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. […]
CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Duncan Brown
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: professional rock climber, personal trainer and sports coach, Duncan Brown – "Obsession" Determination becomes obsession, and then it becomes all that matters. Duncan […]
CCA Annual General Meeting / guest speaker Damien Gildea
Room HB3, Hedley Bull Centre, The Australian National University Fellows Road, Acton, ACTWe will have a short meeting for the election of CCA office bearers for 2018/2019 and 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: Australian mountaineer and Antarctic explorer, Damien Gildea Damien Gildea is […]