Introduction to Traditional Climbing Workshop – October 2023

Do you want to learn more about traditional climbing, equipment, how to place gear, set up anchors and top ropes, and more?

Join our workshop weekend, “Trad 101”, at Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs (Margaret River).

This workshop is for those with outdoor sport climbing experience looking to delve into traditional climbing. Over the weekend, you’ll learn about trad gear, placements, sport vs. traditional differences in approaching and assessing a route, anchor building, the merits and drawbacks of various top belay methods, and more. Furthermore, you’ll have opportunities to put theory into action under the expert guidance of our seasoned instructors.

Camping

We will be staying at Gracetown Caravan Park. The camping fee from Friday to Sunday is included in the registration fee.

When

The workshop will run on Saturday from 8:30 am – 5 pm. Sunday will be left optional to have some fun and put the new skills into practice.

Further details

All climbers at the event must be independent participants who are entirely responsible for themselves and meet all prerequisites listed above. In addition, following our Public Liability insurance requirements, everyone will need to sign a Deed of Release and Indemnity and fill in a registration form so that the climbing experience can be vetted for the event.

Please note that CAWA workshops are a benefit for members. Non-members interested in coming with you will need to join online and follow up on the registration for the trip beforehand. Furthermore, be aware that the weather is the deciding factor of this event. The trip might be cancelled if the rock is unclimbable. The final decision will be made last Tuesday before the trip.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made seven days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund. Unless there is an exceptional personal circumstance, a 25% cancellation fee will apply for cancellations made within six days or less. Cancellations are to be mailed to the event organiser. By registering for the event, you agree to these terms.

Personal details

Your name *

Your email *

Contact number *

Emergency contact name *

Emergency contact number *

Do you hold a current senior first aid certificate? *
yesno

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Travel and camping arrangements

How do you want to travel?
—Please choose an option—By myself (not recommended)In my car and can take more passengersIn my car, but can NOT take more passengersIn my or other's car, not botheredWith someone else, no own transport

Do you need help with organising a car-pool? *
yesno

Where do you live, suburb?

When will you arrive? *
first day in the morning/arvofirst day in the eveningother

When will you drive back? *
evening before the last daylast day morninglast day arvo/eveningother

Camping set up
in car/rooftop tentsmall tentlarge tentswagother

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Climbing

Your interest in climbing
—Please choose an option—I live and breathe it!!My main leisure activityCasual, one of my hobbiesI'd like to try and see if I like it

Lead experience *
—Please choose an option—Never led, I only top ropeLeading in the gym only, not happy or experience outdoorsSport climbing outdoorsTrad climbing outdoors

Years of outdoor TRAD climbing experience *

Comfortable grade on TRAD lead *

Years of outdoor SPORT climbing experience *

Comfortable grade on SPORT lead *

How often do you climb outdoors, on average? *
once a montha few times in a monthonce per weekmore than that

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Climbing partner for the trip *
Please name your climbing buddy for the trip. (N/A if you are not paired up)

I do have a helmet and intend to wear it. *
yes

What gear you're bringing along?
dynamic ropesport racktrad gearstatic ropefirst aid kit2-way UHF handheld radiopersonal locator beaconsatellite phone

I understand that due to legal and liability issues, CAWA does not provide accredited training. Information provided during workshops is to be used as an introductory guide for climbing under supervision, and participants are encouraged to seek further guidance and accredited training. Participants under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

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Not sure, have concerns or questions? Drop the organiser an email; we are happy to help.