Organizer:
Patrick Grant
Date/Time:
Date(s) - Sunday 10 September, 2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
climbing
WHAT: intermediate sport-climbing trip south of Sydney led by Sean, Tyler, Merrill and Pat.
WHERE: Stanwell Tops, accessible via car or train.
WHEN: Sunday 10th Sept, 10am – 5pm
PREREQUISITES:
This trip is for those who have completed Rock Skills 1, are confident climbers on top rope and for those experienced lead climbers who want to practice lead climbing.
EXPERIENCE:
Please let us know your climbing experience in the sign up information (how often, indoor/outdoor, skills trips completed).
GEAR:
The following gear is required (club can provide):
– Helmet
– Harness + PAS
– Belay device + Carabiner
ABOUT THE CRAG:
Stonehaven is the land of the grade 20 face climb. It’s quite a large forested crag on the south coast that can be accessed via a beautiful 1 hour train ride from central. The route selection suits intermediate climbers with a some good quality crack and face-climbing routes in the 14-18 range, but it really comes into its own in the upper intermediate range or 19-23 and at least one classic grade 24 (Napalm strike).
GETTING THERE:
By car to Stonehaven street in Stanwell Tops or you can on the train via the south coast line. 8:30 train from central will get you to Stanwell park station for 9:30. The trail up to the crag leads right off the station platform.
Stonehaven on The Crag:
https://www.thecrag.com/en/climbing/australia/wollongong/area/12070969
Stonehaven on Jorge Packer’s top 5 Sydney spots. (skip ahead to 5:10 for relevant section)
