Pigeon Mountain Innerds...Caves and Tunnels Tour - Sun, Aug 30 2009, Sun, Aug 30 2009

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Pigeon Mountain Innerds...Caves and Tunnels Tour

The Basics:

Event Type:

Caving

Event Location:

Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 30 2009, Sun, Aug 30 2009 7:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Aug 19 2009 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 27 2009 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

12 hrs total

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tony Theriault
Dianne

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

1. Explore the abandoned TAG Railway train tunnel through the heart of the Mountain. The entry is now wet and taken over by salamanders and frogs. With recent rain waterfalls spring spring from the tunnel ceiling.
2. Visit Blue Hole, resurgence of Ellison's cave system...deepest cave in GA.
Options TBD before trip:
3. Hike up mountain to the entrances of Ellison's Cave, visit some of the horizontal section of the cave.
4. Drive to SW side of Pigeon Mountain to explore 4 Kings and Mountain Farms Cove Cave.

A day of caving, hiking, and exploring.

Tunnel info:
http://railga.com/oddend/tagtunnel.html
http://ngeorgia.com/railroads/tag.html
http://www.trainweb.org/tagrailway/tunnel/index.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ga/marilynhouser/Ellison.html

Required Items to Bring:

Rock climbing helmet, waterproof helmet mounted headlamp, spare light, spare batteries in waterproof package, small pack for gear, kneepads, food, water, boots with good traction and ankle support to get very muddy, gloves, polypro or other synthetic clothes, long legs and sleeves.
Rental helmets and lights will be available on day of event, notify trip leader if rental is needed. If renting a helmet, you will need to provide 4AA batteries for light.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera in waterproof and shocproof container like "Otterbox".

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be sent to attendees and also distributed at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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.