[FULL] SUNDAY BL – Yileen Canyon

I will be running a Sunday trip to Yileen, some track notes can be found here. It should take about 6 hours, with some abseils, scrambling (down climbing) and perhaps a jump dependent on water levels.

What do I need to bring?

• Dry bag
• Helmet*
• Harness*
• Descender (figure 8)*
• Safety Sling*
• 2 x locking carabiners*
• Enclosed grippy shoes (these will get wet and muddy)
• 3-5mm wetsuit*
• Shorts to go over and protect your wetsuit
• Rain/spray jacket
• Headtorch
• Emergency blanket (Please ensure you have this as you will be left at camp without it, can be purchased from the club for $5 or any outdoor store)
• Warm clothes (bring a set of thermals to leave in the drybag, no cotton)
• At least 2L of water
• Food and snacks for the day
• Personal medication (e.g. epipen, asthma puffer)
• Backpack to fit all of the above (will get wet)*
• Nice-to-haves:
  • Thongs to leave in the car
  • Gloves to keep your hands warm
  • Neoprene/merino socks to keep the toes toasty
  • Whistle
  • Towel
  • Phone/camera, preferably waterproof or leave in your drybag (triple bag it incase)

*Can be borrowed from the club for free for this trip. Gear will be organised at Boree Log.

Thanks to Zee for the deets above, Featured image cred – SUBW