November 2024 - ICU-Caving-Announce

Winter Tour !!
by Imperial College Caving Club 25 Nov '24

25 Nov '24

******************* This email originates from outside Imperial. Do not click on links and attachments unless you recognise the sender. If you trust the sender, add them to your safe senders list https://spam.ic.ac.uk/SpamConsole/Senders.aspx to disable email stamping for this address. ******************* Desperate for more SRT?? This is the trip for you!! Good afternoon cavers, As we pass the half-way point of the first term, the Winter Tour is fast approaching! Don't miss your chance to register your interest... *What is Winter Tour?* Winter Tour is our big Christmas trip! As usual, we pack the minibus full of kit, and head up to yorkshire, but this time for* a whole week!!* Not everyone stays the whole time (particularly if you're employed), but regardless of how long you stay, prepare for: - *Longer, and more exciting trips *- Push yourself and test your skills! Visit Gaping Gill? - *Photography trips -* Learn the art of lighting, and get awesome pics to show your friends and family! - *More SRT, More Cave, More Fun - *Watch yourself improve over the week and enter spring term a *pro caver!* - *Rigging and Rescue Practise - *We have 6 places available for rescue training with the one and only: *TONY SEDDON!!* - *Christmas Dinner - *One evening we will enjoy a lavish and luxurious christmas dinner, as well as a week of gastric delights planned by *club chef Thurston* *What do I need?* Enthusiasm, Excitement, and the Christmas spirit! The requirements are the same as our usual freshers SRT trips, so you need: *No Experience - No Equipment - Buuuut... SRT is required* So get yourself down to tree training!! There are *5 sessions left this term!!!* *How will it work?* *Kit packing - *We will meet in *stores on Thursday (12/12/2024) at 17:00 to pack kit*. You do not need any equipment of your own, we will provide everything you could possibly need in a cave. *Transport - *We will set off in the minibus on *Friday evening around 17:30 *from outside Beit Halls and return the following Friday evening. *Food - *We will meal plan in advance, and have our huge order delivered direct to the hut! *Caving - *There will be trips of all sorts running everyday! We will visit a huge variety of caves and systems, and you'll get to know Yorkshire like never before! There are lots of different caves for us to visit on this trip, so check out some of our previous Winter Tours on our website! Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/> *Accommodation - *We will be staying at the The NPC <https://northernpennineclub.org.uk/>. Their hut has a large kitchen and living room, plenty of bunk beds, toilets, and showers! *Logistic and cost?* Per day, Winter Tour is cheaper than our weekend trips! The cost is divided between everyone, and you wIll only pay for the days you stay. We have also applied for* Union Trip funding* which should provide *a big discount for students!* Last year Winter tour cost only £115 for the whole week (food, transport, and accommodation all included)! (what a bargain right??) Of course, the tour is quite close to Christmas, so not everyone can stay the whole week, but that's fine! We are staying only a 5-minute drive from Clapham (N. Yorkshire) station where trains run regularly to wherever you need to be! Winter Tour is easily one of my favorite club trips, and it's an amazing chance to push your skills and try new things! I strongly recommend it! The signup will be released closer to the date, but if you'd like to show your interest and give us a better idea on numbers that would be great. Please don't hesitate to ask us any questions about the cost or logistics either, Winter Tour is really important to us as it lets us pass skills on through the club, and we'd love to share them with you! Check out some of last years trips, reports, pictures and Matti's famous, and definitely real, trip to Shuttleworthon our website: Yorkshire Winter Tour | Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/article/yorkshire-2023-12-15> Until we leave Imperial to live in the NPC, Chris ICCC President -- Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/>

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Social 6 - Peanut and Cocktail Night
by Imperial College Caving Club 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

******************* This email originates from outside Imperial. Do not click on links and attachments unless you recognise the sender. If you trust the sender, add them to your safe senders list https://spam.ic.ac.uk/SpamConsole/Senders.aspx to disable email stamping for this address. ******************* HEY ALL WARNING: THIS SOCIAL MAY CONTAIN 1 OF THE 14 ALLERGENS New social just dropped! Sorry for the late notice, last week was hell so I have only just got around to organising it after Y1, but please come along - this one is a good one. Details as follows: SOCIAL 6 - Peanut and Cocktail Night *WHAT??* Following the recent cleanup in stores, we MUST use the peanuts and we will be making random stuff with them!!!! Ideas may include, but are not limited to: Peanut vodka? Peanut butter :0, some random peanut thing idk like praline or whatever. Also it will be a cocktail night which I guess has to be the main thing because apparently "a peanut social isn't a good idea". Bring some drinks but I will be bringing the cheapest vodka and am attempting to make some random syrups? Maybe like a pineapple syrup could go well? ooo. *WHEN?* THIS SATURDAY - 23/11/24 at 7pm (Hell yeah) *WHERE?* LAURA's House!!! (85 Talgarth Mansions [Not Talgarth Road sorry]) *WHY?* Too many Peanuts after Slov and no one wants to eat them so lets Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle them. Upcoming Social Announcement: I will send some more updates regarding what we are actually doing, however on the 3rd of December I am going to try and organise a Christmas Curry (will probably be the 8th social as I'll try and fit one between now and then although Y2 is also between them and seems like it will be chaos). If you would be interested in coming (price will attempt to be below £15 per person) then please fill out this form by 26th and it will happen!! https://forms.gle/wNMqQxD3TmRBxNto8 Yours 'till I never return from the OFD 1-3-1 trip, Thurston -- Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/>

