Experienced and well-equipped partners sought for visits to Sekororo, Sabie area, Eshowe, Central 'Berg, Swellendam, Stellenbosch. 2nd half of April & 1st half of May.

Chilly...

How experienced and how well equipped? Should the person have their own rope? Certainly their own wetsuit.
River levels will be slightly higher this time of year I expect?

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By that I mean proficient at abseiling, general ropework, scrambling and swimming. A full wetsuit is essential as is a harness, helmet, cowstails and durable drybag. Depending on the kloof and conditions, a bouyancy aid, neoprene gloves and socks may be appropriate. No hiking rucksack, only purpose-made bags with drainage holes. An extra rope in a drybag is ideal in case one gets caught up the creek with a stuck rope!

I've done lots of kloofing around the Stellenbosch/Worcester area, which kloofs are you planning on doing?

It is going to be COLD!

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Nic

Yes, I expect it to be cold. I did a few trips in Scotland in March, which I expect was a lot colder than a Western Cape Autumn. With the right equipment, preparation and strategy I think the cold will be acceptable. The Europeans continue canyoning throughout the Winter, and sometimes use ice anchors! Why don't we? Of course the seasonal rainfall is a major consideration.

hey Greg im keen. I have a 70m x 9mm static rope for kloofing and all personal gear. keen to do some of the swellendam kloofs. send me a mail. shaun at rammountain dot co dot za.

cheers

Definition of cold is all down to perception and equipment!