Archived trip from old website run by Kate Ferguson
Due to popular demand it seems high time for some lead climbing training. This trip is aimed at people who have never climbed outdoors before and want to play on some real rock or people have climbed outdoors at least once and want to learn how to lead. Signing up does not guarantee participation. Talk to me first and let me know your experience.
There will be 2 groups on the trip:
Firstly complete beginners; i.e. people who have never climbed outdoors before. This group will cover tieing in with a figure-of-eight and how to belay outdoors with a mega-jul. Then top rope some climbs.
The second group is for people who are confident with the skills above and want to start leading sports climbs. This group will cover lead belaying, placing quickdraws on the climb, clipping techniques and setting up the anchor safely. Everyone will get to lead a couple of climbs.
You must self-nominate into one of these groups in the additional information section when you sign up including any experience you have. If you do not I will assume you have not read the trip description and you will be removed. Ultimately the decision on which group you will be in rests with me. If I have not taken you outdoors before you will need to demonstrate your experience before you will be allowed to lead climb.
We will be heading to Nerriga which has a nice range of easy routes from 14-19. More information can be found here https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/nerriga. It is approx 1.5hours drive and the climbs are an easy 5-10min walk in.
Meet outside the SRA on Sunday at 7:50am to leave promptly at 8am and return by around 8pm.
There will be no Pretrip.
You will need at a minimum:
- personal climbing gear: harness, shoes, helmet (yes this is compulsory); all this can hired at the gear store on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- sunscreen
- food and water (at least 2L, more if it's hot)
- cash for petrol (please bring exact change)
- sensible approach shoes
Lead training and Wig and Pen Slabs. Possibly Late Shift ledge or Austin Powers ledge in the arvo.
Due to popular demand it seems high time for some lead climbing training. This trip is aimed at people who have never climbed outdoors before and want to play on some real rock or people have climbed outdoors at least once and want to learn how to lead. Signing up does not guarantee participation. Talk to me first and let me know your experience.
There will be 2 groups on the trip:
Firstly complete beginners; i.e. people who have never climbed outdoors before. This group will cover tieing in with a figure-of-eight and how to belay outdoors with a mega-jul. Then top rope some climbs.
The second group is for people who are confident with the skills above and want to start leading sports climbs. This group will cover lead belaying, placing quickdraws on the climb, clipping techniques and setting up the anchor safely. Everyone will get to lead a couple of climbs.
You must self-nominate into one of these groups in the additional information section when you sign up including any experience you have. If you do not I will assume you have not read the trip description and you will be removed. Ultimately the decision on which group you will be in rests with me. If I have not taken you outdoors before you will need to demonstrate your experience before you will be allowed to lead climb.
We will be heading to Nerriga which has a nice range of easy routes from 14-19. More information can be found here https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/nerriga. It is approx 1.5hours drive and the climbs are an easy 5-10min walk in.
Meet outside the SRA on Sunday at 7:50am to leave promptly at 8am and return by around 8pm.
There will be no Pretrip.
You will need at a minimum:
- personal climbing gear: harness, shoes, helmet (yes this is compulsory); all this can hired at the gear store on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- sunscreen
- food and water (at least 2L, more if it's hot)
- cash for petrol (please bring exact change)
- sensible approach shoes
Lead training and Wig and Pen Slabs. Possibly Late Shift ledge or Austin Powers ledge in the arvo.
Trip category
Climbing
Date and Time
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Estimated Costs
None