plan to camp at either Dunphy's or Mt York.
We will be visiting several single-pitch crags.
Previous outdoor climbing experience is a
pre-requisite, but leading experience is not necessary. You need to be able to climb a 17 indoors.
You will be selected if you:
1)
Have been climbing at the Ledge (Ask me, I will recognise you!).
2) If you have a car.
3) Bake
You must have your own shoes, lunch, water and warm clothing. We can provide everything else in terms of gear. Let me know
Cronulla to Boat harbour Thursday, 25 April 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 15
From Cronulla to Boat Harbour,
10km in Return to Cronulla train station,
Easy walk along the beach and you can still so something else after this walk. I aim to come back to Cronulla train station 13:00 on Anzac day.
We can go for swim at Boat harbour.
It would be nice walk.
Clara
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 22 April 2013 Radka Sevcikova Limit: 51
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Swim & walk if weather permits Sunday, 21 April 2013 Clara Kelleher Limit: 15
From Heathcote to Waterfall
Distance ; 9 km.
Difficulty ; Grade 2 (Beginner)
It will be sent more detail as closer to the date. Hope the weather is very kind to us.
Contact detail;
kueplus@hotmail.com
Bouldering at Palm Beach Saturday, 20 April 2013 Chris Gevanni Limit: 8
The Bouldering trip at Palm Beach on Saturday is canceled due to weather conditions.
Plan is to meet in Palm Beach in the early afternoon (~1pm) to boulder, swim, relax on the beach and have lunch.
If you haven't been to Palm Beach, it is really worthwhile just for the landscape and atmosphere. You are welcome to come to Palm Beach in the morning and do your own activities and meet up with us for some bouldering.
Beginner to Intermediate Climbing trip Friday, 19 April 2013 Jennifer Evans Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 15
This is a daytrip to a crag at Point Clare in the Central Coast, just over an hour north of Sydney. This crag is small but has a good selection of low to moderate grades between 13 and 18.
To come on this trip you need to be able to climb grade 16 in the Ledge and you need to have your own shoes. All other gear can be provided and top ropes will be set up on the day.
To find out more about the crag climbs, see the following: http://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/point-clare
If its a hot day, bring your swimmers as we will probably have a quick dip before returning home to Sydney
Please do not sign up unless you can come along and do not hesitate to contact me on jennifer.c.evans@live.com with any questions
Trip leader info night/workshop Wednesday, 17 April 2013 Ellen Braybon Limit: 20
BUILDING 2 LEVEL 5 ROOM 36
Do you think you've got what it takes to lead an outdoor adventure for our club members?
Would you like to know what we require of our trip leaders? What skills, experience and safety training we recommend or provide, what gear the club has, and how to deal with the logistics and website features etc.
The UTS Outdoor Adventure Club is ALWAYS looking for skilled trip leaders and enthusiastic 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! 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
I will be running another trip leader info night/workshop next Wednesday, April 17 from about 6pm at UTS. I will confirm the room location later.
Bring along ideas of trips you would like to run and we will go through the procedure for organising an OAC trip. If you don't have all the necessary skills I will pair you up with someone who is more experienced and you can organise the trip together. Everyone who comes along will be expected to run some kind of trip over the next couple of months - so be prepared with some ideas!
Current trip leaders are welcome to attend and assist.
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 15 April 2013 Radka Sevcikova Limit: 68
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Annual General Meeting Thursday, 11 April 2013 Darran Wu Limit: 300
Our AGM is here again!
LOCATION: CB02.07.005
TIME: 7pm
I will be declaring that all committee positions are vacant for 2013/14.
Our club would not be so awesome without a strong and energetic committee. The committee do the often unappreciated things
which help make our trips safe, financial, organised, low-cost,
smooth-running, well equipped, and manageable for our trip leaders and participants. We also organise the training that develops our members to be trip leaders.
Each year we re-elect a new committee that puts new
energy and ideas into the club. If you think you can make a
contribution to improve the club, please come to this meeting.
Here is the list of positions available:
http://www.utsoac.org.au/Contacts.asp
We believe in good Karma. If you dig what we do and are around for most of the year (or will return to Australia), think about what skills you could bring to the committee to help us out.
We need keen, reliable members to help run the club, so if you would like to lend a hand please come to this meeting.
Celebratory Beers will be provided for those that attend to thank the outgoing committee.
Cheers,
Darran
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 8 April 2013 Radka Sevcikova Limit: 74
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Interclub Pubgaine 2013 Friday, 5 April 2013 Grant Campbell Limit: 100
THIS FRIDAY: INTERCLUB PUBGAINE
Friday 5th April 2013
"The best night of the year" "When's the next one?"
