If you are a complete beginner looking to get into outdoor climbing, this is the trip for you!!
We will be heading to wickerslack crag, to do some climbing. I will set up topropes for you guys on super duper easy routes!
Note that you will need to have a belay pass to come on this trip. No other experience is required, however I would appreciate it if you could please briefly outline your experience level when you sign up, just for my own reference. Please let me know if you have a car and can drive when you sign up!! I don't have a car so this trip cannot go ahead unless one of you can drive!
Advanced climbers are welcome to sign up too! If some more experienced people sign up, I could potentially open the trip up for more beginners.
You will need:
-a helmet
-climbing shoes
-harness ( please check that it fits you before hiring!!)
-sun protection:hat, sunscreen etc
-Water (I recommend minimum 1.5L) and food for the day
-A backpack to carry everything in
*** Note: you can hire climbing gear from our gear store (at ANU sport). Opening hours: 6-6:30 pm on tuesdays and thursdays.
I will hire belay devices for you guys (the Megajul). If you have your own, feel free to bring it. If you're a beginner, it's recommended that you use an assisted braking device such as the megajul.
Feel free to explore this link to get a sense of the climbing in this area:
https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/river-crags/wickerslack-crag
There will be no pre-trip. Logistics (cars, pick up and times) will be organised by email.
Drive out to wickerslack lane (approx 30 minutes), walk to the crag (approx 15 minutes), climb, and come back to Canberra when everyone gets tired. We will leave the crag before dark.