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Fresher Trip - Yorkshire 2 !!
by Imperial College Caving Club 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

******************* This email originates from outside Imperial. Do not click on links and attachments unless you recognise the sender. If you trust the sender, add them to your safe senders list https://spam.ic.ac.uk/SpamConsole/Senders.aspx to disable email stamping for this address. ******************* Good Morning Cavers! This is the Sign up email for our second SRT trip of the year, so reply now to get your space! We will be visiting the Yorkshire Dales to see some of Britain's best and most classic caves! And of course staying at everyone's favorite caving hut: The NPC (Northern Pennine Club!), *When:* Friday 29/11 - Sunday 01/12 *Where: *The Yorkshire Dales (The NPC <https://northernpennineclub.org.uk/>) *Membership:* you need membership to join weekend trips which is £30.00 (membership lasts the entire year) Price:* O**nly £35* if this is your first trip! Or £45 for returning members *You Need: *No Experience - No Equipment - *Buuuut... SRT is required!* ***************************************************************** *What is SRT? *SRT stands for 'Single Rope Technique', and it's the method we use to visit vertical cave systems. You can *learn SRT for free!* Tree Training runs every Wednesday during the first term between 1 and 5pm in Princes gardens. Tree Training requires no sign up, and you can come by anytime, but we recommend 1-2 sessions to learn everything! Once again, these sessions are free and need no sign up, but the union does now ask that you buy membership (which you know you want to...), so you can do that here: Caving Products | Imperial College Union <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/student-groups/371> *Also, Bonus Skills! * Already learnt the SRT basics? Had a lot of fun and want to do more? Then good news! We will be setting up some extra challenges! New and exciting twists on current skills, and new skills for you to try around with. ***************************************************************** *How do I sign up?! Please reply to this email with: * -Your full name -Any dietary requirements -Any medical conditions -An emergency contact number for your next of kin -Your CID number -Confirm you have done all 5 SRT skills (Ascending, Descending, Change over, Rebelay, Deviation) -And anything else you think we need to know over the course of the weekend. *If you have any medical conditions, dietary requirements, or any concerns you're not comfortable discussing over email, please speak to a committee member during kit-packing on Tuesday, or Friday. It's very important to us that our trips are inclusive and accessible, so we're happy to make accommodations. *Reply quickly to make sure you get a place!* *How the trip works* *Kit packing - *We will meet in *stores on Thursday (28/11) at 17:00 to pack kit*. You do not need any equipment of your own, we will provide everything you could possibly need in a cave. *Transport - *We will set off in the minibus on *Friday evening around 17:30 *from outside Beit Halls and return there on Sunday evening around 23:00. *Food - *We will stop at a supermarket somewhere on the way to buy all the food we need for the weekend and also for you to buy Friday's dinner as well as snacks or drinks. Saturday’s and Sunday’s meals will be cooked as a group at the hut, and the cost is included in the trip cost. (Accommodation, food, transport and all equipment are covered by the trip cost!) *Caving - *On Saturday we'll usually wake up around 8:30, cook breakfast and plan our trips in an open discussion while we eat. We can have fairly long caving trips on Saturdays for those who want it, but sometimes a few of us decide to have a nice day on the surface instead. We'll aim to get underground right after midday, lest we anger the caving gods. Trips can range from 3 to 8 hours, depending on the cave chosen and how people are feeling. Sunday will run much the same, only trips will be shorter since we need to drive back to London in the evening as well. There are lots of different caves for us to visit on this trip, so check out some of our previous yorkshire trips on our website! Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/> *Accommodation - *We will be staying at the The NPC <https://northernpennineclub.org.uk/>. Their hut has a large kitchen and living room, plenty of bunk beds, toilets, and showers! *FAQ's* What if I can't pack kit on Thursday? - Just send us a message, and you can do it on Friday (if you can come before 5pm that helps) What if I can't make the trip anymore? - Please give as much notice as possible, we might not be able to refund you if we can't fill your space on the bus. Can I bring my phone underground? - Short answer: yes. Long answer: We wouldn't recommend it as they can get damaged. Instead we have special 'Cave Phones' you can use to take pictures underground! Any other questions? Just reply to this email or ask on the groupchat. Tree training and kit packing are also a great chance for you to discuss any concerns or have a conversation with someone in person. *Upcoming trips* *Date Destination Details* 29/11 – 01/12 Yorkshire Y2: SRT Required 13/12 - 21/12 Yorkshire Winter Tour: SRT Required Most of our trips for the rest of the year *will require SRT*, so get yourself down to Princes Gardens next Wednesday and learn SRT! Until I've finished patching the sleeping bag, Chris ICCC President -- Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/>

