[FULL] Sunday BL – Yileen Canyon [Intermediate]

Be ready for that moment when you’re heart is coming out of your chest and your brain is telling you not to go over the edge. Josh and I (Tad) will be leading this adventure through Yileen Canyon, complete with a few short swims and a few abseils, including a 60m abseil at the end!

We’ll start early on Sunday morning, aiming to leave the campsite by 08:00.

You MUST have had previous abseiling experience, be physically fit and prepared for a long day – up to 10hrs. You must also be approved for Boree Log to attend.

If you’re interested, or you have any questions, please message Tad Karapetian [ https://www.facebook.com/Tadeh.Karapetian ] 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 Sunday 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 [aqua shoes purchased from Big W for $8 or Dunlop Volleys are recommended] – Wool socks
  – Boardshorts to wear on top of wetsuit
  – Thermals to wear under your wetsuit (optional, but helpful especially if you feel the cold easily; must NOT be cotton)
  – 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; windbreakers/light raincoats are recommended)
• Food:
  – 2L of Water (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]