Semester 1 Beginner Climbing - Morna Point 30/03/19

***EDIT*** Changed date and time to Saturday April 6, meeting at the gear store at 12 noon. 

Welcome new NUMCies and welcome back to the old! Time for our semester 1 beginner climbing trip to Morna Point, off One Mile beach.

This crag is tide dependent, so we'll be meeting at midday and leaving as soon afterwards as possible. Anna Bay and One Mile Beach are some really nice spots up near Nelson Bay, so the trip is worth it even before the climbing! We'll be climbing in a spot that overlooks the water, with a beautiful beach on our walk back from the crag to the cars, so bring a pair of swimmers and a towel! We'll also likely stop at a pub for dinner and a beer, so bring some extra dollars if you want in on the pub feed and a drink (or three).

There is about a kilometre (~0.6mi) walk between the car park and the crag, plus some scrambling around the headland, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. There is also a small downclimb to enter the crag, we'll have people on hand to assist, but you must have a reasonable level of confidence navigating short rock scrambles.

To join this trip you have to A) be a member of the club, and B) have purchased a ticket for the event, which pays for fuel and some gear maintainence. 

This trip caters to all skill levels, we supply all the technical equipment and the training you need!

What To Bring:

- Food and Water for a day, a hat and sunscreen, sturdy shoes, hair ties for anyone with long hair.  

- Swimmers, towel

Transportation will be by way of a car pool, fuel for which is included in your ticket price.

Please be at the gear store, located near the cul-de-sac around the back of the Forum gym ("Newcastle University Mountaineering Club" on Google maps) at or before the time specified to make sure everyone has the correct gear.

Follow this link for a video from a previous beginner trip to Morna Point, it's worth it even just for the location https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqExv0i6vo or look at the videos on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Jackie0630/videos/10217640642233205/. These trips traditionally fill up very quickly, so get in asap to secure your spot!

Get keen, I'll see you all there! Any questions, hit me up with an email at cooperwalters217@gmail.com

Cheers,

Cooper

NUMC President