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Easter Tour! 7th April - 14th April
by Imperial College Caving Club 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Hi all! It is the time of the year again when we cavers should consider an escape from the cold, dark, wet UK below or above ground, and instead embrace the sunshine, Spanish mulled wine, and foreign caves, on our *EASTER TOUR*. Our grand scheme this year is to whisk away to *Andalucía, Spain*. The proposed grand scheme: - Date: 7th April - 14th April (8 days with 6 days on site) - Accommodation: A proper apartment (not a hut!) in Ronda - Estimated cost: ~£250 - Deposit: £160 required by start of January The Easter Tour will be a relaxing trip where we will experience caving in an exotic setting, among enjoying other activities such as via ferrata, canyoning, hiking, and all the great things cavers do in Andulacía. Currently we have Jack and Tanguy who will be leading the trip. Email ic.caving(a)gmail.com or talk to us if you're interested, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any question. Merry Christmas! Cecilia -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Cave Geology Talk, Tuesday 8th, 6 pm
by Imperial College Caving Club 05 Dec '15

05 Dec '15

Hey all, Tanguy Racine will be giving a talk on caves on Tuesday 8th December at 6 pm in Blackett (Department of Physics) Rm 630. Blurb: Where and how do caves form? How does geology influence cave formation? What even is geology? What even is a cave? We will address these questions during a presentation aimed at cavers, by a caver (and geologist). Concrete examples and fun quizzes throughout - bring an internet enabled device. Cheers, Jack -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Winter Tour! 29th Dec- 5th Jan
by Imperial College Caving Club 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

Hey all, The hype has been building for some time, and some times it feels like you can't enter stores without someone talking about it. That's right, it's almost that most magical time of year, where we leave of work and studying to join together and celebrate the true meaning of this most special time of year. Caving. Winter Tour is almost upon us, and it is my job to work out whether you're nice enough to join us, or naughty enough to get sent down an abandoned coal mine*! WHAT: Cecilia, our Tours Secretary has worked hard to make this an incredible week of caving over New Year's Eve and into the New Year. Yorkshire is the premier caving destination in the UK, and you'll have a chance to tackle some the most exciting caves on offer, such as Gaping Ghyll (30th Dec), Easegill (Dec 31st), King Pot, Notts 2 (Jan 5th), and many more! You'll have a chance to learn advanced skills such as rigging and the length-ways table traverse. *Don't worry if you can't make it for the full week*, many people come and go by train (see TRANSPORT). Please make sure you've attended at least one of our Wednesday afternoon Tree Training sessions if you want to come on Winter Tour - the trips will be technical and you'll need the training. On Jan 4th, six people will be able to take part in an all day Cave Rescue Training course with Tony Seddon (priority for current and upcoming leaders, a caving trip will run on this day). TRANSPORT: A minibus will leave from the Union during the day on Dec 29th. It will return to the Union on 6th Jan. We only have 9 seats cos the rest of the space is needed for vast quantities of caving gear and rope. 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. If you take the train up you'll need to pack your own kit before the minibus leaves (probably before Christmas!) so we can take it up for you. Contact me if you need any help getting the right trains and finding a cheap ticket. ACCOMMODATION: We'll be staying at Greenclose cottage, the North Pennine Club's caving hut, and our spiritual home. It's got great showers, a drying room, wifi and a really warm fire - the perfect place to spend a week! FOOD: Food will be of the standard you have come to expect from the caving club. COST: Cost will be worked out on a per person basis, depending on how long you come for. The cost of the minibus is split between everyone regardless of whether you got a seat, cos we have to get the rope North somehow! As an example, the full cost for a week last year was £92.99 - not bad for a week of food, booze and caving! 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 cos if there's a huge demand we might get a 15 seater. Otherwise, let me know when you plan to arrive so Cecilia and I can start to plan. Cheers, Jack *Just kidding, this ain't Derbyshire. -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Upcoming Caving Club events: Trips, Training and Talks!
by Imperial College Caving Club 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

