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@ -18,7 +18,9 @@ until uncivil hour in morning. Visit toll road.
<p>Monday visit toll road, visit plateau in misty wet conditions: no view; no <p>Monday visit toll road, visit plateau in misty wet conditions: no view; no
hot sun ! hot sun !
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-1">Tuesday Wave 1</a> <hr />
<a id="id1982-115-1">1982-07-27 | Tuesday Wave 1 | David and Ian Brindle</a>
<p>Tuesday David &amp; Ian Brindle rig first section of ramps. 4 new bolts <p>Tuesday David &amp; Ian Brindle rig first section of ramps. 4 new bolts
placed. One on short pitch near entrance made redundant as no likes placed. One on short pitch near entrance made redundant as no likes
@ -28,8 +30,7 @@ arrives and takes over rigging ramp.
<p align=right>9 hrs or so<br>Tuesday was wet again! <p align=right>9 hrs or so<br>Tuesday was wet again!
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-2">27th Tuesday</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 wave <hr /><a id="id1982-115-2">1982-07-27 | 27th Tuesday 115 wave 2 | Mike + Phil</a>
2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mike + Phil
<p>A good trip for dropping tackle, though all recovered this year unlike <p>A good trip for dropping tackle, though all recovered this year unlike
last year's ammo can. The entrance series to 115 hasn't changed much, grotty last year's ammo can. The entrance series to 115 hasn't changed much, grotty
@ -47,7 +48,7 @@ have exhausted our golden boot potential.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-3">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-3">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-1">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-1">Previous trip</a>
<hr />27th Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;113&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy W + Pete <hr />1982-07-27 | 27th Tuesday 113 | Andy W + Pete
<p>Having calculated all the tackle to the nearest inch, the rigging in was <p>Having calculated all the tackle to the nearest inch, the rigging in was
bound to be superbly efficient and smooth - WRONG ! The entrance pitch was bound to be superbly efficient and smooth - WRONG ! The entrance pitch was
@ -66,10 +67,7 @@ grotty evening. 7 hrs.
<p align=right>~ 7 hrs. <p align=right>~ 7 hrs.
<hr />27th Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a id="id1982-115-S">Surface survey</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-S"> 1982-07-27 | Surface survey from 113 to 115 | Andy D, Chas.</a>
from 113 to 115
<p align=right>Andy D, Chas.
<p>Having been shown where 113 lurks, we surveyed down the gully &amp; along <p>Having been shown where 113 lurks, we surveyed down the gully &amp; along
the path to 115. We used two staffs, compass, clino &amp; tape. the path to 115. We used two staffs, compass, clino &amp; tape.
@ -81,10 +79,7 @@ size=-1>but it is relevant</font>
<p>Survey at back of book <p>Survey at back of book
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-3">28th Wednesday</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;July <hr /><a id="id1982-115-3">1982-07-28 | Wave 1 115 Rigging rift | Ian B &amp; Chas</a>
<p>Wave 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 Rigging rift&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ian B &amp;
Chas
<p>Another half past six start so we were down in good time. The less said <p>Another half past six start so we were down in good time. The less said
about this trip the better. I couldn't find last year's route in the rift so about this trip the better. I couldn't find last year's route in the rift so
@ -97,8 +92,8 @@ entrance, met wave 2, and then we'd made a pig's ear of it &amp; went out.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-4">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-4">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-2">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-2">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><u><a id="id1982-115-4">Wave 2</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;115</u>&nbsp; &nbsp;Rigging <hr />
to Big Chamber&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy D, Dave B <a id="id1982-115-4">1982-07-28 | Wave 2 115 Rigging to Big Chamber | Andy D, Dave B</a>
<p>Well the sun was shining so wave 2 only reached the cave at half three. <p>Well the sun was shining so wave 2 only reached the cave at half three.
