Jeff Rose will be leading a beginner cave trip for up to 8 on Sunday, May 3rd to BR cave. We will meet at Caver's Paradise at 9:00 AM EASTERN. The road to Bluff River does not require 4WD, but it is recommended you have some clearance. We will be leaving Caver's Paradise and meeting at the Railroad Depot in Stevenson at 10:15 AM EASTERN. In Stevenson, we will combine cars and drive to the cave.
Bluff River is an easy but highly rewarding cave with several beautiful formations and a surprise at the back. For any questions, please contact Joel at 4046648777. Leave a message because calls are screened.
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 crawling and breakdown
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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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