Beginner Top Roping at Falcons lookout (Werribee Gorge)

It’s the start of semester, so you know what that means - it’s time to ignore your studies and come climbing!

Hey all, this trip has been decided to be going to Falcons Lookout in Werribee Gorge, why? Idk I feel like it?

Here is a links to the crag spot we will visit: Werribee Gorge Falcons Lookout.

We’ll be trying to leave the clubrooms early, at around 7:00am on the Sunday morning, to get in as much climbing as we can (and give the leaders a bit more time to be setting up ropes).

It’ll be about 60 mins drive from the clubrooms, and about a 30 minute walk-in to the crag, where we'll set up some anchors off the stake anchors and maybe some trad anchors depending on the specific climbs we do.

You'll need to bring plenty of water, food (lunch and snacks), and potentially some sunscreen. You will also need to have climbing shoes, a harness, and a helmet. Gear can be hired out from the MUMC climbing store on the Tuesday day night before the trip. A $50 cash deposit is required for gear hire.

We will have a trip meeting on the Tuesday beforehand to confirm numbers and gear. If you are unable to attend the meeting you must contact the trip leaders beforehand. Due to leader/participant ratios this trip is limited in terms of numbers, and participants with cars may be prioritised so we can get everyone out there.

A couple of these crags get pretty miserable and damp during the winters, so we’ll need to wait until we get a better forecast before confirming anything. The Current forecast is overcast but not raining, however the Monday is forecasted for rain, so if we suspect it's going to be wet closer to the date, we might change crags or head to Urban Climb Blackburn. If you have any concerns or questions about the trip, feel free to mention them either on your sign up form, on the website link, or by contacting either of the leaders.

Participant numbers will depend on how many people can drive and leader:participant ratios. So if you don't immediately get on after we've opened up signups, those with cars may be bumped onto the going list.