Victorian Climbing Club

Club Events

The VCC now sponsors a regular indoor climbing group. If you're ever short for a partner, or would just like to meet some new indoor partners, you can contact them via their Meetup page.

All other club events are listed here - please check here for changes to the event schedule or subscribe to our events feed.

Wolgan Valley Trip	18 May 2013 to 25 May 2013

Location: Wolgan Valley	James McIntosh 0427 445 543
Details: The Wolgan Valley is north of Lithgow, inland of the Blue Mountains proper. It's big, a wee bit serious, and fairly remote. The good climbing starts at about grade 15. Excellent camping at the ghost town of Newnes. Capable Trad Leaders only (advanced). Contact James for more details or to register your interest.
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Day Trip to Werribee Gorge	1 Jun 2013

Location: Werribee Gorge	Mike Poore
Details: Intermediate level trip with several beginner places. Contact Mike for more details or to register your interest.
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Trip to Mt Arapiles	8 Jun 2013 to 10 Jun 2013

Location: Mt Arapiles	Phil Laukens 9297 6780
Details: Queen's Birthday weekend, wrap up warm, this time of year is great for those north facing multi-pitch climbs. Limited beginner places. Contact Phil for more details or to register your interest.
How do I know what level I am?
How do I know what level I am?

For the purposes of VCC trips: You are a *Beginner* climber if: You can tie yourself in using a figure of eight knot and you have a harness, helmet, suitable footwear, one sling and a screw gate karabiner. You are an *Intermediate* climber if: You can tie yourself in using a figure of eight knot plus you can safely belay and second a lead climber, you can abseil and you have a harness, helmet, suitable footwear, several long slings, two screw gate karabiners, nut pick and belay device. You are an *Advanced* climber if: You meet the Intermediate criteria plus you can lead climb using traditional gear, you can set up belays on multi pitch climbs and you have all the above mentioned gear plus a rack and a rope. All intending trip participants are advised to read VCC Trip Participants' Guidelines. Contact the trip leader or email for more details.