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.

 

Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!

Free harnesses

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

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!

 

 

Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!

Free harnesses

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

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!

 

 

Snorkeling Clovelly/Gordons Bay

Clovelly is a popular, reasonably sheltered and often spectacular place to snorkel onSydney’s eastern shore.  There is usually an abundance of marine life to be seen here including various species of wrasse, kelpfish, stripeys, and white trevally not to mention the star attraction “Bluey” the resident local blue goper.

 

If you would like to join this trip it is highly advisable but not essential that you have snorkelling experience.  At a minimum you must be able to swim and be confident in the water.  In the event of more than two persons joining the trip without prior experience subsequent places will be limited to people with prior experience.

The club can provide, wesuits, mask & snorkel, fins.  More information will be provided via email RE Time and Meeting arrangements when you sign up.

 

 

A casual one day sport climbing outing in the Blue Mountains. We will do some lead and toprope climbing between grade 14 and 22, depending on who signs up and what they would like to do. To come along on this trip you should be able to toprope climbs graded 14 or harder and have your own climbing shoes.

 

 

Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!

Free harnesses

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

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!

 

 

The Festival of the Canyon is here again! Please read the details below carefully as there is some information you MUST give me when signing up.

UTSOAC ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE CANYON 2010

If you are a lover of the canyons then come and enjoy a weekend of canyon worship amongst fellow canyon devotees from all over. You can canyon, climb, bushwalk or whatever during the day and then join in the Festival Party on Saturday night! Or just come for one or the other.

WHERE: Mt Wilson (camping at Cathedral Camp Ground)
WHEN: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February, 2010

UTSOAC will run several trips each day, of varying difficulty level. Participant numbers are limited by the number of available trip leaders, and this might change over the next four (4) weeks. Other outdoor clubs will also be coming for the weekend.

When you sign up please tell me:

1. How many abseil canyons you have done before (if it's one or two, tell me which canyons).
2. If you have never canyoned, please tell me if you have completed abseil skills with our club.
3. If you can bring a car how many people (with gear) it will fit, including you.
4. Will you need to borrow any club camping gear? (see below)

Please note: I will be bringing canyon gear (wetsuits, helmets, dry bags, packs, harnesses, ropes etc) but if you need to borrow club camping gear you will need to organise with me to pick this up on Thursday 18th of November between 6 and 8pm at club storage, Camperdown. As there is usually a high demand in order to save time there will be NO EXCEPTIONS made regarding the pick up day!

 

Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!

Free harnesses

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

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!

 

For further information check out http://www.nswrogaining.org/AboutEvents/Events/10MG/10MG.htm

 

Every Monday - $6 Indoor Climbing!

Free harnesses

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

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!

 

We'll be driving up north to some of the premier trad climbing areas of NSW - Mt Kaputar & the Warrumbungles. Perhaps a boulder or two in Armidale. We may even duck over to Alan's neck of the woods in Coffs Harbour - who knows!
If you're in the area, gimme a call on 0403 885872

 

• Review of previous minutes
• O-Day Preparation!
•  Review of Union Report and Budget Request
•  Trip Ideas
• Trip leader recruitment/development

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: If there are any topics you would specifically like added to the agenga please contact me directly and this can be discussed.

 

$6 Monday Climbing Night 
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-9.30pm Every Monday Night

 

 

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km3M1fgVvcI

Upper Bowens Creek South Branch is a popular section of the significantly longer Bowens Creek South Branch - all of which may be canyoned over the course of up to two whole days. The Upper section to the south branch starts up near the very top of the branch and proceeds almost half way along the south branch before exiting up onto the Range Hill fire trail.(Source: http://tdmskp.com.au/guide/index.php?title=Upper_Bowens_Creek_South_Branch)

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Skill level: This is an intermediate canyon which requires abseiling. In order to join this trip you need to have sufficient experience with abseiling and/or completed the OAC Abseiling 1 course.

Where: OAC storage Camperdown for gear pick up

When: 7am (it is a long day) 

What to bring: Food and water. Warm thermals for canyon (synthetic or whool). Absolutely NO cotton! Dry cloths for the way home :)

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When you sign up please let me know what your experience level is. thx. 

 

 

$6 Monday Climbing Night 
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-9.30pm Every Monday Night

 

 

Arapiles, is the famous traditional climbing centre of Australia. There is no sport climbing to be found and as such please only join if you have trad experience or are willing to learn, second or hang around.

There are not many trad leaders and therefore there could be a large amount of time spent in the campsite. Learning the art of the slackline, yoga, book reading and anything else to hide from the desert heat - not too bad, but just don't be under the illusion that it will be a hardcore climbing trip.

It is located in the Victorian outback and the easiest way to get there is by car. However, if you get to Melbourne and take a bus to the local village of Horsham and we can collect you from there:

                                                              Map of Horsham and Araps

 

Nearby is the Grampians national park, home to some famous bouldering and senic walks. We will probably spend some time here too.

