Ropes Practice

Date:
11-Jan-2026

Category:
Canyon This activity is restricted to UBMBC Canyon Program Members

Days:
1

Grade:
5

Description
Practice canyoning skills in Sleeper and Koombanda such as: abseiling, ascending using mechanical ascenders, rigging, retrievable traverse lines, managing anchors, abseiling and jumping into deep pool, technical rock scrambling, team work and communication. Participants need to be fit, proficient with using mechanical ascenders (ideally frogging technique), comfortable with exposure and rock scrambling. Pitches upto 55m. distance 2.5km, offtrack, 300m ascent and 300m descent. And dual dynamic cowstails/safety lanyards are needed.

Map:
Mt Wilson

Participants:
6

Type:
Short Notice