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Canyoning in Wanaka

By Kevin

01.30.2009

OK, let me first get the record straight: This was Amy’s idea, not mine. (I swear!) We had originally planned to spend our full day in Wanaka hiking the Rob Roy Glacier Valley.... but Amy had other ideas. During a lunch stop on our way to Wanaka, she stumbled upon a brochure for canyoning…. and, on a whim, our plans had suddenly changed. Instead of the standard hiking trip, we would now be “hiking” in and through the Niger Stream (which cuts through a steep, narrow canyon) using nothing but some rope, a harness, a wet suit---and a whole lot of gravity. Canyoning involves abseiling and rapelling down waterfalls…. sliding down natural water chutes… swimming and floating through gorgeous,water-sculpted canyons… and leaping off ledges into water pools. (Very, very fun. And such a unique experience.)

I think the pictures and videos explain it best….. (And, yes, we both loved it. Great idea, Amy!)

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Posted by amyandkev 15:21 Archived in New Zealand

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And, I thought you guys were crazy yesterday! This is a whole new level!!! Your trip has already been so unbelievable - I don't know how you guys are going to top these experiences. What a once in a lifetime trip! I'm so glad you are sharing everything with us!
Michelle

by M Bryant

Wow another adrendiline flowing playground, you both are wearing me out just following these adventures. How you find this secret source of energy, I don't know. Could it be the sun? I know coming from Seattle to the land of sun, maybe causes overdose of the big D? Let's hear about some off moments, like do you ever just stop and sip the coffee? I'm curious about these hostils, or the places you are staying. Send a couple pics of those lovely accommodations. We keep missing you a lot, but the blogs help.
Love Mom and Dad

by Lorip

In case you were wondering, work was that exciting today as well...

by hoyasaxa

Sweet! Is this part of the new Amy, like the Cooking Amy and Coffee Amy? Can we now add Crazy DareDevil Amy to that?! :)

by jennyp4

Wouldn't that be Bad-Ass Amy, Jenny? Or was that Amy just all talk and we need a new Amy for the action? :)

by amyandkev

Hi Amy & Kevin.... Such a great trip, and thank you for such detailed writing. It is so fun to read. I love the pictures too. I knew about the trip and some of the places you are going to see but never understood what all you had planned to see and do. I would be scared to death to try a lot of the things you two have & are doing. Stay safe & keep writing and enjoy it all. Aunt Pat

by crusep

Wow, you two really are fearless! I have hiked by canyons and enjoyed their beauty from the safety of the trail. I could never imagine sliding in such vertical chutes, that takes some guts. You look like you are having fun and you'll have great memories and stories for a lifetime :-)

by Krichelle

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