BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Canberra Climbers' Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Canberra Climbers' Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Canberra Climbers' Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240409T080751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T004248Z UID:10000352-1716595200-1716681599@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Introductory Climbing Day – Booroomba Rocks DESCRIPTION:Ivory Coast – Booroomba Rocks \nOur popular introductory climbing day at Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park\, is a great way for newer CCA members who are first-time climbers at Booroomba 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. \nYou will be led up a selection of classic routes at Booroomba Rocks\, by experienced CCA members; grades will depend on climbers and leaders. \nParticipation\nParticipants of any experience are welcome; the focus for the day is to have a good time and provide an informative atmosphere. \nThe numbers who can participate will depend on how many CCA leaders we have\, and we aim for a ratio of one leader/guide for a maximum of two participants\, so it’s first in – best dressed!! \nThis event is only for CCA members. You cannot join the CCA on the day of the event\, and you can only join via the CCA website. Please note that it takes about three weeks to receive your member’s card after you submit the membership application form on-line and pay the membership fee. \nThe day will be hosted by the CCA President\, Zac Zaharias\, and coordinated by CCA member\, Phil Thomas. Please register your interest with Phil (see details below). \nPlease do not turn up on the day and hope to go climbing as we need to organise climbing leaders in advance for this event. \n\n  \n\nWhat to bring\nIntegral Crack – Booroomba Rocks \nYou will need to bring your personal climbing gear (climbing shoes\, chalk bag\, harness and helmet) plus food and water for the day. A water bottle that you can attach to your harness comes in very handy\, as most climbs at Booroomba Rocks are multi-pitch. Many of the climbs are in full sun for most of the day so some form of sun protection is a good idea. \nMeeting time and location\nWe will meet at the Booroomba Rocks car park at 9am for introductions and to organise climbing parties. To get to the car park\, drive up Apollo Road to about 1km before the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station. Turn right onto the gravel road (it’s signposted) and follow this to the end\, about 3 km. \n  \nBooroomba Rocks image gallery   Booroomba Rocks climbing guide URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/introductory-climbing-day-booroomba-rocks-2024-05/ LOCATION:Booroomba Rocks\, Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park\, ACT\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/integral-crack-booroomba-750px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Thomas":MAILTO:eveningstarsystems1@hotmail.com GEO:-35.557091;148.9921012 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Booroomba Rocks Booroomba Rocks Namadgi National Park ACT Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park:geo:148.9921012,-35.557091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240613T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240613T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000367-1718307000-1718314200@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-06-13/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240624 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T102520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T102735Z UID:10000368-1719014400-1719187199@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Solstice 2024 at Honeysuckle Creek DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice weekend CCA camp-out at Honeysuckle Creek is becoming an annual tradition! \nSpend the weekend climbing at Booroomba Rocks\, Honeysuckle Crag or on the Orroral Ridge (the Orroral Ridge Road is open again – yaaayyyy!!!) and join other climbers at Honeysuckle Creek Camp Ground on Saturday night. \nThis is a great chance to meet other climbers\, have a few drinks and tell a few unbelievable yarns around a roaring campfire. \nClimbing\nYou will need to have a climbing partner to go climbing on this weekend. \nThe weekend is not an introductory activity for novice climbers\, and there will be NO GUIDED CLIMBING for this event. If you cannot arrange a leader\, you are welcome to still come along for the camp out. \nCamping\nThe CCA will pay camping fees at Honeysuckle Creek Camp Ground\, and we will provide wood for the campfire.  We need to know participant numbers to register with ACT Parks and pay the camping fee\, so please let the organisers know if you are coming to camp overnight (see RSVP details below). \nHoneysuckle Creek Camp Ground has water\, toilets\, fireplaces\, picnic tables and chairs.  There is no electricity.  You will need to provide everything else\, including: \n\nWarm clothes\, beanie\, gloves etc. in many layers. It will be cold overnight!\nDinner and breakfast\, including food\, cooking utensils\, stove\, plates and bowls\, cup etc.\nTent\, sleeping bag\, sleeping mat\, torches (it is the longest night of the year\, after all)\, a folding chair and any other creature comforts you feel are necessary.\n\nWe will be camping about 30-70m from the car park. \nFor more information about the campsite\, visit Honeysuckle Campground – Parks ACT. \nRegistration and further information\nFor more information\, to register for Saturday night camping\, or to volunteer to help out\, please contact the organiser detailed below. \nHoneysuckle campground in winter URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/winter-solstice-at-honeysuckle-creek-2024/ LOCATION:Honeysuckle Creek Camp Ground\, 244 Apollo Rd\, Rendezvous Creek\, ACT\, 2620\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Honeysuckle-Crag.