Posted by Callum L
on Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Leaders:
Callum L, Julian R, Charlotte B, Antonia T, Ella E, Isaac M, Riley C, Ikey D, Connor G, Avryl H, Jess V, Luke S, Lindsay K, Hamish A, Alexis D, Yasmine H, Annika S
Standard: Everyone welcome
Meeting: Wed, 5 Mar 2025, 6:30 pm
Intro trip meeting is 6:30pm Wednesday 5th March
Deadline for payment is Friday 7th March 11:59pm
SIGN UPS ARE OPEN!
People who have cars and have space to carpool will be put to the top of the sign up lists for intro trip until we reach the required numbers.
Note that price of gear hire (Tents, sleeping bags, sleep mattresses) is inclusive with the cost of intro trip
What is intro trip?
Intro trip is our largest trip of the year. It’s a perfect way to introduce yourself to the club, experience the activities on offer and to meet people and have fun!
This year we are planning to host it at Grampians National Park , where we will have access to world class hikes / climbs and all that the Australian outdoors has to offer.
Intro trip is open to all students keen to explore the outdoors – undergraduate and postgraduate alike.
Places are limited, so be sure to sign up to secure a spot once they're open on Monday (24/2)!
What is going to happen?
We will head to Mt Stapylton campgrounds at Grampians National Park.
There will be 3 activities on offer over three separate time slots. These will be offered during the morning and afternoon of Saturday and on the morning of the Sunday. The three activities will be bushwalking, rock climbing (top roping) and social activities.
Plan of events:
Friday 14th: Leave clubrooms at 3pm to head to Mt Stapylton campgrounds in the Grampians (3 hours 40 mins). Get tents setup and likely get an earlier night for big next day.
Saturday 15th: We will get up early in the morning and have some breakfast, with various options on offer. Once finished, people will split up into three seperate groups, each doing a different activity for the morning session. After lunch, groups will switch activities. Once the afternoon session is completed, we will join as a large group, and everyone will prepare their dinners in the evening and have a fun night with new friends!
Sunday 16th: Choice of one last activity in the morning session before heading back to Melbourne in the early afternoon.
What activities will be on offer?
You'll have the choice of Bushwalking, Rock climbing and Social activities.
Note: Mt Stapylton Traverse is a full day walk. Prior bushwalking/rock scrambling experience is required. This walks involves difficult, exposed rock scrambling and a jump across a void.
Rock climbing will be a choice of routes with setup top ropes within 10 minutes from Stapylton campsite.
Costs and logistics
Intro trip cost:EARLY BIRD - $160.
Price will return to the usual price of $180 as of Tuesday 4/3, so make sure to get in early!
This price will cover breakfast, tent and gear hire, petrol and car maintenance for the drivers, climbing equipment. (Drivers will be reimbursed for petrol etc separately following the trip)
The account to transfer money to is listed below.
Account Name: MUMC
BSB: 063238
Account Number: 10917618
Label the transaction as “Intro Trip - Your name”
What will I need?
Camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags are available from the club if you don’t have it yourself. Tent groups will be organised at the 6:30pm meeting Wednesday 5th February.
Breakfast will be provided both days however you will need to bring your own lunch and snacks. Before the trip, you will be assigned dinner groups of 8 people including a leader. In those groups you will organise what to cook together on the Saturday night. More information will be provided in a basic packing list once you're signed up!
What if I’ve climbed or bushwalked before?
If you have previous climbing experience, either outdoors or in the gym, please contact: . Grampians is international reknown for it's climbing, and keen climbers in the club who will be doing some sports and trad climbing outside of the top roping set ups.
If you have previous Bushwalking experience, please indicate in the signup form. There will be different levels of bushwalking on offer during the weekend!
Any other questions?
If you have any questions, such as what each activity actually involves, please ask using the comments section below or come speak to Julian, Callum, any of the leaders for this trip, or any of the committee members, there'll always be members keen to help you out at the 7pm tuesday meetings at the clubrooms!
