[Texascavers] Caving in Southern Utah
We are heading to southern Utah next week and will be in the St George Zion kanab area. Does anyone know of any cavers or of any caves or karst areas. Be nice to get underground a bit. Not opposed to ridge walking either. Scott Serur
[SWR] Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- Original Message - From: Mike Bilbo To: XXX Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:52 AM Subject: Leave No Trace Trainer Course While caving is not physically involved in the following course, Leave No Trace skills have applications to caving: August 25-26, Leave No Trace Master Educator Mike Bilbo will conduct a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. By taking this training you will become a certified LNT Trainer (certificate comes from the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO). There is no cost for the course (cost is actually what it takes to get here and back and you must provide your own food). Let me know by Wednesday, August 8, if you'd like to attend. That's because I need to assign each participant a Leave No Trace topic for a hands-on presentation in the field along a 4-mile hike loop. And then you need some time to look up your topic and prepare - but I also mentor you in this process. The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the week-long Master Course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The Trainer Course is designed for educators, youth group and Girl/Boy Scout leaders, guides, agency employees, outdoor professionals, and leaders and participants of events on the public lands. The LNT Trainer Course emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. However, LNT Trainer courses do not teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills. Trainer Course participants gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to members of various outdoor organizations, schools, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness, backcountry and front country areas. Topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors The LNT curriculum focuses on techniques for learning and teaching minimum impact outdoor ethics. While the course does not teach specific outdoor skills, due to the nature of the Leave No Trace program, the Trainer Course is taught in an outdoor setting. Engaging in outdoor activities involves inherent or other risks and dangers that can lead to injury or property damage. Individuals interested in participating in the Trainer Course should have basic outdoor travel and camping skills and be in reasonably good physical condition before attending a course. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and assume responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of recreational activities. Core Components for Trainer Course Curriculum 1. A minimum of 16 total hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field. One night of camping will occur. 2. The role and function of a Leave No Trace Trainer. 3. The principles and ethics of Leave No Trace. 4. Teaching skills and techniques and student learning styles. 5. At least one student led teaching exercise by each participant. 6. Overview of the national Leave No Trace program. 7. The role and function of Leave No Trace, Inc. Successful Trainer Course completion requires participation in all course activities and teaching exercises. Those who complete the Trainer Course are equipped to: --Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for friends, family or community groups; --Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. To participate, email me at either mbbi...@yahoo.com or mbi...@blm.gov, or call me at cell 575-420-7121. ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
[Texascavers] Kiwi Sink Trip Report
KIWI SINK Digging Project Trip Report. The purpose of the Project is to remove fill dumped into the cave 40 or more years ago. It is an attempt to reach going passage and eventually a connection with the aquifer. Kiwi Sink is a rain water recharge cave. Today's digging crew consisted of: Don Broussard, Erin Brown, Gill Ediger, Ernie Garza, Amy Jasek, Jim Jasek, Mimi Jasek, Kris Pena, Will Quast, Ron Rutherford, John Schneider. All-in-all, 13 barrels were filled and portions of the floor lowered a meter or more. Voids were discovered in one section of the floor (later temporarily refilled by stray diggings) which had refreshingly cool air blowing out of them. I think 5 (maybe 6) large rocks were hoisted to the surface. Many thanks to Terry Raines for the use of his winch truck. One empty barrel fell about 15 feet due to a mismatch of chain and hook. No damage was inflicted. We won't do that again. Visitors today included: Bill Bentley, James Brown, Louise Calder, Julia Germany, Andy Gluesenkamp, Robert Hemperly, Terry Holsinger, Terry Raines. Many thanks to all who showed up and participated. --Gill Ediger - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] International Congress of Speleology, in the Czech Republic
There seems to be a lot more interest in the ICS in the Czech Republic next summer. Seven years ago, there were only three Austin cavers who went to the one in Greece, but there are already fifteen of us in Austin who are talking about going. Maybe it's because we got fired up while helping with the ICS in Kerrville three years ago. A better reason is that the word is out that the Czech ICS seems to be a lot better organized than the Greek one. Another factor is that the Dollar is strong right now compared with European currencies, which keeps the cost down for us. There is no rush to register before the end of January, unless you want to register for a pre or post Congress excursion.(These range from caving and camping, to touristing and hoteling, and are a big part of many people's Congress experience). The best excursions may fill up early. If you know you are going, now is not to early to sign up for them. One couple in the group I mentioned, signed up for the trip they wanted, (Ice caver of Austria) on opening day of registration, August 1st, to be sure. Bill Mixon posted the web sites you need on cavetex on August 2nd. Check it out.Pete Strickland 512-897-9235 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Caving in Southern Utah
We are heading to southern Utah next week and will be in the St George Zion kanab area. Does anyone know of any cavers or of any caves or karst areas. Be nice to get underground a bit. Not opposed to ridge walking either. Scott Serur
