The latest from Blue Mountains police rescue. Two males have just been located in the Grose Valley near Mt Hay, after a search commenced this morning, due the...
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David Noble
david_noble_au
Dec 4, 2011 11:27 pm
That's good. We were out that way yesterday and noticed their ute, which had a bit of paper in the window saying butterbox 3rd dec, 2 persons We saw this on...
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Julie Burton
ropegypsy
Dec 4, 2011 11:29 pm
Good work Dave. Not everyone would make it their business to do that. Julie...
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Tim Vollmer
khourde
Dec 5, 2011 3:54 am
From the area this sounds like it could well have been a canyoner. Anyone know more? Hopefully not as serious as it sounds!...
From today's SMH http://www.smh.com.au/travel/blogs/the-backpacker/the-worlds-dumbest-sports- 20111206-1oh16.html ... Cheers, G...
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Felicia
canyoncaper
Dec 7, 2011 1:39 am
LOL. What's wrong with curling? ;-). Felicia Sent from my iPhone ... LOL. What's wrong with curling? ;-). Felicia Sent from my iPhone On Dec 6, 2011, at 5:32...
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Mike R
ekim1oz
Dec 7, 2011 1:53 am
"almost drowning while trying to climb up waterfalls" www.smh.com.au/travel/blogs/the-backpacker/the-worlds-dumbest-sports-20111206-1oh16.html#ixzz1foFfsdaz " ...
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Richard Neville
firemin8304
Dec 7, 2011 2:01 am
I've emailed him a couple of photos to show him what he's missing. No I didn't send pics of my blood soaked legs, or large spiders in dark damp places :-) ...
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Richard Neville
firemin8304
Dec 7, 2011 2:13 am
Got a reply from the author to the couple of nice photos I sent him: "Haha, none of my canyoning experiences have looked like that! Point taken though. Cheers,...
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Dan Theman
danielsch222
Dec 12, 2011 3:12 am
They ended up keeping him and calling him Riley :Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9qQ2Fl0MvA4 You should have got some video of your...
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skmctaggart
Dec 12, 2011 5:48 am
Hey guys, A friend of mine, Tony, is visiting from overseas for a couple of months and is super keen to get into some of our canyons whilst he's here. He's...
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Julie Burton
ropegypsy
Dec 13, 2011 2:09 am
Anyone free to go canyoning tomorrow? Julie...
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mliuzzolino
uzzimike
Dec 14, 2011 2:36 am
Hello! I am new to the group and from overseas. I am from America but I am currently living in Japan doing research. I will be doing some mountaineering down...
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Shane
shanegreenup
Dec 14, 2011 3:53 am
I'd say with your rock climbing and trekking experience, you would be somewhat natural at it - although I am surprised to hear a grade 21 lead climber...
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Dave Jones
davidljonesau
Dec 14, 2011 9:30 am
... Yes, many are, as Shane has mentioned. Odds are good you'll find someone to go with. The advantage of the commercial groups is that it's "no fuss", ...
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dyl_jo
Dec 14, 2011 11:44 pm
Just a quick note re: Claustral Canyon. As I am sure you are aware, the official NPWS line on Claustral is: "Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route...
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Dave Dearn
daviddearnley
Dec 15, 2011 5:33 am
People have probably considered this before but I was having a look on google maps and the road that heads into the old car park actually has a branch which...
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Tom Brennan
tom_brennan.rm
Dec 15, 2011 6:14 am
You can't skirt the private properties, unless you go down into Dismal Dingle...but then you still have to get out. See ...
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Terry Cole
tezza.cole
Dec 15, 2011 10:19 am
You cant just skirt around the private propertys and rejoin the old track the old track, but there are 2 new routes in just search this forum for sketch maps...
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Tim Vollmer
khourde
Dec 15, 2011 1:26 pm
I'd definitely suggest going with local canyoners rather than forking out the big bucks on commercial trips. I'd also suggest that many of the best canyons you...
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dyl_jo
Dec 16, 2011 11:08 pm
Interesting comment Tim. Looking at your list of favourite canyons from the other week (Crikey, Devils Pinch, Claustral, Ranon, Surefire, Bjelke's Mind, Upper...
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Deeps
deanpaulrussell
Dec 17, 2011 10:47 pm
It's a beautiful winter day in Northern Utah and I've been sorting gear for a trip at the end of the month - Freezefest. First time for me. I'm drawn to that...
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Julie Burton
ropegypsy
Dec 17, 2011 11:35 pm
Deeps comes highly recommended to me by Ram, and I hope we Aussies can offer him the friendship and canyon experiences that was so freely given to me by his...
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Dave Jones
davidljonesau
Dec 18, 2011 12:06 am
... Excellent time, just after peak. Water is still a great temp, doesn't start to cool down much until mid-late March. ... Two weeks would be enough to see...
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Julie Burton
ropegypsy
Dec 18, 2011 12:13 am
Some of us only have weekdays on which to go canyoning, and can never do weekends. So between us, I'm sure we can fill his dance card. Julie...
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Deeps
deanpaulrussell
Dec 18, 2011 1:34 am
Thanks for the quick reply, Dave. Good suggestions, I'll keep them in mind as I plan. Are there canyons in WA? Any good sites for info? Timing and...
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Deeps
deanpaulrussell
Dec 18, 2011 1:41 am
That sounds ideal, Julie. Thank you. If people are back to work in February, I could look into late January instead? Would that be a different game for...
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david peter
dpeter_au
Dec 18, 2011 6:40 am
 As the canyon season starts to hot up, if you don't have a PLB (personal locator beacon), remember that you can borrow one for free from Richmond Police...
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Tom Brennan
tom_brennan.rm
Dec 18, 2011 6:47 am
... Good ... Still pretty good ... Depends on your appetite. If you're super keen, you could certainly keep yourself occupied for more than a couple of weeks. ...
