Hi all, Here is a short update on Winter Tour: We will change the minibus booking to a 15-seater, limited to *12 seats*. At present there is ONE SEAT left on the bus on the way up (meet at 12:00pm on the 16th). There are 5 seats left on the way back (23rd) You can also make your own way up to Yorkshire using the train to Clapham North Yorkshire. If you are interested in coming of the trip, please let me know: -how you plan to come up/go home -the date and time of your travel arrangements -send me a phone number so we can contact you. Many thanks, Tanguy On 12 November 2016 at 11:33, Imperial College Caving Club < ic.caving@gmail.com> wrote:
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@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@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
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