Pick which activity you are doing on day ONE of the mega trip. There are free tickets allocated for each activity based on the availability of leaders and gear to run each activity. Please only pick each activity once for the weekend. If you try to book four days of canyoning we will reallocate your tickets so other people get a chance. Canyon: Beginner friendly: An easy introduction to canyoning, we will be running 2 Groups. If your abseil skills are a little rusty this is your chance to still have awesome day out, as one group will be floating the Wollangambe, a trip full of spectacular views of bulies canyons, all while floating peacefully.  However, if you are looking for a little more, a group will also be heading to Serendipity for the day, a beginner friendly canyon with aa good mix of technical rock scrambling and chill wades. All technical gear and instruction will be provided, just bring comfortable clothes (NO COTTON!), shoes that you can hike and swim in (old running shoes or volleys work well), plenty of water, some lunch and snacks. Climb: Beginner friendly: A chill day top-roping at the Soft Parade in Mt York, the best crag in the mountains for complete beginners! This day is the best of the four days of climbing for those who are brand new to climbing real rock and want a nice easy intro. All technical gear and instruction will be provided, just bring comfortable clothes, plenty of water, and some lunch & snacks Hike: Intermediate and Beginner friendly: We will be running 2 groups. The intermediate group will be doing Wollangambe Crater, an action packed hike, full of off track navigation, bushbashing, and a little swimming. This is technically the most advanced hike of the trip, so prior hiking experience and a moderate level of fitness is required. The beginner group will be doing Dalpura canyon and jinki-ridge. This route combines breathtaking scenery, a narrow and spectacular canyon and some pristine swimming holes. Kayak: A cruisey day out exploring Lake Lyell. No experience needed and all the kayaking gear provided, just make sure you bring clothes that can get damp (NO COTTON), water, and some lunch in a waterproof container There's also the option to chill at camp! Any questions, flick me a message! -Captain Phil

LET’S PARTY! 🥳 NUDES, NUSS and the best of all - NUMC, are coming together for an epic night out at the Newy on the 17th of April! WOOP WOOP! Tickets go live at 5pm on the 5th Doors open at 7pm.  There will be a DJ and $3 drinks (until you drink the bar tab dry 😅) And our best dressed party animal will get $25 off a club trip of their choice!   The theme is EXPLORE!  Now, I want to see some epic adventurous explorers….I’ll be dammed if NUDES or NUSS top us with some lame ass dive outfit or snow kit.  Bonus points, or at least brownie points 😉, if you go for the cave vibes!! 🦇   Now get creative and I’ll see you there! 🤠

Interested in growing your skills abseiling or even want to give it a go? Come try beginners abseiling! Abseiling is a foundation skill that is either necessary or transferrable to many of the trips we host throughout this year. Canyoning, climbing, caving along with more advanced abseils use of the skills you'll learn on the day. If you’re interested in learning to step of a cliff safely or need a refresher on your abseiling skills then here is your opportunity to do so! We'll be exploring a bunch of beginner abseils at Glenrock reserve to get comfortable with heights and learning how to abseil correctly and safely.  Info: Please be at the gear shed, located near the cul-de-sac around the back of the Forum gym ("Newcastle University Mountaineering Club" on Google maps) no later than 9:00 am to make sure everyone has the correct gear (gear will be provided), we will set off to be hopefully abseiling by 10am. We’ll be car pooling to and from the trip and will be back at the gearshed by 5:00PM at the latest. What you'll need to bring: - Hat and sunscreen - Sturdy shoes to walk in  - Lunch and a lot of water for the day  - Hair ties for long hair (trust me, you want it tied back) - Appropriate clothes depending on the weather Any questions or troubles feel free to contact me via Messenger from the facebook post. - Mak

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

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