Hey all, As always, tree training is every Wednesday from 12 pm in Princes' gardens, and we meet at the Union for drinks on Tuesday evening from 7 pm. Note that Yorkshire 1 has sadly been cancelled. Yorkshire 2 is full. There are still places for Yorkshire 3. 1. Knot and Rope Training, 24th Nov. 6 pm, Union Meeting Room 2. First aid Training, 1st Dec. 6 pm, Union Meeting Room 3. Cave Geology, 8th Dec. 6 pm Union Meeting Room 4. Yorkshire 3, 11th-13th Dec. Yorkshire Dales 5. Christmas Curry, 15th Dec. 7 pm, Brick Lane 1. Knot and Rope Training, 24th Nov. 6 pm, Union Meeting Room Learn some knots and rope-work that might be useful underground, including alpine butterflies, the clove hitch, Italian hitch, bowline on a bight and maybe even Tanguy's secret French knot. Followed by the Union. Location to be confirmed. 2. First aid Training, 1st Dec. 6 pm, Union Meeting Room I'll be giving a short presentation on the fundamentals of first aid in a cave, following the maxim 'Keep the warm and stop the bleeding'. We'll then have a practical session to practice these skills, involving darkness, bandages and some screaming. So just an average Tuesday night at Metric, then. Followed by the Union. Location to be confirmed. 3. Cave Geology, 8th Dec. 6 pm Union Meeting Room Tanguy will present a brief introduction to caves - what are they, where are they, how do they form, and what cool things facts you should know to impress your friends and relatives over the Christmas break. Followed by the Union. Location to be confirmed. 4. Yorkshire 3, 11th-13th Dec. Yorkshire Dales An ICCC classic - on Saturday we'll go to Lost Johns', a massive vertical cave system with multiple routes down. We'll split into groups to tackle different routes before meeting up at the top of Battleaxe Traverse, a winding passage where the floor drops away 40 m below into the massive chamber of Valhalla, which leads to roaring streamway. On Sunday we'll head to Notts II, a rather novel cave that always inspire the imagination. We'll stay at Greenclose Cottage. 2 places remaining. 5. Christmas Curry, 15th Dec. 7 pm, Brick Lane What better way to celebrate celebrate Christmas than with a feast on curry followed by 2 for 1 cocktails? Place: TBC (somewhere in Brick Lane) After the curry, we will be heading to Be at One, a short walk from brick lane, for some cocktails. Sign up via fb: www.facebook.com/events/1481711295469219/ or email ic.caving(a)gmail.com if you're note on facebook. Cheers, Jack -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Yorkshire Trips: Signups open!
by Imperial College Caving Club 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Hey all, Signups are now open for the three trips to Yorkshire this term. You must email me on ic.caving(a)gmail.com to sign up. I will then send you instructions on how to pay for your trip. Your place is confirmed only when you have paid. You should come to tree training (every Wednesday, 12 pm-4 pm, Princes Gardens) at least once before any of these trips - the more training sessions you do, the more fun the trip will be! *Trip details:* *Yorkshire 1: 13 - 15th Nov*. We'll be doing our first SRT (Single Rope Technique) trip in the exquisite caves of West Kingsdale, in the Yorkshire Dales. This is your first chance to try out your skills from Tree Training in a real cave! Deep under the ground you'll visit stream ways, decorated passages and huge caverns before climbing to the surface once again. We're staying at Greenclose Cottage. *Yorkshire 2: 27 - 29th Nov.* We'll be doing a long trip through Easegill, a mostly horizontal system in the Yorkshire Dales, before exiting the cave using our SRT skills. Easegill has a stunning diversity of cave passage, from huge chambers to beautifully sculpted passages like the Minarets, and the bottomless abysses of Scylla and Charybdis. We're staying at Bullpot Farm right next to the cave, so after we're out it's just a short walk back to a warm fire and dinner. *Yorkshire 3: 11 - 13th Dec.* An ICCC classic - on Saturday we'll go to Lost Johns', a massive vertical cave system with multiple routes down. We'll split into groups to tackle different routes before meeting up at the top of Battleaxe Traverse, a winding passage where the floor drops away 40 m below into the massive chamber of Valhalla, which leads to roaring streamway. On Sunday we'll head to Notts II, a rather novel cave that always inspire the imagination. We'll stay at Greenclose Cottage. To sign up, email me on ic.caving(a)gmail.com Cheers, Jack -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Upcoming Caving Club Events
by Imperial College Caving Club 13 Oct '15

