Andy has written a new miniguide for “Candyland“, a bouldering area near Mundaring Weir.  Kim has written a new miniguide for “Threeways“, a mixed climbing area on the way to York.

Thanks for the submissions!

So come along and share a piece of WA climbing history, find out how ‘Pink Knickers’ (13) at Churchman’s Brook got it’s name, and find out the secret to being able to climb till you’re 80!

Venue is Rosie O’Grady’s in Northbridge, with a 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start.

If you have any questions, please email: Kate Swain at kates@climberswa.asn.au

See you there!

First Ascent of The Climb Nov 78, climber Mike Smith. Photographer Peter Wopereis

There are a good few tickets still available for Wed 30th May and limited tickets available for Thur 31 May 2012.

Contact us on cawa@climberswa.asn.au if you want tickets.

Check it out at : http://www.banffaustralia.com.au/

Thanks Eric – I’m sure this will be much appreciated by the bouldering community!

The CAWA trip to Peak Charles has been cancelled due to lack of interest.  Seems everyone who wanted to go went last year! 

Stay tuned for the next trip over the Foundation Day long weekend in June to Kalbarri (always popular!)

Hope you all have a safe and happy Easter!

Kate Swain

CAWA Vice President

Here is the link to the Straw Poll results. What this indicates, is that currently, the majority of respondents would like a “Fun” competition in 2012, rather than a “Formal” competition in 2012. There are a number of climbers, as indicated in the poll, who would prefer a more “Formal” competition.

“Formal” means that the competition would be run as an accredited Western Australian State Championship with competitors earning points towards the National Championship. For those of you who would like to understand more about the “Formal” competition structure & requirements, Anthony Brandis, (CAWA Committee –Events & Competitions), will be posting a Blog which will summarise the entry requirements and rules of the competition.

This year, CAWA will provide its members and the greater rock climbing community across Western Australia with a series of Rock Climbing Competitions, co-hosted by Perth indoor rock climbing centres. They will be run as a “Fun” set of comps to both introduce new climbers to competition level climbing and to encourage experienced climbers to compete to demonstrate their skills. Details of these competitions scheduled to run from June 2012 through to Sept 2012 are being prepared at the moment.

CAWA strives to accommodate the aspirations of its members and as such is looking at holding the WA State Sport Climbing Championship. This competition will be a “Formal” Competition and is slated for 2013. Keep an eye on the CAWA blog for further information as it is due to be announced later this year.

Keep watch on the CAWA Web for more details that will follow in the near future.

The CAWA Calendars composed from photos submitted for the AGM Photo Comp Climbing in WA are available for purchase.  Copies are $10 each and are dated Feb 2012 to Jan 2013 to coincide with the next AGM and next Photo Comp (and new Calendar!).

Dates for CAWA events are also listed in the Calendar including social events, gym crashes and trips away.  The photos feature some great climbing in some of WA’s best locations including Kalbarri, West Cape Howe, Kalamunda Boulders, Peak Charles and many more.

Send an email to cawa@climberswa.asn.au if you would like one, and we can arrange it to be dropped off if you work in the city, or they can be dropped off at a climbing gym for pick up.  Only 25 left!  So it’s first in best dressed.

Cover of the CAWA Calendar 2012

CAWA’s famous Knots Knight…Come down and learn how to tie those knots which any climber should know.

From the simple clove hitch to the more advanced prusik, and a lot in between! We will be demonstrating how to tie these knots and then taking you through the whole process.

Additionally we will be discussing in what general situations you could end up using these knots. From tying into the end of a rope, to which knots to use to set up anchors and belay anchors.

CAWA is providing this as an “information only” evening, this is not instructional.

 Where : Upstairs @ ROSIE O’GRADY’S NORTHBRIDGE

Cnr James & Milligan Streets Northbridge, Perth WA 6003

When  : Wednesday 29^th February, 7:30pm-8:30/9:00pm (depends how long it takes to untie yourself!)

Why    : Cause we love it. Come and meet some new members, share a laugh.

What to bring : If you have them, then bring your harness and some short lengths of rope & tape to practice with also bring your climbing rope if you have one.

Food & Drink : Can be purchased downstairs.

Thanks to all those who attended the AGM last night, it was a great turn out with about 70 people all up.

Tony did a great job MCing for the night, and the photo competition was also a huge success, with a very close run for the winning photos in the ‘Everywhere Else’ category.

Thanks to all those who put in their photos, we have a CAWA Calendar for sale using some of the photos entered for the Climbing in WA category.  Calendars are $10 and are on a Feb 2012 to Jan 2013 basis to coincide with the AGM, and we will be running both the competition and the calendars again next year!

Winners for this year for Climbing in WA are:

Jon Gregg on Karma (25) at Castle Rock, Porongorups.

1st Place:

Photographer: PETER THOMAS

Peter won a $100 gift voucher for Mainpeak.

 2^nd Place:

Photographer: BRIAN TAN 

Brian won a Simon Carter Photography book World Climbing: Images from the Edge worth $60.

Leslie Rayment, belayed by Anthony Brandis on The Climb (18) at West Cape Howe, Albany.

3^rd Place:

Photographer: KAREN MAGISTRO,
splicing by ANTHONY BRANDIS

Karen and Anthony won a 3 year subscription to ROCK magazine.

Winners for Climbing Everywhere Else are:

Wilson Tucker on Weaverworld (23), The Gallery, Grampians VIC.

Photographer: PETER TREEBY, Entry Winner: WILSON TUCKER

Joshua Thelwell working on Tantrum, V11, in the Grampians, VIC.

 

 

 

2^nd Place: 

Photographer: BRIAN TAN 

Brian won a Simon Carter Photography book World Climbing: Rock Odyssey  worth $60.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remi Vignals on Screaming Insanity (26), Coolum Cave, QLD.

 

3^rd Place:

Photographer: DELPHINE CHABANNE, Entry by: REMI VIGNALS

Delphine and Remi won a 3 year subscription to ROCK Magazine

The “new-look” AGM seemed to go down a treat with a Steve Job’s style presentation, but with less gadgets and more jokes !

Significantly the 2012 CAWA Committee was endorsed and the motion to accept the new Committee was passed unanimously. I am honoured to represent you as CAWA President again for 2012. I am also very happy and grateful to have Kate Swain with us on the Committee this year as Vice-President. Kylie West, Janice Tong and Brenton Forrest continue on the Committee with us and we welcome to the Committee for 2012, Anthony Brandis, Trevor Peter, Mark Kleinman, Walley Jones and George Firth.

In your Committee for 2012 you have a very strong and competent group. We continue to deliver on our mission and vision for the CAWA Membership and all climbers in Western Australia.

Highlight of the evening was an enthralling presentation by Patrick Hollingworth on his story and lead up to summiting Mt Everest in 2010. It was an inspirational and emotional journey that he undertook over a number of years, and with his talk, he brought us along to the top of the world with him and his Sherpa friends. Thanks Patrick, quite a journey !!

The Photo Competition was a hit, coolly run by Kate. The CAWA Calendars were also a sought after item – $10ea only 25 left, so please drop an email to us if you want one.

We recognise and respect the words from long serving CAWA Member, Mike Adams last night, and thank him for his endorsement and words of encouragement. Thank you for speaking for the CAWA Membership Mike.

So we’ve talked the talk – so now we must walk the walk. Come along on the journey – it will be fun.

Many thanks from your Committee of 2012 and

Tony Brebner

CAWA President