Hi NUMCies! ***EDIT this event will now be held at pulse climbing gym, see facebook for more information *** Welcome to the Newcastle University Mountaineering Club! To start the year off we have our first Beginner Climbing trip, which will take place on Sunday 4th of March. We'll be climbing at Point Clare, down towards Central Coast. This crag has a good mix of grades, from relatively easy to fiendishly difficult, and is less than an hour down the coast. On this trip you will learn how to tie in to a top rope system, and how to safely belay your climbing partner while they have a crack at climbing some sandstone! The best views are at the top, so it's well worth the climb! 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. Our trip leaders will provide transportation, 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 8:45 to make sure everyone has the correct gear. Follow this link for a video from a previous beginner trip to Morna Point, where we hope to run a second trip when the conditions are on our side: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqExv0i6vo Get keen, I'll see you all there! Cooper NUMC President

Alright ladies and gents, hold on to your glasses and have a sip of coffee because I’ve got some major pent-up info to throw at your eyeballs. So,LET’S GO CAVING!!!!!This trip has places for 10 peeps to come with Chris Starkey and I to Timor caves, not far from Mururruruurrurundi (Funny name for a place, ikr?). When: 2-3/9, camping Saturday night and drive back to Newcastle Sunday evening. There are no toilets, showers or other facilities at the camp site. The nearest toilet is an hour drive away. Just so you know..Who: You, duh. And me I guess.What: Now this is the fun part. First, we find the damn things, which is much easier said than done. This requires a reasonable level of fitness, we will be carrying light packs through light bushland up and down hills, though it is only about 10 minutes walk between each cave. Second, we put on our helmets, switch on our torches and dive (almost literally in my case, I am a bit crazy in that sense) into the underground world of rock, darkness and awesomeness. Once inside we walk, crawl, slide, and swear our way through the tunnels, trying to see what we can find and where we can get. It’s the ultimate in terms of exploration, the only thing stopping you finding out what’s around the corner or in that tunnel is you. If you are claustrophobic, this is not the trip for you. Skills: No skills required, just bring clothes you never want to see again. They will never be the same colour again.What to bring:- Food for one day including breakfast, lunch and snacks. A McDinner (dinner on the road, potentially from McDonalds or Hungry Jacks) will be had on both Saturday and Sunday nights. If you'd prefer to bring your own dinners you are welcome to do so. You must bring your own lunch and snacks.- Water for one day (at least one litre in a sturdy or plastic bottle)- Clean clothes for the trip home- Camping gear (can be hired from the store)- Torches (can be hired)- Overalls (optional, some for hire, otherwise old clothes will do)- Spare batteries (Club torches take 4 AA batteries, you MUST have a complete spare set.)- Backup torch (phones are not allowed in the cave, a $5 hand torch is fine)- Helmets (Store)- Sturdy and/or cheap shoes. Following the “they gon’ get dirty” theme. (You get the point by now, there is dirt. Everywhere. Like, EVERYWHERE. And also water. Water and dirt make mud. You get the picture.)- Wet wipes SERIOUSLY recommended. For additional information, or for confidential medical information, send me an email or Facebook message.You do have to be a club member to come, so if you've been holding out waiting for a trip, make sure you sign up at numc.org.au first. Additionally, you'll be required to sign a waiver before we leave Newcastle.There is a short medical form available at https://goo.gl/forms/y0Rlx3boNVmkmi2s1 , this must be filled out before the trip.That's all from me, get keen, sign up, you know the drill.Cheers, Coopercooperwalters217@gmail.com 

This afternoon trip is to the Ninja Parc, an indoor obstacle course using a mixture of ropes, boards, nets, swings and climbing holds in a challenging and fun version of "The Floor is Lava". All expenses paid, this trip is aimed at people new to Newcastle or the club who are looking have a bit of fun, meet some new people and see some of Darby st. There is a good to high likelihood that I'll drag us all down Darby street for a Newy famous "Freak Shake", or a three monkey's milkshake afterwards, assuming I haven't exhausted myself too much.   We'll meet at the NUMC gear store at 12:15 - check the homepage if you're not sure where it is - and car pool our way there. Alternatively, you can meet us there. Bring water, some spare $$$ for the shakes (they're a little expensive but oh so worth it), and pretty much the outfit you'd wear to a gym. If you're like me and that description means nothing to you, that means running shoes, shorts and shirt.   Any questions, send me an email. Cheers, Cooper Walters cooperwalters217@gmail.com

Alright my dudes and dudettes, time for some adventures! This trip is to the treetop adventure park in Minmi. Entry will be payed by the club, so all you need is to be free on Saturday afternoon (26/8), and to want to have fun! This park is a high-ropes adventure park, so if heights aren't your thing, hold off for the next trip.  Make sure to wear fully enclosed shoes and to bring a water bottle, a spare jumper and a small pack to hold your phone/wallet etc. while you climb. We'll meet at the NUMC gear store at 11:30am and car pool our way there or you can organise your own travel and meet us there if you'd rather. There are only so many spots, so get in quick! More information about the park can be found here. Any questions, send me an email or a Facebook message. Cheers, Cooper Walters  cooperwalters217@gmail.com

This trip is for people new to outdoor climbing who want to get outside and give it a go. Your $12 ticket covers transport from the gearstore, all climbing equipment, and instruction. No previous climbing experience necessary. The walk in is about 15 minutes of sand track and ocean rock. There is a downclimb to enter and crag and some rock hopping, you have to be reasonable sure footed. Here is a video from last year's trip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqExv0i6voPictures of the walk in have been sent out in an email and posted on the facebook group. The downclimb into the climbing area is quite exposed, if you are not comfortable with this we will give you a full refund, alternatively contact me to discuss.Please fill out the medical info form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZUHFqHA1XaWd_ersSDtovPvj0LZGtbh8fTZ-TBv10woCx4A/viewformYou need to bring normal going outside stuff...Enclosed shoes |Lunch (Sandwiches, musli 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.I'll have sent out an email asking for relevant medical information. That is any conditions that might impact your ability to participate. If you have questions about that, or anything else you can contact me on the facebook post where you saw this, or my email is wilson.corey@hotmail.com and my phone is 0422233203Only current financial members of NUMC can attend. All participants will be required to sign a waiver before the trip. 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 beautiful spot to sit and socialise, enjoy the view, and try to spot passing dolphins and whales. Pic above is exactly where we are going.Corey

This trip is for people new to outdoor climbing who want to get outside and give it a go. Your $12 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.Please fill out the medical info form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdraVU-yb9OOv9LARfytb6hSwtO66_mqLtdzOXQZhQ2zoga2Q/viewformYou need to bring normal going outside stuff...Lunch (Sandwiches, musli 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.I'll send out an email on Wednesday asking for relevant medical information. That is any conditions that might impact your ability to participate. If you have questions about that, or anything else you can contact me on the facebook post where you saw this, or my email is wilson.corey@hotmail.com and my phone is 0422233203Only current financial members of NUMC can attend. All participants will be required to sign a waiver before the trip. 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.Corey