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** Raccoon Mountain Caving




The Basics:
Event Type:Caving
Event Location: Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 29 2008  9:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 18 2008 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 8 2008 11:59 pm
Event Duration:About 7-8 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michelle Spence
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Member Cost:$30.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:19
Minimum Group Size:19
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

New Members Welcome

I'm holding 8 spots for new members (to those that have attended less than 3 events) until a week after registration and then I'll open it up to anyone. In the event that the trip fills up to 12 within the first week, new members can sign up on the waiting list and then I’ll manually transfer them until the event is filled up to 20.

Moderate

Famous for its get muddy tours, Raccoon Mountain Caverns, located near Chattanooga, TN, is considered to be one of the most geologically active. The cavern consists of over 5 1/2 miles of underground passageways.

We will head up on Saturday morning to Raccoon Mountain. We will start the 2-3 hour cavern tour at 10am. The tour will include walking, stoop walking, underground stream walking, some belly crawls, a visit to Sandpaper Slide (FUN!), the 49-cent Squeeze, the Echo Room and some awesome fossils. Gloves, knee pads, lights and helmets will be provided by the outfitter.

Afterwards, we can clean-up in the campground bathhouses and head back to Atlanta or stop over in Chattanooga for lunch.

Recommended for active folks in moderately good shape. Caving is a very physical activity.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Wear long pants (no sweat pants) and a long sleeve shirt. Its a constant 60 degrees in the cave so do not overdress. Shorts are prohibited.
  • Wear sturdy shoes. Boots or high tops are necessary. Worn out, slick sneakers are just dangerous. Make sure your boots are not slick at the bottom.
  • No expensive clothing! The tour can be rugged, wet, and muddy with occasional walking in several inches of water.
  • Eyeglasses tend to fog up when you are staying still but clear up with movement.
  • Consider bringing an elastic sport strap to hold your glasses on while you are caving.
  • Complete change of clothes as you will probably get dirty.
  • A plastic bag for dirty clothes and gear.
  • Towel and soap, in case you want to wash up in their bathhouse afterwards.
  • An adventurous spirit!
  • Make sure to print off, read and sign the waiver by going to www.wildcave.com and click on Waiver on the left side. Bring this with you.
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Disposable camera
  • Can bring a small backpack w/ small bottle of water, snacks that will not crumble during tour (ex. chewy granola bars or beef jerky)

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Chattanooga, TN 37419, 800.823.2267 9:30am, Raccoon Mountain Caving parking lot
    I-75 North, exit on I-24 (westbound towards Chattanooga), travel approx 10 miles to Exit #174, Lookout Valley, turn right off ramp and go 1.3 miles to Raccoon Mountain Caving sign on your left. Follow road and turn right into Raccoon Mountain Caving parking lot.
    Approx travel time: 1 hr 34 minutes or 99.8 miles
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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:
    Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC:

         - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.

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         - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$30.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$30.00/Person
    Cost Includes:Helmet w/ light, gloves, elbow and knee pads.
    Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Mar 8 2008.
    Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note: $30 is required by March 8th to reserve your spot. It is your responsbility to get the payment in on time. Please allow two days for processing a PayPal transaction and one week for a check.

    Refunds less a $5 handling fee is available if someone pays and fills your spot.