Activity: Trad Climbing
Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
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Widely regarded as the top rock climbing area in Australia, is of world renown. More than 4000 routes have been developed on the many cliffs, crags and pinnacles, presenting variety and challenge to climbers of all levels of experience. It is hands down the ideal learning environment for trad climbing at all levels.
Nanadhong/Cathedral Ranges
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Part of the traditional lands of the Taungurung people, Sugarloaf Peak (Barralbarayi) in the Cathedral Ranges (Nanadhong) offers a wide variety of climbing from extremely easy up to mid-twenties grades. A good two hour’s drive from Melbourne, it’s a popular rock-climbing destination for city dwellers. The area also boasts excellent camping and hiking with some…
Falcon’s Lookout, Werribee Gorge
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On its own a worthwhile destination as it boasts plenty of wild, rugged scenery and spectacular views. The only climbing allowed in the park is at a cliff called “Falcon’s lookout”, a collection of 70+ climbs in a clean, vertical cliff face, and there is variety enough for every skill level. The walk-in from the…
Single Pitch Trad
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This is a two-day course designed to teach existing lead climbers how to use trad gear safely and effectively. We practice placing nuts, cams and other equipment to secure our system to the rock.
You Yangs Regional Park – Lookout Wall
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Typically this granite outcrop of boulders and slabs offers mostly short low angled face climbs on rough rock with small holds. It is ideal for group climbing, having solid rock and plenty of friction. There is also good scope for practising rope skills, having a cleaner layout in which to place gear and hang about.
Multi-Pitch Trad
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Do you hunger for thrilling exposure? Do you want to really challenge your control over your fear of heights? How about the amazing views that most people simply will never see?
Mt Buffalo
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Home to one of the tallest granite climbing walls in Australia and situated in the High Country, Mount Buffalo offers a wide range of activities, including big wall climbing, abseiling, cross-country skiing, and backcountry skiing. With sufficient snow cover during winter, it’s an ideal location for teaching alpine skills, featuring both standard and technical slopes.…
Gariwerd/Grampians (Summerday Valley)
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Renowned for some of the best sandstone rock climbing by climbers from around the globe
You Yangs Regional Park – Royalty Walls
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Typically this granite outcrop of boulders and slabs offers mostly short low angled face climbs on rough rock with small holds. It is ideal for group climbing, having solid rock and plenty of friction. There is also good scope for practising rope skills, having a cleaner layout in which to place gear and hang about.
One-Day Trad Refresher
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This is a ONE-day course designed to help existing trad-climbers get back into the game of trad climbing safely and effectively. We will tailor the session to you and make sure that your system is safe and ready for independent use!
Rescue Skills 1-day Refresher
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A focused one-day review of essential rescue skills for climbers who want to maintain their emergency response capabilities. Perfect for keeping your rescue techniques current and efficient.
Mental Training for Trad Climbing
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An innovative course combining practical skills and mental techniques to help you push your trad climbing to the next level. Learn to manage fear, make better decisions, and climb with confidence.