Get Dirty - Byers Cave - Very Advanced | |||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||
| Event Type: |  | Caving | | ||||
| Event Location: | | Fox Mountain, Ga | | ||||
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sun, Jan 29 2012 8:30 am >> Sun, Jan 29 2012 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*) | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Wed, Dec 28 2011 4:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Fri, Jan 27 2012 9:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 11 Hours 30 Minutes | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult (Exploratory) | | ||||
| Distance: | | 5 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Fast | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Shane Sutton Dianne  Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | | ||||
| Member Cost: | | None | |||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 8 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||
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Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary. | |||||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||
| Byers, Byers is one of the many caves located on Fox Mountain Preserve. It is one of the most advanced horizontal caves in the region, so be prepared for this one. There is a lot of chimneying, heights, climbdowns, traverses, and general climbing in this cave. Also, there is a 2 mile hike to the cave. This difficulty could be elevated by the storm damage earlier this year. It might take more than two miles of hiking to navigate through the storm damage. This is the reason for the "very" early start on sunday. As always on advanced trips, there will be no aoc helmet rentals or equipment rentals of any kind. All gear listed below is required and individuals who do not have all the required gear will not be allowed to enter the cave. Or start the hike!! *** This is an advanced trip! I want to stress the abilities needed for this trip to be a success. I require that each caver has completed Gourdneck to the end (Attic) and climb at a Stone Summit 5.9+. Only exceptions are previous cave experience in Byers and/or completed vertical training with an area Grotto (if you are not aware what a Grotto is then this is probably too advanced). If I have never been on a trip with someone and/or they do not meet the above requirements please do not sign up for this one. I will contact everyone on the signup list to check on their caving status if I do not already know this information. *** | |||||||
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| How to Get There: | |||||||
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 244Mile(s) | |||||
| Carpool Departure Time: | | 8:00 am | |||||
| Carpool Location: | | Log in for location | |||||
| Carpool Directions: | | Log in for directions | |||||
| Carpool Cost: | | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $97.60 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances. | |||||
| Notes: | |||||||
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* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||