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North Wall descent 27-Feb-2018 At 12:24:29 PM IdratherbeclimbingM9

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On 24-Feb-2018 DMWdesign wrote:
>I am looking at abseiling down Crystal Brook Falls (low water level of
>course) but not sure if it's possible with 60m ropes and lack of rebelay
>points

I don’t think anyone has abseiled down Crystal Brook Waterfall into the Gorge.
It’s likely possible, but would be an adventurous undertaking requiring an experienced team, good preparation and self reliant rescue skills with appropriate equipment.

I wouldn’t undertake the task without first extensively scoping the proposed route/s, escape options, and taking a minimum of hammer and pitons and possibly a backup hand-drill bolt kit, plus practical experience with knowing how to use them.
Using a 200 m rope would mean only having to find/make two rebelay points if a second set of ropes is taken and the first rope retrieved later...

The pool at the bottom is pretty much unavoidable for such an undertaking, but isn’t that deep on the couple of times I’ve been as close to base of Falls as I could get.

>Also, the footbridge is a long way back from the top of the falls isn't it?

Gnaguts is right about PV wouldn’t allow using their bridge for that purpose anyway.
I’d reckon it too far away myself, but although I’ve not specifically looked for natural anchors closer, my memory of the area leaves me thinking there isn’t much available close to the top of the Falls that is suitably substantial for the purpose, therefore requiring another rope and gear for setting up a top anchor off nearest available natural options.