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Thomas":MAILTO:eveningstarsystems1@hotmail.com GEO:-35.583064;148.9751493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Honeysuckle Creek Camp Ground 244 Apollo Rd Rendezvous Creek ACT 2620 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=244 Apollo Rd:geo:148.9751493,-35.583064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240627T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000355-1719516600-1719523800@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-06-27/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240711T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240711T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000356-1720726200-1720733400@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-07-11/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240717T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240717T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240130T081110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T081226Z UID:10000242-1721244600-1721251800@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA General Meeting / guest speaker TBA DESCRIPTION: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. \nCCA members and non-members are welcome. \nDinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club\, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm. \nGuest speaker: TBA URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-general-meeting-2024-07-17/ LOCATION:Ainslie Football & Social Club\, 52 Wakefield Avenue\, Ainslie\, ACT\, 2602\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA general meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/granite_3.jpg GEO:-35.2613809;149.1383606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ainslie Football & Social Club 52 Wakefield Avenue Ainslie ACT 2602 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Wakefield Avenue:geo:149.1383606,-35.2613809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240725T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240725T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000357-1721935800-1721943000@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-07-25/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240815T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240815T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000358-1723750200-1723757400@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-08-15/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240829T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240829T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000359-1724959800-1724967000@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-08-29/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240912T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240912T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000360-1726169400-1726176600@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-09-12/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240918T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240130T081504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T102124Z UID:10000243-1726687800-1726695000@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Hugh Newall – alpine expedition to Bolivia DESCRIPTION: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. \nCCA members and non-members are welcome. \nDinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club\, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm. \nGuest speaker: Hugh Newall\nHugh will share his experiences from an unforgettable alpine expedition to Bolivia. Hear stories of high-altitude climbing\, choss\, spicy leads\, taking lead falls on ice\, emergency wisdom teeth removal\, and the stunning peaks of the Cordillera Real. Hugh will discuss the logistics\, planning\, and the adventure of mountaineering in one of South America’s most remote regions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get inspired and learn about what it takes to climb in the Bolivian Andes! \nFind out more about Hugh and his adventures via Instagram @hughnewall. \nDaygin Prescott in the Condoriri Massif (Hugh’s climbing partner) URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-annual-general-meeting-2024-09-18/ LOCATION:Ainslie Football & Social Club\, 52 Wakefield Avenue\, Ainslie\, ACT\, 2602\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA general meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Condoriri-massif-Bolivia.jpg GEO:-35.2613809;149.1383606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ainslie Football & Social Club 52 Wakefield Avenue Ainslie ACT 2602 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Wakefield Avenue:geo:149.1383606,-35.2613809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240926T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240926T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000361-1727379000-1727386200@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-09-26/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240926T110118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T120352Z UID:10000369-1728572400-1728576000@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Namadgi National Park 40th Anniversary – A Rock Climber's Perspective DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nWe 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. \nThis event is free but bookings are required: \nBookings \nDownload the 40th Anniversary Activities calendar (PDF 518KB) URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/namadgi-national-park-40th-anniversary-a-rock-climbers-perspective/ LOCATION:Namadgi Visitor Centre\, Naas Road\, Tharwa\, ACT\, 2620\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA special events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/booroomba-top.jpg GEO:-35.531318;149.0608377 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Namadgi