Membership of the La Trobe University Mountaineering Club (LUMC) is open to anyone, though the majority of members are either students or alumni of the university. The annual membership fee for the club is $40 a year. ($30 if you are a guild member or if you join during O-week)
The key feature of joining LUMC is participating in the activity of your interest. Such participation is normally on a club trip, sometimes these are single day trips, a week, even month long club trips occur occasionally. Enthusiastic members are encouraged to ask questions and gain the necessary skills to run their own trips. Additionally, LUMC members are eligible for a number of admission and retail discounts at:
- Hardrock Climbing gym (nunawadding and city),
- Cliffhanger Climbing gym,
- Bayside Climbing gym,
- Discounts to many outdoors shops (e.g. Cliffhanger, Wilderness Shop, Bogong et cetera) in Melbourne.
Becoming a member of LUMC also means you are covered under La Trobe University's Sports Centre's accident insurance, on all club trips.
To join the club just come along to the Sports Center BBQ during O-Week of Semester 1 or attend any of the Club Meetings during the year. Most Tuesday nights, there will be members at the Sports Center Pool for an informal meeting and indoor kayaking; this is a good opportunity to sign up to LUMC. You can also contact committee members at most times to inquire about joining (see Committee).
Once a member of LUMC you will be notified about upcoming trips via email, can come along on virtually any club trip, from bushwalking right through to kayaking and rock climbing. Membership also gives you access to the hire of club gear at extremely cheap rates, useful for club and personal trips alike. (See Gear Hire.)