- previous pubgainers
Compete against other Uni outdoor clubs to see who can crawl the fastest!
What's a pubgaine?
A navigation competition over 3 hours involving 30 inner city pubs.
Buy a round and double your points.
For more information join now!
How fast can you crawl?
For more information join the trip
BEULAH ROCK FESTIVUS Friday, 29 March 2013 till Monday, 1 April 2013 jennifer nunez Limit: 20
The 7th annual Beulah Rock Festivus is coming up this Easter long weekend! The Festivus is a non-profit event that is all about bringing climbers together for some good ol' climbing fun, and to help develop the climbing and bouldering potential at Beulah.
WHERE IS BEULAH?
Beulah is the Axelsen Family Station, 2600 acres
(currently home to cattle and horses) and covered in clusters of mostly unclimbed granite boulders up to 70m in height. Beulah is about 83km west of Armidale, northern NSW - about 6 hrs from Sydney.
WHAT DO WE DO THERE?
Climb all day...and for the keen ones, into the early morning.
According to the website, there are only 5 full sport climbs that have been bolted, 7 crack climbs that require a typical rack of gear to lead, and 500+ documented boulder problems. A boulderer's heaven!!!!
Awards & free gear are given out for:
- Mad Flapper Award: the best flapper for the weekend
- Gone Postal Award: the person to clean and send the most new boulder problems
- Sender of the Slab Award: the first person to red-point a new line on the Waterfall Dome
- Big Balls Award: high ball award for the person to consistently get high above the pads
- Uncarved Block Dyno Comp Winners, mens/ladies
- Gibbons Slackline Comp, mens/ladies
COST$5.00 donation when you sign up on the website:
http://www.beulahrockfestivus.com/Beulah_Rock_Festivus/Booking_Form.htmlPlus the usual petrol costs split amongst participants.
Generous
sponsors help cover costs for: t-shirts, prizes, a pizza night, some
beer and drinks, advertising and a host of other contributions.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:Attendees need to provide
their own food, beer, water, toilet paper, accomodation - just
like any other typical weekend of climbing.
There are two unfurnished houses on the site that can accomodate up to 20 people. They are first come, first serve. There are a few toilets scattered around the popular camping sites and there is access to showers and toilets in the two houses for campers.
Friday night from 5pm Uncarved Blocks and Climbing Anchors will be buying everyone dinner - homemade wood fired oven pizza!
TRANSPORT:
Preference will be given to those with a car. Please note: Beulah is located on a cattle station on unsealed roads full of dips. Once I have confirmed numbers, I can start organising transport and can send you out some more detailed information.
Check-in opens at 8am on Friday 29th, so to make the most of the day, I'm thinking that I will be leaving from UTS Jones st at 4am in the morning, aiming to get there by 10am.
FINAL NOTE:Please only sign up for this trip, if you actually intend to go. You will also need to sign up on their website and pay the $5.00 donation.
There are
only 111 spots left of the original 300 spots so sign up quickly on the website:
http://www.beulahrockfestivus.com/Beulah_Rock_Festivus/Booking_Form.htmlMore information about the Festivus can be found on the link above.
Download the "Important Information" pdf document after signing up and have a read.
To read more about the problems there, visit The Crag:
http://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/beulahBeulah is mostly made up of boulder problems ranging from an intermediate to expert level.
You can email me at jennifernunez@live.com.au, or text me on 0414 074 505 if you have any questions.
Happy bouldering!
Overnight Beginners/intermediate bushwalk Mt Kosciusko National Park Saturday, 30 March 2013 till Sunday, 31 March 2013 Nicole Darcy Limit: 8
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 10
Expression of interest. Overnight Beginners/intermediate bush walk in Mt Kosciusko National Park (Snowy Mountains). The Snowy mountains are located approximately 5 hours from Sydney and is Australia's highest 'mountain range' (technically they are not real mountains as they are not high enough!). It's a beautiful part of NSW in the alpine region.
THE PLAN: Leave early Saturday morning from UTS and grab lunch on the way. 3-4 hour bush walk on Saturday, camp overnight inside the national park and then probably 4-5 hour bush walk on the Sunday before heading home. Option to camp a 2nd night and leave Mon morning if we have general consensus.
You'll need to be relatively fit, the tracks will be beginner/intermediate level walking at a moderate pace.
I'm taking maximum of 8 people provided we have another driver. If no drivers, I can only take 3 others as my car is tiny.
Please sign by by Sun night and only sign up if you're a definite. As it's the Easter long weekend it will likely be pretty busy down there. There's a chance that all campsites may be booked out in which case we may need to think about another destination. Letting you know in advance so to not disappoint!
