Canyoning
Fri 29 Sep 2023 6:00am - 11:00pm
Posted by Luke S
on Wed, 27 Sep 2023
Leaders:
Luke S, Steven B
Standard: Intermediate
Meeting: No meeting
“Descent Legere is a fun and relatively short day trip which follows South Buffalo Creek. The canyon contains open slabby abseils which cascade into deep pools … There are no obligatory jumps/slides but several abseil starting positions are exposed and may require a hand-line to access. One star is given for the views, and the deep pools at the bottom of each pitch. Take some goggles to check optional jumps.”
The Details
- Drive to Mt Buffalo: 4 hours
- Approach: 2-3 hours
- Canyoning: 3-5 hours (11 abseils, up to 60m)
- Exit: 1-2 hours
- Drive to Clubrooms: 4 hours
Requirements: Previous canyoning skills are recommended. To attend this trip, you will have to be checked off for the Beginner Skills Matrix. This can be done through the canyon rope skills night.
This is a remote wilderness area and the walkout is through steep and thick scrub and will require very high fitness. High fitness and intermediate bushwalking skills are the entry level for this trip.
Gear Hire: Wetsuits, Canyon Harnesses,, packs, Rope, Descenders and Ascenders can all be hired from the club.
Participants will need to bring a party shirt, windproof jacket, wetsuit socks, spare dry clothes, thermals, a whistle and food/water for the day.
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