CCA General Meeting / guest speaker Zac Zaharias

Room HB3, Hedley Bull Centre, The Australian National University Fellows Road, Acton, ACT

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. 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, ACT

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. 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, ACT

We 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 […]

Introductory Climbing Day – Booroomba Rocks

Booroomba Rocks Booroomba Rocks, Namadgi National Park, ACT, Australia

Our 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.

Climbing day at The Cloisters, Orroral Ridge

Orroral Ridge Orroral Ridge, ACT, Australia

The Cloisters is a jumble of granite boulders on the Orroral Ridge, in Namadji National Park, ACT.  There are good climbs at all grades (see descriptions below), and most of the day's activities will take place around The Hello Boulder (pictured above) and Simple Simon Slabs, where there are some excellent, moderately-graded crack and wall […]