[SWR] Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- Original Message - From: Mike Bilbo To: XXX Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:52 AM Subject: Leave No Trace Trainer Course While caving is not physically involved in the following course, Leave No Trace skills have applications to caving: August 25-26, Leave No Trace Master Educator Mike Bilbo will conduct a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. By taking this training you will become a certified LNT Trainer (certificate comes from the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO). There is no cost for the course (cost is actually what it takes to get here and back and you must provide your own food). Let me know by Wednesday, August 8, if you'd like to attend. That's because I need to assign each participant a Leave No Trace topic for a hands-on presentation in the field along a 4-mile hike loop. And then you need some time to look up your topic and prepare - but I also mentor you in this process. The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the week-long Master Course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The Trainer Course is designed for educators, youth group and Girl/Boy Scout leaders, guides, agency employees, outdoor professionals, and leaders and participants of events on the public lands. The LNT Trainer Course emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. However, LNT Trainer courses do not teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills. Trainer Course participants gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to members of various outdoor organizations, schools, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness, backcountry and front country areas. Topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors The LNT curriculum focuses on techniques for learning and teaching minimum impact outdoor ethics. While the course does not teach specific outdoor skills, due to the nature of the Leave No Trace program, the Trainer Course is taught in an outdoor setting. Engaging in outdoor activities involves inherent or other risks and dangers that can lead to injury or property damage. Individuals interested in participating in the Trainer Course should have basic outdoor travel and camping skills and be in reasonably good physical condition before attending a course. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and assume responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of recreational activities. Core Components for Trainer Course Curriculum 1. A minimum of 16 total hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field. One night of camping will occur. 2. The role and function of a Leave No Trace Trainer. 3. The principles and ethics of Leave No Trace. 4. Teaching skills and techniques and student learning styles. 5. At least one student led teaching exercise by each participant. 6. Overview of the national Leave No Trace program. 7. The role and function of Leave No Trace, Inc. Successful Trainer Course completion requires participation in all course activities and teaching exercises. Those who complete the Trainer Course are equipped to: --Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for friends, family or community groups; --Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. To participate, email me at either mbbi...@yahoo.com or mbi...@blm.gov, or call me at cell 575-420-7121. ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
[Texascavers] Kiwi Sink Trip Report
KIWI SINK Digging Project Trip Report. The purpose of the Project is to remove fill dumped into the cave 40 or more years ago. It is an attempt to reach going passage and eventually a connection with the aquifer. Kiwi Sink is a rain water recharge cave. Today's digging crew consisted of: Don Broussard, Erin Brown, Gill Ediger, Ernie Garza, Amy Jasek, Jim Jasek, Mimi Jasek, Kris Pena, Will Quast, Ron Rutherford, John Schneider. All-in-all, 13 barrels were filled and portions of the floor lowered a meter or more. Voids were discovered in one section of the floor (later temporarily refilled by stray diggings) which had refreshingly cool air blowing out of them. I think 5 (maybe 6) large rocks were hoisted to the surface. Many thanks to Terry Raines for the use of his winch truck. One empty barrel fell about 15 feet due to a mismatch of chain and hook. No damage was inflicted. We won't do that again. Visitors today included: Bill Bentley, James Brown, Louise Calder, Julia Germany, Andy Gluesenkamp, Robert Hemperly, Terry Holsinger, Terry Raines. Many thanks to all who showed up and participated. --Gill Ediger - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] International Congress of Speleology, in the Czech Republic
There seems to be a lot more interest in the ICS in the Czech Republic next summer. Seven years ago, there were only three Austin cavers who went to the one in Greece, but there are already fifteen of us in Austin who are talking about going. Maybe it's because we got fired up while helping with the ICS in Kerrville three years ago. A better reason is that the word is out that the Czech ICS seems to be a lot better organized than the Greek one. Another factor is that the Dollar is strong right now compared with European currencies, which keeps the cost down for us. There is no rush to register before the end of January, unless you want to register for a pre or post Congress excursion.(These range from caving and camping, to touristing and hoteling, and are a big part of many people's Congress experience). The best excursions may fill up early. If you know you are going, now is not to early to sign up for them. One couple in the group I mentioned, signed up for the trip they wanted, (Ice caver of Austria) on opening day of registration, August 1st, to be sure. Bill Mixon posted the web sites you need on cavetex on August 2nd. Check it out.Pete Strickland 512-897-9235 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] Swimming cave cricket discovered in Venezuela
Howdy! A cave cricket that ...swims underwater and uses its front legs as a proper breaststroke and its hind legs kicking out has been discovered in Venezuela: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/19102700 - Fofo - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[SWR] 16th International Congress travel costs and new UIS website!
