Category Archives: Canyoning

Car to Car – 11+ hours

BLUE MOUNTAINS NP – 6 January 2026 The first canyon I did was in February 1997, Grand Canyon.  I cannot count how many canyons I’ve done since.  Thinking I should wind down, I shared with a friend, Andrew, that I’d … Continue reading

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October Creek – don’t trust weather forecasts

MOUNT WILSON – 26 December 2025Originally a Wollangambe 1 lilo trip was scheduled for Boxing Day, but 4 days out, it looked like being just David (the leader) and me.  Both David and I had already done enough Wol 1 … Continue reading

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It might be that ½ day canyons are all I can do now!

BLUE MOUNTAINS – 21 December 2025 It used to be that I wouldn’t get out of bed for a day walk – well gone are those days, I can’t believe I just travelled 3 hours to the upper Blue Mountains … Continue reading

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Back on the horse!

MOUNT WILSON – 2 November 2025 After my fall a few months ago, I haven’t had the opportunity or the inclination to get back on the horse so to speak.  And in the back of my mind was David saying … Continue reading

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The best laid plans – or how many vehicle events can you have on one trip?

NEWNES – 1-2 March 2025 Jim and I cobbled together a weekend of canyoning on the Newnes Plateau.  We had a few beginners, a couple of unknown canyoners and the idea that we’d do some easy fun canyons.  Not everything … Continue reading

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