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Freshers Trip - Yorkshire 1!!! (& Tree Training....)
by Imperial College Caving Club 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

******************* This email originates from outside Imperial. Do not click on links and attachments unless you recognise the sender. If you trust the sender, add them to your safe senders list https://spam.ic.ac.uk/SpamConsole/Senders.aspx to disable email stamping for this address. ******************* Good Morning Cavers! This is the Sign up email for our first SRT trip of the year, so reply now to get your space! We will be visiting the Yorkshire Dales to see some of Britain's best and most classic caves!, And of course staying at everyone's favorite caving hut: The NPC (Northern Pennine Club!), *When:* Friday 15/11 - Sunday 17/11 *Where: *The Yorkshire Dales (The NPC <https://northernpennineclub.org.uk/>) *Membership:* you need membership to join weekend trips which is £30.00 (membership lasts the entire year) Price:* O**nly £35* if this is your first trip! Or £45 for returning members *You Need: *No Experience - No Equipment - *Buuuut... SRT is required!* ***************************************************************** *What is SRT? *SRT stands for 'Single Rope Technique', and it's the method we use to visit vertical cave systems. You can *learn SRT for free!* Tree Training runs every Wednesday during the first term between 1 and 5pm in Princes gardens. Tree Training requires no sign up, and you can come by anytime, but we recommend 1-2 sessions to learn everything! Once again, these sessions are free and need no sign up, but the union does now ask that you buy membership (which you know you want to...), so you can do that here: Caving Products | Imperial College Union <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/student-groups/371> *Also, Bonus Skills! * Already learnt the SRT basics? Had a lot of fun and want to do more? Then good news! We will be setting up some extra challenges! New and exciting twists on current skills, and new skills for you to try around with. ***************************************************************** *How do I sign up?! Please reply to this email with: * -Your full name -Any dietary requirements -Any medical conditions -An emergency contact number for your next of kin -Your CID number -Confirm you have done all 5 SRT skills (Ascending, Descending, Change over, Rebelay, Deviation) -And anything else you think we need to know over the course of the weekend. *If you have any medical conditions, dietary requirements, or any concerns you're not comfortable discussing over email, please speak to a committee member during kit-packing on Tuesday, or Friday. It's very important to us that our trips are inclusive and accessible, so we're happy to make accommodations. *Reply quickly to make sure you get a place!* *How the trip works* *Kit packing - *We will meet in *stores on Thursday (14/11) at 17:00 to pack kit*. You do not need any equipment of your own, we will provide everything you could possibly need in a cave. *Transport - *We will set off in the minibus on *Friday evening around 17:30 *from outside Beit Halls and return there on Sunday evening around 23:00. *Food - *We will stop at a supermarket somewhere on the way to buy all the food we need for the weekend and also for you to buy Friday's dinner as well as snacks or drinks. Saturday’s and Sunday’s meals will be cooked as a group at the hut, and the cost is included in the trip cost. (Accommodation, food, transport and all equipment are covered by the trip cost!) *Caving - *On Saturday we'll usually wake up around 8:30, cook breakfast and plan our trips in an open discussion while we eat. We can have fairly long caving trips on Saturdays for those who want it, but sometimes a few of us decide to have a nice day on the surface instead. We'll aim to get underground right after midday, lest we anger the caving gods. Trips can range from 3 to 8 hours, depending on the cave chosen and how people are feeling. Sunday will run much the same, only trips will be shorter since we need to drive back to London in the evening as well. There are lots of different caves for us to visit on this trip, so check out some of our previous yorkshire trips on our website! Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/> *Accommodation - *We will be staying at the The NPC <https://northernpennineclub.org.uk/>. Their hut has a large kitchen and living room, plenty of bunk beds, toilets, and showers! *FAQ's* What if I can't pack kit on Thursday? - Just send us a message, and you can do it on Friday (if you can come before 5pm that helps) What if I can't make the trip anymore? - Please give as much notice as possible, we might not be able to refund you if we can't fill your space on the bus. Can I bring my phone underground? - Short answer: yes. Long answer: We wouldn't recommend it as they can get damaged. Instead we have special 'Cave Phones' you can use to take pictures underground! Any other questions? Just reply to this email or ask on the groupchat. Tree training and kit packing are also a great chance for you to discuss any concerns or have a conversation with someone in person. *Upcoming trips* *Date Destination Details* 15/11 – 17/11 Yorkshire Y1: SRT Required 29/11 – 01/12 Yorkshire Y2: SRT Required 13/12 - 21/12 Yorkshire Winter Tour: SRT Required Most of our trips for the rest of the year *will require SRT*, so get yourself down to Princes Gardens next Wednesday and learn SRT! Thanks to extra drivers, there are now *2 more spaces on Wales 2* which are yours if you would like them! Reply to this email if you would like one1 Until it's dry enough to do Dihedral, Chris ICCC President -- Imperial College Caving Club <https://imperialcaving.com/>

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