Organizer:
Susan So
Date/Time:
Date(s) - Sunday 06 December, 2020
All Day
canyoning
Hello Canyoners!
Angelo and I will be conducting an intermediate canyoning trip this Sunday.
Whungee Wheengee Canyon is an excellent canyon, It features two main constrictions of high quality, a couple of duck unders. It’s also dark and the water is usually very cold which is great for this current heatwave and with lots of swims, numerous tricky down climbs, and a couple of abseils thrown in.
You will need to be fit, for walk-in is reasonably long and steep, and the canyon itself can take a long time, also there are a few tricky climb-downs and jumps (approx.7-10 hours)
The canyon will require the following skills and experience.
#Confident in Abseiling and have completed Abseil skills 1
#Can swim at least 100 m with a heavy backpack.
#Confident in rock scrambling.
#Previous canyoning expereince.
#Some climbing skills (would be handy)
Personal Gear to bring:
- Abseil gear, wetsuit, harness, helmet and PAS, waterproof head torch, canyon bag, and dry bag (these can be borrowed from club)
- Thermals, essential if you get cold easily in water.
- Lightweight rain jacket, essential, please do not bring a poncho.
- Grippy rubber shoes, e.g. Dunlop volleys and woollen socks, no cotton socks please.
- Lunch, Snacks, and at least 2 litres of water
- Change of dry clothes
- Sun protection – hat and sunscreen.
- Shorts to wear over the wetsuit for protection.
- First aid kit that contains, snake bandages and an emergency blanket.
- Petrol money for your driver
- Good attitude and an adventurous spirit!Personal gear to bring:
Please note:
I will not be able to drive you from Sydney as i will be already camping at Mt Wilson. You may either catch a train to Katoomba where Angelo can pick up.
Priority is given to members who can drive and pick up participants from Sydney.
The trip is subject to the weather. If the weather does not look promising, we may need to reschedule or cancel the trip. More details after your place have been confirmed.
See you at the Canyon!
