Beginner Outdoor Climbing at Snake Rock POSTPONED

Archived trip from old website run by Ashley Barnes

DUE TO THE POOR FORECAST THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 16th PRE TRIP MEETING POSTPONED TO THURS 13th



After a great day at the Wickerslack Come and Try during Bush Week, James, D'Arcy and I thought a sequal was in order! Snake rock is a classic Canberra granite crag near Gibraltar Falls in Tidbinbilla NP.



We'll be setting up top ropes and belaying, so absolute beginners are more than welcome to come and have a crack!



The Plan:

Leave ANU sport at 8am on Sunday, drive 45 to Snake rock and climb until mid afternoon. The approach is a 15 minute walk, but is fairly steep and involves a river crossing so bring decent shoes. Aim to be back at ANU sport by 4:30-5.



Here's the link to the crag site in case you want to check out some routes beforehand:  https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/gibraltar-peak-and-corin-road-crags/snake-rock

Pre-Departure:

We will have a pre-trip meeting on the Thursday at 5:45pm outside ANU Sport after which we'll hire any gear you may require when the gear shed opens. At a minimum this will include:

• Helmet


• Harness


• Climbing Shoes (If you know your shoe size before hand it will really help)

What to bring:

• Approx 1.5L of water


• Food for lunch and snacks


• Warm layers


• Hat + Sunscreen


• Climbing Chalk (if you have any)


• A positive attitude


• Tolerance for terrible snake-pun route names

Sign up:

Please indicate your level of experience (although none is required!), and which gear you'll need to hire when signing up



In line with our Covid-safe policy: do not attend if you're feeling unwell, have flu-like symptoms, have traveled internationally or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, or your health is considered high risk. Please indicate whether or not you have the Covid-safe app.

 

Leave ANU sport 8am. Arrive at Corrin Road carpark around 9. Leave around 4, return by 5 to ANU sport