INTERMEDIATE Climbing Weekend!  Let's touch some real rock in the beautiful Blue Mountains! The aim of this trip is to get everyone comfortable with lead climbing. If you don't know what that means, this may not be the trip for you! (Beginner trip incoming...) With this being an intermediate trip we want all our attendees to have either climbed outdoors or lead climbed in a gym previously so as to get the most out of the weekend. All the gear you need to get on the wall is included in your ticket price, but feel free to use any of your own.   Gear that can be borrowed from the club: Climbing helmet Climbing harness Climbing shoes Safety sling Belay device and carabiners Tent Sleeping bag Sleeping mat   Gear you'll need to bring: Cutlery, bowl, plate, cup, etc LOTS of warm layers (Blue Mountains in winter are COLD) Raincoat Sturdy walking/running shoes Breakfast (Sunday) Lunch (Saturday and Sunday) Snacks Beverages of choice for around the campfire!   We'll be carpooling from the gear shed to Mount York Campground early on Saturday morning, climbing all weekend and returning to the shed Sunday night.  Any questions just flick me a message, - Captain Phil 

PURCHASE TICKETS FROM:  Social Snorkelling, Guided Shore Dive, and BBQ (Flagstaff - Swansea Heads) | Newcastle University Diving and Exploration Society | TidyHQ !!!!UPDATED INFO!!! Due to Swell Saturdays plans have changed a little, updated schedule below. Apologies for any inconvenience.  Meet up at Gear Shed 7:30am  Snorkelling at Marks Point 9 - 12  BBQ 12pm  Back and done at the shed 5pm   ----OLD INFO---- "Flagstaff Shore Dive / Snorkel + BBQ We will be heading to Flagstaff at Swansea Heads for our usual fortnightly formal dive with Dive Swansea. This event will include a guided shore dive for certified divers, with snorkellers also welcome to come along and snorkel in the sheltered bay area, subject to conditions on the day. After the dive/snorkel, we will have a relaxed BBQ at the carpark/beach area to celebrate the end of semester 1.   Key Details Meet at the gear store (If needing Gear): 7:00 am Meet at Flagstaff: TBC (Tide Time Dependant) Address: 130 University Dr, Callaghan NSW 2308 (Gear Shed) We will organise and load gear at the gear store before travelling to Flagstaff, Swansea Heads. Expected finish time: Around 2:00 pm This may vary depending on conditions, gear cleaning, and how long the BBQ runs.   Snorkellers must be able to swim confidently, follow the buddy system, remain within the nominated snorkelling area, and follow all directions from NUDES organisers. Snorkelling will only proceed if conditions are assessed as safe on the day."   If you need a lift to the BBQ or have any questions, please let me know :)  - Lilly 

Hey everyone! We have this NEW and exciting event coming up! We are collaborating with Alex, principal Osteopath, at The Movement Improvement Clinic, to deliver a workshop where NUMC members can learn some calisthenics and exercises to improve climbing strength and agility. Alex is a movement-focused, neurodiverse Osteo who is keen to work with any person to help improve their health and wellbeing in a holistic, intentional approach. Before his injury, he dabbled in climbing, and currently runs some calisthenics classes, so this workshop is in great hands!! This workshop will run for 2 hours; 5pm-7pm on Wednesday 3rd June. If you are itching to do ANYTHING climbing related or need a healthy break from study, make sure you come along to this workshop! It will be held at The Forum, room TBA. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to flick me a message on Instagram or Facebook! - Laila Machin

Howdy peeps! As it is now winter break we have more time to conduct some training, the main purpose of this event to the teach ascending and canyoning and caving anchors. If we have enough time we may run through guided rappels, hauling, top belaying and different descender types.  There are limited avaliable tickets. What to bring: A head torch and water. The club will supply all technical gear but if you have your own feel free to bring it. If you have any questions feel free to message me (Oliver Dowzer)

Third times a charm!  Come celebrate the end of Semester madness with us, we will be meeting at the gear shed 6:30AM sharp Get your swimmers and climbing kit on for an epic morning of touching rocks by a beautiful veiw. With salty swims after to top it off, this little day trip will be one to remember! - Limited tickets available as it will be a relatively small crew - Beginner friendly, there is a bit of something for everyone - BYO coffee, brunch & water (more info will be sent out to you)  ~ Be ready to slip slop slap that sun cream ~

