Beginner canyon – No experience? No worrys!

Wanna go canyoning but been told that “it’s to cold” or even “you can only go canyoning in the summer”

Well im here to tell you that not only is that person probably really boring 😴 but is also a liar too!! because i say canyon summer has officially started

So, I’m inviting you along with 5 other cool people to come run through gobsmacker canyon with Raff and I this Monday!

Now for the important stuff

For those who are lucky enough to come canyoning with me, Raff will be opening the gear cupboard this weekend just for you!

See below for a list of things you need to bring. If you don’t have all the pieces, well let’s just say you will have a fun day exploring the local carpark

Available to borrow from the Club:

• Canyoning harness
• Helmet
• Wetsuit (must be 5mm (i will be measuring))
• 2x Locking carabiners
• 1x Figure 8 descender
• 1x Safety sling
• Drybag/keg

Other gear you must bring:

• Backpack that can fit ALL your gear and that can get wet (30L+)
• Emergency blanket – (can buy from Gear Cupboard for $5 or from chemists, shops, etc)
• Enclosed shoes with good grip, suitable for water and bushwalking
• Wool or neoprene or other thick socks
• Boardshorts to wear on top of wetsuit (compulsory to protect the club wetsuits)
• Thermals and raincoat
• Swimmers for under wetsuit
• NO COTTON! (this includes socks, shirts, pants, etc)
• 2L of water
• Lunch
• Snacks to share with meee 😋
• Medication (asthma puffer, Epipen etc)
• Headtorch + spare batteries
• Dry clothes and a towel for the drive back home

In the comment tell me what your experience is i.e can you absail, and I also want to know what we call people who say “it’s too cold to go canyoning in winter”