Dear Friends, Many of you have seen the announcement below on the upcoming International Congress of Speleology (ICS). I'm sending it again for those who haven't seen it and to include two related items of information: 1) If you are traveling to the ICS from the Western Hemisphere and want to save money, consider flying to London and then Brno. Ryan Air (www.ryanair.com) flies from London's Stansted airport directly to Brno, where the ICS will be held. Ryan also flies to many other cities in Europe, and if you book your flights early at the right time they can be very inexpensive. Currently, flights with other airlines from London to Vienna (the nearest major airport to Brno, few airlines fly into Brno) cost about $280 US while flying with Ryan costs about $30 US. Please know that I have no connection with Ryan Air. I am only trying to save people money so more can come to the ICS. Also, be aware that Ryan Air is very strict about its rules. Read its regulations carefully and follow them exactly. 2) The ICS is a spectacular event that occurs every four years, and I have been to Brno and worked closely with the Czech Organizing Committee so I'm confident it will be a wonderful Congress. The ICS is also a function of the International Union of Speleology (UIS). For many years, the UIS website has been very simple and with only basic information so it could be accessed by anyone. Now that most computers have connection speeds that can read more complex websites, the UIS has completely upgraded its website. It still has all of the information from the old website, plus more. The website is beautiful and easy to use. On behalf of the UIS Bureau, I thank the website team for producing the new website: Website Manager Jasmin Rijavec (Slovenia) and her team Charles Goldsmith (USA), Emerson Gomes Pedro (Brazil), Stefan Naeff (Switzerland), and Ken Redeker (USA). Special thanks go to Peter Matthews (Australia) for creating the original website, maintaining it for many years, and for giving important guidance to the new web team. Please visit the new UIS website at http://www.uis-speleo.org/. Feel free to share this message with anyone you think may be interested. George -- Dear Colleagues, Dear Caving Friends, I am pleased to inform you, that the registration for 16th ICS is already open! For your personal registration, booking an accommodation and making reservations for excursions and field trips, you can use the on-line registration form, or paper-form, which you can download from website, fill it and send it back by fax, or as an attachment by e-mail. Detailed information about fees, accommodation and excursions you can find on Congress website www.speleo2013.com , and also in recently published 2nd Circular. Starting now, you can also submit your papers. For easy submission we prepared on-line form and template, where you can copy your contribution very easily. More details you can also find on the Congress website. I hope to see you in Brno in July 2013! Zdenek Motycka Chairman of 16th International Congress of Speleology *** George Veni, Ph.D. Vice President of Administration International Union of Speleology and Executive Director National Cave and Karst Research Institute 400-1 Cascades Avenue Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215 USA Office: 575-887-5517 Mobile: 210-863-5919 Fax: 575-887-5523 mailto:gv...@nckri.org gv...@nckri.org http://www.nckri.org www.nckri.org ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
[Texascavers] Caving in Southern Utah
We are heading to southern Utah next week and will be in the St George Zion kanab area. Does anyone know of any cavers or of any caves or karst areas. Be nice to get underground a bit. Not opposed to ridge walking either. Scott Serur
[SWR] Leave No Trace Trainer Course
- Original Message - From: Mike Bilbo To: XXX Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 4:52 AM Subject: Leave No Trace Trainer Course While caving is not physically involved in the following course, Leave No Trace skills have applications to caving: August 25-26, Leave No Trace Master Educator Mike Bilbo will conduct a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. By taking this training you will become a certified LNT Trainer (certificate comes from the LNT Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, CO). There is no cost for the course (cost is actually what it takes to get here and back and you must provide your own food). Let me know by Wednesday, August 8, if you'd like to attend. That's because I need to assign each participant a Leave No Trace topic for a hands-on presentation in the field along a 4-mile hike loop. And then you need some time to look up your topic and prepare - but I also mentor you in this process. The Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainers Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program. It is a shortened version of the week-long Master Course. Participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics in a condensed two-day format. The Trainer Course assists participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for disseminating these low impact skills. The Trainer Course is designed for