[POSTPONED] Beginner / Intermediate Sport Climbing – Thompson’s Point

Hey cool kids! Raine, Noah and I (Oscar) are planning on running a sport climbing trip down to Nowra to Thompson’s Point crag on Sat 22nd. There is large variety of climbs available starting from the mid teens, as such it is expected you at least have a little indoor climbing experience before signing up for the trip.

It will be an earlier start, leaving Sydney at 7:30 am to get down there at ~10 am and make the most of the day. We will start off at the Descent Gully Walls where we will set up some top ropes before heading down towards Orca and Betty Blue area where there are a couple good climbs to learn/practice lead climbing.We will try to be back at the car’s by 5:30 pm to drive back to Sydney. Hidden question: in your comment tell us your least favourite form of public transport.

What to Bring:

• Water (minimum 2L)
• Food (lunch and snacks)
• Climbing shoes * + chalk (optional but helpful)
• Harness *
• Helmet *
• Belay device (atc or gri gri) *
• Locking carabiner *
• Backpack to carry your gear
• Walking shoes for approach

* gear that can be borrowed from gear cupboard on Thursdays, if you need gear but can’t make it let us know and we’ll pick it up for you.

In your comment below let us know your climbing experience, whether you have a car (and how many spots) and answer the hidden question.

Once you’ve been accepted onto the trip we will be creating a messenger group chat to organise carpooling so please make sure that your facebook profile is linked on your UNSWOC account.

If you have any questions feel free to message me on messenger.