Intermediate Sport Climbing – The Cathedral (Sutherland)

There is a hidden question somewhere in the trip brief. Please make sure to answer it in the booking comment (+ all the questions at the bottom of the post) so I know you’ve read the entire thing.

In keeping with my general theme of posting trips with less than a week to go, Hammy and I (Oscar) will be running an intermediate sport climbing trip to the Cathedral crag this Sunday (22nd). This trip is aimed at people that have climbed outdoors a few times and want to start to pushing their grades. If you want to check out the climbs available here’s the link.

The plan for the day is to meet at the cul-de-sac at 9 am and spend the day climbing with the aim to be back at the cars at ~7:00 pm. As this is an intermediate trip it is expected that you are at least confident tying-in and top rope belaying. We are also happy to teach some lead climbing skills as well and get you guys practicing. Hidden question: How would you solve the trolley problem?

Things 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 Thursday, 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.

For older members of the club just note that when considering spots on the trip, priority will be given to new members who haven’t been on a trip yet.

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.