Yes, you heard me right.... due to the public holiday, this week's climbing will be a Friday Night climb! Who's coming for beers and pool afterwards? 🍻  We have two climbing sessions running from 5:30-7:30 & 7:30-9:30 pm (one session per person) which includes top roping and bouldering. Climbing shoes are provided and chalk bags are recommended, but not required, for those of you with slippery hands like me 😅 Bring along your water bottle and student card for easy entry! Tickets go on sale at 8pm each Thursday! Get in on the minute as they sell out FAST If you're new to the club and would like a climbing buddy, or someone to show you the ropes hit me up on Facebook messenger (kenz bailey) or through the NUMC Instagram! Cancelling tickets: If you cannot go to your session please message the NUMC group chat or a committee member by 1pm on the Friday of the event. Climbing nights are very popular and it would be a shame to waste a spot. Keen to see you there! - Kenz

Keen for a climb? On Monday's during the semester we have two climbing sessions running from 5:30-7:30 & 7:30-9:30 pm (one session per person) which includes top roping and bouldering. Climbing shoes are provided and chalk bags are recommended, but not required, for those of you with slippery hands like me 😅 Bring along your water bottle and student card for easy entry! Tickets go on sale at 8pm each Thursday! Get in on the minute as they sell out FAST If you're new to the club and would like a climbing buddy, or someone to show you the ropes hit me up on Facebook messenger (kenz bailey) or through the NUMC Instagram! Cancelling tickets: If you cannot go to your session please message the NUMC group chat or a committee member by 1pm on the Monday of the event. Climbing nights are very popular and it would be a shame to waste a spot. Keen to see you there! - Kenz

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled, stunningly gorgeous weekend exploring the Blue Mountains' best canyons! This trip is shaping up 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 Cathedral Reserve near Mount Wilson Friday and Saturday night before heading back to Newcastle on Sunday evening. Weather dependent, Saturday will be a day of rockhopping 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 and sunbathing. Instead of taking ropes and harnesses, we'll take our lovely lilos down to the Wollangambe and spend the day drifting away in the sunshine.  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 Matthew Moss special 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 on the Tuesday or Wednesday night prior to this trip to organise a wetsuit, and get on those tickets fast! It's first in best dressed and they will go quick! Get keen for an incredible weekend!   - Chris 

Keen for a climb? On Monday's during the semester we have two climbing sessions running from 5:30-7:30 & 7:30-9:30 pm (one session per person) which includes top roping and bouldering. Climbing shoes are provided and chalk bags are recommended, but not required, for those of you with slippery hands like me 😅 Bring along your water bottle and student card for easy entry! Tickets go on sale at 8pm each Thursday! Get in on the minute as they sell out FAST If you're new to the club and would like a climbing buddy, or someone to show you the ropes hit me up on Facebook messenger (kenz bailey) or through the NUMC Instagram! Cancelling tickets: If you cannot go to your session please message the NUMC group chat or a committee member by 1pm on the Monday of the event. Climbing nights are very popular and it would be a shame to waste a spot. Keen to see you there! - Kenz

Keen for a climb? On Monday's during the semester we have two climbing sessions running from 5:30-7:30 & 7:30-9:30 pm (one session per person) which includes top roping and bouldering. Climbing shoes are provided and chalk bags are recommended, but not required, for those of you with slippery hands like me 😅 Bring along your water bottle and student card for easy entry! Tickets go on sale at 8pm each Thursday! Get in on the minute as they sell out FAST If you're new to the club and would like a climbing buddy, or someone to show you the ropes hit me up on Facebook messenger (kenz bailey) or through the NUMC Instagram! Cancelling tickets: If you cannot go to your session please message the NUMC group chat or a committee member by 1pm on the Monday of the event. Climbing nights are very popular and it would be a shame to waste a spot. Keen to see you there! - Kenz

Love camping, bonfires and meeting new people?..... Well, I have the trip for you! Come join us on the 8th-10th of March at Casuarina Campground in the Watagan's for a weekend of games, campfires and food! We will be leaving the gear shed at 5pm on the Friday and returning on the Sunday at 1pm.  There is a small waterfall and river so bring swimmers and a towel if you wish! There are toilets but no showers.  Dinner and breakfast will be provided from the Friday to the Sunday! TICKET TYPES: If you have a car and can transport a minimum of 4 people please consider buying a 'driver ticket' to help us get everyone there. Fuel is covered by the club. Bonus: you get to dodge clean up and cooking! For those of you who do not have transport, please buy a Non-driver ticket and transport will be provided. If you wish to take yourself the 'Transporting self' ticket is the one for you.  What to bring: Camp set up: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow. Mess kit Snacks Lunch for Saturday Hydration (4L water minimum) Clothes Toiletries + medication Shoes - must wear shoes around the campground. Hammocks/ camp chairs (Optional) Games (Optional)  