13 Oct '15

Hey all, Quick reminder that we have both an expedition talk and tree training tomorrow. There's one place remaining on Wales 1, which leaves on Friday evening - buy it now! Wales 1: 16th-18th October <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Details below: 1. Expedition Talk: TOMORROW, Wednesday 14th, 12:30 pm, Union Dining Hall 2. Tree Training: TOMORROW Wednesday 14th, 1:30 pm, Princes Gardens 3. Wales I, ONE PLACE REMAINING Friday 16th-Sunday 18th, Wales 4. Wales II, Friday 30th Oct - Sunday 1st Nov, Wales 1. Expedition Talk: Wednesday 14th, 12:30 pm, Union Dining Hall Tanguy Racine, renowned and rarely superficial explorer of the subterranean world, invites you to join him for a talk on the wonders of the Migovec System in Slovenia, where Imperial College Caving Club, in association with the Jamarska Sekcija Planinskega Društva Tolmin, have been exploring for decades. Tanguy will talk about the latest discoveries deep underground, and describe life on the mountain, searching for water, battling cunning dormice and the correct procedures for making popcorn in camp. Snacks and drinks provided. Fb event. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1615580392036608/> 2. Tree Training: Wednesday 14th, 1:30 pm, Princes Gardens Tree Training is a little later this week due to the expedition talk. If you haven't been before, swing by Prince Gardens to learn how to climb a rope safely - great practice for our later caving trips! If you've been before, come back and we'll show you some more advanced techniques, such as descending the rope! 3, 4: Wales I and II You can now pay for our first two trips of the year, Wales 1 and Wales 2, online! These are both weekend trips, leaving Friday evening, and returning on Sunday evening. Everything you need will be provided, including food, accommodation <http://www.wsg.org.uk/html/cottage.htm>, equipment and transport. You'll only need some normal clothes, a sleeping bag (we have a few to lend, but it's worth buying your own, they're really cheap) and some wash stuff if you want to shower. We're going to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu, an incredible cave with fifty kilometers of passage. We'll split into groups of five an explore underground all day, before returning to the caving hut for a huge meal and caving games in front of a roaring fire. Both the Wales trips are the same, so if you can't make one date, do join us for the other. You don't need any previous experience, not even the tree training sessions we offer. Check out this trip report <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/articles/wales-2013-10-25.html> to get a feel for what's involved. To come on either trip you need to buy membership <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> for the year. Then buy the trip fee for only £11: Wales 1: 16th-18th October <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> ONE PLACE REMAINING! Wales 2: 30th October -1st November <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Cheers, Jack PS. Get updates easily on our fb group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/>! -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Upcoming Caving Club Events
by Imperial College Caving Club 10 Oct '15

10 Oct '15

Hey all, 1. Expedition Talk: Wednesday 14th, 12:30 pm, Union Dining Hall 2. Tree Training: Wednesday 14th, 1:30 pm, Princes Gardens 3. Wales I, Friday 16th-Sunday 18th, Wales 4. Wales II, Friday 30th Oct - Sunday 1st Nov, Wales 1. Expedition Talk: Wednesday 14th, 12:30 pm, Union Dining Hall Tanguy Racine, renowned and rarely superficial explorer of the subterranean world, invites you to join him for a talk on the wonders of the Migovec System in Slovenia, where Imperial College Caving Club, in association with the Jamarska Sekcija Planinskega Društva Tolmin, have been exploring for decades. Tanguy will talk about the latest discoveries deep underground, and describe life on the mountain, searching for water, battling cunning dormice and the correct procedures for making popcorn in camp. Snacks and drinks provided. Fb event. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1615580392036608/> 2. Tree Training: Wednesday 14th, 1:30 pm, Princes Gardens Tree Training is a little later this week due to the expedition talk. If you haven't been before, swing by Prince Gardens to learn how to climb a rope safely - great practice for our later caving trips! If you've been before, come back and we'll show you some more advanced techniques, such as descending the rope! 3, 4: Wales I and II You can now pay for our first two trips of the year, Wales 1 and Wales 2, online! These are both weekend trips, leaving Friday evening, and returning on Sunday evening. Everything you need will be provided, including food, accommodation <http://www.wsg.org.uk/html/cottage.htm>, equipment and transport. You'll only need some normal clothes, a sleeping bag (we have a few to lend, but it's worth buying your own, they're really cheap) and some wash stuff if you want to shower. We're going to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu, an incredible cave with fifty kilometers of passage. We'll split into groups of five an explore underground all day, before returning to the caving hut for a huge meal and caving games in front of a roaring fire. Both the Wales trips are the same, so if you can't make one date, do join us for the other. You don't need any previous experience, not even the tree training sessions we offer. Check out this trip report <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/articles/wales-2013-10-25.html> to get a feel for what's involved. To come on either trip you need to buy membership <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> for the year. Then buy the trip fee for only £11: Wales 1: 16th-18th October <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Wales 2: 30th October -1st November <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Cheers, Jack PS. Get updates easily on our fb group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/>! -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Wales I and II
by Imperial College Caving Club 07 Oct '15