Visitor Centre Naas Road Tharwa ACT 2620 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Naas Road:geo:149.0608377,-35.531318 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241010T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000362-1728588600-1728595800@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-10-10/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241024T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241024T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000363-1729798200-1729805400@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-10-24/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240927T101245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T074623Z UID:10000370-1729987200-1730073599@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Introductory Climbing Day – Booroomba Rocks DESCRIPTION:Ivory Coast – Booroomba Rocks \nOur popular introductory climbing day at Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park\, is a great way for newer CCA members who are first-time climbers at Booroomba 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. \nYou will be led up a selection of classic routes at Booroomba Rocks\, by experienced CCA members; grades will depend on climbers and leaders. \nParticipation\nParticipants of any experience are welcome; the focus for the day is to have a good time and provide an informative atmosphere. \nThe numbers who can participate will depend on how many CCA leaders we have\, and we aim for a ratio of one leader/guide for a maximum of two participants\, so it’s first in – best dressed!! \nThis event is only for CCA members. You cannot join the CCA on the day of the event\, and you can only join via the CCA website. Please note that it takes about three weeks to receive your member’s card after you submit the membership application form on-line and pay the membership fee. \nThe day will be hosted by the CCA President\, Zac Zaharias\, and coordinated by CCA member\, Phil Thomas. Please register your interest via the link below. \nPlease do not turn up on the day and hope to go climbing without having registered\, as we need to organise climbing leaders in advance for this event. \nWhat to bring\nIntegral Crack – Booroomba Rocks \nYou will need to bring your personal climbing gear (climbing shoes\, chalk bag\, harness and helmet) plus food and water for the day. A water bottle that you can attach to your harness comes in very handy\, as most climbs at Booroomba Rocks are multi-pitch. Many of the climbs are in full sun for most of the day so some form of sun protection is a good idea. \nMeeting time and location\nWe will meet at the Booroomba Rocks car park at 9am for introductions and to organise climbing parties. To get to the car park\, drive up Apollo Road to about 1km before the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station. Turn right onto the gravel road (it’s signposted) and follow this to the end\, about 3 km. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for this event\n \n \n [formidable id=2] \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancel registration\n \n \n [formidable id=3] URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/introductory-climbing-day-booroomba-rocks-oct-2024/ LOCATION:Booroomba Rocks\, Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park\, ACT\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/integral-crack-booroomba-750px.jpg GEO:-35.557091;148.9921012 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Booroomba Rocks Booroomba Rocks Namadgi National Park ACT Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park:geo:148.9921012,-35.557091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241114T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000364-1731612600-1731619800@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-11-14/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241120T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240130T081629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T024652Z UID:10000244-1732131000-1732138200@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA General Meeting (AGM) / guest speakers Caitlin & Joe Horan – climbing on El Capitan & Yosemite NP DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be our AGM\, so we will include election of CCA office bearers for 2024/2025 and a rundown of the CCA’s recent activities plus general climbing news and points of interest. The meeting will be followed by our guest speaker presentation\, as usual. \nCCA members and non-members are welcome. \nPlease note the change of venue from our normal club meetings: this meeting will be held at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club. Details are provided below.\n \nDinner is available at the club\, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the AGM starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm. \nGuest speakers: Caitlin & Joe Horan – climbing on El Capitan & Yosemite NP\nCaitlin and Joe Horan will present on their recent ascent of El Capitan on the route Lurking Fear\, along with tips and tricks for climbing and visiting Yosemite NP. They will also present on other Californian climbing destinations visited on their recent road trip. \nCait & Joe on Lurking Fear – El Capitan \nSpeaker profiles\nCaitlin Horan is the Principal of Dickson College. She has been climbing for 25 years\, and is the Australian Ambassador for Climbers Against Cancer and the title author for ‘More Than It Hurts” – a book about women in climbing. Cait has extensive coaching experience\, is a qualified outdoor guide\, and is an advocate for the benefits of outdoor education in schools. Cait travels the world climbing and has two ascents of El Capitan under her belt. From bouldering indoors to climbing big walls\, she loves climbing in all its forms. \nJoe Horan is a Head of Faculty at Alfred Deakin High School\, and has been climbing since he was 9 years old. Joe’s