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Friction Factory Canyon v4a2III*

Posted by Dan Clearwater on

Highest drop 43m

Public access

5hr30min

Low volume canyon with beautiful and large rappels close to Wellington. As with others in the valley this canyon finishes with a walk down the West Akatarawa River where there are a number of jumps and swims.

Due to its low volume this canyon is best done early in the season or in the days following rainfall.

First descent: Fergus Bramley, Thomas Kay 11/03/18

Download the topo for this canyon, which is included in the West Akatarawa Canyons pack.

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