SATURDAY BL – BEGINNER CLIMBING @ Dam Cliffs

Saturday Boree Log – BEGINNER CLIMBING @ Dam Cliffs

Never rock climbed before but keen to try? Have done some climbing indoors and want to go outdoors? Have ZERO experience but TONS of enthusiasm?

If you answered YES! to any of the above, then this is the trip for you! Greta, Stephen, Jess and I (Wen Jun) are running a beginner outdoor climbing trip to Dam Cliffs (if you clicked on that link and none of it made any sense, no worries!) where we’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started with outdoor climbing and/or rock climbing in general.

To join this trip, you must have already secured a spot in Boree Log. The plan is to drive from the campground in Mount Wilson to the crag on Saturday morning. Here we will go through the basics of rock climbing (harnessing, tying-in, belaying and climbing), and set up top ropes for everyone to climb.

We will spend most of the day here so remember to bring sufficient water and your lunch! There are many climbing routes of various difficulties to choose from, and also a dam nearby where you can swim in (or a deep-water solo if you’re feeling adventurous).

Gear requirements are fairly minimal but here’s a list of things you’ll need:

• Water! (sufficient for the day, ~2L)
• Lunch and snacks
• Clothes suitable for the weather (rain jacket if raining, warm clothes if cold etc.)
• Sunscreen
• Harness, helmet, belay device – the club will supply these on the day, but if you have your own bring them.
• (Optional) Climbing shoes and chalk – the club has some but may or may not fit. It is OK to climb with normal shoes, but climbing shoes do help.
• (Optional) Swimmers and towel – only needed if you wish to swim in the dam or attempt the deep water solo.

When you’re making a booking please comment your experience (if you have any), as well as if you own a car and is willing to drive. If you have any questions please feel free to ask – drop us a message via Facebook or send me an email. Get keen!

You must be approved for Boree Log to attend this trip!