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Author: Samuel May

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Climbing | Safety | Training
New Tricks for an Old Hangdog

Before last year, I hadn’t logged an outdoor ascent on thecrag.com since 2016. When you first discover climbing and get … Read More

13/05/2022 0
Backcountry | Trip Report
Spring Break with the University of Colorado Backcountry Club

From March 20th to the 27th, the CU Backcountry Club rented a house in the Wasatch Range of Utah for … Read More

06/04/2016 0
Pinnacles and pagodas on the mountain
Canyoning | Hiking
Get Your Ass To Donkey Mountain

Often in our club, with so many exciting things to do in the outdoors, good old bushwalking is neglected. I … Read More

03/11/2015 0
Backcountry | Training
How to become addicted to skiing and snowboarding: An ex-Milo kid’s guide

So you want to learn to ski or snowboard huh! That’s great! Snowsports are incredible fun and hook people of … Read More

13/10/2015 0
New England Highway roundabout turnoff
Trip Annoucement
Driving to Barrington Tops and The Steps Campground

Get on the M1 Pacific Motorway heading north out of Sydney from Wahroongah. Good luck with the traffic. Follow the … Read More

30/10/2014 0
Backcountry | Training
Way Too Much Information about Alpine Touring Ski Bindings

This has been adapted from a post I made over on the Backcountry forum on ski.com.au. Read the original thread … Read More

23/09/2014 0
Backcountry | Training
50 words for snow

The Eskimo may or may not have 50 words for snow, but there are plenty in English as well. Experienced … Read More

03/09/2014 0
Climbing | Training
Some video resources for climbing

As a follow-up to Saturday’s beginner climbing day, I thought I’d post some good video links for new climbers to … Read More

08/03/2014 0
Canyoning | Caving | Climbing | Safety | Training
Safer Abseiling Instruction

It’s not good enough to give a new abseiler a descender, clip it into the rope for them, give a … Read More

22/12/2013 0
Canyoning | Caving | Climbing | Safety | Training
Safer Abseiling

When you’re young, safety is surviving once. When you get older, safety is you and all your friends surviving for … Read More

22/12/2013 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Korrawall/Mount Solitary Walk

Participants: Sam, Dave W, Alex, Nick, Garret, and Skye It was just another one of those weekends, where it seemed … Read More

30/09/2013 0

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This Saturday 19th September we have our welcome h This Saturday 19th September we have our welcome hike!! 🥾🌳
So if you’re new to the club or just want to make some new friends, come join us for an 11km beginner hike through Berowra Valley NP and Mt Kuringai!!

This trip is now full! Participants make sure you have read all the details under the trip section on our website! We can’t wait to meet you all!!
Hello Everyone!! Welcome or welcome back for Term Hello Everyone!! Welcome or welcome back for Term 3!! This Thursday (17th September) we have our welcome barbecue and climbing session!! 🧗‍♀️🌭

Starts at 6pm at The Ledge Climbing Centre (within Sydney Uni Campus). Then afterwards we will head to the Forest lodge for more food and drinks!! 🥳 

We’re also giving away some movie passes to HEART OF THE BEAST by acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer!!

You can sign up on our website www.unswoc.org so we can know numbers.
No membership required to come join us and make lots of new friends. We meet at the Ledge every Thursday! We’d love to have you join us!!
Hello all you wonderful club members!!! Both new a Hello all you wonderful club members!!! Both new and returning! Get excited because our Term 3 trip calendar has just dropped!!! 😁🥳🧗‍♀️🏕️

Our trip leaders and exec have been working super hard to plan a super awesome term!! And as we’re moving into summer months, Canyoning is back!!!

Check out our website for more information and to sign up for trips as they’re posted!!! (Trips are posted on the website usually about a week in advance)
You will be able to request spots on the website and spots are limited so make sure to read through the trip descriptions for secret questions… 👀
Last few weeks had been full of action with a lot Last few weeks had been full of action with a lot of fun events and adventures. Here’s a peak into our weekend with some climbing and Rogain and then more climbing 🧗‍♀️. 

Huge thanks to all the execs that manage and organise all these events for our club !

And congrats to our secretary Noah, who came first in state for men’s u23’s in the rogaine!!
🌋🗻 Thank you to all our amazing exec team and ever 🌋🗻
Thank you to all our amazing exec team and everyone that came together for stock take day! A huge thank you to our gear officers for organising this event, which helps us upkeep all our gear and make sure everything is in order and safe to use !
Glimpse into some incredible memories created with Glimpse into some incredible memories created with unswoc x @uts_oac x @unswbouldersoc at our very recent PUBGAINE ✨

A massive thanks you to our sponsors @climbing_anchors for all your support and providing some awesome vouchers for our winners!!

Heartfelt thank you to everyone that was able to join and make it a very memorable night together, eager for the upcoming events and see you all again🪩!
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