[FULL] ~~Butterbox~~ Arethusa Canyon [Intermediate]

Edit: Due to Mount Hay Road closures, we will do Arethusa Canyon instead. Same information as below applies.

Cornelius, Sudarshan and I (Jason) will be running an intermediate trip through Butterbox Canyon. Come join us for one of the most action filled canyons in the Bluies!

This canyon involves lots of tricky abseils, big jumps (optional), and an awesome section of canyon. Even the exit is spicy as we will need to put our harnesses back on for a exposed traverse and a short pitch of rock climbing! Have a read of the notes here.

Since this is an intermediate canyon I would like all participants to have some canyoning experience or have some previous abseiling/climbing experience and a keen spirit. If you have any questions on your suitability for the trip please send me a message on Facebook.

Please make you sure bring ALL required gear. Some gear is available to borrow from the club.

Gear available to borrow from the club:

• Harness
• Helmet
• 3x locking carabiners
• 1x Figure 8 / Descender
• 1x Safety sling (120cm sling)
• Drybag x2
• Wetsuit (5mm preferable)
• Canyon Pack or Backpack that can fit ALL your gear and that can get wet (30L+)

Other gear you MUST bring:

• Clothing:
  • Enclosed shoes with good grip
  • Wool or neoprene 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, undies, etc)
• Food:
  • 2L of water (minimum)
  • Lunch
  • Snacks to share (with me)
• Other:
  • Medication (asthma puffer, Epipen etc)
  • Headtorch + spare batteries
  • Emergency blanket – (can buy from Gear Cupboard for $5 or from chemists, shops, etc)

To let me know you have read this far please tell me which mode of your transportation is your least favourite.

In your comment please also put:

• Your fitness level
• Your swimming ability
• Your canyoning/outdoor experience
• What snack you will be bringing to share with me 🙂