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

Come and join the inaugural Inter-Club Story night, an opportunity to connect with our Sydney colleagues and take in a selection of presentations from their best adventures on club trips!  The University of Technology in Sydney is hosting us all for the night with a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and food included with your ticket price.  As the event is in Sydney we can organise amongst ourselves whether we car pool or use public transport, so the ticket price does not cover fuel. I shall organise a group chat for us all once we've sold tickets to coordinate this. The evening includes presentations from: UTSOAC – University of Technology Sydney Outdoor Adventure Club UNSWOC – University of New South Wales Outdoor Club SUBW – Sydney University Bush Walkers SURMC – Sydney University Rock-climbing & Mountaineering Club Any questions, feel free to contact me - 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

Want to be a wilderness explorer? Here’s your chance… CAVING in Timor! Quick (and slightly honest) fact sheet: Tight spaces will become your new best friend… along with bats, mud, and a lot of mud. If eating carrots gave you night vision, head torches wouldn’t exist… sadly, you’ll still need one. But in all seriousness, caving is an unforgettable adventure. You’ll get the chance to explore some of Timor’s incredible cave systems, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and experience something completely different from the everyday. It’s challenging, exciting, a little bit dirty but absolutely worth it. Plus, you’ll meet some amazing people (including us lol) along the way and come out with stories you’ll be telling for years. Fair warning: if you’re claustrophobic… this might test you. TICKETS GO ON SALE: 9/04/26 at 8AM These tickets will disappear faster than you think—set your alarms, tell your friends, and be ready! Got questions? Just ask! - Mak & Jack :)   

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 :)

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 :)

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 :)

Are you itching for the great outdoors after all this rain; tired of climbing greasy plastic holds inside? Good news - It's time for our first OUTDOOR climbing trip of 2026!! If you're keen to join us for some climbing on the wonderful Bluey's sandstone, we are heading off on Friday evening from the NUMC gearshed. We will carpool to Mount York Camping Area and set up camp for Friday and Saturday night. We will be touching rock Saturday and Sunday, then driving back Sunday afternoon happy and all climbed-out. This is a beginner friendly trip for everyone! So if you're keen to experience climbing on real rock outdoors, or you want more exposure and to build your skills from previous trips, set your alarms to buy tickets as there will be something for everyone. **Tickets will be available: Monday 16th of March 8:00AM** Mount York camping area will be chilly overnight, so many layers of warm clothes are a must, such as a thermals for the nights, and please **avoid cotton clothes**. Breakfast both mornings and dinner Saturday night will be included, with Friday night dinner on the road. You will need to provide your own lunches, lots of snacks (great way to make friends) and at least 2L of water each day, so bring your own water bottles, we will have some extra water in jerry cans for each car. A more detailed packing list will get sent out to participants closer to the weekend. Lets gooo climbing!  If you have any questions don't hesitate to message myself, Bohdi Wain, or Laila Machin on messeneger :)