passion is for outdoor climbing\, but as a former member of the Australian Climbing Team he continues to compete on occasion. Joe has been involved in all areas of the sport from working in gyms to outdoor guiding. Joe is a well-rounded climber\, experienced in all disciplines; he is equally at home crushing on a Moonboard as he is ascending a route on El Capitan. He has travelled the world\, visiting world class climbing areas and honing his skills. \nCait & Joe Horan atop El Capitan URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-general-meeting-2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club\, Gundaroo Drive\, Nicholls\, ACT\, 2913\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA general meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cait-on-Thanksgiving-Ledge2.jpg GEO:-35.1869475;149.1180829 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club Gundaroo Drive Nicholls ACT 2913 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gundaroo Drive:geo:149.1180829,-35.1869475 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241128T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000365-1732822200-1732829400@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-11-28/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T181500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240927T111538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T035915Z UID:10000371-1733940900-1733950800@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Christmas drinks 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our last event for the year is the ever-popular Christmas drinks\, which will again be held at Capital Brewing Co. in Fyshwick. A table for 20 has been booked in the name of CCA\, in the outside beer garden. \nSnack type food is available there. Food is also available at brodburger\, who have a permanent van in the taproom. Please note that the brodburger kitchen closes at 8pm. \nCome along\, bring a friend or significant other\, and enjoy a night out anticipating your Christmas holiday plans\, or getting some great ideas for holiday destinations from fellow climbers! URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-christmas-drinks-2024/ LOCATION:Capital Brewing Co.\, Building 3/1 Dairy Rd\, Fyshwick\, ACT\, 2609\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA social nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/climbing-santa-9.jpg GEO:-35.3209807;149.1646271 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Brewing Co. Building 3/1 Dairy Rd Fyshwick ACT 2609 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Building 3/1 Dairy Rd:geo:149.1646271,-35.3209807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241212T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20240611T095042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T100245Z UID:10000366-1734031800-1734039000@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA Climbing Gym Night DESCRIPTION:Come and hang out with us!! No RSVP needed\, just show up. \nThe CCA hosts a twice-monthly gym night at the Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing (CIRC) facility in Mitchell\, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. \nThis is an opportunity for CCA members to climb with fellow members on a regular basis\, learn or practise moves that you might use on outdoor climbs\, and buddy up with potential outdoor climbing partners. \nYou can hire climbing shoes\, a harness and chalk from the gym\, or you can BYO. You will need to take a free-of-charge short belay course at the CIRC gym if you haven’t already done so. \nAs a CCA member\, you can get a 10% discount on entry if you show your current membership card. \nCoordinators for the gym nights are CCA Treasurer\, Jack Pezzey\, and CCA Secretary\, John Wilson. You’ll be able to identify them on the night by the CCA graphics on the back of their club tee-shirt: URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-climbing-gym-night-2024-2/2024-12-12/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA climbing gym nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250131T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250131T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250114T082458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T083157Z UID:10000379-1738344600-1738344600@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Farewell Party & Closure of Canberra Indoor Rockclimbing Gym DESCRIPTION:We don’t want it to happen… but happen it will. \nThere will be laughter\, tears\, climbs\, familiar faces\, sausages\, nibbles\, hugs (and some more tears). \nCome and say goodbye to our all-time favourite hang-out in Canberra. Let’s climb together one last time! \nPlease bring a plate to share. \nGoFundMe appeal for the cost of CIRC deconstruction\nThe 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. \nCIRC 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. \nAny contributions\, big or small\, to help CIRC manage these costs during this challenging time would be greatly appreciated. The donation link is: \nhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/deconstruction-of-canberra-indoor-rock-climbing URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/farewell-party-closure-of-canberra-indoor-rockclimbing-gym/ LOCATION:CIRC\, 38-40 Essington Street\, Mitchell\, ACT\, 2911\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA special events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/circ-middle-walls.jpg GEO:-35.2109637;149.1422676 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=CIRC 38-40 Essington Street Mitchell ACT 2911 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 Essington Street:geo:149.1422676,-35.2109637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250225T081532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T014935Z UID:10000381-1742083200-1742169599@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Introductory Climbing Day – White Rocks (Wickerslack crag) - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nParticipation\nCurrent 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. \nThis event is for current CCA members only. You cannot join CCA on the day of the event (* see note about CCA membership below). \nThe day will be hosted by the CCA Vice President\, Brian Mattick. He can be contacted by email at brianmattick@outlook.com or phone 0418 633 157. \nEvent registration is required and is no longer available. \n \n(* 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) \nWhat to bring\nIf 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 us know when you register your intention to attend. We may have to limit numbers because of gear limitations. \nYou will also need to bring your own food\, water and sunscreen for the day. \nMeeting time and location\nMeet at the car park in Wickerslack Lane\, about 450m from the Old Cooma Rd intersection\, at 10am. \nClimbing routes\nWickerslack Grag climbing guide \nWhite Rocks Climbing Day homework!\nThe homework is intended to familiarise new climbers with some adventure climbing practices that are not necessarily learned in gym climbing. \nWhite Rocks Climbing Day homework sheet (PDF 2MB) URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/introductory-climbing-day-white-rocks-wickerslack-crag-2025-3/ LOCATION:White Rocks\, White Rocks\, Karabar\, NSW\, 2620\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/33-White-Rocks-by-the-Queanbeyan-River.jpg GEO:-35.3815757;149.2476368 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=White Rocks White Rocks Karabar NSW 2620 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=White Rocks:geo:149.2476368,-35.3815757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250319T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250319T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250114T080752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T095127Z UID:10000372-1742412600-1742419800@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Nick Wakeling – Tradventure in Patagonia DESCRIPTION: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. \nCCA members and non-members are welcome. \nDinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club\, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm. \nLucky Door Prize!\nTonight’s General Meeting will include a Lucky Door Prize\, which will be drawn at the meeting. The prize is 2 tickets for Reel Rock 19\, screening on Wednesday 26 March. \nTime and venue details are here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reel-rock-19-canberra-tickets-1141777239459 \nGuest speaker: Nick Wakeling\nTradventure in Patagonia – Argentina and Chile\nNick has recently returned from a 2 month climbing adventure with 4 friends\, climbing from single pitches to 750m multipitches in Argentina and Chile. They climbed at some of the best trad crags including Arenales\, Frey\, and Cochamo. Plus a bonus month of hiking with his partner in El Chalten and Torres Del Paine. \nHe is excited to share their adventures with you. URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-general-meeting-2025-03-19/ LOCATION:Ainslie Football & Social Club\, 52 Wakefield Avenue\, Ainslie\, ACT\, 2602\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA general meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Nick-Wakeling-3.jpeg GEO:-35.2613809;149.1383606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ainslie Football & Social Club 52 Wakefield Avenue Ainslie ACT 2602 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Wakefield Avenue:geo:149.1383606,-35.2613809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250326T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250222T104256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T104956Z UID:10000384-1743021000-1743030000@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Reel Rock 19 DESCRIPTION: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. \nReel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025. \nComplementary tickets\nThe 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. \n  \nDEATH OF VILLAINS\nA 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. \nFeaturing: Kai Lightner & Joe Kinder \nRIDERS ON THE STORM\nThree 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. \nFeaturing: Siebe Vanhee\, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll & Nico Favresse \nTHE COBRA & THE HEART\nA 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. \nFeaturing: Didier Berthod\, Thomasina Pidgeon & Cedar Pidgeon URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/reel-rock-19/ LOCATION:Capital Brewing Co.\, Building 3/1 Dairy Rd\, Fyshwick\, ACT\, 2609\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA special events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CANBERRA-TILE.jpg GEO:-35.3209807;149.1646271 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Capital Brewing Co. Building 3/1 Dairy Rd Fyshwick ACT 2609 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Building 3/1 Dairy Rd:geo:149.1646271,-35.3209807 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250222T101618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T021300Z UID:10000383-1744416000-1744588799@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Blue Lake climbing weekend 2025 DESCRIPTION:Blue 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. \nParticipation\nCCA holds this climbing weekend annually. The event is open to all current CCA members\, and please note that you cannot join CCA on the day of the event (* see note about CCA membership below). \nThis is a climbing camp and we don’t provide instruction; we expect everybody to be self-sufficient climbers. However\, for those that are a little rusty\, there are opportunities to tie in to the other end of the rope and follow more experienced climbers up on some of the easy single-pitch classics on Elephant Buttress. \nThe weekend will