As we are not exactly sure of the movements - join the activity and let us know what dates you are interested in and your travel arrangements and we can try and fix up some arrangement.

Come along bring some books and card games and lets get out of the city for a while!

 

$5 Monday Night Indoor Climbing

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

6-10pm Every Monday Night

Indoor wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.

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.

 

Lead climbing day in the Blue Mountains probably Medlow Bath. This trip is for everyone who has sufficient experience in lead climbing.

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When do we start: 8.30am
Where do we meet: Depending on who provide cars.
What to bring: Your personal climbing gear; let me know if you need club gear :) Otherwise enough food, water, suitable clothes and sunscreen.
Transport: In case we do not have enough cars you can take the train to Medlow Bath and back. I can take two people up but I am most likely to stay overnight, hence you will have to take the train back.

One last thing: Please make sure your mobile number in your "My OAC" is up-to-date. Thx :)

Any questions let me know!

Cheers

Chris

 

$5 Monday Night Indoor Climbing

The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University

6-10pm Every Monday Night

Indoor wallclimbing is a great way to exercise on your own terms, while hanging out with all the regulars from the Outdoor Adventure Club.

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.

 

What better way to end the year with a great day of canyoning in the Mt Wilson area. This canyon has 2 abseils up to 12m so you must have abseiling experience to be able to come on this trip. There are some short swims up to 20m so you should also be able to swim. The canyon itself has some beautiful constricted sections and is one of my favourites in the area. You won't be disappointed! So if you have a reasonable level of fitness and a sense of adventure, then sign up for this trip as it will fill up fast! Please only sign up if you are definitely coming and note that we will likely return to Sydney after 8pm. If you have any questions you can call me on 0414 818182. I look forward to seeing you out there :)

 

Rocky Creek Canyon and Twister Canyon
Canyoning is an amazing way to experience the Blue Mountains. Hidden amongst the Blue Mountains is a labyrinth of gullies, creeks, waterfalls, and cliffs.

These two canyons combined make one of the most popular canyoning experiences in the mountains.

Twister canyon has multiple water jumps, which getter bigger and bigger. Rocky Creek Canyon is simply stunning.

In order to participate you need to have a good level of fitness.

It will be an early start and a long day so don't make any plans for the evening as we will be coming back quite late.

Final details will be sent towards the end of the week.

 

A casual one day sport climbing outing either to Medlow Bath or Shipley Upper in the Blue Mountains. We will do some lead and toprope climbing between grade 12 and 22, depending on who signs up and what they would like to do.

 

Last chance for $5 Monday night Indoor Climbing
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-10pm Monday Night 7th & 14th December

The Ledge closes from 18th Dec - 4th Jan

 

 

12 December is D-Day for the planet as world leaders meet in Copenhagen to do a global deal on climate change.

1pm, Martin Place

While they talk the talk, we're walking the walk all over the world, from New York to Tokyo, Mumbai to Paris and all over Australia. So get your walking shoes on and be part of the most important Walk Against Warming ever.

More info: http://www.walkagainstwarming.org/

 

Last chance for $5 Monday night Indoor Climbing
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-10pm Monday Night 7th & 14th December

The Ledge closes from 18th Dec - 4th Jan

 

 

• Preparing for a lead climb
• Belaying a leader in a number of situations
• Clipping protectionRope management
• Falling!
•  Cleaning a route

NOTE: Lead climbing involves a higher level of risk than toproping. It is expected that participants will read the precourse notes and have an understanding of what's involved before arriving.

 

$5 Monday night Indoor Climbing
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-10pm Every Monday Night

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.
All club members are welcome.

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.

Link to the Ledge Website:

http://www.susport.com/Content/Facilities/Ledge Climbing Centre/LedgeClimbingCentre.aspx

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!

 

 

 

 

On the last Friday of every month - the angry cyclists of Sydney join together and ride 'en masse' to protest the lack of govt. support for cycling, the damage done by cars to the environment and generally promote a greener form of transport.

The November ride is a special event, because it is the Bridge ride - sanctioned by the police. The ride starts at Hyde Park and follows the Eastern Distributor out over Harbour Bridge into North Sydney.

You'll need your own bike & helmet (otherwise the police will not let you ride)
Meet at Hyde Park around 5.45pm - look for the mass of bikes.

Critical Mass Sydney - Home

 

$5 Monday night Indoor Climbing
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-10pm Every Monday Night

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.
All club members are welcome.

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.

Link to the Ledge Website:

http://www.susport.com/Content/Facilities/Ledge Climbing Centre/LedgeClimbingCentre.aspx

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!

