Archived trip from old website run by Ashley Barnes

DUE TO THE POOR FORECAST THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 16th PRE TRIP MEETING POSTPONED TO THURS 13th



After a great day at the Wickerslack Come and Try during Bush Week, James, D'Arcy and I thought a sequal was in order! Snake rock is a classic Canberra granite crag near Gibraltar Falls in Tidbinbilla NP.



We'll be setting up top ropes and belaying, so absolute beginners are more than welcome to come and have a crack!



The Plan:

Leave ANU sport at 8am on Sunday, drive 45 to Snake rock and climb until mid afternoon. The approach is a 15 minute walk, but is fairly steep and involves a river crossing so bring decent shoes. Aim to be back at ANU sport by 4:30-5.



Here's the link to the crag site in case you want to check out some routes beforehand:  https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/gibraltar-peak-and-corin-road-crags/snake-rock

Pre-Departure:

We will have a pre-trip meeting on the Thursday at 5:45pm outside ANU Sport after which we'll hire any gear you may require when the gear shed opens. At a minimum this will include:

• Helmet


• Harness


• Climbing Shoes (If you know your shoe size before hand it will really help)

What to bring:

• Approx 1.5L of water


• Food for lunch and snacks


• Warm layers


• Hat + Sunscreen


• Climbing Chalk (if you have any)


• A positive attitude


• Tolerance for terrible snake-pun route names

Sign up:

Please indicate your level of experience (although none is required!), and which gear you'll need to hire when signing up



In line with our Covid-safe policy: do not attend if you're feeling unwell, have flu-like symptoms, have traveled internationally or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, or your health is considered high risk. Please indicate whether or not you have the Covid-safe app.

 

Leave ANU sport 8am. Arrive at Corrin Road carpark around 9. Leave around 4, return by 5 to ANU sport