Club Calendar

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General Meetings

The club holds General Meetings which are usually on the first Thursday of each month (except Public Holidays and December) at 8.00 PM at the Australian Gemmological Association 380-382 Spencer Street, Melbourne. However, the meetings are not always not this date and not always at this venue, so keep an eye on the details below for updated information. There are slideshows, discussion of issues and interesting talks given by climbers at most meetings

Date

Remarks

Thursday, March 1st

Glenn Robbins's Climbing Photography

What will you be doing on the evening of Thursday March 1 2007? Put this one in your diary. Glenn Robbins, climber and photographer will be doing a presentation of his work over his climbing career. This is an opportunity for you too spend some quality time checking out some power packed images from a range of destinations around the world. Also, what would you call living in Natimuk for around a decade in the heyday of your youth, as Glenn did? Many would call it, "Living The Dream". So this is going to be "Bigger Than Ben Hur". See you there.

When: 8.00 pm
Where: The Australian Gemmological Association 380-382 Spencer Street

Club Trips

The club also runs Club Trips to many different locations around Victoria. Contact the individual trip leader for details. This calendar is updated as information becomes available.

NOTE: Due to public liability insurance requirements, the use of helmets specifically designed for rock climbing and which adhere to UIAA, CE or equivalent, is compulsory for ALL trip participants at all times when climbing, belaying, or above or below a cliff.

(Note: The Cliffhanger Climbing Gym in Altona hire adjustable Edelrid Ultralight Helmets for very reasonable rates, eg 1 Day for $5.50 or pick up Friday & return Monday for $11.00. Phone: 9369 6400. The Arapiles Mountain Shop, 67 Main St., Natimuk, hire out equipment including helmets, 1 day $5, 2 day $9, 3 day $12 etc. Phone: 5387 1529) (Prices correct 2005)

Sunday 4th March Mt Beckworth, Ballarat Short granite climbs, including Victoria's easist 20

Please contact the leader beforehand for details and to confirm booking. Cameron Abraham

10th - 12th March Mt Buffalo

Camping at Lake Catani

Guide Book: The New 5th edition 2006 Mt Buffalo Labour Day Weekend - A trip for all grades, but for experienced climbers

Please contact the leader beforehand for details and to confirm booking. Tony Brotherton
9429 6693 ah

24th - 25th March Cherrub Wall North facing, mostly easy grades (10-15ish)

Please contact the leader beforehand for details and to confirm booking. Jack Lewis
9329 1360 ah

Easter 2007 Mt Arapiles Watch this space...

Please contact the leader beforehand for details and to confirm booking. Trip Leader needed

The VCC needs your support. Without Trip Leaders this space is just that! Please if you'd like to run a trip.

Ben Wright on "High Street Flake", Mt Kooyoora

Please Note:

1.Due to new public liability insurance requirements, the use a helmet specifically designed for rock climbing and which adheres to UIAA, CE or equivalent, is now compulsory for ALL trip participants at all times when climbing, belaying, or above or below a cliff.

2.The Club has no gear available for beginners to use. Ropes and protection may be generously provided by the trip leader and other experienced climbers on the trip. New climbers need to provide a helmet and harness which are specifically designed for rock climbing and which adhere to UIAA, CE or equivalent, and climbing shoes.

3. The club does not run abseiling trips. Commercial instruction groups can be approached for this.

4. Anyone who is planning on going on a trip should contact the trip leader well before the trip to register. This allows the leader time to organise enough experienced climbers to help out with new climbers on the trip. It also helps in organising transport so no one misses out.

5. Club trips are not intended to be instructional. If you are new to climbing and want to get out onto rock and learn to lead climb, see the VCC courses.

WANTED

Enthusiastic club members to lead a few club trips. It’s not a hard job; all that is required is a little knowledge of the area and the ability to co-ordinate transport for members.

We want leaders for trips to places like Black Ians Rocks, The Gallery, Ben Nevis, Asses Ears, Mt Buffalo etc. If you are interested in leading a trip (to any cliff you choose, even Werribee Gorge) please give Rob a call (0405 619 062) or or even leave a message on the club phone (0419 563 733).

Trip Leaders Guidelines are available to view here

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