langcliffe
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This is an interesting photograph. It shows a caver descending into Mud Hall in Gaping Gill before the BPC created the traverse in 1981. It was necessary to descend to the col, and then hang a 50' ladder down the steep mud wall on the right, before slogging your way up 80' of loose choss to reach the other side. I remember the CPC used to hang a rope ladder down there on their winch meets in the late 1960s.
Because of this obstacle, the classic Bar -> Hensler's -> Mud Hall -> Main Chamber >- T-Junction -> Bar circular tour was not really a feasible option for a day trip.
The last time I was down there (late February), the traverse was impassable.
Because of this obstacle, the classic Bar -> Hensler's -> Mud Hall -> Main Chamber >- T-Junction -> Bar circular tour was not really a feasible option for a day trip.
The last time I was down there (late February), the traverse was impassable.