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Grampians trip around may - climbing mates wanted

Just Breathe

15-Apr-2016
9:43:36 PM

Hi guys,
I'm David and I'm from Germany.
I will be approximately in Melbourne on the 13th May. I would like to go to the Grampians to climb, but I don't know if it's possible to go alone there and how to find some climbing mates. I'm shy, so yeah, I'm a bit concerned about that.

Is there anybody who could help me or even take me with you climbing? It would be really awesome if it would work out. I would like to stay there for one or two weeks.

I have my own climbing stuff, except of a rope and quickdraws. I am a very enthusiastic climber and I've been climbing for almost 6 years now. I'm more in bouldering than climbing but I really like both so it doesn't matter. I boulder up to 8a, I think it is 29 in Australian scale. Since I've been in Australia quite a while I haven't been able to be in an excellent form but I think I will be get back there pretty fast.

I would really appreciate your help, so many thanks in advance!

Cheers, David!

ajfclark

16-Apr-2016
9:16:11 AM

> except of a rope and quickdraws

So you have a helmet, harness and shoes, or you're bringing a trad rack?

Just Breathe

16-Apr-2016
10:33:51 AM

Hey ajfclark,
I have just harness, shoes and Chalk..

ajfclark

16-Apr-2016
11:14:34 AM

The easiest spot to meet people is The Pines campground at Mount Arapiles, about 45 minutes further west than the Grampians themselves. It's more traditional roped climbing than sport climbing or bouldering (though there is some great bouldering too). People often do day trips down to the Grampians from Arapiles.

Just Breathe

16-Apr-2016
11:35:14 AM

OK thanks!! I will try it there. Hopefully I will find some climbing mates :)

Cheers David

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