Arapiles Revival Week
Trips| September 25, 2010 | to | October 4, 2010 |
Once again SURMC will be heading down to Mt Arapiles, Victoria for a week of trad climbing heaven. Take a look at the About the Club page for the spiel about Araps.
As many of the core SURMC’ers will be finished studying and moving onto greener pastures next year (sob!) this could be the last time for all of us to have a blast at Araps together. It would also be great to have HEAPS of Araps virgins take the plunge and come along so we can impart all our Arapiles wisdom.
So submit your damn PHD on time or don’t, but either way get your butt down to Araps. Non PHD’ers don’t have any excuses. 
The trip will be run during sem2 mid-sem break, 25th Sep – 4 Oct. Organise car lifts in below comments. If you have any questions post them in the comments or talk to one of us regulars (you know who we are).
SIGN UP NOW you won’t regret it.
-Georgi
Info Links:
- A good intro and spiel about Araps on the chockstone website: http://www.chockstone.org/Arapiles/Arapiles.htm
- If you have some time to kill you might be interested in these links:http://www.anps.org.au/documents/Sept_2004.pdf http://www.anps.org.au/documents/March_2004.pdf
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IMPORTANT: Please register your interest for the trip using the form below
Event is closed - no more registrations allowed.Who’s already registered?
Total Attendees: 24| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | georgi |
| 2. | Dr Dino |
| 3. | Fiona (TBC) |
| 4. | Stuart L |
| 5. | Sean Co Pty Lts |
| 6. | Tim |
| 7. | James H |
| 8. | Aisling |
| 9. | Sam Doss |
| 10. | The Ghost of Wolfgang Güllich |
| 11. | Matt P |
| 12. | Daniel Roberts-Clarke |
| 13. | Alisa Rabovsky |
| 14. | Michael L |
| 15. | ET |
| 16. | Jade |
| 17. | Andrew Cummings |
| 18. | Rich C |
| 19. | Craig |
| 20. | Mat G |
| 21. | Celine |
| 22. | Dan |
| 23. | Katie + 1 |
| 24. | Sarah C |
July 13th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
in like Flynn
July 13th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I’m on uni break and freeee to come, unless study gets in the way. TBC.
July 13th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
I should be able to make it, just need to confirm I can get time off work
July 13th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
I will be there come hell or high water! Last chance so cannot miss it! Tentatively going to say I can bring the x-trail.
July 15th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
cant wait. have car w/ spaces, will be driving down on the thursday 30th hopefully leaving maybe late on the 9th or crack o dawn on the 10th. cant promise driving back to syd though, may b just back to orange.
July 16th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
I felt some goosebumps when I was leaving Wolfgang’s grave. I think he wants me to get on Punks in the Gym.
July 16th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
do it
July 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I’m keen but my course has a habit of giving us 3 exams in the first 2-3 days back after the break, will hopefully know timetables soon. . .
July 26th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Sorry all, this is pretty much off for me due to a very heavy in-semester workload. Boo
July 27th, 2010 at 9:40 am
I’ll try and get my assingments in earlier than norm
July 27th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I have family flying down for birthday events of old so wont be able to make it after all… i was really looking forward to it aswell
July 27th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
ACHTUNG!
Pikers should expect unpleasant visitation from the underworld.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
I have unfinished business with the pharos – Will come if I don’t too much uni to do
July 31st, 2010 at 10:26 am
in case anyone was deeply interested i’m now def driving back to sydney not orange or some such. minimum 1 (if squishy) space currently, may be more depending on the previously mentioned pikers.
August 23rd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I am C-ing my TBC – I’m in but will probably fly both ways. Pumped!
August 27th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Noooooooooooooo! thesis!
September 1st, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Hey everybody, im new to the club and this trip sounds awsome. can somebody send me an email to andos_is@hotmail.com as I have a whole bunch of questions about the trip. cheers
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Andrew, you can email the club committee using the board@surmc.org.au address.
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:04 am
cool, thanks mate
September 4th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Am thinking about driving down on Friday 24th or Saturday 25th. Will have the xtrail so can take up to 3 other people though as Danny will tell you if I have as much stuff in my car as I did for blue lake it will be squishy. Pack light! :-p takers?
Otherwise I will be getting a ride with someone.
September 4th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
does anyone need a climbing partner for the week? I am confident lead climbing although have never climbed trad before but am a quick learner. I would be flying down on the 26th?
September 5th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Hi Andrew, I recommend coming along to club nights at the ledge on Wednesdays to meet some of the people who will be heading down. If you want to learn to lead trad then I’d suggest the best thing to do is to find someone in a similar situation to swap leads with and just start on the very low grades to get used to placing gear.
