Brian Mattick
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 […]
Climbing day at The Cloisters, Orroral Ridge
Orroral Ridge Orroral Ridge, ACT, AustraliaThe 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 […]
The Dawn Wall – special CCA screening
Dendy Cinemas Level 2, North Quarter, Canberra Centre 148 Bunda Street, Canberra, ACT, AustraliaCCA has arranged a special screening of The Dawn Wall movie for its members and their family and friends. This special screening is scheduled for the day before the official public screening. The Dawn Wall Images from the Dawn Wall, January 2015, shot by Bligh Gillies of Corey Rich Productions in Yosemite National Park, California. […]