07 Oct '15

Hey all, You can now pay for our first two trips of the year, Wales 1 and Wales 2, online! These are both weekend trips, leaving Friday evening, and returning on Sunday evening. Everything you need will be provided, including food, accommodation <http://www.wsg.org.uk/html/cottage.htm>, equipment and transport. You'll only need some normal clothes, a sleeping bag (we have a few to lend, but it's worth buying your own, they're really cheap) and some wash stuff if you want to shower. We're going to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu, an incredible cave with fifty kilometers of passage. We'll split into groups of five an explore underground all day, before returning to the caving hut for a huge meal and caving games in front of a roaring fire. Both the Wales trips are the same, so if you can't make one date, do join us for the other. You don't need any previous experience, not even the tree training sessions we offer. Check out this trip report <https://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving/articles/wales-2013-10-25.html> to get a feel for what's involved. To come on either trip you need to buy membership <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> for the year. Then buy the trip fee for only £11: Wales 1: 16th-18th October <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Wales 2: 30th October -1st November <https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/shop/club-society-project-products/cav…> Cheers, Jack PS. Get updates easily on our fb group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/imperialcaving/>! -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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Welcome Freshers!
by Imperial College Caving Club 06 Oct '15

06 Oct '15

Hello all! It was great to meet so many of you today at the Freshers' Fair. We're really excited to go caving with you - here's what we're up to in the next few weeks: *FIRST: *Join our fb group <https://www.facebook.com/groups/578983745563159/>. It's by far the easiest way to get updates. *TOMORROW: Wednesday*, from 12 pm, Prince Gardens. Tree Training. We will put some ropes over a tree in Princes Gardens and show you how to safely ascend and descend - great training for our trips to Yorkshire, and free! You don't have to be a member to show up, and we'll be there all afternoon - drop by any time and chat to us and have a go on the ropes. We'll run this session every Wednesday afternoon this term, so if you can't make it tomorrow, feel free to join us at a later date! *NEXT WEEK, WEDNESDAY 14th*, 12:30 pm. Expedition talk. Our annual expedition to Slovenia is an incredible event, where we camp 600 m underground to discover new cave passage deep inside the Hollow Mountain. Come hear Tanguy Racine discuss this year's expedition at the Union Dining hall. fb event. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1615580392036608/> Then join us for Tree Training afterwards! *WALES I and II:* Two identical trips aimed at you, the fresher, to Ogof Ffynnon Ddu, a stunning cave in Wales. It's not necessary to have any prior experience to join us on this weekend trip. More details on signing up soon, or talk to us at Tree Training tomorrow. *Wales 1: 16-18th October* *Wales II: 30th October - 1st November.* Trip fee is only £11 for freshers, and includes all the food, accommodation, transport and equipment you need. There are only 9 places available on each trip, so you'll want to sign up quickly when the details released! See you soon, Jack ICCC President -- Imperial College Caving Club <http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving>

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AGM almost upon us, come to 568 this evening...
by Imperial College Caving Club 10 Mar '15

10 Mar '15

Or else, endure the wrath of the yet to be assembled committee elect. Kind regards otherwise and see you at 7pm. Tanguy -- Imperial College Caving Club http://union.ic.ac.uk/rcc/caving ic.caving [AT] gmail.com Edit your subscription settings at https://mailman.ic.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/icu-caving-announce

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