Beginner Sport Climbing Nowra

Hey everyone,

Aaron and I (Amelia K) will be leading a beginner friendly sport climbing trip to Thompson’s Point in Nowra on Saturday 21st Feb. Thompson’s Point has a range of climbs at different grades so we will be able to find things for everyone, you can find info about the climbing on the Crag here.

Carpooling for this trip will work slightly differently to usual since Aaron and I both live down Nowra way. If we have enough participants with cars leaving from Sydney everyone can have lifts the whole way, but if not we will be able to pick people up from Kiama or Bombaderry train station (it is a very scenic train trip :)).

Gear you will need (which can be borrowed from the UNSWOC gear cupboard):

• Harness
• Helmet
• Belay device + locking carabiner (ATC, Gri Gri etc. )
• Safety sling + locking carabiner (optional – if you are interested in learning to clean a route)
• Climbing shoes
• Chalk, only if you have it (can’t be borrowed from gear cupboard)

Check the website and Facebook for information about gear cupboard opening hours and book online through the website. There are no rental fees for club trips but you will pay a deposit.

You will also need:

• 2L water
• sunscreen
• food and snacks for the day
• backpack that will fit everything (including helping carrying shared gear such as ropes and quickdraws)

EDIT: Sign ups will open on Friday 13th at 3pm. We can only take a limited number of people on this trip so get in quick and please include in the comments your experience, how we can find you on Facebook (or your phone number for WhatsApp), if you have a car, and your favourite beach (so we know you have read all this information :)).

If you have any questions, feel free to message Aaron or I.