A relatively open descent alternated with two distinctive enclosed sections which require some technical and aquatic rigging. Anchors: Single and double 10mm ss wedge bolts and hangers and 5 mm dyneema with Tebylon half ring Longest abseil is 45 meters First descent: Dutch Canyoning Expedition 20 & 22-03-2025Erik Birkhoff Erwan Coq Bas Hetterscheid Pepijn Hoeksema…
Dragon’s Den v5a4IV***
3-star, high flow canyon with 10 abseils up to 80 meters height. Dragon’s Den follows a medium to high volume stream through two technical crux sections which give the canyon it’s grade. The highlight is the spectacular 80m waterfall with a grand view across the Pyke river valley. First descent: Dutch Canyoning Expedition 08 &…
Alabaster Creek v4a4II**
Alabaster Canyon is a beautiful, cosy canyon. With just 220 meters altitude difference and a 1-hour hike in from the camp spot it’s a beautiful canyon in Fiordland, the combination of enclosed waterfalls with green covered moss. The first 120 meters of altitude hides about 13 beautiful smaller abseils that are technical and playful. The…
Swan Creek v4a2IV*
Swan creek has an open and sunny character. You might even catch a tan while waiting on some of the belays! It is one of the easier descents in the Pyke valley with some beautiful big Abseil. It might be good as a warming up descent of your trip and to assess local conditions. Anchors:…