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Mendip 1 trip - still spaces!
by Imperial College Caving Club 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Hi all, There is still loads of space left on this weekends Mendip caving trip. Please see below for the details: tldr; - Next caving trip to Mendips 13/01/17-15/01/17, *sign up now <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…>* - No experience required for this trip - Cost: £40 - Check out previous trip reports *here <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/caves/?search=Mendip>* *Last freshers trip of the year!* We're going to the Mendip again this Friday the 13th! This is our first and only FRESHERS trip of the second term and third freshers trip of the year. So if you haven't gone caving with us in the first term but want to give it a go, this is your chance! There won't be any SRT (rope technique) required. Where there are descents we'll be using a belay system with ladders. *How do I sign up?* Please buy the trip fee *here <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…>*. You will need to *be a member* before purchasing. Also note that there are only 9 spaces on this trip and tickets sell out FAST! Once you've purchase the fee, that's it! We'll send you an email with more details closer to the trip date *Where will we go?* We'll be going to the Mendip Hills for the second time around this year. The caves we'll be going to are: - Longwood Swallet - Swildon's Hole - GB cave - Eastwater cavern See trip reports for for these caves *here <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/caves/?search=Mendip>.* *How much is it?* £40 will cover you for the entire weekend including food and accommodation in an old fashioned cottage <http://www.shepton.org.uk/hut-details>. Caving love, Ben Honan, *ICCC President.* -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Sign up: Mendip trip NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
by Imperial College Caving Club 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

Hi all, tldr; - Next caving trip to Mendips 13/01/17-15/01/17, *sign up now <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…>* - No experience required for this trip - Cost: £40 - Check out previous trip reports *here <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/caves/?search=Mendip>* *Last freshers trip of the year!* We're going to the Mendip again this Friday the 13th! This is our first and only FRESHERS trip of the second term and third freshers trip of the year. So if you haven't gone caving with us in the first term but want to give it a go, this is your chance! There won't be any SRT (rope technique) required. Where there are descents we'll be using a belay system with ladders. *How do I sign up?* Please buy the trip fee *here <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…>*. You will need to *be a member* before purchasing. Also note that there are only 9 spaces on this trip and tickets sell out FAST! Once you've purchase the fee, that's it! We'll send you an email with more details closer to the trip date *Where will we go?* We'll be going to the Mendip Hills for the second time around this year. The caves we'll be going to are: - Longwood Swallet - Swildon's Hole - GB cave - Eastwater cavern See trip reports for for these caves *here <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/caves/?search=Mendip>.* *How much is it?* £40 will cover you for the entire weekend including food and accommodation in an old fashioned cottage <http://www.shepton.org.uk/hut-details>. Caving love, Ben Honan, *ICCC President.* -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Easter Tour 2017 - Destination Budapest - 28th March-4th April
by Imperial College Caving Club 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

Hi all, ICCC goes caving abroad this Easter, in the lovely Hungarian hills of Bükk and Aggtelek. We are looking at taking around 8 cavers for a full week of caving and hiking. This email will cover: * -the dates, duration and location of the Tour* * -the logistics* * -an overview of the programme* * -how much it will cost* * -how to apply* Location of the caving region (Bükk mountains). *Dates:* The Easter Tour takes place after the end of the Spring term, and this year will start on* Tuesday 28th March and end on Tuesday 4th April*. The dates of departure and arrival may fluctuate by one or two days depending on the flight availability, but we will stay seven nights, with six full days on site. *Logistics:* We will fly out from one of the London airports to Budapest in the morning of the first day. On site, we will hire two 4-5person cars and drive over to the caving area, a 2h drive away. We will buy the week's worth of food and settle down at the accomodation. We will then drive back to Budapest on the last day, and fly back in the evening. *Overview of the programme:* We will have 6 full days on site, of which we'll spend around 4 caving, the others being for resting, sight-seeing in tourist caves, or hiking around in the lovely hills. caving days will generally consist of an early start to drive over to one of the caving areas (1h drive in places), and a 6-7h caving trip. There will be scope for both technical SRT trips and more horizontal caves. We are acquiring permits for some of those which have stunning formations and there will be at least one joint trip with a local caving group. *How much it will cost:* We aim to keep the cost between £250-£300 for a full week abroad. This includes the flights (~£100pp), food (£50pp), accommodation(£50pp) and car hire+ fuel (£100pp). *How to apply:* please email us <ic.caving(a)gmail.com> to apply, we will then ask you to *pay a non-refundable deposit of £150* to cover flight bookings and car hirings. After the tour we'll work out what remains to be paid (food and fuel mainly). *Deadline for deposits: 14th January 2017* Yours to the terminal sump, Tanguy -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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WINTER TOUR 16th-23rd December 2016
by Imperial College Caving Club 04 Dec '16

