Women's Empress Canyon & Abseil Adventure

• Date Sun, 14 Nov 2021  - Sun, 14 Nov 2021
• Time 9:30 AM  - 4:30 PM
• Location Blue Mountain, NSW
• Price $250.00 - $
• Organiser Women Want Adventure

This mix of canyoning and abseiling experience is a perfect way to be introduced to the outdoors, especially in the Blue Mountains. We begi
About this event
This mix of canyoning and abseiling experience is a perfect way to experience the outdoors, especially in the Blue Mountains.
 
We begin the day with learning the ropes "literally" with a half day dry abseiling. The abseiling is done off the Narrow Neck plateau itself, with three different pitches - 5m, 15m, 30m. Afterwards we all head around to the Conservation Hut area for lunch and the Empress Canyon.
 
The Empress Canyon consists of majestic rainforest scenery with rock jumps from 2m up to 5m and finishes with a breath-taking 30m waterfall abseil! The longest swim required to complete is approximately 10m. You will be provided with a thick, warm wetsuit, canyoning harness, backpack and a helmet. Once you are geared up, we give you abseil preparation training, then off we go to start our journey into the depths of the canyon!
 
Before you get to the waterfall, you will have already gasped at the canyon’s beautiful rainforest and sculptured rock, clambered over boulders, leaped into deep pools, and spotted bright orange crayfish. For the canyon you will also wear a wetsuit to protect you from its always cool waters and there are some short swims involved.
 
ABOUT
Grade: Moderate, there is rock scrambling, abseiling down 30m, rock jumps and a steep hill hike out of the canyon. A good level of health and fitness is required, and you should be comfortable on your feet for a minimum of 6.5 hours and have high mobility.
Length: Approximately 6.5 hours
Numbers: 10 women
Meeting location: Narrowneck Lookout, Cliff Drive Katoomba (there are no bathrooms here so please go in town before you reach this location). https://goo.gl/maps/FW8Cp6gMyPM2
Meeting Time: 9.45am
Finish time: Between 4.30-5.30pm (varies with group pace)
Expectations: Canyons can be cold and beautiful places. Expect to be cold, wet and tired. Please discuss this with your friends if booking as a group.
Weight limit: Weight limits can be subjective depending on your height and fitness levels. If you are over 100kg and relatively short, please get in contact with us to see if this trip is suitable for you.
WHAT TO BRING

• Secure waterproof containers will be provided for personal items
• Durable older clothing. Dress weather appropriately (check weather forecasts)
• Running shoes, joggers or trainers to wear in the canyon (they will get wet). Shoes must be enclosed and have grip
• Swimming attire (wear under clothes and wet suit)
• 2 L of water
• Sunscreen
• Hair ties for long hair
• Sunglasses (optional)
• Rain jacket (check weather forecasts)
• Gym gloves are useful in the canyon when moving over rocks
• Camera (optional, must be waterproof and strongly tied to your body)

INCLUDED

• Licensing
• Experienced and qualified canyon guides
• All safety equipment
• Wetsuits and helmet
• Morning snacks lunch
• Transport to and from pick up location

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?
Our moderate level trips will see you spending more time outdoors and moving that body of yours for up to 6.5-7 hours on this canyon day. You will need high mobility and expect to be on your feet moving up and down rocks and hills. Physical exercise should not be new to you.
 
Leave the following behind in your car for after the tour:

• A towel
• Change of clothes
• Change of footwear
• Please leave valuables at home as we cannot guarantee their safety

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