October 2013 - ICU-Caving-Announce

Caving!
by Imperial College Caving Club 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Hello cavers, We've had another fantastic trip to Wales, this time visiting Agen Allwed and Eglwys Faen. Keep an eye on the website for photos and trip reports. *NEXT TRIP* We've finished our fresher's trips and are moving on to our preferred style of caving in the next trip. We'll be visiting the vertical cave systems of *Yorkshire *on the *8th - 10th *of* March *using abseiling and other rope techniques to navigate the caves. Our accommodation this time will be the North Pennine Club cottage, our spiritual home away from London. We'll hopefully visit Gaping Gill <http://www.bpc-cave.org.uk/GGMCPano.mov> on Saturday, which has one of the largest chambers in any UK cave, and Lost John's on Sunday. Typical yorkshire trip<https://www.union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/yorkshire/yorkshire-2012-11-09.php> + photos.<https://www.union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2012-11-09%20-%20…> [image: Jarvist Frost - Powershot G5 - 2010-10-31-14.43.42 - CRW_0650 - yordas - final pitch - from floor] ^^This could be you^^ *Pub meeting tonight 7:00pm at the Union* Come along, meet members new and old, sign up for trips! *Tree training Wednesday 1:00pm in Prince's Gardens* Get trained up to use our equipment in the safety of the trees. Fairly important to come at least once if you want to go on our future trips. Or just come to climb some trees. See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Hello cavers, The next trip is *THIS WEEKEND.* We'll be going to South Wales, staying at the CSS caving hut <http://www.chelseaspelaeo.org.uk/cottage.htm> and clambering around Agen Allwed <http://www.ogof.org.uk/agen_allwedd.html>. Come along, its only £31 for first-timers, including membership of the club. Email me if you are interested. There are still spaces! Membership<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Trip Fee<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> *Pub Meeting* Tonight at the union bar at 7.00pm. Come and say hello. We'll have a red caving helmet so you can recognise us. *Tree Training* Tomorrow at *1pm* in Princes Gardens, we'll be the one's climbing the trees. We'll also set up something a little more complicated this time so if you've been before, come again! Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

Hello cavers, The next trip is in two weeks time, the *25-27th October.* We'll be going to South Wales, staying at the CSS caving hut<http://www.chelseaspelaeo.org.uk/cottage.htm> and clambering around Agen Allwed <http://www.ogof.org.uk/agen_allwedd.html>. Come along, its only £31 for first-timers, including membership of the club. Email me if you are interested. Membership<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Trip Fee<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> In November we'll be going North to Yorkshire and Derbyshire to have a go at deep vertical caves. This will involve the SRT (abseiling and prussiking) we teach at our tree training. *Pub Meeting* We'll be in the Union Bar at 7.00pm every *Tuesday*. We'll have a big red caving helmet on the table (or on someone's head) so it should be easy to spot us. Come and find out more about caving, our trips and expeditions. If we're particularly convincing you can even sign up for one! *Tree Training* We had to cancel yesterday due to rain but don't worry we'll be there next *Wednesday at 1pm* in Prince's gardens. We'll be doing tree training<https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2003-11-00%20-%20tree…>. showing you how to use the caving kit in the trees. We will probably have something a little more complicated set up next week, so even if you've been before it will be worth coming again. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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TREE TRAINING CANCELLED
by Imperial College Caving Club 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Unfortunately due to heavy rain heading towards London I am cancelling tree training today. It will (hopefully) still be on every other week this term. Sorry for the short notice, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Caving
by Imperial College Caving Club 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Hello cavers, The club is back from a delightful weekend in the Welsh countryside. I think everyone had a great time exploring OFD's beautifully complex streams, galleries and climbs. The weather was entertaining<https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2013-10-11%20-%20wale…>if not the 25 degree sunshine we were hoping for. *NEXT TRIPS* The next trip is in two weeks time, the *25-27th October.* We'll be going to a different bit of Wales, staying at the CSS caving hut<http://www.chelseaspelaeo.org.uk/cottage.htm> and clambering around Agen Allwed <http://www.ogof.org.uk/agen_allwedd.html>. Come along, its only £31 for first-timers, including membership of the club. In November we'll be going North to Yorkshire and Derbyshire to have a go at deep vertical caves. This will involve the SRT (abseiling and prussiking) we teach at our tree training. Just send an email if you're interested in these trips. *Pub Meeting* We'll be in the Union Bar at 7.00pm tomorrow. We'll have a big red caving helmet on the table (or on someone's head) so it should be easy to spot us. Come and find out more about caving, our trips and expeditions. If we're particularly convincing you can even sign up for one! *Tree Training* On *Wednesday at 1pm* in Prince's gardens we'll be doing tree training<https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/photo_archive/trips/2003-11-00%20-%20tree…>. showing you how to use the caving kit in the trees. We will probably have something a little more complicated set up this week, so even if you've been before it will be worth coming again. Any questions, don't hesitate to ask! See you, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Welcome Back!
by Imperial College Caving Club 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Hello cavers, Its the start of a new year and the beginning of more caving events and trips. Whether you signed up and haven't been caving or have been caving with us a few times before we would love to see you again. *Trips* Trips are every two weeks and the two 'Fresher's' trips cost just £15 for new members. That includes all food, transport, equipment and accommodation. It's probably cheaper to go caving than stay at home. Our upcoming trips this term are: 11-13th Oct Wales - Fresher's Trip 25-27th Oct Wales - Fresher's Trip 8-10th Nov Yorkshire 22-24th Nov Yorkshire / Derbyshire (TBA) 13-20th Dec Yorskhire *Meetings* As usual we will be meeting at the union bar from 7pm each Tuesday starting on the 8th of October, its a perfect chance to find out more about caving, our club, or sign up for trips. We normally have a red caving helmet with us so you can find us. *Tree Training* We will also be starting our weekly tree training sessions on Wednesday the 2nd of October and each Wednesday after. It will take place in Princes Gardens, just look for people tangled in ropes in the trees. The sessions will teach you how to use all the necessary caving equipment to go on our later trips. Come along, there's no obligation to join the club or even go on a trip. I'll also bring donuts or something similar as an added incentive. *Website and contact details* Our incredibly retro website is located here: https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/ It contains all manner of useful info and is updated regularly. Our email address is ic.caving(a)gmail.com, feel free to contact us. Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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CAVING TALK
by Imperial College Caving Club 03 Oct '13

