WILDERNESS CANYONING INTRO
A wilderness canyoning course teaching you how to plan and complete a wilderness canyoning adventure.
Combining online learning and field instruction you will learn the skills to plan and undertake your own wilderness canyoning adventures. Set off into the canyons of the Wolgan Valley in the Wollemi National Park. Traverse through massive pagoda country with stunning sheer formations, pristine creeks, glow worm caves, green walls and total isolation. The perfect location for your first wilderness canyoning expedition.
Our online session will cover every aspect of planning a wilderness trip from trip parameters, equipment selection, route planning and how to research trip conditions.
The field days will cover hard skills from navigation, “ghosting”, how to fiddlestick, minimal impact techniques, camp selection, self-maintenance and much more. All wilderness camping equipment is fully provided.
A minimum of 3 participants is required.
GRADE: Advanced
FITNESS: Difficult, multiday wilderness bushwalking, canyoning, scrambling DURATION: 2 or 3 nights, 3 days (recommend prior evening arrival)
GUIDE CLIENT RATIO: 1:3, 2:6
MEETING TIME: Suggest prior evening arrival or 06:45 on the day
MEETING LOCATION: Wolgan Valley (Newnes Campground)
EXPECTATIONS: Expeditions are challenging. At times you may experience periods of fatigue, fear, uncertainty or discomfort. There are no home style amenities.
If you are unsure that this is the right activity for you please contact us prior to booking.
*To protect this unique wilderness area we do not publicize the precise canyon location. On enquiry further information can be disclosed.
ZOOM SESSION (6-8 weeks prior to trip)
“How to plan a Wilderness Canyon” session
Trip parameters, researching conditions, gear template, food preparation, route finalization, fitness & skills, systems check
PRIOR EVENING ARRIVAL (recommended):
Introductions and greetings
Gourmet BBQ and dessert
Turn in
DAY 1:
0645 arrival, ready to walk
Breakfast, departure
Canyon approach, navigation, wilderness canyon rigging and techniques
Rope bags, fiddle sticks, efficient movement
Bivouac 1, sourcing water, filtration, dry camps, ultralight camp setup
Personal maintenance, correct dress, foot care, sleep systems
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Canyon approach, further skills, rigging, navigation etc
Bivouac 2
DAY 3:
Breakfast
Break camp and return to main campground
“Gear reset/dry”, outstanding skills session/questions, gear sort
Debrief and lunch
Mid/late afternoon departure
INCLUSIONS:
Zoom trip planning session, take away gear list
Ultralight wilderness equipment (UL tents, sleeping mats, shelter, dining and cooking set up)
All canyoning equipment
All meals and snacks
We do not provide alcohol, footwear, personal clothing or toiletries
Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to trip commencement.
Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.