God I hate this strenuous boring entrance series. Down the Ramp, mucho God I hate this strenuous boring entrance series. Down the Ramp, mucho
@ -123,8 +118,7 @@ litre jet anstatt the usual 21. 11 hrs.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-5">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-5">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-3">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-3">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-5">29th Thursday</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;115&nbsp; &nbsp;Pete + <hr /><a id="id1982-115-5">1982-07-29 | 115 | Pete + Phil</a>
Phil
<p>The first big trip - jeez were we knackered ! Full of beans, literally, <p>The first big trip - jeez were we knackered ! Full of beans, literally,
Pete made a jet assisted walk in. Surprisingly efficient trip in with tackle Pete made a jet assisted walk in. Surprisingly efficient trip in with tackle
@ -145,8 +139,7 @@ entrance pitches, and on the Stogerweg on the way back.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-6">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-6">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-4">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-4">Previous trip</a>
<hr />29th Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle <hr />1982-07-29 | Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle 1623/113 | Andy &amp; Mike
1623/113&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Andy &amp; Mike
<p>The usual early start got us underground by ~1pm with only mild wittering <p>The usual early start got us underground by ~1pm with only mild wittering
on the entrance rebelay. Things went rather more smoothly than on Tuesday, on the entrance rebelay. Things went rather more smoothly than on Tuesday,
@ -198,10 +191,7 @@ Delirium.
<p align=right>8&frac12; hours <p align=right>8&frac12; hours
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-6">30th Friday</a>&nbsp; <hr /><a id="id1982-115-6">1982-07-30 | Schnellzugh&ouml;hle 115 | Andy D + Chas</a>
&nbsp;Schnellzugh&ouml;hle&nbsp; &nbsp;115
<p align=right>Andy D + Chas
<p>A leisurely start saw us underground by 3 O'Clock. The memory has faded by now but we rigged the last three year's pitches. The next is a pleasant 10m pitch and shortly afterwards a slightly bigger pitch we didn't go down. At the time we thought it might be a climb but it definitely isn't. <p>A leisurely start saw us underground by 3 O'Clock. The memory has faded by now but we rigged the last three year's pitches. The next is a pleasant 10m pitch and shortly afterwards a slightly bigger pitch we didn't go down. At the time we thought it might be a climb but it definitely isn't.
@ -216,16 +206,15 @@ Delirium.
<hr /><i>There is a very large blank space in the logbook suggesting an omitted <hr /><i>There is a very large blank space in the logbook suggesting an omitted
write-up that no-one ever got round to.</i> write-up that no-one ever got round to.</i>
<hr />Saturday 31st July <hr />1982-07-31 | Jacking | Dave and Ian
<p>Well, Dave and Ian were going to explore the phreatic maze at the bottom <p>Well, Dave and Ian were going to explore the phreatic maze at the bottom
of 41 .... but we'd been outdrinking the local cavers in Bad Mitterndorf last of 41 .... but we'd been outdrinking the local cavers in Bad Mitterndorf last
night and the first expedition Huey &amp; Ralph by Dave meant that he jacked night and the first expedition Huey &amp; Ralph by Dave meant that he jacked
at the carpark. at the carpark.
<hr />Sunday 1st August <hr />
<a id="id1982-115-7">1982-08-01 | 41 Phreatic | Ian &amp; Dave</a>
<p><a id="id1982-115-7">41 Phreatic</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ian &amp; Dave
<p>Alpine style starts at 0600 hours just don't work for C.U.C.C. so a <p>Alpine style starts at 0600 hours just don't work for C.U.C.C. so a
leisurely start meant we felt vaguely human as we descended the usual boring leisurely start meant we felt vaguely human as we descended the usual boring
@ -262,11 +251,7 @@ I'd really imagined it.
<a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-6">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-6">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-1">Saturday 31st <hr /><a id="id1982-142-1">1982-07-31 | Prospecting south of 41 on east side of Schwarzmooskogel | Pete, Mike, Phil</a>
July</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;Prospecting south of 41 on east side of
Schwarzmooskogel.
<p>Pete, Mike, Phil.
<p>With three of us strung across the 'bunde' we covered quite a lot of <p>With three of us strung across the 'bunde' we covered quite a lot of
ground, and yet this amounted to probably only 10% of the area we crossed. ground, and yet this amounted to probably only 10% of the area we crossed.
@ -290,10 +275,7 @@ right of this slope to find the ice plugged shaft.
</dl> </dl>
<p><a href="#id1982-142-2">Next trip</a> <p><a href="#id1982-142-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-2">Sunday 1st August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prospecting - <hr /><a id="id1982-142-2">1982-08-01 | Prospecting - 131, 132 | Phil + Mike</a>
131, 132
<p>Phil + Mike
<p>We had intended to go down the streamway in 115, but all the rain the day <p>We had intended to go down the streamway in 115, but all the rain the day
before and the swollen becks on the surface at the Bergrestaurant caused us before and the swollen becks on the surface at the Bergrestaurant caused us
@ -321,10 +303,7 @@ drop estimated at 80m.
