Zen
President
About me: Canyoning is basically my only personality trait at this point. It's kind of sad. I sometimes write bad code or scare myself sport climbingInterests: Canyoning. Obviously. Climbing and caving will have to suffice during the off-seasonBiggest fear: The off-season (I get canyoning withdrawal symptoms)Goal for the year: Tackle Whirling Water Canyon in NZ, and do some more exploratory canyoning. And... maybe it's time to start learning Trad
Tim Porritt
Vice-President & Webmaster
About me: I like to do stuff outdoors and talk to peopleInterests: Navigation (inc. Rogaining & Orienteering), Canyoning, Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, TechBiggest fear: The sudden stop or letting people downGoal for the year: Get a solid kayak roll down, learn to read whitewater and do some multi-pitch climbing
Thomas (TJ)
Secretary
About me: I'm a queer physics student who is kinda okay at climbingInterests: Eating rocks and tying knots (lots)Biggest fear: slab dynos, ewGoal for the year: flash burden of dreams
Daniel
Treasurer
About me: I probably have one of the largest hiking gear collections out of anyone in Aus. My personality is my store and job (Ultralight Gear), and my long distance and ultralight hiking obsession. My baseweight is also about 2.4kg right now for those who care.Interests: Buying gear (for myself and the store), multi-day hiking and canyoningBiggest fear: Hidden rocks in canyons, and summer without canyoning (I don't deal well with hot hiking)Goal for the year: Complete the Australian Alps Walking Track, the Great North Walk and the Bibbulmun Track, as well as getting into more running and trail running as maintenance.
Caielan
Quarter Master
About me: Yet another computer science student who likes the outdoorsInterests: Climbing, Canyoning, Hiking, FishingBiggest fear: Working a real jobGoal for the year: Actually catch a reasonably sized fish
Sean
Safety and Training Officer
About me: avid timewaster, chronically late and an average climber. We'll figure it out somedayInterests: Climbing, Canyoning, hiking, fishing camping and Drinking beerBiggest fear: Long unexpected trad runoutsGoal for the year: Would love to push my trad grades a bit and get some classics ticked off at frog and the warrumbungles.
Kieran
Social Media & Promotions Manager (Professional Reels Scroller)
About me: All the gear and some idea sums me up, chronic hobby collector and enjoyer of anything that takes me outdoorsInterests: Rogaining, Climbing, Canyoning, Paddling, Hiking & Drinking a 'Moderate' Amount of AlcoholBiggest fear: Losing function of my lower limbsGoal for the year: To successfully roll a Kayak & to do my first multipitch
Charli Roberts
Events Officer
About me: Outdoor enthusiast and baker of treats. Determined to secure my title as the coolest sister (of 6).Interests: Climbing, Canyoning, Hiking, Social Events, Board Games and trying new things!Biggest fear: Scuba DivingGoal for the year: Start Multipitch Climbing
Mattia
Assistant Events Officer (Most Important)
About me: Listen buddy, im an engineer, and I probably have one of the largest injury collections out of anyone in OAC. Physically fragile and trustworthy with matches, you can count on me to catastrophically wound myself in the most mundane way possible and start a reliable fire (not saying where though).Interests: Camping, Road Trips, Hiking, Climbing, Canyoning, Snow, Mountains (get me up high)Biggest fear: The inevitable, unstoppable and yet slow march of timeGoal for the year: Actually make it to an OAC trip!
Arthur
Graphics Design Officer
About me: I tell canyoners that I'm more of a climber, and I tell climbers I'm more of a canyonerInterests: Canyoning, Climbing (top rope only), Painting, Cooking, Badminton, Tax evasion, Sailing, High frequency afghani reed basket tradingBiggest fear: mtb blue trailsGoal for the year: Not breaking a limb or receiving a life changing injury
Sam Hassan
Committee Member
About me: Up for almost any activity, most recently horse riding but anything that will increase my insurance premiums is usually considered.Interests: Canyoning, Hiking, Climbing, Caving, Scuba Diving, Mountaineering, Craft Beer and GinBiggest fear: WaspsGoal for the year: Midwinter traverse of the Overland Track