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Tumbling Rock Cave beginner/intermediate trip


The Basics:
Event Type:Caving
Event Location: Near Scottsboro, AL
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 28 2009  9:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 27 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 27 2009 9:00 pm
Event Duration:10-12 hours total driving and caving
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tony Theriault
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:21
Minimum Group Size:7
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
**Beginner cavers will have priority registration on this event** Frick's Cave Open House was cancelled because of concern for possible spread of White Nose Syndome, fatal to bat populations. Considering the high level of interest to go caving that weekend, I am offering an alternative beginner/intermediate trip to Tumbling Rock Cave in Alabama. The cave has a variety of historical and natural features, such as the remains of Salt-peter mining from the 1700's to 1800's, large flowstaone formations with nice coloration of translucent blues, grays, & whites, massive columns formations called the "elepahants feet", and a hallway of older formations called "totem gallery" like an image of old greek and roman ruins. Our main destination will be my favorite part of the cave: the "topless dome", a 400' high waterfall cascading from the ceiling. If there is time and energy, we will continue to the hidden "inner sanctum" room through the "rabbit hole". A small passage leads into a nicely colored large room. An additional option may bea challenging 100'+ climb up a steep muddy slope to the "pillar of fire". I will carry along a high power spotlight to illuminate the waterfall and large rooms that our helmet lights aren't able to reveal. There are 6 miles of cave and rooms to explore, and we'll explore as much as can safely in a group.

Required Items to Bring:
Caving or Climbing Helmet with BRIGHT Water Resistant Light (if you don't have a helmet, loaner/rentals will be available. Clean Clothes to change into. We will get very wet. Synthetic clothing, polypro is best. No cotton, no jeans unless you are okay being wet and cold. Water temp is typically around 58 degrees. Air temp in the upper dry parts of cave is relatively warm. 8 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (). These are for the helmet lights. You’ll need 4 for the light and 4 spare. Backup light, such as a medium sized 2AA or 3AA Maglight. Hiking Boots or Trekking Shoes with good tread (no smooth soles). I use a cheap $20 pair from Walmart just for caving. Knee Pads (soft only, no hard plastic cap). These can be bought at Wal-Mart or Home Depot for about $6-8. Those with a full wraparound type strap work best to hold pad in place. A Large Plastic Garbage Bag to put your dirty/wet clothes into. Gloves. Wear what you like. The cheap gardening gloves with the little rubber beads are popular. A Day Pack or Fanny Pack to hold water, snacks, flashlight, and anything else you want to bring in the cave with you. Snacks or energy bars for in the cave. Ziplock freezer bags to keep stuff dry. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Warm and dry clothes to change into. We will get very wet. Elbow pads, there is some crawling. Small camera, with watertight bags and protective case/cover. Large bath towel.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions will be distributed at Carpool unless previous / other arrangement are made with trip leader.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):350Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $140.00 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:
Visit http://www.scci.org/ to learn more about the SCCi.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:The SCCi (Southeastern Cave Conservation inc.) manages and leases the cave from private owners. A donation of $10 is requested for non-members, and $7 for members. Payment is at the entrance, to the cave manager. This goes directly to the costs of leasing, managing, and protecting the cave. The SCCi's focus is on cave conservation, and providing access to caves for cavers in the Southeastern US.

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