G E A R

​If you want to borrow club gear, you need to:
  • be a member of SURMC;
  • know how to use the gear safely; and
  • be able to look after the gear.

​Gear hire details:
  • The Club's gear is kept in a locker at the Ledge.
  • We require a $20 security deposit against gear hired. This deposit is refunded upon the return of all hired gear.
  • Aside from the depost, there is no charge to hire our gear. Gear may be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time.
  • During semester, you can return and hire gear from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Mondays (on request) and Wednesdays. The person on gear locker duty for that night posts to the Facebook group as a reminder for our members.
We have stacks of climbing gear for members to hire, including:
  • harnesses,
  • helmets,
  • belay devices,
  • dynamic ropes,
  • static ropes
  • quickdraws,
  • bouldering mats,
  • trad gear,
  • alpine climbing equipment,
  • guide books,
  • instructional books,
  • some camping gear,
  • first aid kits, and
  • aid climbing equipment.
Club policy re: use of emergency beacon
  • The Club has recently replaced its PLB (or emergency beacon). It's a small tracking transmitter for use in emergency situations, which when set off, will help rescuers locate you. Emergency rescue services will be able to locate you anywhere in Australia with the use of this device.
  • ​It is club policy that the PLB be taken on all official club trips in more remote locations. "Remote" does not necessarily mean somewhere far away from civilisation, but anywhere where it would be difficult for members to access help in situations where help is needed. 
  • For example, it would not be appropriate to take an PLB to a suburban crag that has strong phone signal and is a 5 minute easy walk from a train station. However, it would be appropriate for climbing in areas in the Blue Mountains that involve difficult walk-ins and where coverage is weak and unreliable. 
  • ​Priority for use of the PLB goes to official club trips. The TRIP LEADER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE PLB IS BROUGHT ON OFFICIAL TRIPS. 
  • ​Club members may also use the PLB on unofficial trips if there are no official Club trips running at the same time.
 
​If anyone has any questions about the PLB or the Club's policy, please ask us!!