Canyoneering - Thunder Canyon (hiking and abseiling)
Sun, 17 Mar
|Jebel Jais
Explore and adventure in one of the amazing canyons of the UAE via a series of abseils, walking and climbing down the wadi.
Time & Location
17 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 18:00 GMT+4
Jebel Jais, Jabel Al Jais Road - Ras al Khaimah
About the Event
This activity is also for people new to rock climbing but with already quite some experience in outdoor, hiking and familiar with altitude and exposure! We will be strapping on the harness, the helmet and come down from cliffs of rock with rope and repelling equipment.
This trip has  limited participants  to ensure each person has adequate supervision by the guides and trainers!
For more info and pictures of this location, visit our page here: Thunder Canyon (adventurequest.ae)
PROGRAM
The timing is weather and conditions dependent. Takes about 4-5 hours to complete the canyon. But difficult to predict exact ending time as it depends on the group pace.Â
Details will be shared before the event starts.
INCLUDED IN THE FEE
- Certified hiking guide leading the way, showing and explaining the natural features and history of the area.
- All the technical climbing gear necessary for the activity.
- Max Participants: 8
ROUTE
We start the hike from the Jebel Jais road through some trails and scrambling, down to the start point of the canyon (which is essentially a dry river bed) where we will abseil, hike scramble and pass large boulders.
The adventure will take 5-7 hours (depending on the group speed), with an elevation gain of 4-600m circa.Â
The lead guide will set up the ropes and prepare and descent gear to the participants (no need previous experience with this). The participant will then have to descent steep walls until the base of the wall, under the supervision of the guide to then continue the hike.
In Thunder canyon there are 5 abseils:
1. 55 meters 2. 20-25 meters 3. 35 meters 4. 10 meters 5. 30 meters
Total Ascent: 400m
Total Descent: 400m
Distance: 4km
# Abseils: 5
Longest Abseil: 50m
Duration: 4-6 hours
WHAT TO BRING
Any car can reach the start point of the hike (no need 4x4)
Carpool sheet will be discussed for confirmed participants
- Backpack
- 4 liters of water, minimum
- Snacks (oranges, apple, dates, protein bar), electrolytes, sandwiches, nuts
- Hiking boots or trainer with good grip sole
- Hiking pants, tights, dry fit t-shirt
- Sunscreen lotion
- Hat and sunglass
- Headlight
There is no toilette at the site, therefore make sure you make a stop before arriving to the event.
ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Hiking Level: INTERMEDIATE
Climbing/Canyoneering Level: BEGINNER
Check the Activity Levels of AQ here
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Check our events terms and conditions and cancellation policies here
Tickets
Thunder Canyoning
Abseil down Thunder Canyon, one of the huge canyons of UAE
AEDÂ 350.00Sale ended
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