Butterbox Canyon v4a2 IV
- Date:
- 08-Dec-2024
- Category:
- Canyon This activity is restricted to UBMBC Canyon Program Members
- Days:
- 1
- Grade:
- 5
- Description
- Butterbox Canyon v4a2 IV Date: Sunday 8th December Time: 7am Meet Point: Front of Sparrows Café Leura – to check everyone's gear Leader: Tim Hewatt (0478 686 775) No Participants: dependant on skill level. The canyon involves: -longer abseils -exposed anchors -off track approach and exit -abseiling in waterfalls and into pools -negotiating difficult overhangs -dark narrow slots -swims -negotiating cliff lines -extended creek walking with wading. Risks - Additional to the usual canyon risks -Abseiling in flowing water -Long day (8hrs+) ending in long ascent (potentially hot) requiring good fitness -Small top roped climb (12m grade 12) -Steep eroded loose rock gully – significant rock fall risk -Exposed traverse Equipment - Additional to usual canyon gear -2 l water carrying capacity -Map and track log on your phone -Wetsuit required Skills - Additional to usual canyon skill -Abseil with a 3rd hand (back up prusik) Limited or no bottom belays will be used – top belays maybe used in some places - good fitness More Information https://ropewiki.com/Butterbox https://ozultimate.com/canyoning/track_notes/mt_hay.htm https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.5/150.3986/-33.6271&pubLink=HCGbHlVN6oI89Bnz34psI0ft&folderId=5899e8eb-16df-426d-ba89-e7190f47af06
- Map:
- Katoomba
- Participants:
- 5
- Type:
- Short Notice