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Climbing | Trip Report
Wraps 2026

Mt Arapiles with some good friends: a climbing film… Read More

28/09/2026 0
Beanie Grant | Canyoning | Trip Report
Margaret Burn V6A6VI**** First Integral Descent

The first full descent of a glacial-fed canyon with a grade of V6A6VI****, only 1 of 2 in NZ with this grade. … Read More

11/08/2026 0
Cycling | Trip Report
A guide to Responsible Bikepacking in the Bluies

Please note that this is not a guide how to be responsible cyclists in the bush! By Seamus Smart 11-12/ … Read More

25/07/2026 0
Canyoning | Trip Report
Lennox Creek Canyon – NZ (and why I was a missing person)

Despite its prominence and an enticing 3 star rating, it has only ever seen 1 (known) descent attempt since its opening in March 2017… Read More

10/07/2026 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Kanangra to Katoomba (K2K)

A 2026 trip along the Kanangra to Katoomba hike, tackling the post-fire regrowth… Read More

29/05/2026 0
Climbing | Hiking | Trip Report
We Got Our Ass To Donkey Mountain!

And the inaugural Boree Branch event in the Wolgan Valley!… Read More

16/05/2026 0
Hiking | Trip Report
Berowra Trig

Stunning views over the Hawkesbury River on an off-track hike… Read More

19/04/2026 0
Beanie Grant | Hiking | Trip Report
Southern Ranges Traverse, Tasmania

UNSWOC tackles one of Tasmania’s hardest multiday hikes*… Read More

20/02/2026 0
Announcement
2026 Arc Sport changes

🫵🏼🫵🏼 YOU need to approve YOURSELF on the club website after you sign up on Rubric. The club does not verify you.… Read More

28/01/2026 0
Canyoning | Incident Report | Trip Report
Fenwicks Creek FD (and how to lose a finger)

In early December 2025 I joined a (non-club) canyoning trip in Northern NSW… Read More

31/12/2025 0
Hiking | Trip Report
6-hour Rogaine at Woronora River

21 kilometres, 16 controls, 6 hours, 4 new friends, 2 cats and 2 leeches-worth of ridiculously fun competition!… Read More

02/11/2025 0
Backcountry | Hiking | Trip Report
Snowshoe to Schlink Hut

Maybe it’s because I live a sheltered (and sadly unadventurous) life, but this Snowshoeing trip was one of the best hiking trips I’ve done.… Read More

24/09/2025 0
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Major Events:

16 Oct
[Payment] Boree Log – Term 3 2026
16 Oct 26
Boree Log – Term 3 2026 – Friends among the stars
Boree Log – Term 3 2026 – Friends among the stars
16 Oct 26

Upcoming Trips:

Beginner Hike - Hornsby to Epping via Great North Walk [Monday 5th October, Public Holiday]
Beginner Hike - Hornsby to Epping via Great North Walk [Monday 5th October, Public Holiday]
5 Oct 26
16 Oct
[Payment] Boree Log – Term 3 2026
16 Oct 26
Boree Log – Term 3 2026 – Friends among the stars
Boree Log – Term 3 2026 – Friends among the stars
16 Oct 26
Inter-Club Story Night #2!!!
Inter-Club Story Night #2!!!
28 Oct 26

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A strong start to this sem with an epic Welcome Hi A strong start to this sem with an epic Welcome Hike last weekend! Over 40 people turned up marking our biggest welcome hike to date 😁 

A huge thanks to everyone that could join us and we are super keen to see all for our upcoming adventures !
Hello wonderful people!! Get ready for Term 3 Bore Hello wonderful people!! Get ready for Term 3 Boree log!! (15-18th October) A weekend full of camping, fun, new adventures and new friends!! This terms theme is Aliens and Astronauts!!! ✨☄️👽🛸
Sign ups open this Monday 28th September at 8am!!! So make sure you have completed your gender violence training and are logged into the website
All info is on our website, so make sure you read through everything and look out for a secret question. 👀 
We can’t wait to see you all there!!!
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!!
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Events
  • Beginner Hike - Hornsby to Epping via Great North Walk [Monday 5th October, Public Holiday]
  • [Payment] Boree Log – Term 3 2026
  • Boree Log – Term 3 2026 – Friends among the stars
  • Inter-Club Story Night #2!!!
  • 2027 World Rogaining Championships - Beanie Grant
  • Gendered Violence Training
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  • About
    • About the Club
    • Contact Us
    • The Exec
    • Incident Response Plan
      • Incident Management and Safety Protocol
      • Misconduct – Help & Support
    • History of the Club
    • Old Records
      • Songs
      • Old Trip Lists (1999-2013)
      • 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
      • Canyoning Training Manual
      • Canyoning Communication
      • Petzl ‘Access Books’
    • Becoming a Trip Leader
      • Trip Leader Assessment Criteria
    • Remote Area First Aid
    • Digital Resources
    • Gendered Violence Training
    • Safety & Incident Reports
      • Report an Accident or Near Miss
      • Past Incident Reports
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