03 Oct '13

Hello cavers. As part of the Exploration Society's regular talks on expeditions we will be talking about our summer expedition to Slovenia. The talk will be in the Union Dining Hall<https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/about-us/union-map> at *12pm on Thursday the 10th of October. Entry is free *and there will be free cheese and crackers and free wine (first come first serve). For the past 20 years the Imperial College Caving Club has been exploring a cave system in the Migovec mountain in Slovenia in cooperation with a local club, the JSPDT. Each year we explore more cave passage, going where no one has ever been before. It is one of the few places on Earth it is possible to do this. We will be talking about how we live on a mountain in the middle of the Triglav national park for 5 weeks, our experiences of caving at depths of nearly a kilometer and camping underground for 3 days at a time, as well as a brief summary of our interesting finds and innovations from recent years. Hopefully you can all make it and we can inspire to come caving with us, it is entirely possible for you to be pushing the limits of human exploration by this summer. For more info check out the website: https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/slovenia/slov2013/ See you there, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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Welcome to Caving!
by Imperial College Caving Club 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Hello new cavers, It was great seeing all of you at fresher's fair today. Hopefully we managed to convince a few of you to come caving with us. This introductory email will go over some of the basic information about the club. If you sign up for trips then I'll send more detailed info on what to expect closer to the time. *Tree Training* We will also be starting our weekly tree training sessions on* tomorrow at 1pm and every Wednesday after*. It will take place in Princes Gardens<https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.499493,-0.173132&num=1&t=m&z=18>, just look for people tangled in ropes in the trees. The sessions will teach you how to use all the necessary caving equipment to go on our later trips so it is not necessary for our fresher's trips. Come along, there's no obligation to join the club or even go on a trip, just have fun climbing and abseiling in trees. I'll also bring donuts or something similar as an added incentive. *Meetings* As usual we will be meeting at the *union bar from 7pm each Tuesday*starting on the 8th of October, its a perfect chance to find out more about caving, our club, or sign up for trips. We normally have a red caving helmet with us so you can find us. *Trips* Trips are every two weeks and the two 'Fresher's' trips cost just £15 for new members. That includes all food, transport, equipment and accommodation. It's probably cheaper to go caving than stay at home. Our upcoming trips this term are: 11-13th Oct Wales - Fresher's Trip 25-27th Oct Wales - Fresher's Trip 8-10th Nov Yorkshire 22-24th Nov Yorkshire / Derbyshire (TBA) 13-20th Dec Yorkshire To sign up just email ic.caving(a)gmail.com or find us at tree training or a pub meet. I'll email you with more details once I confirm you are on the trip. *Website and contact details* Our incredibly retro website is located here: https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/ And a useful page of new member info is here: https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/new_member.php Our email address is ic.caving(a)gmail.com, feel free to contact us. See you soon, Rhys -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com

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