RIC important information The countdown has started... thank you for being part of CANYONLAND |
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Dear Canyoneer, we are proud and grateful that you will join the first Swiss canyoning meeting. Here's some important information for you. Please read the following guidelines to avoid any inconvenience during the event and help us make your stay as comfortable as possible. |
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Registration will open on Saturday 25.08.2018 at 9.00 at Base Camp. Here you will receive your welcome package with all the information you need for the week. Afterwards, for those of you staying at Campo Felice (Caravan & Deluxe Camp or Hotel), you may register directly at its reception desk to get your accommodation. | | |
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IMPORTANT! The official opening will take place on 25 August 2018 at 19:00. We ask all of you who are joining the event for the entire week or for the first weekend to attend opening night as very important information will be provided. Afterwards, drinks will be offered to all Canyonlanders. |
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During this year's RIC, more than 15 countries from the five continents will be represented. For the closing party, we would love to see you wearing a T-shirt representing your country. Let's see how international the canyoning community is! |
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During the RIC, canteen services will be provided upon reservation : - Pasta1 9.- CHF
- Pasta2 12.- CHF (Ravioli, Gnocchi)
- Meat 12.- CHF
Packed lunches for your day out will also be available. More info will follow in the next newsletter. |
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Canyoning Recommendations |
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Since attendance will be high, we kindly ask you to register daily for canyons proposed by us at the Specialist-Corner at Base Camp, guidance on canyons included.
With the registration, we try to avoid jams in canyons as much as possible.
The group leader is responsible for the registration, material in the canyon and group skill level and the final GO/NO GO decision on the base of water level, weather forecast, etc.
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For most of the canyons a 60m rope is sufficient. We recommend having at least 1 rope every 2 persons per group in order to make efficient progress.
For Sponde, two 110m ropes and for Chignolasc at least one 85m rope are recommended. If this is not possible for you, you may be able to arrange something on site or you may choose among several other beautiful gorges to visit. To reduce potential problems, we suggest taking a rope of minimum three times the length of the highest waterfall in each canyon. |
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We will have a list ready at registration for Canyonlanders traveling solo to give you the opportunity to arrange your own groups and visit canyons together. If you are a solo-traveler and don't have a group yet, please let us know when registering. |
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- Each participant should be able to survive one night in a canyon. Always bring warm clothing, foil thermal blankets and food with you. Of course, a dry box is also part of the standard equipment.
- Each participant should be able to accomplish rope climbs with their material on their body or in their backpack. If anyone is unable to do so, they must report to the group leader, who has to be informed about the group members' skills.
- Two mobile phones per group should be brought along in case of any rescue situation. These are also required for deregistration from the RIC after completion of a canyon.
- At least one first-aid kit per group (painkillers, sam splint, bandages, etc.) Is required.
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If you haven't done it yet, please fill in the form with your and your friends' details. It will take you only a couple minutes but it will be of great help to us in making your stay as great as possible. Canyonlander details form |
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During the next few weeks, additional information about the program, catering, activities, etc. will be sent to you. Check your inbox regularly and keep in touch with us :-) |
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To guarantee smoothness, service quality and minimal jams, all participants are subject to the rules set by the CANYONLAND organization team. |
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Thank you for being a Canyonlander and joining us in Ticino. the CHNO committee |
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