NOTE: It will be compulsory to partake in an Easter egg hunt on the Sunday. :-)
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 25 March 2013 Radka Sevcikova Limit: 65
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Manly Scenic Walk Saturday, 23 March 2013 Petro Semeniuk Limit: 8
Hi there, who's up for some bushwalking on Saturday?
I'm planning to do Manly Scenic Walk. It's around 10km in distance and 4 to 5 hours in time. For map of walk you can check out http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/DownloadDocument.ashx?DocumentID=5734.
Could be very interesting for people new to Sydney and walk is suitable any level of fitness.
Start: 9am, this Saturday right after Split bridge (point #24 on map in link). If you can't make it 9am please be there at 8.30.
Finish: around 1-2pm near Manly warf(point #6 on map).
After that you could take ferry/bus to CBD, or go to a Manly beach for a swim.
Cheers
Petro
Two crags in two days, pack your sleeping bags! Friday, 22 March 2013 till Saturday, 23 March 2013 Brendon Flanagan Limit: 7
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 15
What better way to start a weekend than with climbing on a Friday and Saturday at two different crags!
If you can think of a better way to start a weekend tell me because I'd like to know!!!
Friday will find us at Mt.Alexandra in the relaxing Southern Highlands.
Only an hour and a half drive from Sydney, door to door, this crag is well worth the visit and not only for the climbing. It's located near an old coke mine where you'll find a touch of Australian history rarely visited by anyone.
Well protected and some good height to go with it, this crag has much on offer.
Follow the link below to see what climbs Mt.A has to offer us, perhaps you can find a route you want to work on.
http://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/mt-alexandra
Saturday will find us at Mt.Keira, a crag with some amazing climbs.
The views from Mt.K are stunning, looking out over Wollongong and the Pacific Ocean. From Mt.K it's only an hour and a half drive back to the heart of Sydney. Like Mt.A it's well protected and offers some height on the North Face. Click the link below to check it out.
http://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/wollongong/mt-keira
I can hear you asking "What about accommodation"? Well I'm glad you asked. We'll either stay at a cheap motel/pub/hotel in Mittagong or rough it at a camping site. I'll get feedback from the participants and make arrangements closer to the date. A very good mate of mine owns a farm about 15 minutes away from the crag, perhaps we can camp out there and enjoy a camp fire, marsh mellow and a quiet drink.
People with cars will most welcome to join the trip!
Most importantly of all this trip will be Susanna Rodriguez-Barba's triumphant return to climbing after giving birth to her beautiful son Pau. Susanna is now ready to chalk up and send the good stuff and it'll also be Pau's first trip to a crag. Susanna has assured me that Pau will grow up to be a great climber, so come along and witness Pau at the crag so you can say in 20 years time, "I remember his first trip to a crag" as you see him starring in the 2033 Reel Rock Festival.
Chalk up and climb on people!
After Work Bouldering@Frontline Tuesday, 19 March 2013 Gene Gill Limit: 8
We'll be bouldering at Frontline after work this tuesday until dark. There is a huge selection of problems from easy -> hard and everything in between. Aretes, faces, overhangs, caves, and cracks. What more could you want = super fun place
See: http://www.climb.org.au/index.php?page_id=10&action=area&area_id=316
If you don't have a car I can pick people up from Granville Station at about 4:30 if you ring me on 0424 783 053. I can drop people back to Parramatta station afterwards.
Otherwise just follow the map found here:
http://www.climb.org.au/index.php?page_id=10&action=crag&crag_id=123
We'll be there until dark (can txt me if you get lost)
Gene
Rock shoes
Chalk
Water
Costs:
Nada
Monday Night Climbing - UTS Club Night at The Ledge Monday, 18 March 2013 Radka Sevcikova Limit: 99
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
Meet club members, learn to climb, and have a laugh about the weekend.
Indoor
wall climbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while
hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Time: 6:30-9.15pm
Location: The Ledge Climbing Centre, Sydney Uni
Navigation Skills 1 Sunday, 17 March 2013 Marty Middlebrook Limit: 15
Trip Full - Number of participants signed up 31
Navigation Skills 1 - Introduction to Navigation
Waterfall Station - 10am~4pm Sunday 17th March
This is one of the most valuable but least understood skills of the outdoor adventurer. It's easy to underestimate the difficulty of navigating in the Australian bush and this course will help to give you the basic skills needed to keep from getting lost.
You will learn how to use a map and compass to navigate while participating in a friendly competition with others. This training is a vital part of becoming a seconder / leader with the OAC.
Spaces are first being offered to active trip leaders, after priority offers are filled, spaces will be made available to the club in general.
