Joel Rowe will be leading an intermediate caving trip for 10 participants (8 plus trip leaders Joel and Jeff) on Saturday May 2nd. We will be meeting at Cavers Paradise at 9:30AM EASTERN. Hermit is a great cave that continually changes character around almost every turn. It has some of the most diverse and interesting ceilings of any TAG cave, beautiful formations and a wow factor for sure! There are a few technical spots with wading potentially up to crotch deep and some tricky hand-line climb ups. Theres a small amount of canyon exposure and overall this trip is rated intermediate with good physical condition and caving experience required. Our plan is to see all of the main cave if time allows. For any questions please contact Joel at (678) 973-9516
After registering here please check your e-mail for more instructions.
What to wear & bring:
-At a quick look
-Standard horizontal caving gear.
-Extra layers in case you get chilly - will be getting wet
-Good knee pads, there will be some crawling
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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, at least 1L 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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