SATURDAY BL: Claustral Canyon! [Intermediate ONLY]

Aah, Claustral. The gem of Blueys canyons.
3 incredible waterfall abseils into one of the deepest, darkest, longest, greenest slots in the Blue Mountains.
Join us on the Saturday of Boree Log trip exploring this amazing environment, with a side-trip up Thunder Gorge, a caving-like scramble to a glow worm cave! We’ll start early on Saturday morning, aiming to leave the campsite by 0800.

You MUST have had previous abseiling experience, be physically fit and prepared for a long day – up to 11hrs. The hike out is steep and fairly long. You must also be approved for Boree Log to attend.

If you’re interested, or you have any questions, please message Ash Brennan or Sid Tinney on facebook with relevant abseiling/outdoor experience.

GEAR: (* = can borrow from UNSWOC)
Please note that this is a long day, with very few bailout options. Double, triple check you have all of the non-asterisk’d items on this list BEFORE leaving Sydney. Items borrowed from the club will be organised on Saturday morning.

• Canyoning gear:
  – Harness*
  – Helmet*
  – 3x locking carabiner*
  – 1x ATC
  – 1x 120cm safety sling*
  – Prusik cord*
  – Drybag*
  – Headtorch (Ideally waterproof/resistant)
  – Backpack that can fit ALL your gear in and that can get wet.
• Clothing:
  – Wetsuit*
  – Enclosed shoes with good grip
  – Wool socks
  – Boardshorts to wear on top of wetsuit
  – Thermals to wear under your wetsuit (optional, but helpful)
  – Warm, lightweight jacket to put in your dry bag. (100% mandatory. This is in case we get stuck, and you need to change into something warm)
• Food:
  – 1L Water bottle (FULL when we leave camp)
  – 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]