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Walk21 and inaugural Sydney Harbour and Coast walk14 years ago the first truly international conference on walking and pedestrian issues entitled ‘Walking into the 21st Century’ was held in London. Planned originally as a one-off event, ‘Walk21’, as it became known, has nevertheless been held annually in cities around the world including Perth (WA) in 2001 and Melbourne in 2006. Now in October (21-23) it will be Sydney’s turn when 500 local and international delegates will gather at Luna Park to discuss the role of walking in the creation of liveable communities. A feature of Walk21 conferences is the wide variety of disciplines and interests represented - professionals responsible for the layout, servicing and administration of our communities, health professionals concerned with the role of walking as illness prevention, but also passionate community representative keen to swap stories with advocates in other communities.

While the kind of recreational walking being highlighted by the inaugural Harbour and Coast Walk is only one aspect of walking, the route we take links the extremes of walking environments from the wild to the urbane, from issues of conservation to the problems of road safety and design when pedestrians and vehicles mix. Those who just want to walk we would not suggest sitting in a conference room for three days (although some of the sessions are ‘walkshops’ conducted on foot around the city) but for anyone with a role in the where, why or how of our walking environments this conference is for you.

Melbourne University Mountaineering Club’s (MUMC) 70th Anniversary DinnerSaturday 11 October 2014 at 7 pm at The Corkman Irish Pub, 160 Leicester Place, Carlton VIC 3053Pre-dinner drinks and nibbles from 5 pm at MUMC clubrooms 171 Berkeley street, Carlton.Tickets ($47) can be booked online: trybooking.com.

2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Melbourne University Mountaineering Club in October 1944. All members past and present are invited to celebrate the 70th anniversary. More information on the MUMC website: mumc.org.au.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Festival For Adventure-Seekers And Lovers Of The OutdoorsSome of the biggest names in Australian rock climbing and adventure including Dick Smith, Tim Cope, Monique Forestier and Andrew Lock will be joined by international rock stars of the climbing world Hazel Findlay, Andy Kirkpatrick and Cedar Wright at the Australian Climbing Festival on 17-19 October in Katoomba.

The Australian Climbing Festival is the biggest event of its kind in Australia, showcasing some of the most audacious climbing ascents, harrowing mountaineering epics and remote, inspiring adventures over the past 30 years. Today in Australia, rock climbing is rapidly growing in popularity, with indoor climbing gyms and advances in safety technology making it an accessible sport and leisure activity for all.

The festival will be held in Katoomba, in the heart of the spectacular Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The Blue Mountains is a popular destination for rock climbers from all over the world, boasting one of the highest concentrations of world-class climbing in Australia.

For more information check australianclimbingfestival.com.au

Festival Highlights

Watch as some of the strongest competition boulderers from across Oceania battle it out for a place on the podium at theOceania and Australian National Bouldering Championships all weekend.

Relax at the festival cinema, featuring back to back adventure films.

Try your hand at slack-lining or yoga.

Activities for the kids.

Image © Kamil Sustiak, Ontherope.com

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