New Member Gobsmacker Canyon (super ultra beginner)

Hello soon to be epic canyoners,

Lachie and I (Raff) are running an epic trip through the beautiful Gobsmacker canyon (Leo and Jason beat us to the punch 🤬) which has some awesome abseils, including one which goes down through a hole in the creek floor. The canyon also has a nice selection of optional jumps and mandatory swims. Pictured is myself in Gobsmacker as photographed by Lachie last year, really smacks your gob.

This trip is for new members only, we want our new members to get excited about the outdoors and stick around. If you are a new member and miss out on this trip don’t worry, we will be running many more beginner canyons so everyone gets a chance.

We will meet at the carpark at 9:00am. We will carpool, but people with cars may be given preference. So we know you read at least some of the description please put in your comment what your least favourite sweet treat is and why.

What to bring:

• Eight style descender *
• Helmet *
• Canyoning Harness *
• 3mm Wetsuit *
• 3x Locking Carabiners *
• Safety (a 120cm sling works) *
• Drybag or keg *
• Canyon pack *
• Headtorch (if you have one)
• Emergency blanket (can be bought from gear cupboard)
• Swimmers (for under your wetsuit)
• Wool or wetsuit socks
• Thermals
• Raincoat
• Old shoes with good grip
• 2L of water
• Lunch
• Snacks (to share)
• Hiking clothes (will get wet on the walk out)
• Dry clothes and a towel (for the car)
• Medications you require (e.g asthma puffer, epipen)

Gear with a * can be borrowed from the gear cupboard. If you are unable to get any of the stuff required let Lachie or myself know and we can make arrangements. Nothing you wear in the canyon can be cotton, if you have any questions about this please ask us.

In your comment please let us know:

1. Your fitness
2. Your swimming ability
3. Your canyoning/ outdoor experience

Please message Lachlan or myself on facebook with any questions.