Fantastic yoga instructor Hamzah has agreed to run yoga sessions for NUMC, by buying a ticket you are helping support Hamzah as thanks for sharing his practice with us at  5:45pm tonight. This yoga is mainly tailored to functional strength for climbing (lots of core and shoulders) but is run in such a way that there are options for every level of strength, whether you are a beginner or a maestro this is the class for you - no experience required! As it is a donation tickets are $1 each, buy as many tickets as you would like according to how much you would like to donate (e.g. if you are happy to pay $10 buy 10 tickets).  We will email the link to the zoom 10 minutes before the session starts for everyone who has bought a ticket. I would recommend downloading zoom on your computer or phone early so you're not trying to do it last minute.

**Cancelled** This trip is for people new to outdoor climbing who want to get outside and give it a go. Your $20 ticket covers transport from the gearstore, all climbing equipment, and instruction. No previous climbing experience necessary. The walk in is about 10 minutes of dirt track up a hill. You need to bring normal going outside stuff... Lunch (Sandwiches, muesli bars, etc) | Water (2L) | Layered clothing, exercise wear for climbing, something warm for sitting | Raincoat | Sunscreen | Hat | Camera (bring a strap) | Hairband if you have long hair Leave jewellery / watches / nice things at home or in your bag. If you have any conditions that might impact your ability to participate, or if you have any questions you can contact me on the facebook post where you saw this, or my email is sophie.mckay@uon.edu.au and my phone is 0430177740 If you are an experienced climber keep in mind this is a beginner's trip so you will be in line to learn how to belay like everyone else and all the climbs set will be relatively easy. Apart from climbing, it's a nice spot to sit and socialise, and enjoy the bush. Pic above is exactly where we are going. ~Chloe and Sophie

***EDIT*** Looks like the swell is going to be a little too high for us to head for sea caving on Saturday, AND there is a reasonable chance that we'll get rained on.  So what we've decided to do is to still go on an adventure, but change the date to SATURDAY 21/3, meeting at the gear store at 8am. We won't be able to go caving, so instead we are going to go climbing down on the central coast. Pack everything you need for a day outdoors including sun-safe clothing, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, as well as all your own food and water for the day. No food or water will be provided.  We will provide all climbing equipment and training.  Following the current Covid-19 recommendations, if you are showing any symptoms at all or would prefer to reduce contact and not attend this event your ticket will be refunded asap. Please email me at cooperwalters217@gmail.com, or via facebook messenger to confirm that you have received this email and whether you will be attending or not, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.  ***END EDIT*** SEA CAVING 2.0 As with every outdoor adventure, we're dependent on Mother Nature going easy on us, andthis particular adventure is less forgiving than others with regards to the weather. If you do get a ticket, make sure to keep a close eye on your emails approaching the date, we'll be in contact with weather updates and go/no go decisions. Assuming the weather is good, pack all your snacks, light hiking/walking stuff and water, and we pack all the other technical stuff and then we drive to caves beach and then we walk (carrying all our stuff) to a special little spot (in the photo above) and WE ABSEIL RIGHT INTO THE FREAKING WATER?! Don't worry if it's your first time abseiling, there are multiple abseils of varying difficulty, or no abseils at all if you'd prefer to do the big jump (13-15m) or the lil' jump (2-3m) into the water. Plenty of fun things to do for everyone, and plenty of exploring to be done too... What to bring: - anything you would take on a day hiking in the sun and at the beach, including but not limited to: - Water, snacks, sunscreen and sun-safe clothing, swimwear, SHOES YOU CAN SWIM IN (this is essential, no heavy boots. There are some sharp rocks and stuff) - We will supply lunch (included in trip cost) - We will supply technical equipment (included in trip cost) You must be reasonably fit (able to hike for half an hour carrying a light backpack) and swimming ability is definitely recommended.  Also bring a spare few dollars for the end of day pub break, an adventure essential. Any questions, feel free to email me at cooperwalters217@gmail.com.    GET KEEN ~Cooper

