Womxn’s Rock Climbing at Shipley Upper – Sunday 8th October

Hey folks,

Emily (She/Her) and I will be leading a beginner friendly sport climbing trip this Sunday, the 8th of October. We’ll be heading to Shipley Upper, a popular and scenic crag in the Blue Mountains. It’s a great place for all skill and experience levels as there are a huge variety of grades and styles. We will be setting up top ropes for most the climbs so no experience is required, only enthusiasm to touch rocks!

This trip is specifically for women and gender queer club members to get psyched about climbing and the outdoors in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. It’s been amazing to see the female and non-binary presence within the club stay and grow, as we all become more accepting and supportive of one another. The occasional trip we run like this is mainly to continue to develop this presence and make more people feel comfortable and supported within the outdoor adventure community.

If you’re interested in joining this trip, please sign up below and in the comment box tell us the name of a woman or non-binary person that inspires you, if you have a car and where you’ll be driving from. Get in quick as we only have 8 spots available!

What happens next?

The trip leaders will review all trip sign ups and you’ll receive an automated email if you get accepted or rejected for the trip. If you’ve been accepted, check Messenger as the trip leaders will make a group chat with all the participants. Make sure you link your Facebook profile in your account and to check your message requests so that you can be contacted.

In terms of transport, we will organise carpooling in the group chat. This will be an all day adventure, so that means we will depart early in the morning, and will return back to Sydney in the evening.

Note: The trip will run depending on weather forecasts and may be postponed to a later date.

What do I need to bring?

You’ll need to bring the following:

• Harness*
• Rock climbing helmet*
• Climbing shoes*
• Belay device and locking carabiner*
• Chalk bag (not essential, but nice to have)
• 2L of water (minimum!)
• Food and snacks for the day
• Sunscreen, hat
• Personal medication (e.g. epipen, asthma puffer)
• Comfortable clothes to climb in, and enclosed shoes for the 15 minute approach to the crag
• Jacket, raincoat if needed
• Headtorch if you have one

* Can be borrowed from the UNSWOC Gear Cupboard Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm hire is free for club trips but remember to bring cash for a deposit!

If you have any queries, feel free to message me!

Cheers,

Linna (She/Her)

(Thanks to Caity for trip template)