Sunday 15th: Serendipity (Intermediate)

Make sure you read the entire description and bring everything on the packing list. If you turn up on the day without all the required gear we’ll leave you at the car/campsite (this has happened).

Serendipity canyon is a short and sweet canyon with multiple abseils. Participants will need to be confident abseilers and comfortable with cold swims. This is an intermediate canyon and not suitable for first-time canyoners, especially with the recent bush fires.

More info about the canyon here: https://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/why_dont_we_do_it_in_the_road.htm

We will form a group chat with all involved to organise cars and transport.

GEAR: (* = can borrow from UNSWOC on gear night)

• Canyoning gear:
  – Emergency blanket (You must carry one on every club canyoning trip. You must buy one from the gear cupboard for $5 cash)
  – Harness*
  – Helmet*
  – 3x locking carabiner*
  – 1x ATC*
  – 1x 120cm safety sling*
  – Drybag*
  – 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 (compulsory to protect the club wetsuits)
  – Thermals to wear under your wetsuit (optional, but helpful)
• 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)

If you have any questions, message Nick Fabian on Facebook. Write down YOUR ABSEILING/OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE in the comment when signing up, YOUR FAVOURITE CANYONING SNACK (so we know you’ve read this far), and whether you have A CAR (so we can give you preference).

Thank you to Stephen Roche for this packing list.