Get Wet - Bible Springs Cave - Beginner

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Get Wet - Bible Springs Cave - Beginner

The Basics:

Event Type:

Caving

Event Location:

Kimball, TN

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 16 2013 9:30 am >> Sat, Mar 16 2013 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Mar 14 2013 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 16 2013 9:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

2 Miles

Pace:

Fast

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

*********************All Times are Eastern Time Zone*******************

Bible Springs,

Bible Springs is a great beginner's cave that even experienced cavers can enjoy. It is currently my favorite "fun" cave.

Beginners are encouraged and welcome.

This is a great cave to get your "feet wet" and to gain some experience. I have updated the difficulty to a d3 due to scrambling and or water crawls. Depending on group speed; if we are moving slow, it will be cold, bring a small jacket if you are concerned about being cold.

Caution:

This is a wet cave, so appropriate clothing is recommended and neccesary! Please no cotton, or jeans, "YOU WILL GET COLD." I will ask you not to enter if your gear and clothing will get your hurt or worse. This is for personal and group safety!!

No electronics should enter the cave that you value!!!

I will have 2 available rental Helmets (10 Cash), but no lights, must bring your own.

******************ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE*******************

Required Items to Bring:

Print this List And Check that you have all these Items:

Caving/Climbing Helmet (no bike helmets)

Headlamp (Waterproof)

2 other light sources minimum (prefer 2 headlamps)

plenty of batteries

backpack/fanny pack

water

snacks

longsleeve shirt (synthetic materials only, no cotton)

Extra Longsleeve shirt if you are cold natured

long pants (no jeans or cotton)

Polythermals (work out liners/running tights (legs highly recommended))

boots (soft soles preferred, no sandals/ five fingers)

Socks (smart wools, wigwams, Seal Skins)

gloves (no cotton, mechanics gloves/ plumbers gloves)

kneepads (no hard plastics)

towell (big enought to change under)

zip loc freezer bags (2)

trashbag for dirty clothes

face and hand wipes to clean off

change of clothes for ride home

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

small coat if you are "very" cold natured

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will all meet at the Kimball TN Walmart and Finish the Caravan to the Cave.

walmart
525 Kimball Crossing Dr
Kimball, TN 37347

I will appoint a carpool leader to make sure everyone is there.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

244Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $97.60 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:

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