Ben Cairn Day Trip - 6 April 2025

After a multi-year wait, the road to Ben Cairn is open. Come along to enjoy the worst cliff in the world with some of the best climbs. 

The trip will be cancelled if there is any rain in the preceding three days as it becomes unclimbable if even slightly damp.

Trip Organiser - Dave Singleton

Email the trip organiser (d_singo69@optusnet.com.au) for more information on the trip or to register your interest.

Meeting

Meet in Ben Cairn carpark at 9.00 am.

Requirements

This trip is suitable for beginners and top roping at the crag is straightforward. Maximum of 16 participants.

It is open to members and guests, and novice, intermediate and advanced climb CEers. Find your level here at the Trip Participant Guidelines or contact the trip organiser.

Novice climber spaces are strictly limited by the number of advanced climbers who come along. Novices should contact the trip organiser as soon as possible to register their interest.

All intending participants can expect the trip organiser to ask for details about your climbing experience and gear.

Booking

Book into the trip by contacting the trip organiser (see above) or registering your interest by 'buying' an online ticket here using the 'Get Ticket' button. Members will need to log onto the VCC Member Portal to register. Guests will need to contact the trip organiser. All participants will be required to provide an emergency contact person and number in their member profile.

Follow the four steps when booking the ticket. There is no cost in Step 3 and you don’t need to download the tickets in Step 4. Only one member per booking. The trip organiser will be in touch after you register online to confirm your booking. 

Online bookings close two days before the start date. Late bookings are not guaranteed a place of the trip but contact the trip organiser to check availability. 

Car Pooling

The club encourages car pooling. However, this is optional and each participant should make their own risk assessment. The trip organiser will contact participants before the trip to arrange carpools.