Women's Empress Canyon & Abseil Adventure Friday 10th March

It s a go-to, adrenaline adventure to try something new, with a group of supportive women, so you can overcome any doubt and giggle (or scream!) your way down a waterfall.

You ll meet Bree, our fabulous canyon guide to help you learn the ropes (literally) and begin the day with a dry abseil.

Abseiling is from Mount York plateau itself, with different pitches - 5m, 15m, 30m, and this is where we begin the day.

Afterwards we eat lunch before putting on wetsuits for the Empress Canyon. The thick, warm wetsuit, harness, backpack and helmet are provided.

The Empress Canyon consists of majestic rainforest scenery with rock jumps from 2m up to 5m (optional but we dare you!). The day finishes with breath-taking 30m waterfall abseil! The longest swim required to complete is approximately 10m.

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.

DETAILS

• Meeting location: Mount York Lookout, Mount York Road, Mount Victoria
• Meeting time: 9.30am
• 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 and even (happy grump). 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.
• 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

WHAT TO BRING

• Your good looks and sense of adventure
• 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 wetsuit)
• 2L 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)
• Leave a spare towel and change of clothes in your car
• Change of footwear
• Please leave valuables at home as we cannot guarantee their safety
• You re welcome to bring any personal snacks with you, these come in handy if a little hungry before lunch

INCLUDED

• Licensing and canyon permits
• Experienced and qualified canyon guide
• All safety equipment
• Wetsuits and helmet
• Lunch
• Transport to and from pick up location
• Secure waterproof containers will be provided for personal items

GRADING

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.

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If you need to cancel, please refer to our T&C's HERE.

Because many of us skim read... here is a quick cancellation summary:

1. 0 to 10 days: No refund

2. 10 to 30 days: 50% refund

3. 31 or more days: 75% refund

Transfers can occur outside 30 day period to the same trip at a later date. Otherwise cancellation fee's apply.