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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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Hello fellow adventurers, UNSW Outdoors Club is ex Hello fellow adventurers, UNSW Outdoors Club is excited to announce our collaboration with the newly formed UNSW Mountain bike society @dhmtbclub.unsw !
We are holding a FREE BBQ for all at the BBQ Station in village green (opposite to village green cafe), on 4th August 11am -2 pm!
Come say hi, even if it’s just for the snag our awesome team has a few Gordon Ramsey 🌭😳
Last weekends Birrabang hike - which ended up bein Last weekends Birrabang hike - which ended up being more of a canyon with some water crossings!!!
Enjoying exploring the beautiful nature!
On Darug and Gundungurra country.
What’s better than a rogaine ? Adding pubs to it f What’s better than a rogaine ?
Adding pubs to it for refueling ofc!
Get keen for our UNSWOC x UTSOAC x UNSW Boulder Soc PUBGAINE night on the 7th of August!!!

Starting at 5 pm at Victoria Park! The registrations are completely FREE along with bbq refreshments! Teams must return to Victoria Park by 9:30pm.

Lots of bonus points up for grabs too!!

More information and SIGN UP on our website, unswoc.org
Boulder Soc use the link in bio to SIGN UP!!!
Sup kooks, we are excited to announce a design com Sup kooks, we are excited to announce a design competition for our upcoming 1-L Nalgene bottles! 

Looking for some legendary art work designs by 10 of Aug 2026, where the winner would get a bottle with their very own design on the bottle for free! And the second best will receive a massive 50 percent discount on their purchase of the bottle! 

The winners of the custom designed bottle will be awarded during the start of O-Week in september :). 

Super keen to see your designs! Details and submit at the Link In Bio 🎨🎨🎨
Last years collab hike went so well we had to brin Last years collab hike went so well we had to bring it back!! 
Join our collab hike with Wandersoc on the Bouddi Coastal Walk. 
The hike is beginner friendly, although some fitness is required as its a 15km walk through stunning coastline and bushland!!
Scenery includes, lovely secluded beaches, views to the ocean, little patches of forest, super cool rocks, and more.
View more information and SIGN UP on our website unswoc.org
Gear officers for 2026-2027 Ever in need of help Gear officers for 2026-2027
 
Ever in need of help with your gear you know who to reach out to 🔨🔨

Phoebe- Head Gear officer 
Rory - Gear Officer 
Harry - Gear Officer 
Isabella - Gear Officer
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      • Old Club Photos (2003-2008)
      • Old Newsletters (1999-2009)
  • Trips
    • Schedule & Calendar
    • Outdoor Ethics
    • Trip Reports
    • Past Trips
    • Report an Accident or Near Miss
  • Training
    • Training Manuals
      • General Rope Sports Manual
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      • Petzl ‘Access Books’
    • Becoming a Trip Leader
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