be hosted by CCA President\, Zac Zaharias. He can be contacted by email at zaharias@iinet.net.au or phone 0402 286 257. \nRegistration has closed for this event. \nOnce you have registered\, we will send you details including the camping location and possible car pooling options. \n(* 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) \nWhat to bring\nYou will need to be a self-sufficient camper and climber for the entire weekend. We don’t provide any gear for this weekend’s event. \nThe crag is a 4 km trek from the carpark at Charlotte Pass\, and is a steady uphill for most of the way. You will need to walk with all your climbing and camping gear\, from the car park  to where we camp above the tree line. Day climbing is also possible by walking the 4 km trek from the car park to the cliffs with just your climbing gear. \nClimbing routes\nBlue Lake climbing guide  Blue Lake image gallery URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/blue-lake-climbing-weekend-2025/ LOCATION:Blue Lake\, Blue Lake Kosciuszko National Park\, NSW\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/blue-lake-11.jpg GEO:-36.4043142;148.3153717 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blue Lake Blue Lake Kosciuszko National Park NSW Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blue Lake Kosciuszko National Park:geo:148.3153717,-36.4043142 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250128T072117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T103503Z UID:10000385-1748131200-1748217599@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Introductory Climbing Day – White Rocks (Wickerslack crag) DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nParticipation\nCurrent 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. \nThis event is for current CCA members only. You cannot join CCA on the day of the event (* see note about CCA membership below). \nThe day will be hosted by the CCA Vice President\, Brian Mattick. \nEvent registration is required and has now closed. \n(* 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) \nWhat to bring\nIf 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. \nYou will also need to bring your own food\, water and sunscreen for the day. \nMeeting time and location\nMeet at the car park in Wickerslack Lane\, about 450m from the Old Cooma Rd intersection\, at 10am. \nClimbing routes\nWickerslack Grag climbing guide \nWhite Rocks Climbing Day homework!\nThe homework is intended to familiarise new climbers with some adventure climbing practices that are not necessarily learned in gym climbing. \nWhite Rocks Climbing Day homework sheet (PDF 2MB) URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/introductory-climbing-day-white-rocks-wickerslack-crag-2025-05-25/ LOCATION:White Rocks\, White Rocks\, Karabar\, NSW\, 2620\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/33-White-Rocks-by-the-Queanbeyan-River.jpg GEO:-35.3815757;149.2476368 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=White Rocks White Rocks Karabar NSW 2620 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=White Rocks:geo:149.2476368,-35.3815757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250114T080943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T021021Z UID:10000376-1750275000-1750282200@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Rick Agnew – ascending Carstensz Pyramid and the so-called Seven Summits DESCRIPTION: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. \nCCA members and non-members are welcome. \nDinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club\, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm. \nGuest speaker: Rick Agnew – ascending Carstensz Pyramid and the so-called Seven Summits\nLocal alpine climber\, Rick Agnew\, will talk about his recent ascent of Carstensz Pyramid and the so-called Seven Summits – maybe touching on the quest of completing the volcano and the second seven summits. \nAbout Rick\nRick’s high altitude pursuits have taken him across the world for 40 years. He has trekked\, climbed\, guided and/or co-guided in Australia\, Africa\, north\, central and southern America\, Nepal\, Tibet\, Pakistan\, New Zealand\, Russia as well as in Antarctica. \nHe has climbed on four 8\,000ers multiple times\, including Everest\, K2\, Manaslu and Shishapangma. He is the oldest Australian to have climbed the Seven Summits (the highest mountains on each continent). He is well on his way to completing the volcano seven summits and working his way towards completing a 2nd Seven Summits. \nRick would probably say that Cerro (mountain) Fitzroy has been his hardest climb and his most favourite place – southern Patagonia\, Argentina. \nAfter graduating with a forestry degree\, Rick undertook his initial officer and pilot training in the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF)\, arguably a solid basis for all things high altitude. \nRick has many Australian and international records\, but in gliding he holds over 40\, including speed\, distance and height records. \nHis qualifications include a doctorate in risk management\, a MBA\, masters in defence studies\, and a post graduate degree in aviation medicine. \nWhen he is not hanging on the ropes\, you can usually find him in a glider or blue water sailing. URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-general-meeting-june-2025-rick-agnew/ LOCATION:Ainslie Football & Social Club\, 52 Wakefield Avenue\, Ainslie\, ACT\, 2602\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA general meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rick-Agnew-scaled-1.jpg GEO:-35.2613809;149.1383606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ainslie Football & Social Club 52 Wakefield Avenue Ainslie ACT 2602 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Wakefield Avenue:geo:149.1383606,-35.2613809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250917T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250114T081048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T104519Z