If you can’t make Wednesdays then there are often some club members around on Monday and Friday afternoons.
September 6th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
ok thanks again mate, i have night classes all week except friday so ill come then.
September 9th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Anybody want to or planning to drive down on the 26th or soon after?
September 10th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Hey guys, I’m planning on leaving Sydney on Friday the 24th in the afternoon and I’ll have to return on the 1st of October. I’ll be driving and so far I’ve got Jade in my car so there’s space for 2 more.
Super psyched! It’s been far too long since I’ve been down. Hoping to have a crack at sub 10s through the squeeze boulder, the only thing is I fear I might have fattened up a bit since last time…
September 10th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Hey Hendo, I may consider taking Qantaskiller down. Though I’m going to keep the risk levels down really low, to minimise anything remotely close to last time. I may start an hour or two before dawn and finish no more than two-three hours after dusk. In that time it will be slow paced drive like a PETA granny. This plan has a 50-40% certainty though.
September 10th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
The question is when do you intend to start driving down? It sounds like Hendo wants to leave on Sunday now for his own reasons, where as the original plan (at least the way I saw it…) was to start on Friday night on the 24th (which is what I still strongly prefer… but can have some flexibility).
September 13th, 2010 at 9:38 am
Hey Guys, Sarah and I are planning on heading down Monday, late morning, the 27th and getting back to Sydney the following Monday. We would love to share a ride if that fits anyone’s schedule.
September 14th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
hey guys what’s water availability like at the campsite, how easy is it to refill bottles etc? and how far is the nearest petrol station, is it ever necessary to have a jerry or are small-tanked cars fine getting back and forth from the nearest one? And are guide books for the climbing there easy to get hold of in the sydney outdoor stores? could i ask any more questions lol??
Cheers for the help guys!
September 14th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Hey all, I’m planning on heading off on Sat 25th AM, have 2 in the car currently (Danny and myself) if anyone else is keen to come with? Will be taking either a Prado or a subaru station wagon, so should be room for one to two more!
No organised time to head back as of yet, but will definitely be back in time to be at uni the following tuesday (5th Oct) and pretty easy going in terms of organising the drive back, depending on requests of those in the car. Let me know if that suits anyone!
My #’s 0404 116 126.
September 14th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
The Araps guide (Arapiles Selected Climbs) is the best guide I have seen by a long shot. It’s actually interesting to read. It’s available at any good gear store in Aus. There is a water tank at the campsite, a jerry for water is good so you don’t have to walk up and down the hill too often. A jerry for petrol isn’t necessary. Horsham is a big country town roughly 1/2hr drive from Araps.
September 15th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Hey Ash, do you mind if I take up that offer? Looks like Eug wants to head down on Friday. Saturday suits me better. I’ll gladly shorten driving shifts and share the fuel budget.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Sweet, of course Sam!
September 15th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Hey guys, unfortunately my ‘C’ is on shaky ground again due to my general laziness on uni work up to now. Sadly I don’t think I’ll make it and if I do it will be a snap decision at the last minute, if airfares are not prohibitive. I want to shut up shop on assignments!!!
September 16th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Hey all, i am thinking of doing Friday to Friday. Mike if there is still a spot in your car can I grab it, otherwise if there are others keen for those days then let me know and i will take my car.
Also anyone keen on doing a food share?
September 17th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Oh I’m actually salivating. Gross.
I need to come! However, I’m not at SydUni, and am not yet a member of the club (have been meaning to come to the ledge on a wednesday). Who can I call to talk about my options? (I’ve been to Araps lots before, and am semi-confident leading even though i don’t have my own gear..)
My number is 0400081291
Thankyou!
Monique
September 17th, 2010 at 9:17 am
I’m going to be leaving on Friday 24 in the evening. I have space for one more, preferably someone who lives close to Eastwood (or Lindfield if you don’t mind waiting around at my place as I pack up…) and preferably someone who can drive and is willing to take a “work shift”…
@Monique
You’ll need to join the club if you want to climb with someone using club gear. Some of us have our own personal gear, but it’s up to the individuals if they want to climb you. But if you’ve been there lots before, you’ve probably seen lots of randoms rocking up and climbing with people they’ve never met before, which is probably your final option…
September 17th, 2010 at 10:28 am
have fun y’all.
September 17th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Hi,
Just wondering is there a webpage somewhere that has suggestions on what we should bring and/or how to prepare for Araps?
