Townsville and JCU Climbing Club / RANQ, Inc.

Sunday, April 24, 2005

Putting the hats away. Photo by Jess Jolin.

Melon. Photo by Jess Jolin.

Saturday, April 23, 2005

Magnetic Island 23-24 April 2005

Rocky Bay. Getting started. Photos by Jess Jolin.

Steve running up walls. Photos by Jess Jolin.

Steve. Walking up rocks. Photo by Jess Jolin.

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Bowen Trip 9-10 April 2005

Emma. Getting ready to throw. Photo by Irene Yrstad.

Paul. Looking for the hold. Photo by Irene Yrstad.

Paul. Hanging on. Photo by Irene Yrstad.

Paul. All chalked up. Photo by Irene Yrstad.

Emma. nearly there. Photo by Irene Yrstad.

Bowen trip. Photo by Irene Yrstad.

Tianna giving it a go. Photo courtesy of Tianna Martin.

Pommy. Photo by Tianna Martin.

Paul. Photo by Tianna Martin.

Getting wet. Photo by Tianna Martin.

Sit start. Photo by Ben Dalton.

Irene.

Braydon. Photos by Ben Dalton.

Irene. Giving it a go.

Paul. Giving it a go.

David. Giving it a go. Photos by Ben Dalton.

The boulders at Bowen

Trine giving it a go.

Photos by Ben Dalton.

Emma. Fingers in the crack.

Emma. Photos by Ben Dalton.

Trine. Photos by Ben Dalton.

A view from the lookout.

Bowen sunset.Photos by Ben Dalton.

Saturday, April 09, 2005

Sunday, March 27, 2005

Friday, March 25, 2005

Harvey's Marbles

Paul on Screamer (V5). Photo by Lee Skidmore.

Emma. Delicate Connection (V1). Photo by Lee Skidmore.

Saturday, March 19, 2005

Paul on Warlock. Photo by Tianna Martin.

Saturday, June 26, 2004

Castle Hill

Emma on Hieroglyphics. Photo by Ben Dalton.

Saturday, June 12, 2004

Mt Stuart

Emma lacing up. Photo by Ben Dalton.

Emma on Simple Pleasures. Photo by Ben Dalton.

Sunday, May 30, 2004

Sunday, May 02, 2004

Mt Stuart - 2 May 2004

A regular day at Mt. Stuart. Photos by Ben Dalton.

The setup. Photo by Ben Dalton.

Emma on Canon Ball. Photo by Ben Dalton.

General Information

The JCU Rock Climbing Club provides the people of Townsville with the opportunity to climb and meet other climbers. We welcome all members of the community (students & non-students) and all levels of experience. Membership is $30 AUD/6months for Students and you must first join the Student Association to become a member. Non Students may also join and the fee for non students is $100 AUD/yr. Membership covers all the gear necessary to climb, and once you have paid, you only need to give a gold coin donation for petrol (unless you are driving) for each trip you attend.

Beginner climbers need not worry as we will show you everything you need to know from belaying techniques to climbing techniques. We have all of the gear required for climbing including ropes, a full rack, shoes, harnesses, helmets, bouldering mats…the works, so no need to purchase expensive equipment unless you really want to. You can pay your $30 membership fee on the first trip/event that you attend. There are also regular indoor climbing club sessions at local climbing gyms.

For those who are interested in getting more involved with rock climbing, there are courses available through a local training organisation in Top Rope Climbing, Vertical Rescue, Lead Climbing, and Leadership Training. These courses are not compulsory, however those of you who would like to use club gear for your own climbing trips must hold at least a top rope certification.

Please see our FAQ section for some frequently asked questions. If you still have questions after that, please send us an e-mail at jcu.rockclimbing@gmail.com

Cheers!

JCU Rock Climbing Club