Get Wet - Gourdneck TN - Advanced Trip - Sun, Aug 12 2012

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Get Wet - Gourdneck TN - Advanced Trip


The Basics:
Event Type:Caving
Event Location: South Pittsburgh (Marion Co) TN
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 12 2012  9:00 am >> Sun, Aug 12 2012 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 24 2012 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 11 2012 8:00 pm
Event Duration:11 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Shane Sutton
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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: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Gourdneck is located in South Pittsburgh, Tn, just past Kimball, Tn.  This will be a fun cave for both cavers and climbers.  Gourdneck makes the USA top 200 deepest cave list at 400 feet deep and is approximately 1.5 miles long.  This cave has it all.  The entrance has a 30 foot drop in on rope, after that there some parts with heights that require climbing, a lot of time in water, and at the end there are some tall chimney climbs and a 30 foot pancake crawl.

This is an Advanced trip, caving experience as well as climbing experience are a must.  Adding to the difficulty is the presence of water, you will be cold and wet.  No gear, such as helmets or lights, will be provided or available for rent!

Warning:

This will be a cold and wet cave, correct clothing must be worn in this cave to enjoy the experience.  Polythermals are highly recommended.  No cotton shirts or jeans will be permitted inside the cave. 

This is not a beginner cave, I will be personally contacting every person (unless I have caved with you) to check on their gear and experience as this will be crucial to group and personal safety. 

I will require that each person to have completed at least one D4 caving trip and climb at a Stone Summit 5.9. 

Exeptions can and will be made; however, a D2 caver with no climbing experience will not enjoy this trip.  I will move anyone to the waiting list that does not meet the qualifications or have the required gear.


Required Items to Bring:

Caving Helmet (no bike helmets)

Headlamp (Waterproof)

2 other light sources minimum

plenty of batteries

backpack/fanny pack

water

snacks

polythermals

boots

gloves (No cotton)

kneepads (no hard plastics)

Elbow pads

towell

trashbag for dirty clothes

change of clothes for ride home

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Small Jacket in your bag (The bottom of entrance can be chilly)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I will be at the carpool to coordinate rides and drivers.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):244Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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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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