04 Dec '16

Winter Tour! You have probably heard about it in stores, at the pub, in the minibus on your way to Wales or even remember it from Fresher’s Fair: This December: *ICCC goes to Yorkshire for a week of caving* The following email will provide you with the relevant information about this wonderful opportunity. IN BRIEF: -runs from *16th-23rd December* *-*you don’t need to attend the whole week (see: transport options) -but come to Tree training beforehand -great value for money, gourmet kitchen. -email ic.caving(a)gmail.com to sign up What is Winter Tour? A full week of caving spent in Yorkshire, the best vertical caving (SRT) destination of the UK. A total of 5-6 possible SRT trips in the best and most varied cave systems of the area such as Easegill, Gaping Ghyll, Notts pot and many more. As well as learning advanced SRT techniques and navigation, and polishing your skills, you may learn to rig (ie: put the ropes in) a cave. Where, when, how? We will be staying at the North Pennine Club (NPC) cottage in *Greenclose*, North Yorkshire. The accomodation is first class with a huge kitchen, warm showers, a superb drying room and loads of space in the wood-fire heated common room. We will drive up on the *16th Decembe*r, meeting at 12.00pm in stores to load a 9 seater minibus (see transport options), and drive back on the *23rd December* to arrive in London in the early evening. *Delicious food, great caves, lively company!* Transport options? Minibus We only have 9 seats in the minibus because we require the rest of the space for vast quantities of caving gear and rope (and food). Train The closest train station is *Clapham, North Yorkshire*. It's about 30 minutes walk away, or we can pick you up if you arrive in the evening or early morning. Contact me if you need any help getting the right trains and finding a cheap ticket. *Your train expenses are your own.* What kit to bring (get in touch for additional advice)? As usual, you will need a sleeping bag for the cottage. You will pack your caving kit on the Tuesday beforehand. It is a good idea to bring -A non-cotton, synthetic *thermal* top is highly recommended (see Helly Hansen’s for a look at what I’m talking about). -a *balaclava or buff* to wear underground or on the walk to the caves. -*hiking boots* in case you want to walk around the area, -your own *caving gloves* maybe less important but really nice. How much will it cost? The trip fees are worked out on a per person basis, but the minibus costs are split up equally between everyone, regardless how long you spend with us: this is because we need to bring the gear and rope up to Yorkshire. In the last few years, a full week of caving cost between *£90-110pp*, and half a week around *£50-60* (excluding train tickets). Signing up If you want to sign up, email me on ic.caving(a)gmail.com. If you need a seat on the minibus it's important you *email me soon*: if there's a huge demand we might get a 15 seater. Otherwise, let me know when you intend to arrive so we can plan accordingly. Best, Tanguy -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Caving first aid training - Tuesday 6th, 18:30 in Blackett LT 2
by Imperial College Caving Club 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Hi all, *What*: Caving first aid training *When*: 18:30, Tuesday 6th Dec. *Where*: Blackett (Physics Department) Lecture Theature 2 Join us on Tuesday evening for our annual caving first aid training course. Here you will learn the basics of wilderness first aid with a specific emphasis on caving. This is highly recommended for cavers of all levels, and especially for new members of the club who are beginning to tackle more challenging trips on Winter Tour and in the New Year. The session will be split between an introductory talk and practical exercises, culminating in a series of scenarios in which you'll use your new found skills to assess and treat casualties. Blackett LT2 is a bit tricky to find - enter Blackett from Prince Consort Road, and take the stairs or lift DOWN to level 1. Alternatively enter from the Sherfield walkway or Huxley, and walk through the Blackett and go DOWN to level 1. The lecture theatres are on the left out of the lift, and will be signposted. Above all, keep them warm and stop the bleeding! Cheers, Jack Hare -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Sign up: Yorkshire 3 - Nott again!
by Imperial College Caving Club 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Hi all, tldr; - ICCC is going to Yorkshire on the *9th December *for the weekend - Email ic.caving(a)gmail.com before purchasing <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> £40 trip fee - Come to tree training to gather skills for this trip After an awesome Gaping Gill trip last weekend, I am please to announce the next SRT (rope technique) trip! *When: **9th - 11th December.* *Where:* We're going to Yorkshire and staying at the Greenclose Cottage <http://www.northernpennineclub.org.uk/greenclose/greenclose.htm> with central heating, gourmet cuisine, instant boiling water, comfy beds, showers and much more! We'll be caving in the Leck Fell area in the Yorkshire Dales. *How much?* Trip fee is only £40 (food and accommodation inclusive), so *why Nott!* *Caves:* - *Saturday: Notts 1 <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/caves/Notts%20Pot%201.html>* - *Sunday: Notts 2 <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/caves/Notts%20Pot%202.html>* You can come on this trip if you have been to tree training a few times. We'll judge whether you have the necessary skills to come on the trip which is why we ask you to *PLEASE EMAIL <ic.caving(a)gmail.com> BEFORE PURCHASING THE TRIP FEE.* If you have never been to tree training but really want to come; if you come to tree training on both Wednesdays before this trip you will still have the opportunity to gather a sufficient skill set - although this is Nott guaranteed. Once you have received a confirmation email from us, you need to purchase the trip fee from the online shop <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> . Best wishes, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Yorkshire 2 - sign up now!
by Imperial College Caving Club 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Hi all, tldr; - ICCC is going to Yorkshire on the *25th November *for the weekend - Email ic.caving(a)gmail.com before purchasing £40 trip fee - Come to tree training to gather skills for this trip After a very enjoyable and successful Yorkshire trip last weekend, I am please to announce the following SRT (rope technique) trip! We're going to Yorkshire and staying at the Greenclose Cottage <http://www.northernpennineclub.org.uk/greenclose/greenclose.htm> with central heating, gourmet cuisine, instant boiling water, comfy beds, showers and much more! We'll be caving in the Penyghent area in the northern Dales. The caves planned are: Alum pot, Long churn and Sells gill. Trip fee is £40 and the trip date is *25th November.* You can come on this trip if you have been to tree training a few times. We'll judge whether you have the necessary skills to come on the trip which is why we ask you to *PLEASE EMAIL <ic.caving(a)gmail.com> BEFORE PURCHASING THE TRIP FEE.* If you have never been to tree training but really want to come; if you come to tree training on both Wednesdays before this trip you will still have the opportunity to gather a sufficient skill set - although this is not guaranteed. Once you have received a confirmation email from us, you need to purchase the trip fee from the online shop <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> . Best wishes, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Mendip day trip (19th November) - 2 places left
by Imperial College Caving Club 13 Nov '16

