Wilderness Medicine Students Society

WMSS Rock climbing trip – recap

April was the month of rock climbing adventures with WMSS from UniMelb and Monash! Our climbing trip this year was in Gariwerd (Grampians National Park) for a weekend of climbing, bouldering, hiking and good company. It was a massive weekend!

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Climbing 101 – Climbing injuries & basic management

Climbing is a great time but accidents and injuries happen occasionally. Before you climb, read up on prevention and first-aid management of common climbing injuries. Look out and care for one another while out in the wilderness. Happy climbing!

Adventure, Hike

WMSS tips & tricks for hiking

Coming to the end of the summer season but don’t let that stop you exploring our giant backyard. Hiking is a fun, safe and accessible way to spend time with friends and family. Here are some great tips & tricks to keep everyone safe and smiling on the tracks this weekend.

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Climbing 101: the gear (part 1)

Recently, you’ve been thinking “i’ve had enough of stuffing my feet into sweaty shoes that 300 others have climbed in! I need my own gear!” Climbing gear 101 – Start here! Read on!

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Climbing 101: the types

So you’re going climbing with your mates this weekend and you don’t want to sound like a punter? We have got you covered in a series of climbing posts

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WMSS to Wilsons Promontory

We practice what we preach! That is looking after the body and mind by spending time in our great green backyard. WMSS had a wonderful time hiking hiking ‘the Prom’. Check it out!

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Leave No Trace: Principles to live by

The Leave No Trace principles are essential for any adventure, whether its a jaunt to your local park or a multi day trip in the backcountry. Familiarise yourself with all seven principles and always adhere to them. Along with the principles follow any local rules your adventure location may have. Let’s make sure there is […]