Climbers Association of Western Australia

A representative body of climbers in WA

By climbers for climbers

Formed in 1968, and incorporated in August 1979, to represent climbers in Western Australia. 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.

Trips, workshops, crag care, ...

Club Nights & Gym Crashes

Gym Crashes again provide an excellent opportunity to meet new climbers, test yourself, socialise and see what’s happening in the gyms if you don’t get in too often. For CAWA members, the Gym Crashes mean cheaper entry to the climbing gym and some refreshments on the night, usually in the form of pizza.

Climbing Trips

Climbing Trips provide an excellent opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow climbers, learn and explore new and finally get out of town. Depending on the circumstances, BBQ is provided on the trips as well.

Workshops, training and mentoring

Transitions to the outdoors, exploring new possibilities, crag cleanups and other social events for all climbers, members and the wider public.

Next member's events

Sep

Skills Workshop – self/partner rescue with Adventure Out

Sat 30 Sep 2023 @08:00 AM - Sat 30 Sep 2023@04:00 PM

Mountain Quarry Boya WA

Workshop, Class or Training

Paid

Oct

Introduction to Traditional Climbing Workshop – October 2023

Fri 6 Oct 2023 - Sun 8 Oct 2023

Wilyabrup Climbing and Abseiling Sea Cliffs

Workshop, Class or Training

Paid

Oct

Climbing Open Day, Give the Outdoors a Go

Sat 7 Oct 2023 @08:30 AM - Sat 7 Oct 2023@01:00 PM

Mountain Quarry Boya WA

Workshop, Class or Training

Free

Oct

CAWA Film Festival 2023 – WA outdoor films made by WA climbers

Sun 22 Oct 2023 @07:00 PM - Sun 22 Oct 2023@10:00 PM

Portside Boulders Osborne Park

Screening

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.

Join CAWA

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.