It is a strict trad crag in a remote destination and we’ll be camping far away from the car so you’ll need to be self-sufficient with trad climbing and hiking/camping.
https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/australia/snowy-mountains/area/11774431
Plan is to leave from Canberra Saturday early morning (7:30 am) to drive to Charlotte Pass. Hike in ~1.5hr and set up camp. Climb Saturday and Sunday, leave from blue lake late Sunday afternoon and drive back to ACT.
Gear list: (Non-exhaustive)
Camping gear:
- Tent (Can be shared)
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Cooking equipment (Lighter, gas stove, gas, pot set, utensils etc.)
- Head torch + spare batteries
- Shoes for hiking in (Waterproof recommended)
- Gaiters (possibly optional)
- Big hiking pack (>40L) to put everything in
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Clothing for all condition (Cold, warm, wet etc.)
- Insect repellent
- Water bottles
- Water filter/purifier
- Food for the weekend
- 1 PLB for the group
- *Small poop bags and a rigid container/sacrifical drg bags for human waste
*There is no bathroom once we leave the carpark! It is recommended to carry it out instead of digging holes.
Climbing gear:
- 1 trad rack and 1 climbing rope between 2 person
- Helmet
- Harness
- Climbing shoes
- Belay device, chalk etc.
Gear store access is likely limited over summer - if you need to hire any gear you might have to get in touch with one of the gear room officers.
There will be no pre-trip as participants are expected to be self-sufficient with trad climbing and overnight hiking. However feel free to ask me any questions and I'll keep everyone in the loop with group chat/email etc.
All sign-ups are expression of interest only and does not guarantee a spot.
When signing up please indicate the following:
- Climbing experience: including approximate grade trad leading/seconding and anything else you want to let me know.
- Car info: No. of passengers, park pass etc.
- Do you have all the gear?
Intended plan:
Leave from Canberra Saturday morning (7:30 am) to drive to Charlotte Pass. Hike in ~1.5hr and set up camp. Climb Saturday and Sunday, leave from blue lake late Sunday afternoon and drive back to ACT.
Departure and intended return times:
Departing ACT Saturday 7:30am, returning to ACT Sunday 9pm