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From: Geary Schindel <gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org>
Date: September 20, 2010 10:41:07 AM CDT
To: "texascavers@texascavers.com" <texascavers@texascavers.com>
Subject: [Texascavers] Vertical Training Class Reminder
This is another announcement for a Vertical Training Class to be
held this weekend.
Folks,
I’m pleased to announce a Beginning and Intermediate Vertical Caver
Workshop.
Friday evening, September 24 through Sunday afternoon, September 26.
The training will be hosted by BSA Venture Crew 410 and the Bexar
Grotto of the NSS.
The workshop will be held at a campground along the Guadalupe River,
approximately 20 miles north of San Antonio. The ranch covers 380
acres and contains a number of moderate cliffs and large trees.
There are plenty of great campsites, shower and bathroom stalls,
etc. There are also RV hookups which can be worked out with the
campground manager if interested.
The Beginning Vertical Caving Workshop will follow the NSS Vertical
Section Training Manual and will include sections on knots, ropes,
anchors, basic rigging, harnesses, rappel devices, rappelling and
ascending techniques, and vertical caving etiquette and philosophy.
The Intermediate Vertical Caving Workshop will include advanced
anchors and rigging, rebelays, pickoffs, haul system construction,
vertical team planning, leadership and management, and vertical
caving etiquette and philosophy.
The cost of the course is $25 US and includes camping. There may be
a meal plan available if there is enough interest.
There may also be an opportunity to visit a 200 foot long cave
located on the property on either Friday night or Saturday night if
there is sufficient interest.
You must register for both classes and attendance is restricted to
active cavers who are members of a grotto and/or the NSS and Venture
Scouts with approval from the course coordinator. You must be a
minimum of 14 years old to participate.
Directions and a list of recommended equipment will be provided upon
reservation. Space is limited for both classes so early
registration is recommended. Registration deadline is Thursday,
September 23, 2010.
For registration or more information, please contact:
Geary Schindel
gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org
210-326-1576 cell
210-479-2151 home
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Diana R. Tomchick
Associate Professor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Biochemistry
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Rm. ND10.214B
Dallas, TX 75390-8816, U.S.A.
Email: diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu
214-645-6383 (phone)
214-645-6353 (fax)
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