BL Saturday – Canyoning Upper & Lower Macquarie Pass

NOTE: Registration for all Boree Log day trips (like this one) will open on Tuesday at 6 pm. You MUST already be accepted onto the main Boree Log event in order to attend.

Time to get wet! Come join Nick, Cindy and I (Maria) on an awesome, long, and wet canyoning day down Macquarie Pass. This trip requires a car shuffle so we need at least 2 drivers to be able to go (mention in the comments whether you have a car and will be given preference 😉 ).

**Requirements**: be a good swimmer + be quite fit + know how to abseil. We can briefly refresh on abseiling skills if needed.

GEAR (Items with (*) can be borrowed from the club on Saturday morning but bring your own if you have it, there may not be enough):

• Harness *
• Helmet *
• Figure 8 Device or ATC *
• Prussik and biner *
• Safety sling and biner *
• Wetsuit *

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Enclosed shoes for canyoning (will get wet)
• Swimmers / thermals

WHAT TO CARRY:

• Emergency blanket (can be purchased for $5 from the gear cupboard)
• Sunscreen
• Lunch and 2L of water minimum
• Dry clothes
• Drybag
• Backpack (25-40L, will get wet)
• Headtorch + spare batteries
• Medications/epipens/first aid kit if you need them!

COMMENTS:

Please let us know in the comments whether you have a car and your previous canyoning experience. Meeting point early Saturday morning at the campground, look for Maria, Nick and Cindy. Any questions, message us on facebook. Get excited!