Hey all ! It's that time of year again where our beloved gear shed needs some TLC.  Join us on Friday 22nd May from 4pm to audit our gear and tidy the shed. This is an awesome opportunity to give back to the club and meet some new people! Also, did I forget to mention the FREE BBQ !? Grab a free ticket so we know how many to cater for and we will see ya there :))    

This week's skill workshop is on knots What knot to do? How to use them?  We're going to go over some foundational knots, which are useful for all the rope diciplines that the club takes part in! A limited number of tickets are available to keep the class size manageable. If you've got a ticket then meet at the gear shed at 4pm Thursday! Yours Truly, Treasurer Kizza $$$

Come shred some local trails in the beautiful coastal rainforest of Glenrock State Conservation Area.  This event will hopefully run once a week once we get kicked off, so keep an eye out as the day and time might change week to week. This event is BEGINNER FRIENDLY! But there will be something for everyone if you are a more ADVANCED rider.  If you dont own your own mountain bike, please purchase the ticket that says you need to borrow a bike (the $5 helps to cover maintanence costs to keep the club bikes functioning well).    We will meet at the carpark at the top of Gun Club Rd at 3pm (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oQTMhhcUgdHctXc6).   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 :) ~ Captain Phil

This week's skill workshop is on prusiks. What are they? How to make them? How to use them?  A working knowledge of prusiks is essential to being an independent climber or canyoner. In this session I'll run through some basic to intermediate techniques so no previous knowledge necessary! A limited number of tickets are available to keep the class size manageable. If you've got a ticket then meet at the gear shed at 4pm Thursday! - Captain Phil

Come shred some local trails in the beautiful coastal rainforest of Glenrock State Conservation Area.  This event will hopefully run once a week once we get kicked off, so keep an eye out as the day and time might change week to week. This event is BEGINNER FRIENDLY! But there will be something for everyone if you are a more ADVANCED rider.  If you dont own your own mountain bike, please purchase the ticket that says you need to borrow a bike (the $5 helps to cover maintanence costs to keep the club bikes functioning well).    We will meet at the carpark at the top of Gun Club Rd at 4pm (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oQTMhhcUgdHctXc6).   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 yous! Any question or concerns, please reach out :) ~ Captain Phil

Weekly climbing is on Thursday nights at the coolest gym around! Cessnock PCYC climbing gym has 18m high walls with top rope and lead climbing options, offering a fun and challenging session for all abilities. There are a range of grades, allowing you to either get comfy on the ropes or project some harder climbs! It is a super fun and supportive environment where you can practice safe lead falls and gain confidence in your rope skills. This is such a great learning opportunity for anyone, surrounded by a wonderful group of people! If you are keen on learning lead, we are in the process of developing an excellent checklist for you to follow to develop the necessary skills for safe lead climbing and belaying!  Tickets will be released at 8am on the Monday and close Wednesday at 10pm prior to each Thursday session. The club will provide one rope per car for lead climbing, and if you need a harness you can borrow one from the club too! Carpooling is available if you meet the group at the NUMC club shed at 5:45pm on the day for a 6pm departure, with a gold coin donation for fuel. It is a 50min drive from the shed which gives us a generous 2 hours of climbing - enough to feel that forearm pump for sure! Keen to see you all there!   **note: entry is purchased at Cessnock PCYC. Price is $14.50/person (you will need a PCYC membership to access this - $40.00 one off purchase for 12 months If you would like some more information please do not hesitate to reach out to Laila Machin, Taylor Cassady or Benjamin Ewin :)

Come shred some local trails in the beautiful coastal rainforest of Glenrock State Conservation Area.  This event will hopefully run once a week once we get kicked off, so keep an eye out as the day and time might change week to week. This event is BEGINNER FRIENDLY! But there will be something for everyone if you are a more ADVANCED rider.  If you dont own your own mountain bike, please purchase the ticket that says you need to borrow a bike (the $5 helps to cover maintanence costs to keep the club bikes functioning well).    We will meet at the carpark at the top of Gun Club Rd (https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oQTMhhcUgdHctXc6).   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 yous! Any question or concerns, please reach out :) ~ Taylor