Events

Come shred some local trails with us! This event is BEGINNER FRIENDLY! But there will be something for everyone if you are a more advanced rider.  If you don't own your own mountain bike, please purchase the ticket that says you need to borrow a bike (the $5 helps to cover maintenance costs to keep the club bikes functioning well).    We will meet at the gear shed at 4.30pm and carpool from there.   What YOU will need to bring: Activewear to ride in (long sleeves and pants recommended in case of scrapes) Closed shoes (skate shoes work well with pedals, or normal running shoes are fine) Water bottle  Bike gloves (if you have them) Glasses (to keep twigs and dirt out of your eyes) - we have some safety specs we will be bringing for those who need them, sunnies or normal glasses are also fine   Looking forward to shreddin with you! Any question or concerns, please reach out :) ~ Taylor C

Table Bouldering! Are you a poor student who can't afford to go to Pulse climbing nights because they are too expensive and you also have to travel? Do you want to be part of a free event right on Uni campus? Do you like making a fool of yourself on campus? Are you crazy? Are you all of the above? Join us for table bouldering! Table bouldering (noun): The act of circumnavigating a picnic table without touching the ground. Sounds easy? Find out! We will be traversing outdoor tables at campus Weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30. Meet at the NUMC gear store. What to bring: Clothes that you are comfortable moving around in and getting a little dirty in. If you are competitive you can bring climbing shoes and chalk, but people have been known to do grade T12s in boots. We will provide bouldering mats, a brush and cleaning equipment. See you there! Samuel and Casey

This trip is going to be awesome fun, but for that to happen, you MUST have abseiling experience before attending. BUT, don't fret if you don't have any! When you buy your ticket, just let us know in the relevant question and we'll make a groupchat where we can organize a practice session to show you the ropes (haha). Subject to work and uni commitments, the vague plan is to head off from the gearshed around 5pm, arriving at the campsite about 8:30pm, but carpooling and travel arrangements can be sorted closer to the time. We will be camping at Barcoo Swamp Campground on Newnes Plateau on the Friday and Saturday night before heading back to Newcastle on Sunday evening. Weather dependent, Saturday will be a day of rock hopping and abseiling down some of the best and most beautiful canyons the Blue Mountains has to offer. It will be a big day including swimming, several kilometers of hiking, and some steep terrain, so a reasonable level of fitness and confident swimming ability are both essential! Sunday will be a nice relaxed day of floating, jumping, sunbathing and more canyoning if we’re up to it. All camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats etc.) can be hired from the gearstore, in addition to wetsuits, backpacks and drybags. The club will also provide helmets, harnesses and everything you need to stay safe in a canyon! We will be stopping for dinner on the road Friday night on the way to the Blueys, and a delicious, hearty (not too spicy) dinner will be provided Saturday night. You will be responsible for providing your own breakfast, lunch, and snacks for Saturday and Sunday (ideally things which are individually wrapped and/or you won't mind eating after they've gone soggy courtesy of a swim in a canyon!) Please keep in mind you will need to make it to the shed sometime during the week prior to this trip to organise a wetsuit, and get on those tickets fast!  You know the drill, get keen and set your alarms. I’ll see you all there!  - Oliver

Thanks to UNSA! We have received funding from the SSAF programme to send some club members through this two day course. This will ensure we are prepared to safely respond to the unlikely, though possible events we may encounter on club trips. Location: Blue Mountains Camping: Mount York Course details: HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or an isolated site This event is *invite only* - As we can only cater for the given funding.  Contact: Kirra for any questions :-)               0434 731 852