This is a beginner friendly and more importantly, kid friendly trip to Howards Waterfall Cave hosted by Jessie Kilgore.
Meeting time: 10am EST
Meeting location: Trenton Free Holiness Church parking lot Page Ave, Trenton, GA 30752
We will meet here to consolidate cars before going to the cave.
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When you sign up for this trip, fill out the SCCI permit that is linked near the bottom of the confirmation email ASAP to guarantee your spot.
If you have questions about this trip contact the trip leader Jessie Kilgore via Facebook messenger, or text the DCG trip coordinator Wylie P. Stanley @828-502-2985
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What to wear & bring:
-At a quick look
-Standard dry horizontal caving gear.
-Extra layers in case you or the kiddos get cold!
-Good knee pads, there is a fair amount of crawling in this cave.
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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), contact Alex Lambie ASAP. You will also need to bring 6 brand new AA batteries.
To bring:
- A cave pack or small durable day bag.
- At least one light source 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 large plastic bag to put your dirty wet clothes and boots in.
- A towel and clean clothes and shoes for the ride home.
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