River Crossing Training
Sun 18th Jan 2026
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An opportunity to learn safer ways to cross rivers. Particularly recommended for anyone contemplating walking in NZ or Tasmania. The course will cover assessing a river and choosing a crossing place, solo crossing techniques, team crossing techniques, and a demonstration, in which you can participate if you wish, of swimming with a pack. Participants in previous courses have found it a lot of fun. The instructors - including Linda Groom and Keith Thomas - are CBC leaders with experience in river crossing, but are not formally accredited in any way. The location is below Corin Dam. Expect to leave Canberra around 1 pm and should be back by 5.30 pm. Families with children 10 years and over are welcome, with a maximum of one child per accompanying adult. Bookings essential for all participants. If you are booking for children, please provide their names and ages and swimming competence when you book in the box 'Do you have any further details to add?'
Additional Information
Length
Short
Terrain
Rough
Conditions
Wet
Distance (km or hrs)
Approx 1.5 km return walk. And about 2 hours of training beside and in the Cotter River.
Ascent
100 m
Descent
100 m
Map name
Corin Dam
Terrain information
Fire trail to the foot of the dam. Very short sections of rocky bank and scrub to access the water. Fast-flowing river.
Transport information
$26 per car if shared. Please mention when you book, in 'Do you have any further details to add?' whether you would prefer to drive yourself, be a passenger, or are willing to drive others.
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
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