13 Nov '16

Hi all, get excited! We're organising a* day trip to the Mendip hills* next Saturday (19th November) where we'll go into a non SRT cave - no ropes involved, no prior experience needed. There are *two places left* on the trip, a fantastic chance to get more caving under the belt before the end of term. It's *very easy to sign up,* you just need to buy the Union product here. Remember that you have to be signed in to view the product. Send me an email for further details, I'll send around an email detailing where and when to meet and pack up. Best, Tanguy -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Yorkshire 1 spot opened up!
by Imperial College Caving Club 05 Nov '16

05 Nov '16

Hi all, A spot has opened up for the Y1 trip next weekend! Please email ic.caving(a)gmail.com if interested. Also, there are still spots for the Mendip trip the Saturday after Y1! No need to email for this one (as there is no SRT) - just buy the trip fee here <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…>. Spaces are limited as we're only taking a 9-seater so be quick! Best, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Yorkshire 1 and Mendips DAY TRIP!
by Imperial College Caving Club 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Hi all, *YORKSHIRE TRIP 11 NOV* There is still *one *spot left for Yorkshire 1. You have to have been to tree training and have completed a changeover without much help. Please email ic.caving(a)gmail.com to ask if you can receive this trip place. You can buy the fee online once I have confirmed your place. *FRESHERS DAY TRIP TO THE MENDIPS 19 NOV* We're also doing a day trip the Saturday after Yorkshire 1. This trip is non-SRT and no experience is required. *You can now the purchase trip fee on the online shop - no need to email first. * Please come to tree training every Wednesday. Best wishes, Ben. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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