Beginner horizontal trip. Meet at the campfire at the Sinking Cove campsite at 9 am central time/ 10 am eastern time. The cave is on central time.
NOTE: Sinking Cove is a wet and cold cave. Wetsuits are advised. Some sections of this cave require swimming. Having a flotation device is advised (Swaygos, lifejackets, and drybags work well).
Joel Rowe is the trip leader. Please contact him if you have any questions regarding this trip.
What To Wear & Bring
You can find guidelines to responsible caving here:
https://dogwoodcitygrotto.org/CaveSafe
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What to wear & bring:
-At a quick look
-Standard dry and WARM horizontal caving gear.
-Extra layer in case you get chilly
-Good knee pads and food and water
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-In depth
To wear:
- Fast drying clothes. Synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon work best.
Bear in mind that caves frequently destroy the clothing you take into them.
- Long pants, think light and durable.
- Shirt - long or short sleeve depending on how hot or cold you normally run.
- Warm packable layers.
- Good sturdy boots or shoes.
- Knee pads necessary, elbow pads optional
- Gloves! Rubber garden gloves work well. Gloves don't only protect you from the cave but more importantly protect the cave from YOU!
- A helmet with a mounted headlamp and fresh batteries.
- If you need to rent a helmet & light combo ($5), purchase from the website ASAP. You will also need to bring 6 brand new AA batteries.
To bring:
- A cave pack or small durable day bag.
- At least two light sources per person in addition to the one on your helmet.
- Extra batteries for each light source protected by a water-resistant container
- Snacks. Protein bars, dried fruit, nuts and jerky pack well. Put snacks in ziploc bags to protect from getting wet. Be prepared to carry your trash.
- Water in a lightweight reusable bottle, 24 -32oz recommended
- A towel to dry off.