Interested to try climbing (or try climbing outdoors)? Desperate to touch some real rocks? It's time for BEGINNER CLIMBING! This crag is tide dependent, so we'll aim to be walking in around 11 am, as the tide is on it's way out. 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 pack your swimmers! 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 -Hat and sunscreen -Sturdy shoes -Hair ties for anyone with long hair.   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) no later than 9:30 am 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. These trips traditionally fill up very quickly, so get in ASAP to secure your spot! If you would like to reduce the carbon footprint of driving to/from the trip check out our carbon offset initiative! http://tdy.cl/se/28jhiHY Any questions feel free to contact me at ptin265@aucklanduni.ac.nz or 0431757089. - Phillip

Pulse Climbing Gym have offered us a one-off night to purchase cheap gear. On Sunday the 8th of March the staff will re-open the gym from 5pm-9pm for NUMC members to climb and buy gear (Pulse normally closes at 4pm on Sundays).  Pulse is offering: 15% discount on gear purchases (20% if you are also a pulse member) 50% off pulse membership Lucky door prizes A gold coin donation BBQ Climbing for the night All this for a $5 entry fee! Get the RVSP ticket below so Pulse knows how many people are coming, entry fee to be paid at Pulse.

Interested to try climbing (or try climbing outdoors)? Desperate to touch some real rocks? It's time for BEGINNER CLIMBING! This crag is tide dependent, so we'll aim to be walking in around 11 am, as the tide is on it's way out. 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 pack your swimmers! 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 -Hat and sunscreen -Sturdy shoes -Hair ties for anyone with long hair.   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) no later than 9:30 am 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. These trips traditionally fill up very quickly, so get in ASAP to secure your spot! If you would like to reduce the carbon footprint of driving to/from the trip check out our carbon offset initiative! http://tdy.cl/se/28jhiHY Any questions feel free to contact me at ptin265@aucklanduni.ac.nz or 0431757089. - Phillip

This is my new favourite sport: SEA CAVING So what you do is, you pack all your snacks, light hiking/walking stuff and water and we pack all the other technical stuff and then we drive to caves beach and then we walk (carrying all our stuff) to a special little spot (in the photo above) and WE ABSEIL RIGHT INTO THE FREAKING WATER?! Don't worry if it's your first time abseiling, there are multiple abseils of varying difficulty, or no abseils at all if you'd prefer to do the big jump (13-15m) or the lil' jump (2-3m) into the water. Plenty of fun things to do for everyone, and plenty of exploring to be done too... What to bring: - anything you would take on a day hiking in the sun and at the beach, incliding but not limited to: - Water, snacks, sunscreen and sun-safe clothing, swimwear, SHOES YOU CAN SWIM IN (this is essential, no heavy boots. There are some sharp rocks and stuff) - We will supply lunch (included in trip cost) - We will supply technical equipment (included in trip cost) You must be reasonably fit (able to hike for half an hour carrying a light backpack) and swimming ability is definitely recommended.  Also bring a spare few dollars for the end of day pub break, an adventure essential. Any questions, feel free to email me at cooperwalters217@gmail.com.    GET KEEN ~Cooper

What: To begin the semester off we are having a social camping trip at Gap Creek campground (https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/gap-creek-campground) in the Watagans. No hiking or camping experience is necessary.  To Expect: Light hiking, chilling around camp, a rustically beautiful pit toilet, Waterfall! A small amount of rain is forcast for this weekend so the waterfall should be good ! Plan: The plan is to meet at the gearshed (https://tinyurl.com/t2f3cmr) on Saturday the 22/02/2020 at 9:00am sharp to check gear and drive to Gap Creek campground at 9:30am. Saturday Dinner will be a group dinner that will be included in the cost of your ticket. We will packup camp and return to the gearshed on Sunday the 23/02/2020 after lunch.  To Bring: Sturdy Shoes / Swimmers / Headtorches / Raincoat / Jumper / Sunscreen / A tent (or a share in a tent) / Sleeping Bag / Sleeping Mat. Bring all food for meals and snacks (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner/ Snacks, etc.) except a single dinner (Saturday). Water is not avaliable at the campsite so bring 3L/Per Day !! Camping gear can be hired from the NUMC gear store or BYO. A more detailed camping list will follow ! If you're avaliable to drive please buy a Driver ticket !    As of this year NUMC is aiming to go carbon neutral! For an optional $3 you can offset your carbon emissions from this trip by purchasing the 'carbon offset' ticket as well as the event ticket. For your carbon offset ticket, follow this link (also available on our FB page) http://tdy.cl/se/28jhiHY Hope to see you all there!!!  For any questions contact Jarred at 0422039226 or jarred.zeman@uon.edu.au  

