More trad by popular demand – SATURDAY trad trip!

Hey there!

Patrick, Cameron, Scott and I (Maria) are leading a TRAD CLIMBING day trip this SATURDAY 29th FEB to the Blue Mountains. Specific location to be announced, but it’ll be to Mount Piddington or Mount Boyce.

• The plan: Meeting at UNSW (Gear Cupboard) on Saturday early morning. Drive to the mountains (we need cars to carpool, so if you have a car write it in the comments and you’ll get preference). Spend a sick day top-roping, learning how to climb trad (traditional) climbing, and enjoying really pretty views. Finish climbing at sunset (bring a headtorch!) and drive back to UNSW on Saturday night.

Photo – The Tassie crew crushing some trad lines!

• The gear: Bring your own gear OR go visit the gear guys at the gear cupboard (UNSW, don’t forget a cash deposit) and grab yourself a
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Locking carabiner + belay device (ATC)
  • Climbing shoes
  • Chalk bag if you like
• Is this trip suitable for you? Ideally, this trip is for people who have a little bit of climbing experience and are keen to learn crack climbing and trad placements. Minimum level top rope grade 14-15 to make the most of it. If you know how to lead belay and lead competently, you’re more than welcome to join! So please, briefly write YOUR climbing experience in the comments.
• What to bring:
  • Food and water for the day (it gets hot, at least 2 L)
  • Personal meds if needed
  • Appropriate clothing for climbing and a jacket if it gets cold
  • A decent size backpack to fit all the climbing gear
  • Enclosed shoes for the approach, it’s very steep
  • Sunscreen, phone full of battery

Any question, msg me (Maria LC) on Facebook or find me at the Welcome BBQ this Thursday at The Ledge. Happy climbing!