Yileen Canyon - 19th Feb 05
(Dave, Nicole, Ian, Jim, Joy, Anna,Dave.H, Lyn) - CBC Club Trip


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The first climb down after suiting up.

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Anna about to climb down an excellent slot section

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The same slot section viewed sideways

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Nicole at the slide. It would be more fun if there wasn't a bump at the bottom!

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SPASH!

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Lyn on the first abseil. This 5m drop could also be jumped. Note the shiny new quicklink placed on the sling.

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The bottom of the first drop with Jim on belay.

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I think this frog has been there a while!

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Another nice slot section

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Nicole in the slot

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The right hand turn exit out of the canyon.

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The view from the top of the final abseil.

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An example of rope burn on the sling on the last abseil. Note the new Quicklink placed to avoid this problem.

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Jim displaying his trademark belay technique! Note how he expertly keeps one eye on the abseil while chatting away at the bottom. Truly exceptional!

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The final magnificent abseil.

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