UID:10000377-1758137400-1758144600@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:CCA General Meeting / guest speaker – Matt Clarke\, climbing north faces in Chamonix DESCRIPTION: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. \nCCA members and non-members are welcome. \nDinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club\, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm. \nGuest speaker: Matt Clarke\, climbing north faces in Chamonix\nLearn what it’s like to plan for and climb in the birthplace of alpinism! \nMatt has just returned from a 4 month trip climbing mostly in Chamonix in the French alps. He completed numerous classics during his visit\, including the 1\,500m north face of the Grandes Jorasses\, crossing from France into Italy\, as well as a solo ascent of the Matterhorn and many more. \nCome along to hear tips and tricks for planning such a trip\, how to find partners safely\, and how to manage yourself and others when the bad weather invariably comes and puts a downer on your trip. URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/cca-general-meeting-2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Ainslie Football & Social Club\, 52 Wakefield Avenue\, Ainslie\, ACT\, 2602\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA general meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Matthew-Clark-Chamonix-2-feature.jpg GEO:-35.2613809;149.1383606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ainslie Football & Social Club 52 Wakefield Avenue Ainslie ACT 2602 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Wakefield Avenue:geo:149.1383606,-35.2613809 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20260404T091306 CREATED:20250906T101037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T101709Z UID:10000386-1758931200-1759017599@canberraclimbing.org.au SUMMARY:Booroomba Rocks Rockclimbing Mini Fest DESCRIPTION:A day out at our premier crag – Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park – celebrating CCA gaining insurance for activities!\nIvory Coast – Booroomba Rocks \nThis day is an opportunity for experienced and independent climbers to spring out of Winter and back onto granite\, and also for members starting out in climbing and seeking an introduction to trad climbing. \nClimbers new to Booroomba Rocks will be able to become familiarised with the landscape and access routes through interaction with long-time climbers at Booroomba Rocks. \nParticipation\nParticipants of any experience are welcome\, including CCA members who are competent and experienced trad climbers and those who are starting out or want more experience and skills in trad climbing. \nCCA members who are starting out or developing their skills will be guided and supervised on climbs by CCA-approved Activity Leaders. The focus for the day is to enjoy the climbing delights of Booroomba Rocks. \nThis event is only for CCA members. You cannot join the CCA on the day of the event\, and you can only join via the CCA website. \nPlease note that it takes about three weeks to receive your member’s card after you submit the membership application form on-line and pay the membership fee. \nThe day will be hosted by the CCA President\, Zac Zaharias\, assisted by Peter Blunt. \nEvent registration is required and is available now: \nRegister for this event   Cancel registration \nPlease do not turn up on the day and hope to go climbing without having registered\, as we need to organise climbing leaders in advance for this event. \nDifficulty & climbing routes\nBooroomba Rocks offers a wide variety of climbing from easy routes to extremely challenging ones. There is a 30 minute uphill hike to the crag and lookout\, and some climbs may involve a further 20 minute rough hike to the start. Climbs vary from 10m single pitch routes to long multi-pitch routes up to 180m high that involve up to 5 pitches. Booroomba Rocks is a predominantly trad crag with a few sport climbs. \nBooroomba Rocks climbing guide \nWhat to bring\nIntegral Crack – Booroomba Rocks \nIndependent trad climbers will need to bring their own climbing gear and equipment. \nParticipants starting out or developing their skills and experience will need to bring their own helmet and harness\, and climbing shoes are highly recommended. \nVery limited items of gear may be available for loan. \nAll climbing gear must be in serviceable condition\, and ropes\, harnesses\, helmets and slings must be no more than 10 years old. All climbing equipment must be purpose-designed and certified for use for climbing. All equipment will be inspected prior to activities. \nYou will also need to bring your own food\, water and sunscreen for the day. A water bottle that you can attach to your harness comes in very handy\, as most climbs at Booroomba Rocks are multi-pitch. Many of the climbs are in full sun for most of the day so some form of sun protection is a good idea. \nBe prepared for both cold and warm conditions throughout the day. \nMeeting time and location\nWe will meet at Namadgi Visitors Centre at 7.30am for introductions and to organise climbing parties. \nQuestions\nYou will have an opportunity to ask questions of the Trip Leader/s as part of the event registration process. URL:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/booroomba-rocks-rockclimbing-minifest/ LOCATION:Booroomba Rocks\, Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park\, ACT\, Australia CATEGORIES:CCA outdoor climbing days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://canberraclimbing.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/integral-crack-booroomba-750px.jpg GEO:-35.557091;148.9921012 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Booroomba Rocks Booroomba Rocks Namadgi National Park ACT Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Booroomba Rocks\, Namadgi National Park:geo:148.9921012,-35.557091 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR