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Trad Climbing Club? 13-Apr-2013 At 3:49:01 PM bw

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On 13/04/2013 Miguel75 wrote:
>On 12/04/2013 ashfall tuff wrote:
>...SNIP...
>>a bit of reasonable inter-club rivalry cant be bad for pushing along
>the
>>recreation too. i wouldnt think it a clubs domain to cut bolts tho. running
>>events to encourage people to take on the trad style or climbing events
>>to raise $ for rescue squads would be good.
>
>I like your ideas ashfall, having people with skills in rescue can't be
>a bad thing...
>
>In Vic there is the Vic Climbing Club and the Western Vic Climbing Club.
>Maybe contact the SRC and look at what's needed to set up an "affiliated"
>club? Contact the locals, pool your skills and enjoy climbing with friends.

Though im not currently a member, the src doesnt really do the education thing, its more of a partner finding club with a few trips thrown in to get to know folks. I think they did organise some lead stuff through a guide outfit a year ago or so though. I agree with you, some cliff rescue sessions would be a great thing allround