Blue Lake climbing weekend 2018
Blue Lake Blue Lake Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, AustraliaBlue Lake in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, is a rare and beautiful cirque lake which has some of the clearest waters of any Australian lake. Granite cliffs of up to 55m overlook the west side of Blue Lake, providing some wonderful traditional climbing and the only alpine climbing area in Australia. CCA holds this annual […]
CCA Introductory Climbing Day – Booroomba Rocks
Booroomba Rocks Booroomba Rocks, Namadgi National Park, ACT, AustraliaOur annual introductory climbing day at Booroomba Rocks, in Namadgi National Park, is a great way for newer CCA members to enjoy the delights of the classic trad climbs at the Booroomba crag. It is also a great opportunity for indoor climbers to experience the joys of outdoor and trad climbing. All participants are welcome; […]
The art and science of trad lead climbing – Day 1
White Rocks White Rocks, Karabar, NSW, AustraliaEver wanted to learn how to lead "trad" climbs and not known how to start? Traditional climbing, or trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing in which a climber places all gear required to protect against falls, and removes it when a pitch is complete. This is the first day of a 2-day introductory […]
CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Armando Corvini
Room HB3, Hedley Bull Centre, The Australian National University Fellows Road, Acton, ACTCome 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: Armando Corvini – Life goes on Long-time CCA member, Armando Corvini, completed a successful expedition to Ama Dablam, Lagunak Ridge in 1994. The expedition was […]
CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Zac Zaharias
Room HB3, Hedley Bull Centre, The Australian National University Fellows Road, Acton, ACTCome 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: CCA President, Zac Zaharias Zac recently returned from his third expedition to Mera Peak (6,476m) in Nepal and crossing the Amphu Lapcha Pass. […]
