Come and hear a rundown of the CCA’s recent activities plus general climbing news and points of interest, followed by our guest speaker presentation.

CCA members and non-members are welcome.

Guest speaker: Matt Rogerson

In 2000, Matt Rogerson, Stu Davies, Robb Clifton and Tim Curtis made the third ascent of Mawson’s Peak, one of Australia’s highest, most inaccessible and wildest mountains. At 2,745m high, the active volcano rises from the depths of the Southern Ocean to form Heard Island – one of Australia’s sub-antarctic territories.

The first ascent of the mountain came in 1965, in an Australian expedition led by the great Bill Tilman and Warwick Deacock, and it was in this tradition that the Army Alpine Association launched their attempt. Matt will share the story of the climb, including the team’s unconventional travel to the island and the drama of a difficult ascent 4000km from home.

Elephant seals laze on the beach in front of Heard Island volcano Big Ben (Photo: Dr Matt Curnock)