Get Dirty - Petty John’s Cave - Intermediate - Late Start

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Get Dirty - Petty John’s Cave - Intermediate - Late Start

The Basics:

Event Type:

Caving

Event Location:

Walker County Ga, Pigeon Mountain WMA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 23 2013 1:00 pm >> Sun, Jun 23 2013 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 1:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jun 17 2013 1:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 22 2013 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

3 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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Petty John's Cave,

We will be attempting a fast, late, and fun runthrough of the popular parts of this over six mile long cave. Unfortunately, we will not be alone. This is the most overcaved and demolished cave in the area; however, there is so much to do and see that we will push past the parts that are over-caved. I particularly want to send everyone through Z-bend and down to the waterfall.

I strongly recommend that cavers have their own trusted equipment; however, on a per request basis I will make Helmets and lights available ($10 cash 2 available). We will also do some exploring in small groups, anyone less adventuresome should bring an extra jacket in case they are waiting, in the main passage, for the crawlers to come back. You will be wet and muddy but the Cave remains a constant 58 degrees.

***This is a wet and very muddy cave, proper attire is required, please no cotton. This is NOT a beginners cave trip. Also, I will contact anyone without experience to make sure they have proper equipment and clothing to make sure everyone has the best possible time.***

Required Items to Bring:

Here is a Checklist as well as some suggestions for gear:

Caving Helmet (no bike helmets)(Here is a place to check prices, I wear and Ecrin Roc (no longer available, and i also have a Petzl Elios)

(http://www. innermountainoutfitters.com/categories/hel mets/caving/)

(http://www.rei.com/category/4500689)

Best Bang Petzl Elios

Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet Recommended Petzl Vertex Vent Petzl Vertex Vent Climbing Helmet

Headlamp (Waterproof)(100 lumins minimum/over preferred)

(http://www.innermountainou tfitters.com/categories/flashlights/lights /?sort=pricedesc)

(http://www.rei.com/category/40006352 )

best bang for Buck Princeton Tec Apex

2 other light sources minimum

plenty of batteries (backups for all your lights, double for your main)

backpack/fanny pack (Small!!!!)

( http://www.innermountainou tfitters.com/categories/packs-bags/? sort=pricedesc )

( http://onrope1.c om/store/index.php? p=catalog&parent=12&pg=1 )

best bang for your buck Swaygo Swaygo Packs

water (Small!!!)

snacks (small resealable)

longsleeve shirt (synthetic materials only, no cotton)

long pants (no jeans or cotton) (I wear Shorts with polythermal linings underneath)

boots (no five fingers or steel toes)

gloves (no cotton, best are plumbers gloves)

kneepads (no hard plastics)

best bang for your buck Franklin Dome Kneepads (black) Franklin Sports Volleyball
Knee Pads (Colors May Vary)

elbowpads (no hard plastics)(cheapest are Franklin volleyball pads)

towell (I, and other cavers, prefer not to watch you change covered in mud, not a good look)

trashbag for dirty clothes (I prefer a rubbermaid bin)

change of clothes for ride home (important if you want a ride back)

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

Polythermals for legs

small coat if you are cold natured

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

No directions to the cave will be given.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

1:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

Looking for caving gear??

http://www.innermountainoutfitters.co m/ Local

http://onrope1.com/store/index.php Chattanooga

http://www.rei. com/ DUH!

http:// www.karstsports.com/

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Cost Includes:

This is in the ga wma. This means you either need a day pass, or have a gorp vehicle yearly pass. I have one, covers one car and eight people. Other carpool drivers are responsible for getting this prior to the cave. Individuals also should buy the day use pass. Go to ga wildlife management page. It's only 2 dollars. Ask me before you buy one, we may have enough passes.

http://www.georgiawildlife.org/hunt ing/wildlife-management-areas

Do not try to pay the aoc!!!!

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