Above image: Khumbu Icefall (centre) and Glacier descending from the Western Cwm, hidden behind Nuptse (right). Everest's summit and Southwest Face are above the cwm. Between and below the summit of Everest and the South Summit lies the upper snowfield with the vertical cliffs of the Rock Band beneath it. (Photographer: Fabien 1309 assumed. Source: […]

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: Brian Mattick Australian Museum Balls Pyramid Expedition 2017 Located 22 kilometres south of Lord Howe Island, Balls Pyramid is a massive spire of […]

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: Damian Jovanovic and Sarah Truscott In late 2015, CCA members Damian Jovanovic and Sarah Truscott spent 2 months trawling the west coast of […]

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: Matt Rogerson In 2000, Matt Rogerson, Stu Davies, Robb Clifton and Tim Curtis made the third ascent of Mawson's Peak, one of Australia's […]