SATURDAY BL – COSMIC COUNTY Trad Climbing

You need to be approved for the main Boree Log event to attend these trips. Please sign
up for only ONE trip per day. If you get rejected you can then sign up for another trip, this just
makes it easier for volunteer trip leaders.

On the SATURDAY of Boree Log myself (Tad), Francois and Zara will be leading a climbing trip to Cosmic County during the Saturday of Boree Log. This is a faraway land of untold cracks, all flavours of jam and gripping sandstone. For anyone new to outdoor climbing, trad climbing involves placing your own gear in the rock for protection, so there are no permanent fixed bolts in the rock.

No climbing experience is required as we’ll set up the climbs for you to second or top rope. There are plenty of climbs at a range of grades. If you are experienced and feeling confident, you may get a chance to tie into the sharp end of the rope and lead climb. We are happy to teach you the fundamentals of trad climbing. We will bring along trad racks, ropes and other club gear but bring your own if you have any.

We will meet up at 8:00am on Saturday morning at the Boree Log campground near the trailer or you can arrange to meet at the parking area in Clarence. Any gear that you require will be collected together on Saturday morning from the trailer.

• Gear: harness, helmet, climbing shoes, ATC + carabiner (if you have your own make sure you bring it!!!), climbing tape or crack gloves to protect your hands (not essential).
• What to bring: sunscreen, 2L water (minimum!), food for the day, sporty clothes, a warm jacket, a day backpack to fit all your stuff inside, comfortable shoes to hike in, snacks to share, etc.
• Meeting point: 8:00am at Boree Log Trailer (Cathedral of Ferns Campground, Mt Wilson).

In the comments box, please tell us about your previous climbing experience, whether you will be driving your own car to Boree Log and your favourite scary movie to be considered for this trip 🙂 [Personally, my answer would be The Purge]

Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable, trip leaders may need to alter trips
accordingly

The photo is Henry climbing Baird’s Effort at Cosmic County.