This is an intermediate vertical trip to South Pittsburg Pit hosted by Wylie P. Stanley.
South Pittsburg pit offers a beautiful 160 ft. entry drop and 2200 ft of traversable passage ending in a waterfall room. Depending of the amount of registrants, we will split into two groups. Group 1 will explore the cave with me and group 2 will primarily pit bounce.
Meeting time: 10am EST
Meeting location: Loyd Park aka City Park, 905 4th St., South Pittsburg TN 37380
We will meet here before a short hike to the cave.
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If you have questions about this trip contact the trip leader/ DCG trip Coordinator Wylie P. Stanley via Facebook messenger, or text 828-502-2985.
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What to wear & bring:
-At a quick look
-Standard vertical caving gear.
-Extras layers incase you get wet or cold.
-Good knee pads, there is a fair amount of crawling in this cave.
If you do not know what "standard vertical caving gear" is please reach out to a grotto member for vertical training.
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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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