Climb with the Whales - Point Perpendicular Meet/Supervised

Participation

CCA members who are competent, experienced and independent trad climbers are welcome. A small number of sport climbers who are very keen to develop some experience of trad under supervision are also welcome.

This event is for current CCA members only. You cannot join CCA on the day of the event (* see note about CCA membership below).

Trip Leaders for the Meet will be Peter Blunt, Cait Horan, Flynn Howley and Penny Jones.

Event registration is required and will be available through the CCA website.

Note about CCA membership: This activity is for current (paid) CCA members. If you’re not a member yet, please join online first via our website: https://canberraclimbing.org.au/. Your membership is active as soon as you’ve completed the online signup and payment, and you can then register straight away. (Your digital member card may follow later)

Difficulty

The Point offers a wide variety of climbing from easy to moderate to extremely challenging. Access is easy with camping nearby. The Point is mainly a trad area with some sport climbs.

What to bring

Independent trad climbers are expected to bring their own trad climbing gear and equipment. All 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. As this is a top access crag all climbers must carry prussiks or ascenders.

You will also need to bring your own camping gear, food, drinking water (can be sourced from nearby towns). Prep for both cold and warm conditions. A detailed list will be forwarded to people who register.

Camping

Camping/accommodation should be booked early.
Camping and cabins are available at Currarong Holiday Haven which is a commercial camping/caravan park.
Camping is also available at Honeymoon Bay – booking can be made from 14 days prior and can be difficult to obtain

Meeting time and location

Details will be provided to participants following registration.

Climbing routes

Check out thecrag.com for climbing route details or obtain the Point Perpendicular  guidebook.

Transport and numbers

Climbers will make their own way to The Point. 15 Independent Trad climbers. 5 Supervised sport climbers.

Questions

As part of the registration process you will have an opportunity to ask questions of Trip Leader.

Cost

$10 – covers admin and contribution towards insurance.

Inquiries

You will have an opportunity to ask questions of Trip Leader as part of the registration process.