Canberra Climbers' Association

CCA General Meeting (AGM) / Keith Bell & Jim Smith guest speakers
2016-09-21 19:45 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Room HB3, Hedley Bull Centre, The Australian National University, Fellows Road, Acton, ACT, 2601
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 speakers: Keith Bell & Jim Smith
Keith Bell and Jim Smith will be talking about their historic climb of Balls Pyramid in the 1960s and 1970s, and presenting their new book “South Pacific Pinnacle – The Exploration of Balls Pyramid”.
South Pacific Pinnacle: The Exploration of Balls Pyramid
300 page hardcover book with many photos, edited by Jim Smith and Keith Bell (Den Fenella Press, $50 incl. postage within Australia)

Booroomba 50th Anniversary Celebration: 1966 - 2016
2016-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The Kingston Hotel, 73 Canberra Avenue, Griffith, ACT, 2603, Australia
The first climb recorded at Booroomba Rocks was made in January 1966 by Peter Aitchison. The climb, named Aitchison’s Needle was graded at 13 and is a small pinnacle just off the South Buttress.
Peter Aitchison at the top of the Bugaboos in British Columbia, circa 1992.
The CCA is proud to announce a celebration of 50 years of climbing at Booroomba Rocks; the night promises to be a great evening with displays of photos and memorabilia from that era. As well, a number of climbers who made many first ascents over the last 50 years will be present to tell some great yarns.
Finger food will be provided on arrival and drinks can be purchased at the bar. Meals can be purchased after the event.
Please RSVP to Tony Wood (see details below) before Monday 22nd August, including how many will be attending (for catering purposes). Tony, of course, was one of the early pioneers of climbing at Booroomba Rocks.
Booroomba Rocks – some 1st ascensionists (August 2016)
Some participants of the Booroomba 50th Anniversary celebrations
