This introductory climbing day, to be held at White Rocks (Wickerslack crag) in Queanbeyan, is an opportunity for indoor climbers and new CCA members to experience some fun and easy top-roped climbs on limestone.

Participation

Current CCA members of any experience are welcome. The focus for the day is to provide an informative atmosphere. For new CCA members, the day is an opportunity to learn basic climbing, rope and cliff skills at the best introductory crag in the region.

This event is for current CCA members only. You cannot join CCA on the day of the event (* see note about CCA membership below).

The day will be hosted by the CCA Vice President, Brian Mattick.

Event registration is required and has now closed.

(* Note about CCA membership: you can only join CCA via our website, and it takes about a month to receive your member’s card after you submit the membership application form on-line and pay the membership fee)

What to bring

If you have your own climbing gear (climbing rope, a few slings, carabiners and a belay device), please bring it.  If you are new to climbing and have only a harness and helmet, please let Brian know this when you register your intention to attend. We may have to limit numbers because of gear limitations. CCA does not have climbing gear for members to borrow.

You will also need to bring your own food, water and sunscreen for the day.

Meeting time and location

Meet at the car park in Wickerslack Lane, about 450m from the Old Cooma Rd intersection, at 10am.

Climbing routes

Wickerslack Grag climbing guide

White Rocks Climbing Day homework!

The homework is intended to familiarise new climbers with some adventure climbing practices that are not necessarily learned in gym climbing.

White Rocks Climbing Day homework sheet (PDF 2MB)