Hi all, I've had it in mind to do some skills workshops at The Ledge during the Weekly Social Nights, so thought I'd kick it off with a short workshop on knots. Learning knots is a great way to start learning how to do rope rigging. The more you practice your knot work, the better you'll remember them when you actually need them. We've got a bunch of rope ends [...]

Need a break from studying or work? Come along to our weekly social night and meet some fellow club members. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and find others to go on hikes and other outdoor activities with! The night is hosted in two parts: Part 1 = 18:00-20:00 at The Ledge Climbing Centre. This is an indoor climbing gym that offers both top rope and bouldering. It's [...]

Rescheduled from 17-18/01/2026 Rescheduled from 21-22/01/2026 Rescheduled from 28/01/2026 Cancelled 🥀 Hi all, On the 21 and 22 of March, Arthur and I will be heading out to Kanangra for a couple of canyons. Kanangra is a bit further from Sydney than you may be used to (3.5 hours), but the unique vertical and aquatic canyons here make it worthwhile (if you have the skills). A photo from each of [...]

Salome and I are running a Paddle Skills 2 course on 20-22 March (heading down Friday evening). You must have successfully completed the Paddle Skills 1 course to attend (next one is 1st March). Paddle Skills 2 introduces you to kayaking on grade 2+ whitewater, most likely on the Murrumbidgee River (around 5 hours drive from Sydney), but other options include the Cotter and Snowy Rivers. We'll make the call [...]

Climb where there are no bolts and be free. Trad (Traditional) Climbing requires the climber to place their own protection as they climb, enabling access to the inaccessible. This requires additional technical and rope handling skills from the climber, and an understanding of an expanded range of equipment. What we will cover: – route assessment and planning – placement of removable protection; nuts, hexes, cams, – use of natural protection, [...]

Paddling on Sydney Harbour at dawn is pretty special. The water has had all night to settle down. It's so still that it looks like glass as we launch our kayaks into it. Sure, getting there for the 0600 start is rough, but you quickly twig that these are stolen hours like no other - and for at least a moment, the harbour will be all ours. We'll see a [...]

Hello all, There is a huge appetite for upskilling in the club, which is amazing to see. It's often difficult to find weekends where we're not all adventuring. To encourage a culture of continued learning, we offer monthly evenings where people can practice their rope work, check in with each other, and share knowledge. We meet after work hours (1830-2100) at the 1st North Sydney Scout Hall at McMahon's Point. [...]

We will be running a weekend overnight hike, camping at Acacia Flat. A total distance of 24 km, involving fire-trails and single-track hiking. A classic blue mountains hike that will start at Blackheath station, no car needed to join! https://wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-blackheath-/blackhealth-to-blue-gum-loop.html To conclude the trip on Sunday evening, we certainly will reward ourselves with a few pints at the Ivanhoe before making our ways back to Sydney. Pre-requisites • Have reasonable [...]

What is Rogaining? Rogaining is the ultimate cross-country navigation sport, blending endurance, strategy, and teamwork. Using only a map and compass, teams navigate diverse terrains, from rugged bushland to scenic farmlands. Teams of 2 to 5 (or solo for some shorter city events) aim to visit as many checkpoints as possible within a set time. Each checkpoint is worth points, with harder-to-reach locations offering higher rewards. The checkpoints can be [...]

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a UTSOAC Trip Leader? Have you looked at the people leading our club adventures and thought you’d like to do the same, but didn’t know how to get started? Maybe you want to relive some of your favourite club trips and lead them yourself. Here’s your opportunity! All Trip Leaders must attend this workshop before they can begin leading trips. Participants [...]

Hello adventurers 🏔️ Putting out an EOI for a 5-day guided mountaineering course in NZ over Easter 2026 (roughly 2-6 April, dates/provider TBC depending on numbers). This is to see if we can hit minimum numbers before locking anything in. Expect to close this EOI in about 2 weeks. Note: If we move ahead, you’d need to be ready to put down a deposit by the end of this month [...]

Hey all! Upcoming is the World Paddling Film Festival, and we are the first stop in the entire world! The World Paddling Film Festival Tour brings award-winning films to communities around the globe. You'll witness 12 or so of the best short (2-16-minute) paddling-themed films from over 800 global competitive entries. There are only 200 seats for this event, so get in quick if you are keen. Register as soon [...]

So you’ve been to the climbing gym. You’ve pulled on colourful plastic holds, debated whether the purple one was actually a V3, and maybe told your friends you’re “getting into climbing.” But deep down you know the truth: real rock is calling. Luckily for you, we’re running Rock Skills 1 at Alfreds Point on Sunday, 19 April 2026. This course is designed for people who want to learn the fundamentals [...]

- Tim and Salome

We’re excited to invite you to Minifest 2026, a weekend of adventure, campfire dinners, crisp winter mornings, and the kind of good company that makes everything better. Whether you’re looking to take on a canyon, hike a ridge, or just enjoy some quiet time in nature, this weekend’s for you. - The OAC Team

What the hell is Ski-O? Welcome to the (very small) world of Ski Orienteering. If you like rogaining or orienteering *and* skiing, but not so much the $240 lift ticket prices, then you'll love Ski-O. So why not enter the ACT & NSW Ski-O Championships (and also the only Ski-O event on the calendar)? (Surprisingly) This is also suited to people who: [ ] Never skied before [ ] Never [...]