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A recent online discussion has shown that many climbers don’t know what a tag on a bolt signifies. This article should help Tags on bolts- you need to know this - 9th November 2025
A recent online discussion has shown that many climbers don’t know what a tag on a bolt signifies. This article should help
Blue Mountains crag care starts work on Celebrity Crag trailhead Crag Care starts at Celebrity Crag trackhead - 8th November 2025
Blue Mountains crag care starts work on Celebrity Crag trailhead
An update of interactions and activity around the closure of Mt Alexandra crag to climbers Update for Climbers about Mt Alexandra closure by Wingecarribee Shire Council - 7th October 2025
An update of interactions and activity around the closure of Mt Alexandra crag to climbers
ACANSW partners with Friends of Tomaree and NPWS for bush regeneration work at One Mile beach, Anna Bay. One Mile beach community event makes inroads in the Bitou - 29th September 2025
ACANSW partners with Friends of Tomaree and NPWS for bush regeneration work at One Mile beach, Anna Bay.
Climbers need to act now to reverse the closure of Mt Alexandra crag. We are sad to report that land managers are at it again- Wingecarribee Shire Council (WSC), without consultation with any climbing organisation, has enacted closure of Mt Alexandra crag near Mittagong to climbers.  A gate has been placed across the road half way up the hill, and a regulatory sign placed in the old car park. Local Council bans climbing at Mt Alexandra crag near Mittagong: Call to Action - 25th September 2025
Climbers need to act now to reverse the closure of Mt Alexandra crag. We are sad to report that land managers are at it again- Wingecarribee Shire Council (WSC), without consultation with any climbing organisation, has enacted closure of Mt Alexandra crag near Mittagong to climbers.  A gate has been placed across the road half way up the hill, and a regulatory sign placed in the old car park.
Another successful crag care day with BMCC saw the Bundarra Road approach to Centennial Glen track finished. There’s plenty of other muddy approaches that need attention- Celebrity Crag trackhead is next on the agenda Blue Mountains CragCare - 15th September 2025
Another successful crag care day with BMCC saw the Bundarra Road approach to Centennial Glen track finished. There’s plenty of other muddy approaches that need attention- Celebrity Crag trackhead is next on the agenda
Ever get confused when you are on one side of the Grose as to what the cliffs are on the other side? This great map can help you out. We are getting together a Christmas stocking with presents that will be distributed to members come December. One item is this great Crag Map, kindly donated by its creator. It would make a great gift - check it out. Blue Mountains Crag Map - 14th September 2025
Ever get confused when you are on one side of the Grose as to what the cliffs are on the other side? This great map can help you out. We are getting together a Christmas stocking with presents that will be distributed to members come December. One item is this great Crag Map, kindly donated by its creator. It would make a great gift - check it out.
A new coffee table book showcasing climbing of moderates to grade 17 from around Australia is soon off to the printers. Support the project today by preordering through Pozible New Australian Climbing book- 17 Down Under - 6th September 2025
A new coffee table book showcasing climbing of moderates to grade 17 from around Australia is soon off to the printers. Support the project today by preordering through Pozible
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An anthology on the life of John Ewbank, Australian rock climbing pioneer and musician, in his own words and from those who knew him. In the 1960s Ewbank blazed across Australia’s emerging rock climbing firmament like a meteor – then he was gone. But his climbs, his philosophy, his attitude to landscape and his writings are legendary, and influential to this day. Find out more about the book and how to order- limited edition John Ewbank- life and times of a rock climbing legend - 6th September 2025
An anthology on the life of John Ewbank, Australian rock climbing pioneer and musician, in his own words and from those who knew him. In the 1960s Ewbank blazed across Australia’s emerging rock climbing firmament like a meteor – then he was gone. But his climbs, his philosophy, his attitude to landscape and his writings are legendary, and influential to this day. Find out more about the book and how to order- limited edition
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Thirty climbers joined with the NPWS this past weekend to help the ongoing bush regeneration effort in Watagans National Park. This was followed by climbing and a great night camping. Monkeyfest a great success - 1st September 2025
Thirty climbers joined with the NPWS this past weekend to help the ongoing bush regeneration effort in Watagans National Park. This was followed by climbing and a great night camping.


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