UNSWOC Boree Log Term 3 2024

11th – 13th October

Sign ups open 8:00 AM Monday September 23rd

Carpooling Spreadsheet here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UNSWOutdoorsClub/posts/10160553263723635/ 

**Please ensure you read the ENTIRE post, there is a hidden question below that you must answer in your comment when you request to join. You will not be accepted if you do not answer this question – this if for safety reasons so that we know you are informed of all important information for the trip**

Hey keen biners!

Boree Log is right around the corner, the perfect way to kick off your mid term break, so get excited!! For anyone who hasn’t been to a previous Boree Log, get ready for the best event of the year, a weekend of camping, partying, and outdoors fun! 

This term Boree Log will be held at Cathedral Reserve Campground in Mount Wilson, and our theme is Hectic Hollywood! We want to see you dressed up as your favourite movie characters and actors from the biggest Hollywood blockbusters! There will be a prize for the best costume!!

Itinerary:

Friday 11th of October

• Most people arrive on Friday evening – make sure you get there with enough light to set up your tent!
• We will be running social activities from 5pm onwards including frisbee, slackline, a movie, and more! Feel free to bring your own games as well
• You will need to sort out your own dinner for Friday night, we suggest organising meals with friends to make things a bit easier

Saturday 12th of October

• Everyone will split into smaller groups for trips! The trips leave early so it’s best to drive up Friday night
• In the arvo we will all return to the campground and everyone will get into their costumes for the evening activities
• We will provide you with a delicious dinner cooked by our Head Chef Hammy (let us know your dietary requirements in the comments)
• Following dinner we will be awarding the prize for best dressed and carrying out the beloved club tradition, Punch of Punishment (Use this form to nominate your friends who have done something silly, stupid or slightly irresponsible on outdoor trips)

Sunday 13th of October

• Pack up and clean up the campground before splitting up again for more trips
• Everyone will be heading straight back to Sydney from their trips so don’t leave anything at the campground

Trip Schedule:

We will be running a range of awesome trips including:

• Sport climbing
• Canyoning
• Hiking
• Trad climbing

All trip info has been posted on the website and a summary can be found below. Have a read through of the different trips and be ready to sign up by Monday the 30th of September at 8am. You may only choose one trip on each day to sign up for.

Saturday 12th Trips

Sunday 13th Trips

Signing Up:

Make sure you check what time sign ups open for both the main event and individual trips! Spots are limited and in high demand so make sure you get in quick! It is first come first serve

1. Main event sign ups open Monday the 23rd of September at 8am! Make sure you are logged into the website or you won’t be able to request a spot
2. In your sign up request, make sure to tell us if you have a car, how many people you can take and where from, and any dietary requirements 
3. WAIT FOR APPROVAL! All main event approvals will be finalised by Friday the 27th of September
4. Once you have been approved to the main event, request to sign up to ONE Saturday trip and ONE Sunday trip only. Information on individual day trips will be released on Friday the 27th of September. Sign ups for these will open Monday the 30th of September at 8am! 
5. Individual Trip signups will be approved by Friday the 4th of October
6. Organise car pooling via the shared Google sheet (to be linked once attendees are confirmed) – find someone driving from near you and message them to ask if they have a spot for you. Fill out the Google sheet once you have a spot and bring some cash on the day to reimburse them for petrol
7. Go shopping for the gear the club does not provide (more details on this below, including tents, sleeping bags, mats, drinking water, food, head torches etc) 
8. Get excited ‘cos you’re about to go away for the best weekend!!!!

What to Bring?

• Food and Water –There is NO drinking water at the campground so bring your own! Ensure you have a water container that can carry at least 2L for your day trips! It can get quite hot during the day. We will only be providing dinner on Saturday night, you will need to provide your own food for all other meals. There is also no power so bring a camping cooker or food that doesn’t need to be cooked
• Tent – If you have your own tent, please bring it. The club has a very limited number of tents that can be borrowed from the gear cupboard, these are first come first served.
• Sleeping Bag and Sleeping Mat – You need to bring your own as it may be chilly, and a yoga mat/blanket might not be a fun night’s sleep for you
• WARM CLOTHES – We’re hoping for warm weather and clear skies, please be prepared for cold nights and rain if need be!
• All Technical Equipment (e.g. harnesses, rope, helmets) will be provided by the club at Boree Log for those who don’t have their own. You do not borrow this gear from the gear cupboard beforehand.
• If you are canyoning, bring your own wetsuit if you have one (though the club does have ones that can be borrowed), also bring thermals as it will be particularly cold in canyons!
• Check this packing list if you are unsure what else to bring.
• Personal items (e.g. toiletries, face mask, head torches, rain jackets, day pack, personal first aid kits, SUNSCREEN, cutlery, plate/bowl, water bottle, alcohol for Saturday night if you want)
• If you’ve read all the info up to here, thank you. In your comment, convince me what the best animated movie of all time is (it will greatly improve your chances of getting a spot as we know you’ve actually read the info). Don’t forget to also include how many spots you’ll have in your car if applicable, dietary requirements, and if you will only be attending one of the days.

What if I just want to come and camp, but not go on trips?

This is totally alright, just let us know in your signup comment that you are only coming to camp. We will also release a Camping Only Event closer to the weekend. Note, you can’t change your mind about this when you get to Boree Log because all the individual trips will be full by then!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I bring a hairdryer/microwave?

A: No, we have no power at the campground. And yes we have been asked this before

Q: Are there any toilet facilities?

A: There are drop toilets. No running water. Please bring toilet paper!

Q: Is there cell service at the campsite?

A: There is NO RECEPTION at this site

For more questions like this, and actual answers too, see the FAQ

Can’t wait to see you all there!!

Sophia & Emily