Hey Everyone!
This Saturday April 6th, Amelia K, Jemma and I (Amelia V) will be leading a beginner friendly sport climbing trip to Medlow Bath. It’s a great place for all skill and experience levels as there are a range of grades and styles. We will be setting up top ropes for most the climbs so no experience is required, only a keen attitude!
This trip is specifically for women and gender queer club members to get psyched about climbing and the outdoors in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. If you’re looking to get outdoors for the first time, build upon pre-existing skills or just get out and do some climbing with some other cool people, sign up! If you’d be keen to learn how to lead climb, please say so down in the comment.
The trip leaders will review all trip sign ups and you’ll receive an automated email if you get accepted or rejected for the trip. If you’ve been accepted, check Messenger as the trip leaders will make a group chat with all the participants. If you’re having issues signing up, check that you’re logged in and have a paid membership. In terms of transport, we will organise carpooling in the group chat. This will be an all day adventure, so that means we will depart early in the morning, and will return back to Sydney in the evening.
If you’d like to check out some of the routes, here is some more info on the crag: https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/australia/blue-mountains/medlow-bath/area/13143367
Amelia Kaag, crushing it as always!
Things to bring:
- Harness*
- Helmet*
- ATC with a carabiner*
- Safety sling*
- Climbing shoes
- Lunch, snacks
- At least 2L Water
- Hat, sunscreen
- Warm clothes (it can still get real chilly in the mountains!)
- Medications if you need them (asthma puffer etc.)
- Any sport climbing gear you may own
- Good vibes!
* Gear can be borrowed from the gear cupboard, usually on Thursday 5-6pm. Please check UNSWOC Facebook page for latest gear shed details
If you’d like to come along, in the comment box below, please put your climbing experience, your messenger/facebook profile link (so we can get in contact with you if you’re approved), if you have a car, how many car spots you have and where you’d be driving from. Lastly, let us know the name of a woman or non-binary person who inspires you. Get in quick!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any of the trip leaders or myself (https://www.facebook.com/amelia.vas.520/)
Attendees
- Amelia Vasiliou
- Amelia Kaag
- Jemma Hodgson
- Ane Mogstad
- Jemima Smith
- Lena Albrecht
- Mania Alehpour
- Jasmine Gage
- Ellen Henry
- Riley (Van Khanh) Nguyen
- Yan Chi Liew
- Isla Eckstein
- Isobel Campbell