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Accident at Mt Buffalo 13-Jul-2015 At 11:13:26 PM patto

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Spoken like somebody who has no idea about what he is talking about. (Though entirely true to form.)

Your understanding of the demographics of the uni clubs clearly has little basis in reality. Though that is entirely understandable considering you're posting from a couch hundreds of kilometers away. You also very likely have little understanding of the difference between going out with a mate climbing and taking on the duty of care for several dependent novices.

The shit has hit the media fan recently for MUMC. Two accidents have occurred this year and these things have wider repercussions. I have little doubt things a pretty tough for those involved at the moment. Posting BS like you have done in doesn't help things.

Those who have been following along have no doubt realised that I have been and still am connected with people in the university clubs. Like I said earlier, the guy in the Buffalo accident is a friend of mine. That accident was a little bit bizarre and unlucky but very lucky to have the minor outcome that occurred.

As far as the University Clubs go, I am happy to stick my neck out and defend them. Be it MUMC, ROC, LUMC or MBOC; They are, and continue to be, some of the best groups in Melbourne for young adults to get involved in climbing and outdoor sports.

Oh and one more thing. Please don't presume everything in the media is accurate. I think we all know how reliable the media is when reporting of climbing incidents.