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25.01.2022 One of our on going sponsors, Blue Mountains Climbing School, is offering 20% of its 6 day canyoning course for ACA members. Check them out they really know their stuff. https://climbingschool.com.au//blue-mountains-canyoning-c/

24.01.2022 Grand Canyon trial with a one way direction. Check it out and let's do the right thing as canyoners and support the trial by NPWS. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au//grand-c/local-alerts

23.01.2022 The warmer weather has finally arrived and that means plenty of people will be taking advantage of our beautiful outdoors. Whether you’re heading off the beate...n track, or closer to home, download the updated Emergency + app. The app works across Australia, using GPS functionality built into smartphones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services. The updated app now includes ‘what3words’, a software enhancement allowing Triple Zero (000) callers to provide their exact location quickly and accurately with just three words describing the address to assist responding emergency services. Save the app that could save your life. Download at https://www.triplezero.gov.au/tripl/smartphone-applications

22.01.2022 Tragicallly, two people have passed away in a canyoning incident at Wollangambe One canyon in the Blue Mountains of NSW. At this stage, the incident is still under investigation and full details are not known. Please do not speculate at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the canyoners family, friends, and fellow club members. NPWS and NSW Police have declared Wollangambe One canyon closed until further notice.... Canyoning is conducted in a high risk environment and weather can change quickly. With rains forecast for extended periods and water levels and dynamic complexities increasing, please choose your canyoning trips carefully based on your training, skill, preparation, and experience level. If you are unsure, say No, and leave it for another time. Please carry emergency equipment such as PLB's, radio's, rescue gear, and survival gear. See more

22.01.2022 Saturdays skill session day was a blast and highly educational. Thank you everyone who came and we have a growing list for the next one in the coming month We had Dallas Atkinson from Blue Mountains Police Reacue and Dan Trincado from NSW Ambulance SOT drop in and talk about rescue and trip preparation, thanks heaps guys. Although the afternoon weather was wet we soldiered on and learnt new roping skills and shared valuable information to each other. Thanks to our leaders D...avid Mason Alex Motyka, Tom Besic and Matt Sage for helping and out. Stay tuned for the next event. Stay safe out there Happy canyoning. See more

20.01.2022 One of our sponsors having a xmas sale check them out https://www.facebook.com/1550365764982679/posts/3875758969110002/

20.01.2022 Fatal Incident Report Incident Date: Wednesday 2 September 2020 A group of canyoners were descending a well known but unpublished dry canyon in the Wolgan Valley and had reached the final abseil. This abseil descends a ~30m open wall below the canyon. ...Continue reading

19.01.2022 UPDATE: We fixed the link! WOW what a response. The Skill session day is full on the 24th of October but do not despair! Please register your interest for a future ACA skill session day in late November by clicking on the link below. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeA8ULirOOLdDOv6/viewform... Photo: Craig Stansfield, 2019 photo comp

18.01.2022 A search operation will recommence tomorrow after two canyoners went missing north of the Blue Mountains earlier today. About 2.30pm (Saturday 2 January 2021), ...emergency services were called to Wollangambe Canyon, Mount Wilson, following reports two canyoners were missing. Police have been told the women believed to aged 24 and 39 were with eight other people canyoning when they were sucked into a whirlpool and disappeared under water about 12.30pm. The other members of the group were uninjured and were assisted by officers from Blue Mountains Police Area Command, Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance. Due to poor weather conditions, the search was suspended about 6pm. It is expected to recommence at first light tomorrow (Sunday 3 January 2021) with assistance sought from police divers. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

17.01.2022 Stay safe and check your anchors. https://i.stuff.co.nz//worn-fixed-rope-sent-us-climber-to-

13.01.2022 Every time you head out canyoning please remember the basics of TREK check out the link below from NPWS. We want everyone to come ome safely to their families and friends. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au//think-before-you-trek

13.01.2022 ACA Skills Workshop and Scenario Day - 24th October 2020 Join us for an awesome day hanging out learning and practicing Canyoning skills. The day will be split into two sessions. The morning session will cover off on some basic vertical skills with group discussions led by well-known Canyoning leaders/guides. This will be conducted off the cliffs at Mt Victoria.... A BBQ lunch will be supplied between sessions. In the afternoon we'll be going off into some short and well-loved canyon systems such as Juggler, Empress, and Grand. We will be running small group sessions within the canyons including remote first aid and vertical scenarios. There will be a strong focus on first aid and safety throughout the day, and we'll be happy to answer any other questions you may have. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we will be running a group of 12 only, not including leaders running the groups. When: 24th October 2020 Where: Mitchell's Ridge, Mt Victoria https://www.google.com.au///@-33.5827769,150.2364814,17z/d Time: 08:30am Bring: - your own canyoning gear to be self sufficient (let us know if you need more information) - vertical mobility gear - food for morning and afternoon tea - wet suit, canyoning shoes - pack etc - first aid kit Pre-requisites: - must be a current member of Australian Canyoning Association - fit and able to traverse a canyon We will provide more details to participants once they have registered. Feel free to ask questions. You must register to attend. Go to our website: http://www.australiancanyoning.org.au/skills-days/

11.01.2022 Workshop Wednesday With people finally getting back out after fires, COVID and winter I thought it might be a good time to rerun the anchor video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr_-37QOTU0

11.01.2022 https://youtu.be/p3FxlS6mhNc

11.01.2022 That time we made Bree ascend on a Garda Hitch... Ascending ropes is an essential skill all Canyoners should practice. Knowing back up options in case your preferred method is unavailable is also handy. https://youtu.be/J3e-5bTOYic

10.01.2022 Workshop Wednesday 32. We are getting towards the end of our basic first aid principles videos. As with all WW videos they are not meant as official training videos, more a reminder of what skills you should seek professional instruction in. This week Damo talks to us about broken legs https://youtu.be/6DpQxd5wksI

09.01.2022 For our final episode in our basic first aid principles series, we look at basic snake bite treatment. I'm hoping to expand on this with some more specific tips on dealing with snakes in canyons and avoiding being bitten in the first place with our resident snake expert, we just need to stars to align for us to get time to do it. In the meantime a massive thanks to ACA president Damo Anderson and the effervescent Libby K for sharing these first aid tips. Hopefully you have all booked in an done an accredited course in at least Senior First aid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akoGamI_hog

07.01.2022 Finally after a year of devastation in our canyon environment they are all now officially open in the Blue Mountains. Correction Kanangra remains closed.. Just remember access tracks and anchors may have changed so brush up on you skills and stay safe. Happy canyoning https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au//blue-mo/local-alerts

06.01.2022 A good article about what happened on the weekend. A rare and unusual event and a tragedy. https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au//video-canyoning/

02.01.2022 Better late than never or sumfink