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Beginner caving trip Limrock Blowing Cave


The Basics:
Event Type:Caving
Event Location: Scottsboro, AL
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 9 2009  7:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Aug 2 2009 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 8 2009 9:00 pm
Event Duration:7:00am to 8:00 pm 5 hours+ caving, 5 hours driving, a few hours extra for contingency
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:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Limrock Blowing Cave near Scottsboro Alabama is a nice horizontal borehole passage cave with a variety of stream passagess, muddy crawls, and dry areas.  We will see waterfalls, blind crayfish, salamanders, and maybe a few bats.  The cave s a constant 58 degrees so it will be nice and cool.  We will do a little swimming and deep wading in cool water as well.  This is an excellent cave for beginner and first time cavers.  There is a changing room at the cave parking area.    
 
Limrock Blowing Cave is one of many owned and managed by the SCCi (Southeastern Cave Conservancy inc).  The SCCI is a non-profit organization that buys or leases significant cave properties in the SE with donations by local cavers and other supporters.  You can visit their website for more information at www.scci.org        


Required Items to Bring:
1)  Climbing helmet and good waterproof helmet-mounted light (rentals available),
2)  Spare light and batteries for both lights
3)  Soft kneepads,
4)  gloves,
5)  polypro clothing or other synthetics,
6)  boots or high-top hiking shoes with good traction that you don't mind getting muddy and wet,   7)  small pack for lunch and drink
8)  large garbage bag for muddy cave clothes
9)  full change of clothes
10) $$ for carpool driver and food afterwards  		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Small camera in a waterproof case or bag.  
 

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions to the cave will be distributed at the carpool.  
A second meeting point in Scottsboro AL will be the event meeting point for those persons not meeting at the Chastain P&R. Further details to follow after signup.   
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):250Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $100.00 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.


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