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Tumbling Rock Cave - Extended Version (Plus optional camping Saturday night) | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Caving | ||||||
Event Location: | Scottsboro, AL | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Jan 29 2011 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Jan 13 2011 8:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Jan 28 2011 8:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | All Day | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Dianne Tony Theriault Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | $10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 12 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
This trip will be a step above the usual beginner trip through Tumbling Rock Cave. We will still see but move quickly through the historic saltpeter works, the Elephant's Feet, the Totem Gallery with a brief visit to the Topless Dome but our main destination lies beyond the Suicide Crawl. We will visit the Inner Sanctum, the Asphalt Ooze then climb 200 feet up the steep muddy slope of Mt. Olympus to see the Pillar of Fire. The trip out will take us through the Ghost Crawl and we may visit other areas along the way. Photos Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/realms_of_reality/sets/72157608566159964/ This is a horizontal caving trip. Expect extensive walking, climbing up, down and through rock piles and plenty of crawling through areas with low ceilings and tight spaces. First time cavers are welcome but must be in good physical shape, confident in their ability to complete this trip and be prepared to exercise some muscles that are not normally used. Optional camping available at Tumbling Rock Preserve site on Saturday night. ****Please be sure to read and comply with the Required items list**** Tumbling Rock Cave is leased by Southeastern Cave Conservation Inc managed by Tumbling Rock Inc. A donation of $10 is required for non-members and $7 for members. Payment is at the entrance to the cave manager. The money directly supports the cost of leasing, managing and protecting the cave. T-shirts and posters also available for purchase. SCCI Tumbling Rock Inc Link: http://www.scci.org/preserves/tumblingrock/tumblingrock.html | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Directions will be distributed at carpool or sent directly to attendees meeting at event upon request. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 240Mile(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 $96.00 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. | |||||||
Member Cost: | $10.00/Person | ||||||
Cost Includes: | The SCCI (Southeastern Cave Conservation Inc.) leases and manages the cave from private owners. A donation of $10 is required for non-members and $7 for members. Payment is at the entrance to the cave manager. The money directly supports the cost 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. http://www.scci.org/preserves/tumblingrock/tumblingrock.html | ||||||
Make a Payment: | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |