Intermediate difficulty trip suitable for people with some canyoning experience. You must be attending and approved for the Boree Log main event to sign up for this trip.
Join me on a trip through Firefly* Canyon! We’ll start walking from Newnes campground on Saturday, nice and early at 7:30 am. To find out what you’re in for, check out this video, the online track notes or the map. For those interested, this is a good opportunity to practice navigation skills. If we go well for time and if people are feeling fit, we can also visit Looking Glass Canyon afterwards.
*Fireflies not guaranteed.
For this trip, you’ll need to: know how to abseil, be a good swimmer, have a moderate level of fitness, and have a sense of humour.
What to expect:
- bush bashing
- rock scrambling/climbing
- fun abseils (up to 10m or 15m)
- swims
- aussie wildlife (snakes, drop bears, stinging nettle)
In the comments section, let me know:
- which is your favourite canyon (out of the ones you’ve done so far)
- which canyon is next on your tick list (after Boree Log),
- what gear you need (this is important), and
- how you are getting here (camping on Friday night / driving up Saturday morning)
What you need to bring:
- clothes for the walk in/out (expect warm weather)
- thermals and wool socks
- strong backpack
- lunch and snacks (load up on carbs)
- water (2L minimum, 3L recommended)
- dry bag
- proper shoes with good grip (e.g. volleys, runners, hiking shoes)
- headtorch
- emergency blanket / bivvy bag
- If you’re missing any of the above items you’ll need to drive to the nearest shops (Lithgow) and buy them before joining us. Or get a punch of punishment in the mouth per missing item. Your choice!
Bring the following things if you have them, otherwise you can borrow them from the club:
- wetsuit
- helmet
- harness
- descender
- locking carabiner x2
- safety sling
Other cool things you could bring include: waterproof camera, personal first aid kit, map and compass, track notes, food to share, fancy costume.
Attendees
- Chris Sharples
- Joseph Rebak