Run by climbers for climbers
CAWA is the representative body of climbers in Western Australia, formed in 1968, and incorporated in August 1979. The management of CAWA is conducted by a committee.
CAWA’s purpose is to
- promote and develop rock climbing, especially in WA;
- protect and promote the interests of rock climbers in WA;
- provide an institution for rock climbers to meet;
- formulate and publish guidelines; and
- encourage groups with similar objects to affiliate with the Association.
Access Subcommittee
The CAWA Access Subcommittee’s role is to identify, investigate and address access issues when they arise. If you have any access questions or issues or want to report an access issue, e-mail CAWA ([email protected]) or the CAWA Access Subcommittee ([email protected])
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Membership
By becoming a CAWA member, you not only help us work towards better and safer climbing but will get to use all the perks like discounts at shops and climbing gyms, to name a few.
Bolting fund
Have you seen dodgy bolts or anything not up to current standards? Let us know about it, make a donation and help us this CAWA’s rebolting project going.
WA Climbing scene
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Peak Charles is a massive granite dome in the Peak Charles National Park, approximately 800 – 900 km east of Perth, depending on which route you take. It is worth every hour of driving for the excellent rock and multi-pitch routes. Climbs range from grade 11 to 27, are predominately trad, and on average 5 pitches long. The crag is home to the WA longest climb, 'A Walk In The Park' (13) 500m, 13 pitches. Are you up for the challenge??? ...
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Phillip Calais
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