This is a beginner vertical cave trip in Rising Fawn, Ga. Participants need to bring their own gear and know how to safely preform vertical techniques, such as rappelling, ascending, and changeovers.
You must sign the SCCI permit to join on the trip. Please register for the permit. If you have questions about your ability to join the trip or any more details please reach out to Gustavo Bautista via FB messenger or respond to this email and we will get you in touch.
Meeting time: 9:30am EST
Meeting location: At the cave. Register for the address!
The trip is beginner vertical. The trip leader has been here many times and the cave is relatively dry, your feet may get wet. The hike is about 30 minutes uphill. Please reach out to Gustavo via FB messenger if you have any questions.
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What to wear & bring:
-At a quick look
-Standard dry horizontal caving gear.
-Extra layers in case you get chilly
-Good knee pads, there will be crawling and breakdown
- Helmet and light!
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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.
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 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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