Sunday, November 30, 2008

Leaping Burn Canyon, West Matukituki Valley, Wanaka

I was lucky enough to go with Dave Vass from Deep Canyon Guides to the Leaping Burn.

www.deepcanyon.co.nz

The canyon was accessed via some interesting fixed ropes, including a short 'via nylon' through a cliff band. We entered the canyon as the hillside relaxed back to a shallower angle.

Water levels were pretty high according to Dave, which made for some very exciting canyoning. Big water, wide eyes, great times..

"Via Nylon" through a small cliff on the access route

Chucky slides through a tiny cave to emerge behind the first waterfall

Dave sets up to leap through the powerful white curtain of the first waterfall.


Chucky emerges after the jump through the curtain



The gnarliest drop on the section we did..
The fall line is right through the middle of the water at the top.
Best plan is to go quickly...


Looking calm, feeling nervous.

Big water, wide eyes, great times...



About to enter the bubble bath..

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