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July 22, 2022
Climbers come to Arapiles from all over the world to learn the ways of traditional climbing. Many of my international friends learned how to place gear at Araps and each year I continue to meet people from all over the globe who have come to test their might and concur their fear at the sacred crystal mountain.
This year my main climbing partner was Åslaug – a strong sport climber from Wollongong eager to gain new skills and explore another area of climbing.
I first took Åslaug up a couple of easy classic multi-pitches which generally blows people’s minds as a first trad climbing experience. She was completely underwhelmed by this however, as the exposure failed to phase her and the climbing was far too easy. I liked her attitude and saw that she had a strong head for trad climbing. This started a month-long exercise of sandbagging her onto harder and harder climbs through rain, hail and often nighttime… She really embraced this baptism by fire and lead the notorious “Thundercrack” (grade 20) at the end of her trip.
Trad climbing to me is all about having the skills and confidence to climb anything, in all possible conditions. This could mean a nice jaunt up a grade 10 on a sunny day with non-climber friends, or battling through exhaustion and fear on a scary aid climb halfway up El Capitan in the middle of the night… its all about having the tools to make for the best possible adventure.
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March 26, 2025
This past month, Canberra’s trail running community came together at the Frith Road Substation in O’Connor for an action-packed night of testing, learning, and connecting. The Mont Trail Running Shoe Demo gave runners of all levels the chance to put the latest footwear from La Sportiva, On Running, Altra, and Hoka through their paces on a dedicated 1.2km trail loop that quickly became a Strava segment.
February 11, 2025
At Mont, we believe in supporting events that encourage people to embrace the natural world, challenge themselves, and connect with like-minded adventurers. Mont has been the sole sponsor of Kowen over the 6 years since its humble beginnings, providing flags, bollards, marquees and infrastructure, a market stall to provide the best trail gear, nutrition and mandatory kit. And donating incredible prizes, including Julbo’s newest, top of the line ultra-light glasses – Ultimate Cover Reactive 0-4. The lucky recipient being one of first in the country to own a pair.
January 30, 2025
In a world that moves fast, finding time for adventure can feel impossible. But what if the solution isn’t in grand expeditions, but in small, intentional escapes? Micro-adventures—overnight or short trips into nature—are the perfect way to reset your mind, recharge your body, and reconnect with the wild, all without taking time off work.
