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< h1 > Expedition Handbook< / h1 >
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< h2 > First steps< / h2 >
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You've never been to expo? This is what you need to know before packing to come:
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< li > < a href = "kitlist.html" > Kit list< / a > - Things to bring on expo.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "paperwork.html" > Needed paperwork< / a > - Things to do to join expo.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "onlinework.html" > Join the online groups< / a > - Join the expo email list and facebook group(s)< / li >
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< li > < a href = "travel.html" > Travel< / a > - Ways of getting to Austria.< / a > < / li >
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< li > < a href = "geartape.html" > Kit labelling< / a > - Gear-tape colours in use.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "essentials.html" > GPS safety< / a > - Get GPS tracks of safe paths on your phone before you leave home.< / li >
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< h2 > Second steps< / h2 >
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This is what it's all about:
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< li > < a href = "../intro.htm" > Introduction to expo< / a > - a 40-year institution< / li >
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< li > < a href = "primer.html" > Primer< / a > - For new expedition members - the caves we are exploring< / li >
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< li > < a href = "survey/index.htm" > Surveying< / a > - Why and how we survey caves. (important!)< / li >
< li > < a href = "survey/what.htm" > Surveying - beginners guide< / a > - Jump to: Beginners guide.< / li >
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< h2 > Communication< / h2 >
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Need to get in touch with someone? Look here.
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< li > < a href = "phone.htm" > Phone numbers and setup< / a > - Topcamp and basecamp numbers, adding credit.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "rescue.htm" > RESCUE< / a > - How and when to call rescue. (read before you need!)< / li >
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< li > < a href = "cavelink.html" > Cavelink< / a > - The VLF radio system that enables communication between topcamp and underground.< / li >
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< h2 > Computing and Cave Surveying< / h2 >
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This is a scientific expedition - the Austrian government allows us to wander around the plateau < em > in exchange for< / em > cave surveys. Learn how to contribute!
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< li > < a style = "color: blue" href = "computing/contribute.html" > How can I contribute?< / a > - there's lots you can help with now, even before you come on your first expo.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "computing/onlinesystems.html" > Expo online systems< / a > - Overview of expo server capabilites.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "computing/uploading.html" > Uploading photos< / a > - More detailed description on photos management.< / li >
< li > < a href = "computing/gpxupload.html" > Phone GPS< / a > - How to record the location of the cave you've found.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "survey/newcave.html" > Recording newly found caves< / a > - What and how to record. (important!)< / li >
< li > < a href = "logbooks.html" > Logbook< / a > - Adding trip notes and cave descriptions.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "computing/basiclaptop.html" > Using your own laptop< / a > - Minimal setup to download and upload stuff.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "survey/caveentry.html" > New Cave - How to Enter the Data< / a > - Straight to < var > step #6< / var > of the online cave data-entry process< / li >
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< li > < a href = "survey/status.html" > Trip report status< / a > - Missing .svx's, missing tunnel drawings etc.< / li >
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< h2 > Topcamp info< / h2 >
Things that are likely to be relevant at topcamp.
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< li > < a href = "1staid.html" > FIRST AID< / a > - What is kept at top camp< / li >
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< li > < a href = "lights.html" > Lights charging< / a > - Power at topcamp (12V) and at basecamp.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "stool.htm" > Topcamp 'toilet'< / a > - How to use topcamp toilet. (important!)< / li >
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< li > < a href = "druginfo.html" > Painkillers etc.< / a > - simple drugs on expo< / li >
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< li > < a href = "bivirig.html" > Bivi Rigging< / a > - Bivvi rigging guide for topcamp.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "charging.html" > Drill battery charging< / a > - How to charge drill batts. (important! you could break them)< / li >
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< li > < a href = "solar.html" > Solar Panels< / a > - Set-up and put-away info.< / li >
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< h2 > Plateau walking and caving info< / h2 >
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Things that are likely to be relevant on the plateau, looking for caves and surveying them.
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< li > < a href = "meteo.htm" > Weather< / a > - What to expect at top camp.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "logbooks.html" > Logbook< / a > - Adding trip notes and cave descriptions.< / li >
< li > < a href = "essentials.html" > Cave locations< / a > - How to get GPS locations of paths & caves onto your phone.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "rig/rigit.html" > SRT Rigging< / a > - How to bolt and rig caves on expo. Care of ropes between expos.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "look4.htm" > Prospecting - first steps< / a > - How to check out a possible entrance safely.< / li >
< li > < a href = "/prospecting_guide/" > Prospecting guide< / a > - Maps of known entrances and potential locations of interest.< / li >
< li > < a href = "prospecting_guide_short.html" > Web-based prospecting guide< / a > - Web-based prospecting guide. (under construction)< / li >
< li > < a href = "findit.htm" > Surface landmarks< / a > - Finding places on plateau by taking bearings.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "cavelink.html" > Cavelink< / a > - Radio system between topcamp and inside a cave.< / li >
< li > < a href = "survey/gps.htm" > GPS fix< / a > - Finding places on plateau using GPS-magic (old).< / li >
< li > < a href = "survey/newcave.html" > Recording newly found caves< / a > - What and how to record. (important!)< / li >
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< li > < a href = "photo.htm" > Cave photography< / a > - Very brief photograpy handbook.< / li >
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< h2 > Basecamp info< / h2 >
Things that are likely to be relevant at basecamp.
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< li > < a href = "baseops.html" > Basecamp< / a > - How to basecamp.< / li >
< li > < a href = "bierbook.html" > Bierbook< / a > - Recording beer and expenses at basecamp.< / li >
< li > < a href = "computer.html" > Basecamp computer< / a > - What's the setup, how to use it.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "rig/rope_history.html" > Rope history< / a > - Rope usage and retirement policy.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "bankofexpo.html" > Bank of expo< / a > - How to use the Bank of Expo.< / li >
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< h2 > Planning to next Expo< / h2 >
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< li > < a href = "planning.html" > Expo Planning Guide< / a > - How to plan and orgnise expo.< / li >
< li > < a href = "leader.htm" > Expo leader checklist< / a > - For leaders: check these before you leave UK.< / li >
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< li > < a href = "treasurer.html" > Expo treasurer's guide< / a > - For treasurers: tasks, tips, accounting policies.< / li >
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< h2 > History< / h2 >
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< li > < a href = "primer.html" > Primer< / a > - For new expedition members - the caves we are exploring< / li >
< li > < a href = "bcamps.html" > Base camps< / a > - History of basecamps< / li >
< li > < a href = "tcamps.html" > Top camps< / a > - History of topcamps< / li >
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< h2 > Misc< / h2 >
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< li > < a href = "photo.htm" > Photography Guide< / a > - vital for entrances and documenting caves.
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< li > < a href = "vocab.htm" > Travelling cavers phrases< / a > - Vocabulary in (German, Spanish, French).< / li >
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< li > < a href = "survey/index.htm" > Surveying guide< / a > < / li >
< li > < a href = "look4.htm" > Prospecting guide< / a > < / li >
< li > < a href = "rescue.htm" > Rescue guide< / a > < / li >
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< li > < a href = "computing/onlinesystems.html" > Online systems< / a > < / li >
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