Folks, We still have room for a few folks for the vertical training workshop. Currently, we have 20 participants.
Geary Folks, Vertical 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 2,000 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 21, 2010. For registration or more information, please contact: Geary Schindel gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org<mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org> 210-326-1576 cell 210-479-2151 home
