Livin’ it up in Lowmoor CAVING- INTERMEDIATE

OVERVIEW

So I love Lowmoor so much that the beginner trip was not enough. I want to dive into the depths of Lowmoor and explore places we have never been such as Phil’s Dungeon, Peppermint Parkway, and Sandstone Alley. IKR sounds so epic. So I want to be in absolutely no rush and spend a lot of time just chillin’ in the cave. This trip is intermediate because I don’t know the obstacles we might run into and it is a longer duration. This means you should have at least one caving trip under your belt or prior experience with some type 2-like trips.

***Drive needed you will get priority off the waitlist***
***Giving priority to people who really want to start getting more into caving/ prospective future cave trip leaders***
Schedule:
7:00am – Leave Echols
8:30am – Arrive at the cave and go over safety/conservation information
9:00am – Start caving
5:00pm – Finish caving (at the very latest, likely won’t be this long but just in case we find something fun)
7:00pm – Return to Charlottesville

Ok Gear: I know this long list can be intimidating so feel free to reach out to us with any questions! We have extras of almost everything so if you have any concerns just let us know and we will help you get what you need.

Gear we have:
– Caving helmet
– No fewer than 2 working headlamps with spare batteries
– Gloves
-knee pads (optional)

Gear to Bring:
– Water
– Snack/Lunch
– 24 hour emergency food supply (just anything that can last you a days worth of meals)
– A container for any human waste – pack it in, pack it out (old water bottle or screwable tupperware)
– Clothes that can get dirty/ripped/ruined (long pants and long sleeves are mandatory- please try to avoid cotton)
– Close toed shoes that can get dirty/ripped/ruined
– At least 1 spare light (can be a headlamp or flashlight or even your phone )
– A bag or backpack that can get dirty/ripped/ruined (can be found at the gear room as well)
– Clean clothes/shoes for the car

Gear we have extra but please first try to bring your own. If you cannot get your own please notify us ASAP:
– A trash bag for hypothermia kit (hefty trash bags are good)
– Trash bag for dirty clothes, shoes, and backpack (make sure it’s big enough)

Important notes:
– You MUST read the Caving Checklist provided by the club. It can be found under the Resources tab on the website. I have also linked it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lv1Hz8qOIvGb0BgVwFrU6NH1EyT3wPqt/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115487946960226883937&rtpof=true&sd=true
– You should be comfortable crawling around in tight spaces and being in the dark.
– Because caving is such a dangerous sport, I will be very strict in ensuring you have the proper equipment (i.e., if you are not properly equipped with EVERYTHING mentioned above, you are not entering the cave).
– It is a good idea to not have anything massively important scheduled for the evening of the trip in the unlikely event we are delayed

If you have any questions or concerns or are unable to pick up gear, my phone number is (970) 294-8781