This page is used for gear store deposits. Please checkout: - 1 x gear store deposit per group (refundable on return of items borrowed) OR - 1 x extended hire deposit for hire periods exceeding one week - 1 x deposit per wetsuit hired For each wetsuit borrowed, a separate wetsuit deposit must be included. This is in addition to any gear deposit, and is fully refunded on return of undammaged and clean wetsuit.  Hired equipment must be returned within one week, unless otherwise organised with the attendant gear store officer. Failure to return hired equipment on time and in acceptable condition may result in the forfeit of the gear hire deposit. 

This page is used for gear store deposits and gear hire fees. Please checkout: - 1 x gear store deposit per group (refundable on return of items borrowed) - each item borrowed (non-refundable hire cost) For each wetsuit borrowed, a separate wetsuit deposit must be included. This is in addition to any gear deposit, and is fully refunded on return of undammaged and clean wetsuit.  These funds all go to maintaining and purchasing equipment for users of the club.  Hired equipment must be returned within one week, unless otherwise organised with the attendant gear store officer. Failure to return hired equipment on time and in acceptable condition may result in the forfeit of the gear hire deposit. 

We've got two days of FREE intro to hiking in the Watagans forest, run by Hunter TAFE, beginners welcome! As part of their certification, outdoor recreation students need to demonstrate proficiency in teaching people to hike, so the NUMC - in return for providing students as novice hikers - get a free introduction to hiking!  You do not need to be a novice to attend this trip, everyone is welcome. There are two days the TAFE has set out for training; Day 1 : Monday 25th November Day 2: Tuesday 26th November Please select a FREE ticket for the event on the day(s) you wish to attend. This will reserve your place.  Car pooling will be organised once attendance has been sorted. On each of these days we can take up to 12 students on the hike. Start time 09:00 Finish time 16:00 NUMC members to bring:  -sturdy walking shoes -backpack (can be borrowed from the club) -water ~2L -food for the day -hat and sunblock -long pants and long shirt are suggested (tick protection) Any questions, email Phillip at ptin265@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Alrighty my adrenaline junkies, time for the actual deets for our AGM! Our 2019 AGM will be held at Dixon Park, just behind Bar/Dixon Beach in Merewether, starting 1:30 pm on Sunday 10th of November. We will provide food and soft drinks, as well as banter and games, and some swims at the beach. There will be vegan and vego options available. The actual meeting will take about 15-20 minutes, the rest of the afternoon will be reserved for shenanigans We have received some interest for committee positions, but will continue to accept nominations until midnight Saturday 11th.. Any positions that remain vacant as of then will be open to nomination at the event. So grab your (free) ticket at from tidyHQ so we can get a firm idea of numbers and dietary requirements.  Reasons to nominate for committee: - Implement ideas you've had for the club - Learning admin and leadership skills - Open access to the gear store - In house training in outdoor adventure sports - Altruism - Looks great on your CV. Role descriptions and nomination forms are available on the club facebook page or by request. Any questions can be sent to myself or committee@numc.org.au. Our committees are run in a very fluid way, each member gets to learn every job, so your learning will not be confined to any single aspect of club administration. You will learn both the administrative skills of how to plan a trip, as well as the technical skills required to implement one. Nominate for any position you feel you would like to learn, or be good at. You may nominate for more than one. We'd love to have some new committee members, we have so much to teach and share so that this great club can thrive for years to come! Give it some thought, check it out. It is so worth it.   I hope to see you all there! Cooper Walters President NUMC cooperwalters217@gmail.com