Keen for a climb? On Monday's during the semester we have two climbing sessions running from 5:30-7:30 & 7:30-9:30 pm (one session per person) which includes top roping and bouldering. Climbing shoes are provided and chalk bags are recommended, but not required, for those of you with slippery hands like me 😅 Bring along your water bottle and student card for easy entry! Tickets go on sale at 8pm each Thursday! Get in on the minute as they sell out FAST If you're new to the club and would like a climbing buddy, or someone to show you the ropes hit me up on Facebook messenger (kenz bailey) or through the NUMC Instagram! Cancelling tickets: If you cannot go to your session please message the NUMC group chat or a committee member by 1pm on the Monday of the event. Climbing nights are very popular and it would be a shame to waste a spot. Keen to see you there! - Kenz

Off the back of the ACA training weekend recently let's practice some canyon skills.  This is intended for those who can already set up and manage canyon anchors, we'll run another trip in future for those who are looking to move forward from a more basic level.   The day will be out at Cranky Corner Sunday the 3rd. Text me if you need gear, we'll obviously be bringing various bits of club gear.   We'll try and go over both the skills and the situations that they are best used for. An indication of some skills is: - Setting handlines - Creating new anchors (selecting natural anchors, meat anchors, considerations of the line)  - Guided rappels, ziplining bags, ascending ropes and ziplines - Open vs closed system, bleeding the line - Passing a knot through a releasable anchor - Protecting your final abseiler (releasable abseils, rope bag management) - Ascending ropes   Captain Phil

WE'RE BACK! Pulse climbing nights are back on! We have two climbing sessions running from 5:30-7:30 & 7:30-9:30 pm (one session per person) which includes top roping and bouldering. Climbing shoes are provided and chalk bags are recommended, but not required, for those of you with slippery hands like me 😅 Bring along your water bottle and student card for easy entry! Tickets go on sale at 8pm on Thursday the 22nd! Get in on the minute as they sell out FAST If you're new to the club and would like a climbing buddy, or someone to show you the ropes hit me up on Facebook messenger (kenz bailey) or through the NUMC Instagram! Cancelling tickets: If you cannot go to your session please message the NUMC group chat or a committee member by 1pm on Monday the 23/2. Climbing nights are very popular and it would be a shame to waste a spot. Keen to see you there! - Kenz

Welcome New Members! Get ready for an epic year!  & Welcome back NUMC! To kick off an epic year we are having a BBQ beach party down at Nobby's Beach on Sunday the 25th! There will be beach volleyball, games and snags!  This is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn about the club trips we have coming up! Your ticket includes food and a can of soft-drink! What to bring: - Hydration - Towel - Hat, sunblock, sun-safety - Snacks - Camp chair (optional) - Games (optional)

Our precious gear shed is due for some TLC so let's have a BBQ about it! The aim is to audit a bunch of the gear as well as give the shed a deep clean and reorganise. I said certified freak, seven days a week (Wednesday 21st) Wet ass pussy, make that pullout (cleanup) game weak (strong), woo!  Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, you f*cking with some wet (clean) ass pussy (gearshed) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, you f*cking with some wet (clean) ass pussy (gearshed) Bring a bucket and a mop for this wet ass pussy (to help us clean) Give me everything you got for this wet ass pussy (gear shed clean up) Tickets are free but please grab one by Monday at 3pm so that we know how many to cater for and how much of a workforce to expect. 

Climbing outdoors can be intimidating, especially as climbing can be such a male dominated activity. That's why we've organised a beginner outdoor climbing weekend for our gals and gender diverse pals (sorry - no boiz allowed). We're heading out to the Blue Mountains for a weekend of touching rock, learning new skills and vibing with awesome people. This trip caters to all skill levels. Outdoor experience is preferred but not required. If you are confident and experienced outdoors, we will facilitate opportunities to lead climb so you can also extend your skills! We supply all the technical equipment and the training you need! What To Bring: - Food - dinner will be provided Friday and Saturday night. You'll need to bring your own food for breakfasts, lunches and snacks. - Water - make sure you can carry at least 2L. - Tent, mat and sleeping bag (these can be borrowed pending availability) - Hat, sunscreen and sun safe clothes - Clothes for 2 adventure days - NOTE Blue Mountains get surprisingly cold overnight. Be prepared for this. Also bring swimmers - there may be a chance to swim on Sunday afternoon after climbing. - Sturdy shoes for the walk in - Hair ties for anyone with long hair.  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). We will aim to leave on Friday morning to maximise our time in the mountains. If you cannot leave until Friday night, we may be able to arrange a car to leave later in the day PENDING DRIVER AVAILABILITY. Drivers will be compensated by the club for their fuel.  If you have any conditions that might impact your ability to participate, or if you have any questions you can contact me - Hanna Marie on Facebook, call/text me on 0491120772 or email me at hannaferguson95@hotmail.com. Hope to see you beautiful humans there!