Hi,

next weekend (May 8 and 9) we have rockcraft II, which will be at Wharepapa in the mighty Waikato!

We will climb, teach rope skills like how to belay and attach yourself to the rope, climb, and for those who are keen, we will teach how to lead climb.  As with the philosophy of climbing, we will also sit in the sun and for those who wish, have a drink after climbing.  You don't need to be an amazing climber to come on this trip.  We can teach anything that you don't know.

 If you don't have climbing shoes, it is a good idea to hire some for the weekend.  The club does have some old shoes of varying sizes that people have donated, but you will get a lot more enjoyment out of the weekend with a good pair of climbing shoes.  Fergs Kayaks where we climb on Wednesdays hire shoes.

We will drive up on the Friday night and come back late on Sunday.

Tom and I are organising the trip, so let us know that you are keen. 

My email is michael.instone@hotmail.com I don't have Tom's email, but you can also send us messages through the website.

The area where we will be climbing has a range of grades for all levels of climbers.  Most of the climbs are bolted, which will be good for learning to lead climb. 

At the next meeting, Tom and I will give a quick presentation about the rockcraft weekend.

Thanks,

Mikey 

Reach me at tombelgrano@gmail.com

This trip is the best second step (really the first...) to being a confidant, independant outdoors climber. Cars are a plus!

Initial estimate of cost is $60-70, this covers fuel (its a bit of a drive, through some of NZs most beautiful landscapes (at night...)) and the campsite.

We have the infamous Terra (my far superior predecessor!) and her boyfriend Jack (trained in all things outdoors instructional! especially rock climbing)  coming up from ChCh especially to hang out and to make the actual learning bit as productive as possible. You can expect some top notch instruction and many many overblown climbing stories once the beers are cracked and the sun goes down.

It should be a blast.

And by the way, i now have the top gun extended edition soundtrack on my ipod, so my car will be flown, not drove. And i shall be maverick, i imagine spaces will be sought after.

You get the idea! see you all next Tuesday to sign up. If at all possible paying on the night would be great! 

Any questions dont hesitate to contact me or MIkey!