 

 

 

 

We have adventure presentations from:

• Andrew Lock - recently summitted Shishapangma to complete his quest in climbing all fourteen 8000m peaks, he has also been named Australian Adventurer of the Year for 2009.
  

• Clark Carter - crossed Victoria Island in the Canadian Arctic (you might remember his 1000 Hour Day presentation for Paddy Pallin), also named Australian Spirit of Adventure for 2008.
  

• Robin Boustead - recently established the Great Himalaya Trail which traverses the entire Himalaya by foot.
  

• And more, including talks on the Kokoda Trail, The Larapinta Trail, The Bibbulmun Trail, Kilmanjaro, Inca Trail, The Camino, Antarctica, and, well you get the picture...
  
  

There will be prizes also, including:

• 2 x Arc'teryx Softshell jackets
• Scarpa hiking boots
• Merrell hiking boots
• Mountain Hardwear tent
• 2 x One Planet day packs
• Jetboil stove
  
• ...and heaps more (over $6000 worth!!)
  

 

 

$5 Monday night Indoor Climbing
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-10pm Every Monday Night

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.
All club members are welcome.

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.

Link to the Ledge Website:

http://www.susport.com/Content/Facilities/Ledge Climbing Centre/LedgeClimbingCentre.aspx

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!

 

 

 

Serendipity is one of the most delightful of canyons, and is suitable for those with little canyon experience, however you must have abseiled before. The canyon offers three short tricky abseils, plus a heart-in-your-mouth water jump. Beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife (especially yabbies) also enhance the appeal of this canyon.

You need to be a confident abseiler and have a reasonable level of fitness.

It will be an early start and a long day so don't make any plans for the evening as we will be coming back quite late.

 

The venue is north of Sydney, on the shores of Lake Macquarie. No, not in the Watagans.  There are no big hills or thick bush, though there is plenty of bush areas for those enthusiasts who like it.  We have tried to find plenty of shady tracks and paths, views and cool breezes.  Hopefully the weather will be kind to us and send some refreshing rain to wash away the red dust, then be nicely sunny but not too hot on the day.

There is a council pool very close to the HH, so bring your cossies for a refreshing dip before heading home.  Also some swimming spots around the lake part of the course.   Water taps, (you should still carry plenty of water with you) toilets, and shops dotted around the course, and some cycleways, but not as plentiful as in Sydney.  Unfortunately, not as pram friendly as we were hoping, unless you have one of those beaut 3WD ones.

We haven’t met any snakes, definitely no leeches, though there are a few ticks, so bring along insect repellent and check each other over after the event.  Plenty of friendly kangaroos!

 

$5 Monday night Indoor Climbing
The Ledge, Arena Sports Centre - Sydney University
6-10pm Every Monday Night

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.
All club members are welcome.

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.

Link to the Ledge Website:

http://www.susport.com/Content/Facilities/Ledge Climbing Centre/LedgeClimbingCentre.aspx

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK JOIN THE ACTIVITY SO WE KNOW YOU'RE COMING!

 

 

 

The Ourimbah track is in the Ourimbah State Forest, west of Wyong on the Central Coast.

 

One of the most enjoyable single tracks you can find around Sydney. This track is used for XC racing up to the national level and will be a great ride for people with intermediate level mountain biking skills.

 

Track Length
The track is around 7 to 12 kilometres per lap There are a bunch of side tracks we can try out.

 

We will be leaving Chatswood Train Station (Pacific Highway Exit (West)) at 9am on Saturday and returning early in the afternoon. The commute to Chatswood is 25-30 mins from Town Hall.

 

You should have been at least a few times mountain biking before joining up as the riding is quite technical and aerobic. I will be talking to you about your equipment as some bikes are not suitable for this terrain (K-mart type bikes are too soft in the frame to withstand the riding).

Also the group is limited to 6 and we are depending on others joining with a bike rack / car to take 6. So please indicate when you sign up if you have one and in any case send me your phone number.

 

Taking a coupe of friend (club members) to empress canyon. People can join last minute if they like. Give me a ring. 

 

Last minute trip to Narrabeen slabs - Sorry, already full

Using 2ropes, 1 set of draws and the trad rack.

 

 

 

 

Just a reminder:

It will only take a second to send me an email with your nomination and will be much appreciated.

There is a worthwhile prize for the winner as well as contribution prizes for runners up - so let me know who you think deserves it!

All votes are confidential.







Hi Everybody,

The end of the year is fast approaching, bringing sunshine, activities and an extra helping of outdoor adventure.

• We have completed several trips, with lots of abseil training. Some have already had their first canyoning experiences with the 'pre-season' trips that  have been happening.

• As usual climbers have been battling the weather gods making it out to the local crags around Sydney, even gettting the odd climb in! Blue Mountains here we come!

There will be lots more coming up in the summer months so keep an eye on the website and email notifications.

This is your chance to put in nominations for: