Namadgi National Park 40th Anniversary – A Rock Climber's Perspective
2024-10-10 15:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Namadgi Visitor Centre, Naas Road, Tharwa, ACT, 2620, Australia
On 3 October 2024, Namadgi National Park will mark the 40th anniversary of the declaration of Namadgi as a National Park. The declaration on 3 October 1984 followed a decades-long campaign by the ACT National Parks Association. The ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS) and ACT National Parks Association (NPA) will celebrate the anniversary through a series of activities which will be held from 30 September 2024 until 6 October 2024 (the second week of the school holidays) and hosted by PCS and Namadgi stakeholders.
The CCA has long been part of Namadgi’s story, including the Namdgi National Park and the previous Gudgenby Reserve, and has been invited to help PCS celebrate.
We will deliver a presentation, with many accompanying photos, on the history of rock-climbing in Namadgi National Park that stretches back over 50 years. The presentation will be delivered by long-time CCA member Paul Daniel, who has a long history of climbing in the area pre-Namadgi NP and is also a pioneer climber putting up new routes. After the presentation there will be a show and tell of rock-climbing equipment and how it has evolved over the years.
This event is free but bookings are required:
Bookings
Download the 40th Anniversary Activities calendar (PDF 518KB)

Farewell Party & Closure of Canberra Indoor Rockclimbing Gym
2025-01-31 17:30 | CIRC, 38-40 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
We don’t want it to happen… but happen it will.
There will be laughter, tears, climbs, familiar faces, sausages, nibbles, hugs (and some more tears).
Come and say goodbye to our all-time favourite hang-out in Canberra. Let’s climb together one last time!
Please bring a plate to share.
GoFundMe appeal for the cost of CIRC deconstruction
The process of dismantling the gym and fulfilling CIRC’s tenancy commitments comes with significant costs, and the CIRC staff kindly ask for your support as they navigate this transition.
CIRC will cease operations on 30 January, 2025, and must vacate the premises by 28 February, 2025. Starting on 31 January, they will begin removing holds and features, and contractors will begin their work on 3 February, 2025.
Any contributions, big or small, to help CIRC manage these costs during this challenging time would be greatly appreciated. The donation link is:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/deconstruction-of-canberra-indoor-rock-climbing

Reel Rock 19
2025-03-26 20:30 - 23:00 | Capital Brewing Co., Building 3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick, ACT, 2609, Australia
Reel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines, characters, and continents: a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership.
Reel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025.
Complementary tickets
The CCA General Meeting for 19 March will include a Lucky Door Prize of 2 complementary tickets for Reel Rock 19. The Lucky Door Prize will be drawn at the meeting.

DEATH OF VILLAINS
A former child climbing-prodigy confronts his struggle with disordered eating to attempt his life-long dream of climbing a groundbreaking 5.15 first ascent, with the help of an unlikely, and controversial partner.
Featuring: Kai Lightner & Joe Kinder
RIDERS ON THE STORM
Three Belgian big-wallers endure eighteen days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet, and gnarly runouts in their attempt to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent.
Featuring: Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll & Nico Favresse
THE COBRA & THE HEART
A turbulent 20-year saga of love, loss, and redemption: a whirlwind romance, a crushing defeat on a legendary climb, a religious epiphany, and family betrayal, all building to a desperate bid for a rare second chance—at love, fatherhood, and climbing.
Featuring: Didier Berthod, Thomasina Pidgeon & Cedar Pidgeon

CCA Sport Climbing Celebration
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Mountain Strong Bouldering Gym, 66 Townsville Street, Fyshwick, ACT, 2609, Australia
[Climbing in Kalymnos | Photo: John Price]
Join Caitlin Horan and Peter Blunt for an inspirational presentation at Mountain Strong, where they will share stories and trips from sport climbs around the world, including The Red, Wild Iris, Kalymnos, Leonidio, and more.
Photos, videos, and insider info will inspire you to plan your next climbing trip.
Everyone welcome!
Gym entry: $22
7:30pm Presentation / 8:00 – 10:00pm Climbing
