Boree Log – Beginners Canyoning II

This trip is the reverse of the other beginners canyoning trip; we will be doing Grand Canyon first, and then if time permits we’ll do Empress Canyon. These are short but sweet (and wet!) canyons.
There will be abseils in both canyons however abseiling experience is not required; I will teach you what you need to know.
We’ll be leaving on Saturday morning, typical starting time for Boree Log trips is 7-8 am on Saturday.

Gear Required:

• Shoes that you can get wet and dirty; volleys are the staple canyoning shoe
• Synthetic or woolen socks, neoprene surf booties/socks are great too.
• Wetsuit and/or thermals. You will get entirely wet, including an unavoidable 30m swim in Grand, so you will require at least a pair of thermals or a wetsuit or both. If you don’t have thermals you should probably buy them as they are required in the vast majority of canyons and many other adventure sports. Wetsuits are somewhat optional, though it depends on your resistance to cold, if you have one bring it (The club has very limited numbers).
• Extra jumper (Optional)
• Old shorts to protect your thermals, are optional if you have your own wetsuit, compulsory if you’re using a club wetsuit
• Harness and belay device (The club can provide some, but please bring your own if possible)
• Helmet. A bike helmet is fine
• Back pack, again, will get wet and dirty.
• Some lunch
• 2L of water
• Dry bags are the best way of keeping your stuff dry so bring them if you have them, otherwise 3-5 plastic bags will do but they are a lot less convenient.
• COLD COTTON CANNOT COME CANYONING. Cotton will rob you of any body heat once wet, synthetic or woolen materials will still hold warmth when wet. Your shorts are the only acceptable cotton garments.

Any questions, feel free to send me a message on facebook.
Looking forward to it 🙂

Track notes and information about the canyons:
http://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/grand.htm
http://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/empress.htm

Niels Bardoel