Get Dirty - Petty John’s Cave - Beginner Trip - Sat, Sep 15 2012

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Get Dirty - Petty John’s Cave - Beginner Trip


The Basics:
Event Type:Caving
Event Location: Walker County Ga, Pigeon Mountain WMA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 15 2012  9:00 am >> Sat, Sep 15 2012 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 29 2012 5:57 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 14 2012 8:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
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:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


Petty John's Cave,

We will be attempting an early runthrough of the popular parts of this over six mile long cave.  Unfortunately, we will not be alone.  This is the most overcaved and demolished cave in the area; however, there is so much to do and see that we will push past the parts that are over-caved.  I particularly want to send everyone through Z-bend and might take a few (crazy) people down the worm-hole that is a 150 foot very tight crawl.

I strongly recommend that cavers have their own trusted equipment; however, on a per request basis I will make Helmets and lights available ($10 cash 3 available). We will also do some exploring in small groups, anyone less adventuresome should bring an extra jacket in case they are waiting, in the main passage, for the crawlers to come back. You will be wet and muddy but the Cave remains a constant 58 degrees.

***This is a wet and very muddy cave, proper attire is required, please no cotton. This is a beginners cave trip that small groups will be pushing and exploring other passages, this will not be a completely beginners trip for anyone wanting a little more challenge, there is plenty of tight and dirty crawls to do.  Also, I will contact anyone without experience to make sure they have proper equipment and clothing to make sure everyone has the best possible time.***


Required Items to Bring:


Caving Helmet (no bike helmets)
Headlamp (Waterproof)
2 other light sources minimum
plenty of batteries
backpack/fanny pack
water
snacks
longsleeve shirt (synthetic materials only, no cotton)
long pants (no jeans or cotton)
boots
gloves
kneepads (no hard plastics)
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.


polythermals/small coat if you are cold natured
Elbowpads for crawling


How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

This is in the ga wma. This means you either need a day pass, or have a gorp vehicle yearly pass. I have one, covers one car and eight people. Other carpool drivers are responsible for getting this prior to the cave. Individuals also should buy the day use pass. Go to ga wildlife mng page. It's only 2 dollars. Do not try to pay the aoc


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.