Overnight Climbing & Camping - 11.Jul.2026 to 12.Jul.2026

This gathering is an invitation to spend time outdoors with community. Across two days, we will climb and camp.

This gathering is inspired by Ollin: the Aztec-Mexica concept of movement, transformation, and renewal. Ollin reminds us that life is always in motion, shaped through effort, pressure, struggle, and return.

Climbing brings this idea into the body. Each climb asks us to read the rock, move with intention, adapt under pressure, and return after each attempt. The stone stays still, but we change through the process of moving with it.

• To connect with the outdoors, ourselves, and others through a weekend of rock climbing, camping, and time in nature.

• We will be top-rope climbing on Saturday 11 July 2026, camping overnight in Brooyar State Forest, and climbing again on Sunday 12 July 2026.

• There will be beginner-friendly through to more advanced climbing routes available, depending on weather, access, group ability, site conditions, and the discretion of the nominated climbing lead on the day.

• New climbers are welcome. Participation is subject to a safety briefing, equipment check, and available supervision. Beginners may only climb and belay under direct supervision from an approved competent climber.

• Members of the SANTO-FI climbing team will be present to support the gathering and help create a safe, grounded, and welcoming environment.

• We will be climbing with Edmund Gemelo and Salem Parsons, who will be present to offer general support, guidance, and shared experience as fellow climbers. Please note this is a free social climbing and camping meet-up, not a commercial guided tour or formal climbing course.

• Salem Parsons Bio
  I’ve been rock climbing for 3 years, and it has become more than a sport. It is how I connect with the world and myself. The outdoors has taught me patience, presence, and how to breathe through fear. I care deeply about mental health and love the quiet strength that comes from pushing through doubt, one move at a time.

• Edmund Gemelo Bio
  Edmund has been climbing for 14 years. He was one of the first Filipinos to qualify and compete in the 2005 World Youth Championships for both Lead Climbing and Speed Climbing. Edmund has experience across several styles of climbing, including trad climbing in Victoria and sport climbing in New South Wales and Queensland. He has also helped develop crags and bouldering routes in Queensland.

• All climbing will take place in approved climbing areas only and will be dependent on weather, access, group numbers, and site conditions. We will not climb in unsafe weather or wet conditions.

• Physical intensity: Mild to Advanced

• Activity risk: High-risk outdoor activity involving heights, ropes, natural terrain, camping, and changing weather conditions.

• All levels are welcome, but all participants must respect their own limits, the environment, the climbing systems, and the safety directions given on the day.

If you are camping YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN CAMPING RESERVATION

• More information about camping bookings will be sent to those who RSVP.

• Please come prepared for a full overnight outdoor experience. 

• Bring overnight camping supplies, including a tent or swag, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, warm layers, wet-weather gear, head torch, personal medication, food, snacks, and enough water for two days.

• For climbing, please bring climbing shoes, harness, chalk bag, and a climbing helmet.

• You should also bring sunscreen, insect repellent, personal first aid supplies, a rubbish bag, and anything else you need to be self-sufficient overnight.

• Camping facilities may be basic. Please do not rely on showers, drinking water, or powered facilities being available.

• Shared top-rope systems may be available for approved climbs.

• SANTO-FI will help create the container for the weekend: connection, music, grounded energy, and community in nature.

• Please note that participants are responsible for bringing their own personal climbing gear unless otherwise confirmed. No one may climb, belay, set ropes, or use shared equipment unless their competence has been checked by the nominated climbing lead.

• Please note that participants are responsible for bringing their own camping gear, water, and food.

• Music will be kept low-volume and respectful of the forest, campground rules, and other visitors.

• Saturday to Sunday
  11 July 2026 to 12 July 2026

• 12:00pm Saturday 11 July to 3:00pm Sunday 12 July

  Timing is subject to change depending on weather, road access, campground check-in/check-out times, and climbing conditions. Final timing, arrival details, and meeting instructions will be confirmed before the gathering.

• Brooyar State Forest, Queensland

• Official meet-up location, camping details, access notes, and final gathering information will be sent upon booking confirmation.

• All attendees must attend the safety briefing before climbing.

• All attendees must follow the directions of the nominated climbing lead and SANTO-FI team.

• All climbing will be weather and condition dependent.

• Camping permits are required for overnight stays in Brooyar State Forest. Final details will be confirmed before the gathering.

• Attendees must be self-sufficient with food, water, camping gear, climbing equipment, and personal supplies.

• Please leave no trace. Everything brought into the forest must leave with you.

• This gathering is for adults aged 18+ unless otherwise approved in advance with a parent or guardian present.

• This is a free social climbing and camping meet-up, not a commercial guided tour or formal climbing course.