[FULL] SATURDAY BL – BELL CREEK Canyoning

You need to be approved for the main Boree Log event to attend these trips. If you get rejected then you can sign up for another trip, this just makes it easier for volunteer trip leaders. Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable, trip leaders may need to alter trips accordingly.

Please read the entire post and answer all questions before signing up.

Hi all!

Nadav and I (Alfie) are running a trip on Saturday of Boree Log to Bell Creek Canyon at Mt Wilson. Despite this canyon having no abseils, it will be a very long day (10 hours), with lots of swimming, scrambling and sliding around on wet rocks.

Participants need to be competent swimmers, good at handling cold water, and prepared (mentally) for some long walks in and out of the canyon.

Info about the canyon can be found here!

• Canyoning gear provided at Boree Log event (If you have personal gear it is helpful to bring this along):
  • Drybag*
  • Wetsuit*
  • Helmet*
• Canyoning gear not provided:
  • Emergency blanket (You must carry one on every club canyoning trip. You must buy one from the gear cupboard for $5 cash or most outdoor stores)
  • Backpack that can fit ALL your gear in and that can get wet.
  • Lilo or inflatable tube to float down the river on, be prepared for it to pop and make sure it is lightweight as you will need to carry it in and out.

• Clothing:
  • Enclosed shoes with good grip
  • Wool socks or Neoprene Socks
  • Boardshorts to wear on top of wetsuit (compulsory to protect the club wetsuits)
  • Thermals to wear under your wetsuit (optional, but helpful)
  • NO COTTON!
  • Raincoat
• Food:
  • 1.5L of water in bottles.
  • Substantial lunch (pack it in a waterproof container, and make sure it’s vaguely crush-proof)
  • Snacks (chocolate or something nice to share!)
• Miscellaneous:
  • Any personal medicine (asthma puffer, Epipen etc)
  • A pair of thongs/flipflops to leave in the car (since your shoes will get wet)
  • Phone or camera for photos (optional, and only if you’re prepared for it to get wet if your drybag leaks! Bring a ziploc bag or two to protect it)
  • Head Torch

If you have any questions give Alfie Jones or Nadav Cohen a text on Facebook.

Alsoooo tell us if you have a car (and how many seats), some of your canyoning and/or cold water swimming experience, as well as your outfit choice for Saturday night in the comments so we know you’ve read this far!