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16/09/2015	LittleHammer - revolutionises Nut Tools. Chockstone is proud to announce that one of our members, TimP, has revolutionised nut tools with the invention of a spring loaded impact nut tool he has called LittleHammer. Check it out here: LittleHammer spring loaded impact nut tool. Stéphane Pennequin of Nuts Museum says of LittleHammer: >“After the Ewbank’s open-ended grading system and the RP’s, would the LittleHammer be the next Australian climbing revolution…?” Chockstone thread ... [ More ]
7/12/2013	The passing of John Ewbank. The Australian climbing community has been shocked to learn of the pas ... [ More ]
19/08/2013	Australias 1st Grade 35 This is what Onsight said about the route; Yesterday (18th August) 20-ye ... [ More ]
19/04/2013	Andrea Hah climbs Punks in the Gym (32) Andrea Hah has climbed Punks in the Gym (32), for the seco ... [ More ]
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30/09/2016 to 27/11/2016	End of Month @ Arapiles Location: Mount Arapiles - The Pines Leader: Queries Details: We hope you can make it? We will have anEnd of Month trip to Arapiles every month for the remainder of the year.Arapiles needs no introduction, the climbing is sublime on relatively clean and varied rock. 30Sept - 2 Oct - Sign Up Here - Trip Leader - Hywel Rowlands 29-30 October - Sign Up Here - Trip Leader - Ollie Sherlock 26-27 November - Sign Up Here - Trip Leader - Michael O'Reilly Get in early if you are a beginner, there will be limited places with the exception of the August trip. Or up skill on one of our learn to lead courses,learn morehere. [ More ]
08/10/2016 to 09/10/2016	Bundaleer Location: Bundaleer, Central Grampians Leader: Dave Scarlett Details: Bundaleer is an old, historic cliff situated up high in the Central Grampians. It provides some really stunning and atmospheric climbing. There are many good routes in the lower grades; lower than grade 20. Usually these climbsfollow stunning lines and features which make for verymemorable experiences. Bundaleer in those grades is predominately multi-pitchtrad climbing.Be preparedto place your 'wigglies'. In the terms of VCC Club Trips, you need to be an Intermediate Climber. Places for Intermediate Climbers will be limited. Dave Scarlettis the trip leader. The total participant numbers on this trip will be limited, so even if you are an Advanced Climber, contact Dave early to secure your place. Photo: Trad rack and gear ready for Bundaleer. [ More ]
16/10/2016-9.30am	Werribee Gorge Location: Werribee Gorge Leader: Hywel Rowlands Details: Before it gets too hot to hang out at this crag, let's get another trip in. All climbing abilities welcome although you will need the minimum climbing equipment, shoes, harness, helmet, screw gates and safety sling. [ More ]
22/10/2016 to 23/10/2016	Return to Summerday Valley Location: Hollow Mountain Carpark, Grampians Leader: Dave Scarlett Details: Summerday Valley is a very popular climbing area of the Grampians, providing a range of single pitch Beginner and Intermediate grade climbs which are protected using trad gear. Most of the area is now open to the public after the fires, so we will have a range of areas to climb, including Back Wall and Wall of Fools. Back Wall offers fabulous beginner and intermediate trad climbing, while Wall of Fools provides a range of intermediate and far more difficult climbs. This is an Intermediate Trip with a limited number of Beginner places. As the area is still recovering from the recent devastating bushfires, the total number of participants will be limited. Dave Scarlett is the Trip Leader. Please contact Dave for more details or to register your interest. Prior booking is absolutely essential for this trip. It is not possible to turn up on the day. Photo: Helen McFadzean leading An-Tics* (10) on Back Wall. [ More ]
25/10/2016 to 30/10/2016	Learn2Lead Course #4 COURSE FULL Location: Mt Arapiles Leader: Michael O'Reilly Details: The fourth Learn2Lead Course is now FULL. A fifth Learn2Lead Course has been advertisedin November. Please contact Michael OReilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, if you are interested. The fourth Learn2Lead Course for 2016 is being organised to take place at Mt Arapiles in October. The VCC offers this course exclusively to members. Take the next step. Learn to lead climb, have fun and get home safely: Exclusive to VCC members 6 days qualified instruction All equipment provided A max 4 students per instructor. What you will learn: Lead climbing using natural protection Setting up belay stations and descending from the cliff Multi-pitch considerations Protecting the second. Course pre-requisites: You should be able to safely belay and second a lead climber outdoors You must be a currentVCC member. Total cost: $625 per person, including GST. Note: Camping Fees at Mt Arapiles ($5:10 per person per night), Food and Transport are not included in this price. The course is organised by the VCC, and is run over 6 consecutive days by a qualified private provider. Contact Michael OReilly, the VCC Trip Co-ordinator, as soon as possible to secure your place. There are only 4 places available on this course. Your place on the course will only be confirmed upon payment of a non-refundable $125 deposit. The balance of the payment needs to be made at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the course. Photo: Michaels trad rack and gear below a climb in the Grampians. [ More ]

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