Category Archives: Abseiling

In search of Watagan “canyons”

WATAGAN MOUNTAINS – Unnamed side creek of Gap Creek – 25 April 2017 Pretty much everyone up this way knows about the mini canyon section of Gap Creek, but sometime ago, the late Dug Floyd posted a comment on FB that … Continue reading

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Pilcher by Night

Pilcher/Juggler Canyon – 5 November 2016 It was meant to be a quiet weekend but sometimes there’s just too much to do!   I had persuaded Albert and Eli to go and do Pilcher by Night on Saturday night, David S … Continue reading

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I’ve finally abseiled Kilimanjaro

ABSEILING – BLUE MOUNTAINS – 9 July 2016 I’d known about these abseils for some time but didn’t quite know where they were.  When a trip came up on the calendar for Upper Blue Mountains Bushwalking Club, combining Africa Walls, Kilimanjaro, … Continue reading

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We wish you were with us Nat

MIRROR BALL ABSEIL – MAY 2016 Julie B, Aine G and I had intended going out to the Mirror Ball abseil to scatter some of Natalie’s ashes.  She had already been blasted out of a cannon at IronFest, scattered by … Continue reading

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Julie Honey – where are you?

DIONE DELL – APRIL 2016 Dione Dell is one of those multi pitch trips that just doesn’t get the attention that it deserves.  Sort of the NZ bridesmaid to Kanangra Main, Danae and Carra Beanga (for those who remember Dame … Continue reading

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