Canberra Climbers' Association

22/05/2026

John Fantini Alpinist, Rock Climber and Living Legend, charmed and amazed the attentive audience with some of his exploits. A modest man, the statistics of Johns' Stellar career such as 12 ascents of Mt. Cook in one season, were mentioned by other speakers. John has mellowed with time, but still still climbs grade 22 and we occasionaly glimpsed the inner Tiger during this thrilling presentation on Cerro Torre. Skahas' loss is Canberras' gain!

21/05/2026

We had a few requests for John Fantini's presentation to be recorded. We aren't professional AV people by any means. but here is a basic YouTube video for those interested in hearing about an amazing climbing life.

John presents on climbing in Patagonia in the early 90s and other h...

17/05/2026

General Meeting - 7.30 Wednesday

Climb aboard the Fantini Express as John takes us on a wild ride up one of the most beautiful, dramatic, dangerous and difficult mountains in the world – Cerro Torre. In a rare treat the enigmatic John Fantini, world renowned alpinist and rock climber, has agreed to share his stunning photos and tales of his successful ascent on his fifth attempt, along with some of the history and ongoing deep controversy associated with the mountain. He will also talk about other peaks including Fitzroy and Aguja Poincenot.

Come and hear a rundown of the CCA’s recent activities plus general climbing news and points of interest, followed by our guest speaker presentation.

CCA members and non-members are welcome.

Dinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm

10/05/2026

Tianjara Falls CCA Meet

A foggy start to the day then glorious sunshine.

10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day🫂🌷🍞🥂🍼

09/05/2026

CCA Sport Climbing Meet at Tianjara Falls. Perfect weather, great people, a well spent.

Keep an eye on our socials media to see when the next event is!

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28/04/2026

Climb aboard the Fantini Express as John takes us on a wild ride up one of the most beautiful, dramatic, dangerous and difficult mountains in the world – Cerro Torre. In a rare treat the enigmatic John Fantini, world renowned alpinist and rock climber, has agreed to share his stunning photos and tales of his successful ascent on his fifth attempt, along with some of the history and ongoing deep controversy associated with the mountain. He will also talk about other peaks including Fitzroy and Aguja Poincenot.

Come and hear a rundown of the CCA’s recent activities plus general climbing news and points of interest, followed by our guest speaker presentation.

CCA members and non-members are welcome.

Dinner is available from The Limestone Kitchen at the Ainslie Football Club, providing a great chance to relax and socialise with other CCA members before the meeting starts at 7.30pm. A table in the name of CCA is booked for 6pm

28/04/2026

CCA Wolgan Meet. 11 CCA members spent a fantastic 4 days climbing, exploring and making new friends in the Wolgan Valley. Teams of climbers tackled classic routes on Old Baldy and the Coke Ovens. Members reported stand out routes as Excalibur, Scimitar, War of the Roses and The Knuckle amongst others!

CCA meets are open to any members with the experience necessary for the specified meet. Keep an eye on our socials for trip sign ups.

Our next meets are Tianjara Sport Climbing in May and Frog Buttress in July!

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22/04/2026

Peak Learning Adventures is a proud sponsor if the CCA. The Canberra based company operates treks and climbs to mountainous areas around the world, including Papua New Guinea (Kokoda Trail), South America (Aconcagua), Africa (Kilimanjaro) and Nepal (Himalayas).

Coming up in October this year is a mountaineering expedition to climb Mera Peak (6476m) and Island Peak (6189m) in Nepal. These two mountains an excellent introduction to high altitude mountaineering. Climbers are rewarded with one of the most remarkable panoramas in the Himalaya — views of five of the world’s highest mountains: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Kangchenjunga, Climbers will be led by Australia’s most experienced high-altitude mountaineers, supported by a team that understands both the physical and psychological demands of expedition life.

The second trip is the spectacular Everest Three Passes trek, a 22 day lodge-based trek guided by an Australian Everest mountaineer, visiting Everest Base Camp and crossing three high passes and two Himalayan glaciers (hence avoiding the crowds on the usual route). For more information on both trips, contact Zac directly via [email protected]

11/04/2026

FROG BUTTRESS QLD - ROCKCLIMBING MEET

Saturday 11th – Saturday 18 July 2026

A week of climbing the classic routes at the crack climbing mecca of Frog Buttress. A warm rock escape from Canberra winter.

This is an opportunity for experienced and independent trad climbers to sample the delights and challenges of Frog Buttress. Climbers new to Frog will be able to become familiarised with the landscape, climbs and access routes. You are welcome to join this meet for a shorter period of time during the week. Early camping bookings are essential – see note below.

Participation

CCA members who are competent, experienced and independent trad climbers are welcome.

This event is for current CCA members only. You cannot join CCA on the day of the event (* see note about CCA membership below).

Trip Leaders for the Meet will be Peter Blunt and Cait Horan.

Event registration is required and will be available through the CCA website: https://canberraclimbing.org.au/event/frog-buttress-rockclimbing-meet/

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