educators, youth group and Girl/Boy Scout leaders, guides, agency employees, outdoor professionals, and leaders and participants of events on the public lands. The LNT Trainer Course emphasizes skills and techniques essential to LNT minimum impact outdoor ethics and education. However, LNT Trainer courses do not teach basic travel, camping or other outdoor skills. Trainer Course participants gain the skills to teach Leave No Trace techniques and ethics to members of various outdoor organizations, schools, friends and family. Participants learn the concepts of Leave No Trace and prepare to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings-schools, camps, parks, wilderness, backcountry and front country areas. Topics include the underlying ethics and seven principles of Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors The LNT curriculum focuses on techniques for learning and teaching minimum impact outdoor ethics. While the course does not teach specific outdoor skills, due to the nature of the Leave No Trace program, the Trainer Course is taught in an outdoor setting. Engaging in outdoor activities involves inherent or other risks and dangers that can lead to injury or property damage. Individuals interested in participating in the Trainer Course should have basic outdoor travel and camping skills and be in reasonably good physical condition before attending a course. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and assume responsibility for injuries resulting from the inherent risks of recreational activities. Core Components for Trainer Course Curriculum 1. A minimum of 16 total hours of experiential instruction, 10 hours of which must be conducted in the field. One night of camping will occur. 2. The role and function of a Leave No Trace Trainer. 3. The principles and ethics of Leave No Trace. 4. Teaching skills and techniques and student learning styles. 5. At least one student led teaching exercise by each participant. 6. Overview of the national Leave No Trace program. 7. The role and function of Leave No Trace, Inc. Successful Trainer Course completion requires participation in all course activities and teaching exercises. Those who complete the Trainer Course are equipped to: --Understand, demonstrate and teach state of the art minimum impact techniques for friends, family or community groups; --Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. To participate, email me at either mbbi...@yahoo.com or mbi...@blm.gov, or call me at cell 575-420-7121. ___ SWR mailing list s...@caver.net http://lists.caver.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/swr ___ This list is provided free as a courtesy of CAVERNET
[Texascavers] Kiwi Sink Trip Report
KIWI SINK Digging Project Trip Report. The purpose of the Project is to remove fill dumped into the cave 40 or more years ago. It is an attempt to reach going passage and eventually a connection with the aquifer. Kiwi Sink is a rain water recharge cave. Today's digging crew consisted of: Don Broussard, Erin Brown, Gill Ediger, Ernie Garza, Amy Jasek, Jim Jasek, Mimi Jasek, Kris Pena, Will Quast, Ron Rutherford, John Schneider. All-in-all, 13 barrels were filled and portions of the floor lowered a meter or more. Voids were discovered in one section of the floor (later temporarily refilled by stray diggings) which had refreshingly cool air blowing out of them. I think 5 (maybe 6) large rocks were hoisted to the surface. Many thanks to Terry Raines for the use of his winch truck. One empty barrel fell about 15 feet due to a mismatch of chain and hook. No damage was inflicted. We won't do that again. Visitors today included: Bill Bentley, James Brown, Louise Calder, Julia Germany, Andy Gluesenkamp, Robert Hemperly, Terry Holsinger, Terry Raines. Many thanks to all who showed up and participated. --Gill Ediger - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
[Texascavers] International Congress of Speleology, in the Czech Republic
There seems to be a lot more interest in the ICS in the Czech Republic next summer. Seven years ago, there were only three Austin cavers who went to the one in Greece, but there are already fifteen of us in Austin who are talking about going. Maybe it's because we got fired up while helping with the ICS in Kerrville three years ago. A better reason is that the word is out that the Czech ICS seems to be a lot better organized than the Greek one. Another factor is that the Dollar is strong right now compared with European currencies, which keeps the cost down for us. There is no rush to register before the end of January, unless you want to register for a pre or post Congress excursion.(These range from caving and camping, to touristing and hoteling, and are a big part of many people's Congress experience). The best excursions may fill up early. If you know you are going, now is not to early to sign up for them. One couple in the group I mentioned, signed up for the trip they wanted, (Ice caver of Austria) on opening day of registration, August 1st, to be sure. Bill Mixon posted the web sites you need on cavetex on August 2nd. Check it out.Pete Strickland 512-897-9235 - Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
