Isn't that why they make space blankets, synthetic thermal underwear
and high energy food? I carry a personal space blanket ($3.95 at
REI), extra synthetic thermal underwear and extra food with me in
cold caves. You can never tell when you might need the warmth,
whether it be due to injury or waiting on a drop to be rigged or even
a slow sketcher in a survey team.
Forty-eight degrees doesn't have to be miserable, if you're properly
prepared for it. Dress properly and carry the right equipment, and it
can be great fun.
Diana
On Apr 26, 2007, at 4:51 PM, Gill Ediger wrote:
One very serious downside of being lost in there is that the cave
is a miserable 48ºF and it's hard to carry enough clothes to stay
warm if forced into inactivity--such as being lost or if someone
gets hurt. There should be laws passed against allowing caves to
get that cold. It's just not safe or smart--or fun. We had sleeping
bags stashed near the back of the cave both for spending the night
and for any emergency which might arise. It's a long way back there.
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Associate Professor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Biochemistry
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Email: diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu
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