Saturday BL – *TRIP FULL* Intermediate Canyoning – Starlight Canyon (1st trip out of 2)

You must be attending and approved for the Boree Log main event to sign up for this trip.

Note: There are two trips heading to Starlight Canyon on the Saturday. We will be leaving first and moving fast so sign up for the latter if you want to sleep in.

Wanna come see one of the Blue Mountains’ very best, 10/10 canyons? Wanna see a spectacular glowworm tunnel, beautiful canyon formations, experience three sweet abseils, and enjoy an ardous scenic hike? Then Starlight Canyon is for you!

Greta, Mira and I (Stephen) will be running this awesome canyon on Boree Log – Saturday 26th. It is suited for intermediate canyoners with a few beginner spots available too if you have solid physical fitness and are keen for a lot of scrambling (there’s a steep 470m uphill on the way in and a long rough scramble out). If you want to sign up, do it here, and tell us in the comments (or shoot me a message on Facebook) with your current outdoors experience, car situation, what gear you already have, and your favourite place in Australia (so we know you’ve read this far!), and we will let you know who got a spot and add you to the trip ASAP.

What to bring:

• Head torch (With full batteries, it’s pitch black in the tunnel)
• Emergency blanket (You must carry one on every club canyoning trip. You can grab one from the gear cupboard or at Boree Log for $5 cash)
• Harness*
• Descender (ATC) and biner*
• Safety sling and biner*
• Prusik and biner*
• Helmet*
• Proper damn shoes. Volleys are ideal, but runners with good grip (that aren’t slippery when wet) also work. No sandals or crocs. Sandals as they are unsafe and crocs being visually horrific.
• Wool socks (to keep your wet feet warm)
• Clothing that you can hike & scramble in & that is not too cold / heavy when wet (there may be deep wades). Please do not wear jeans!
• Spare jacket / jumper in a plastic bag
• Sun protection! (sunscreen, hat)
• 2 litres of water
• Lunch & snacks (for 10hrs)
• Recommended: drybag or pastic garbage bag to keep your valuables dry in case of deep wades

—> items with a * can be borrowed from club – let us know what you need

See you down there!