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Author: Hayden Lobry

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Lessons from isolation-lite

In early December I hurt myself climbing (long winded explanation here) and was unable to climb for 7 weeks. The … Read More

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Welcome to T1 2020

If you’re new welcome, if you’ve been around the club before welcome back! We’ve got a full calendar this trimester: … Read More

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๐ŸŒ„ Beginner-Friendly Blue Mountains Hike! @unsw_ ๐ŸŒ„ Beginner-Friendly Blue Mountains Hike!
@unsw_wandersoc and UNSWOC are teaming up for an epic day out on one of the Blue Mountains' most underrated gems - the Porters Pass & Colliers Causeway track in Blackheath!

There will be waterfalls, a micro-canyon, lush rainforest, dry heath, cliffside paths, and even an optional (and very cold) swim!

This trail will require good fitness as there are steep sections, however we will not be in a rush.

๐Ÿ“† Saturday 7th June

Sign up - https://unswoc.org/wordpress/events/porterspass-collab/
New term, new members, another BBQ! Come along to New term, new members, another BBQ!

Come along to the Term 2 Welcome BBQ at the Ledge Climbing Centre this Thursday June 5th at 6:30pm!

Club members climb and hang out every Thursday evening at the gym and this time there will be free snags!

So club members new and old, and non members who just want to see what itโ€™s all about, be there or risk having a lame Thursday. Weโ€™re looking forward to seeing you!
We had an amazing Story Night on Thursday - with t We had an amazing Story Night on Thursday - with the audience filling up the entire room ๐Ÿฅณ

Great vibes and stories were shared, and a special shoutout to Emily for organising the event ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

Our amazing story lineup for the night was:

๐Ÿง—๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Armenia bolting expeditions by Tad, Brendan and Mira
๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผ Hiking the Greater Patagonia Trail by Maddi
๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ Hiking the Kungsleden by Hugh
๐Ÿ”๏ธ Mountaineering in New Zealand by Keith and Amelia
๐Ÿง—๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Climbing Mishaps in Mexico by Raine
๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Hiking in Tasmania by Gabi
๐Ÿ”ฆ Caving in WA with WASG by Cindy and Zee
๐Ÿธ Canyoning in New Zealand by Jason

Thanks to all of our presenters and can't wait to hear more sick stories next time ๐Ÿ˜
Womxnโ€™s trip to Box Creek Canyon โœ… Cold wint Womxnโ€™s trip to Box Creek Canyon โœ… 

Cold winter day, but plenty of sun, good vibes, and rigging practice. Big thanks to Margot for organising, and our awesome crew of leaders and learners for a full day of abseils and skill-building in Kanangra! โ›ฐ๏ธ

#canyon #canyoning #canyoning #outdoors #womxn
๐ŸŒŸ UNSWOC Story Night is BACK! ๐ŸŒŸ Looking to g ๐ŸŒŸ UNSWOC Story Night is BACK! ๐ŸŒŸ
Looking to get inspired? Or just keen for a laugh (or a gasp) at the latest epic adventures and misadventures of your fellow UNSWOCers?

Join us on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm at the good ol' Flodge for an evening of amazing tales, snackable food, and solid company. ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ—

๐Ÿ’ฌ Expect stories from:
* Patagonia
* Mountaineering and Canyoning in New Zealand
* Climbing in Armenia
* Exploratory Caving

...and many more wild corners of the earth ๐ŸŒ

Details:
๐Ÿ“ Forest Lodge Hotel, Glebe
๐Ÿ•ก 6:30pm for a 7pm start
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, May 29
๐Ÿฝ Light snacks (pizza, chips, wings) provided - feel free to grab something more substantial on the night!
End-of-Exams Bush Vibes โ€“ May 16โ€“18 @ Cathedra End-of-Exams Bush Vibes โ€“ May 16โ€“18 @ Cathedral Campground

Hey legends! A bunch of us are heading out for a super chill camping weekend May 16โ€“18 to celebrate surviving exams ๐ŸŽ‰

This isnโ€™t an official UNSWOC trip โ€” just a casual meet-up at Cathedral Campground. Come out for a night, or the whole weekend. Climb, canyon, hike, or just sit around the fire and decompress.
Important stuff:

Be fully self-reliant โ€” no oneโ€™s bringing gear or leading trips

You can rent gear from the cupboard beforehand if you need

Beginners are welcome if youโ€™re coming with mates who know what theyโ€™re doing (but theyโ€™re not guiding you!)

Hereโ€™s the carpool link (also on our Facebook): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bvv1w_5aSxLTsq9W-5m5oua_Lzc1KsDUHMOPbQ4_doE/edit?usp=sharing

Bring your gear, your snacks, your campfire chat, and your best post-exam energy.

No formal signup, no expectations โ€” just good people, a great spot, and a weekend to reset ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ”ฅ
See ya Friday night (or whenever you roll in)! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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  • Term 2 - Training Weekend 14th-15th JUNE
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