• BCA Finances

    An informative discussion

    Recently there was long thread about the BCA. I can now post possible answers to some of the questions, such as "Why is the BCA still raising membership prices when there is a significant amount still left in its coffers?"

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    Calories burned in 1 hr caving

    Anyone prepared to guesstimate a rough figure for 1 hr caving - for average pace, fitness, experience, trip. A search reveals this has been discussed before but couldn't see anyone come up with a number. I need to plug it into to my fitness app for my annual (non sustainable)  weight loss plan...
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    Decent free hangs for SRT practice

    Anyone know any decent disused bridges / viaducts etc in Cornwall - ideally West area - to give a decent drop for srt practice ? Cheers
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    Old fat unfit returning caver looking for weekday trips

    Hi - I used to do quite a bit in the 80s - mainly Mendips / Swales - and am looking to get back underground. Have been down GB, Cwm Dwr, Hunters Hole in the last 2 yrs without crying too much. Own kit (and some of own hair) including personal SRT stuff but no ropes / ladders ,  Live in Cornwall...
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