Canyoning in the Blue Mountains area (TRIP FULL)

Bruce B and I will be putting on 5 days of non-abseil canyoning in the Blue Mountains area. Our aim is to give participants new to canyoning a taste of what canyoning is about without needing to abseil. There’ll also be opportunities to do abseil canyons.

We will have two car camps - one at Mt Wilson and one on the Newnes Plateau. The list of non-abseil canyons we'll do is still be to be determined but could include one of the fabulous Wollangambe canyons, Du Faur canyon, Bell Creek canyon, Dargans Creek Canyon, Sheep Dip/Rocky Creek Canyon and River Caves Canyon.

We will do some abseil training and rope work at Mt Wilson or Mt York. There’ll be an optional easy grade abseil canyon available on some days as long as participants had completed a non abseil canyon first and if we have sufficient leaders.

Canyoning is an advanced level of off track activity which demands physical and mental tolerance to slippery, wet and cold conditions as well as technical (eg abseil) skills. While we don't require participants to have technical skills, they will need to be physically fit and flexible, and capable of swimming at least 25 metres with a pack.

Participants have the option of doing all or some of the 5 days.

Due to the nature of canyoning the bookings will only be confirmed as valid if the interested participant: has attended the pre-trip meeting (virtual is possible) on what to expect and what gear to have (date to be advised); has previously done an offtrack trip with Bruce or I, or can provide referees.