aricooperdavis
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Cave Expedition Training weekend!
Fancy learning some expedition skills? Or are you thinking of going on the Dachstein expedition this summer? Either way, this is for you!
Fancy learning some expedition skills? Or are you thinking of going on the Dachstein expedition this summer? Either way, this is for you!
WHEN: Friday evening 11th May to Sunday afternoon 13th May.
WHERE: Forest of Dean (Cinderford).
WHAT: a full weekend of cave expedition skills, including basic SRT, advanced SRT, SRT self rescue, hauling & lowering, vertical team rescue, cave surveying (modern & traditional), first aid, emergency procedures/survival skills (flooding, lightning, etc), kit selection, underground cooking, expedition do's & don'ts, photography workshop, Dachstein presentation, etc.. Sunday: large-scale underground cave rescue practice.
This is the original & best expedition workshop available in the UK (we've been running these for two decades) & the level of supervision/guidance/advice by some of our most experienced Alpine explorers is second to none so I encourage anyone with an interest in developing their skills to come along. And if you?re a veteran then we could do with your assistance.
We will try to keep the cost below ?20 each (food, accommodation, etc) & this is being run at NO profit to any of those involved. Whilst this is organised primarily for 2018 expedition members if there is space then others are welcome to attend. And yes, we may try to recruit you in the process?
The Gloucester Cave Rescue Group have very kindly offered to let us use their facilities: converted barn with rope training facilities, lecture room, small kitchen, toilet, limited camping & floor space. It really is a great venue & the gang have done a brilliant job in developing it.
Find us on Facebook (you will need to join the Group before you can join the event itself):
Dachstein (Austria) Caving Expeditions
Cave Expedition Training Workshop
Dachstein Caving Expedition ?18
Instagram: Dachstein Caving Expeditions