Cheers,
Celine
September 17th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Hey Celine,
I dont know exactly what your plans are but my first port of call would be the crew you are driving down with, time/effort/money/car space savings could be significant with things like tents, stoves, esky, big water container, guidebook, stuff to sit on etc by judicious sharing.
other than that, are you thinking about climbing gear or camping gear or both? no list for araps/other car camping climbing trips is around that in know of anymore, maybe an admin could sort one though? could be a useful thing to have floating around.
to avoid a big long list for now, here are some small things that have been forgotten in the past by various people that has led to merriment and misery:
enough warm things (mid/low single digits at night), headtorch, things to eat with/off and drink out of, sleeping mat, sunscreen, helmet, stuff to carry a days water, tunes for the car, heavy old steel hexes to wake up your slumbering climbing partner/s.
in terms of preparation, psych up by having a look at
http://www.onsight.com.au/news-blog/articles/62/new-mt-arapiles-gallery
ps: how many guides are there floating around? looks like a pretty big crew this year. mucho excitement, hope you all are still there on the 30th!
September 19th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Hey Tim,
Thanks for the reply and heads up on things not to forget. I was thinking mostly in terms of camping gear, although, I should be good for a list of things to bring now after receiving plenty of helpful advice from wonderful SURMC members. =)
September 19th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
ACHTUNG!
All punks prepare to leave the gym.
September 19th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
@Eugene – Still got space? im looking for a ride, i can meet you at whatever train station and i can drive
@Andrew Cummings – i need a partner. I have limited trad experience and would be interested in climbing some easier stuff, maybe we can meet for a climb in the gym sometime this week?
September 19th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
@mick I have lost my phone and your number please send me a email daniedwashere@yahoo.com
September 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Hey Dan, someone else has tentatively asked for the last seat in my car however, since she is not 100% sure if she can make it, I’ll give you priority for the seat (you may still want to look for a more comfy car though…)
Meet at the Coles carpark near Epping Station ~7pm on Friday. The mobile number I’ll be using for the trip is 0418326585 (NOT my usual number).
September 20th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Hey Celine
You may find the ‘what to bring’ list for Frog Buttress useful http://www.surmc.org.au/?m=201007&cat=3
Most big trips require similar stuff, I haven’t looked to see if there is anything Frog specific included or Araps specific excluded, but this should be a good starting point!
September 20th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Hey, I know this is not much notice but does anyone have extra space for going up? I don’t mind spelling off some driving and pack light. My number’s 0424966954
September 20th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Craig, if you are ok with leaving monday morning until the next monday then you can hop a ride with sarah and I. 5 climbing days… we have plenty of room at this point.
September 20th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Thanks Eugene. I might have a ride with Rich.
September 21st, 2010 at 9:36 am
No worries Dan. Thanks for letting me know.
September 21st, 2010 at 10:52 am
dan i’ll email u now my number is 0417220591
September 21st, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Rich, that would work out well. Thanks.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:49 am
I am starting a new job soon and can’t get time off for the trip now
Hope you all have an awesome trip (how could you not at araps..)
Stu
September 22nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
For those who are driving down and havn’t been before here is the route I recommend; http://tinyurl.com/2f2dea6
It’s a bit shorter than the standard google maps route, or what your GPS will tell you, but goes on smaller roads. In some ways it’s actually easier to navigate this way as you’re going through smaller towns, which are less confusing. The trick is to always keep in mind the towns you’re heading towards next and follow the signs. Ignore the google maps time estimate as it overestimates the time on country backroads, experience tells that it’s a bit faster.
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Random woot of excitment!!!!
September 23rd, 2010 at 3:38 pm
There is now one last minute space available with me and Eug in his car, we are leaving Friday night.
September 23rd, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Anyone up for some entertaining(!) last minute reading with a safety focus should check out this thread on chockstone: http://www.chockstone.org/Forum/Forum.asp?Action=DisplayTopic&ForumID=5&MessageID=6804&Replies=51#newpost
September 24th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
ACHTUNG!
‘Where are you going with your horse and bike,
And the townsfolk still at rest?
Where are you going, with your swag and pack,
And the night still in the West?
Your clothes are worn, and your cheques are gone,
But your eyes are free from care?”
“We’re bushmen down for a spree in town,
And we’re bound for the Lord-knows-where,
Old chap—we’re bound for the Lord-knows-where.”
(There are great dark scrubs in the Lord-knows-where,
Where they fight it out alone,
There are wide wide plains in the Lord-knows-where,
Where a man’s soul is his own.
There is healthy work, there is healthy rest,
There is peace from self-torture there,
And the glorious freedom from paltriness!
And they’re bound for the Lord-knows-where.)
September 24th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Rich, would I be able to get your phone number or email to plan for leaving? My email’s 7cc44@queensu.ca.