Monday 24th August 2009

THE GUIDES CHECK OUT CRYSTAL CANYON

After earlier trips this month were canceled due to excess rain so with the next Crystal canyoning tour of the season coming up this weekend, the guides headed up to Niigata last week to check the course.
It's a stunning walk in, with a path that heads up the side of the canyon providing short glimpses of what you will encounter on the way down through the Canyon.

[looks small but this waterfall is 18m]

The start point is about 90 minutes walk in, when you reach the water, there is a beautiful section of canyon with Crystal clear water, great for a few jumps to warm up.

As you start to decend the canyon there are a series of small jumps before you get the the main falls in the middle section of the canyon. This waterfall jump below is one of the biggest thrills in Crystal with approx 18m of vertical and a large volume of water pounding around you. To add to the thrill, you can't see the landing from the start of the jump!

Further down the Canyon you find yourself standing at the top of a 35m waterfall looking down the valley. This is a great spot for chill out and enjoy the amazing scenery before decending the last waterfall of the day.

This is a great day out in one very special place. If your feeling fit and up for the challenge then this is a trip you won't forget in a hurry. Although its a long day it well worth the effort.

See full day canyoning schedule