<p><a href="#id1982-142-3">Next 142 trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-142-3">Next 142 trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-142-1">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-142-1">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-8">Sunday 1st August</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Gear + Limb <hr /><a id="id1982-115-8">1982-08-01 | Gear + Limb testing trip down 115 | Tim and Philip S</a>
testing trip down 115
<p>Tim and Philip S
<p>Phil's first trip down any continental cave - and on his 28th (&lt;-- <p>Phil's first trip down any continental cave - and on his 28th (&lt;--
<font size=-2>I don't believe it!</font>) birthday too. Originally we were <font size=-2>I don't believe it!</font>) birthday too. Originally we were
@ -338,15 +317,12 @@ the big chamber.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-7">Pushing trip same day</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-7">Pushing trip same day</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-9">Surveying trip next day</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-10">Next pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-9">Monday 2nd August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;115 <hr /><a id="id1982-115-9">1982-08-02</a> | 115 surveying | Phil S &amp; Chas
surveying&nbsp;&nbsp;Phil S &amp; Chas
<br>Surveying round the Big Chamber &amp; placed a fixed station. V. slow 7 <p>Surveying round the Big Chamber &amp; placed a fixed station. V. slow 7
hrs saw a pine marten on the way back not in the cave, fool. ~ 7 hrs hrs saw a pine marten on the way back not in the cave, fool. ~ 7 hrs
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-10">Monday 2nd August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 Pushing <hr /><a id="id1982-115-10">1982-08-02 | 115 Pushing | Mike + Phil</a>
<p>Mike + Phil
<p>Got down to Main Chamber in 1&frac12; hrs for Dig Bicks, then to sump in <p>Got down to Main Chamber in 1&frac12; hrs for Dig Bicks, then to sump in
1&frac12; hrs, then added a short rope to the stream "Yet another pitch" 1&frac12; hrs, then added a short rope to the stream "Yet another pitch"
@ -371,9 +347,7 @@ weather, or else we'll all be reduced to surveying trips.
<p> <p>
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Next pushing trip</a> (following on same day) / <a href="#id1982-115-11">Next pushing trip</a> (following on same day) /
<a href="#id1982-115-7">Previous pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-7">Previous pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-11">Monday 2nd August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 Pushing <hr /><a id="id1982-115-11">1982-08-02 | 115 Pushing | Tim + Pete</a>
<p>Tim + Pete
<p>Team gastronomique went down with the express intention of blitzing the <p>Team gastronomique went down with the express intention of blitzing the
food dumps; if the cave went a little bit further than last time then it was food dumps; if the cave went a little bit further than last time then it was
@ -403,31 +377,29 @@ of Dig Biccies being carried in tummies.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-13">Next pushing trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-13">Next pushing trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-12">Next trip</a> (surveying)/ <a href="#id1982-115-12">Next trip</a> (surveying)/
<a href="#id1982-115-10">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-10">Previous trip</a>
<hr />Tuesday 3rd August&nbsp;&nbsp;No trips, at least not speleological (!) <hr />Tuesday 3rd August&nbsp;&nbsp;No trips, at least not speleological (!)
<p align=right>. . . . . way out man . . . . . <p align=right>. . . . . way out man . . . . .
<hr />Wednesday 4 August <hr />1982-08-04 | Purgatory | Phil S and Janet
<p>Phil S &amp; Janet abortive trip to begin survey of the Purgatory. <p>Phil S &amp; Janet abortive trip to begin survey of the Purgatory.
Sensible decision taken at 115 entrance in face of nausea (&amp; headache). Sensible decision taken at 115 entrance in face of nausea (&amp; headache).
Retrat. Retrat.
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-3">Weds 4th Aug</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-142-3">1982-08-04 | Explore 132 | Doug, Mike</a>
<p>Doug, Mike
<p>Exploration of 132. Found a big chamber and a big pitch. Thrutched around <p>Exploration of 132. Found a big chamber and a big pitch. Thrutched around
various crawls and lost each other. Sat around waiting for each other for 2 various crawls and lost each other. Sat around waiting for each other for 2
hrs and then went to call out rescue for each other. Fortunately met near hrs and then went to call out rescue for each other. Fortunately met near
entrance. Almost a nasty fiasco. entrance. Almost a nasty fiasco.
<p align=right>Doug.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;~ 4 hrs <p align=right>Doug. | ~ 4 hrs
<p><a href="#id1982-142-4">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1982-142-4">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-142-2">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-142-2">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-12">THURSDAY 5 AUGUST</a>
<p>Phil S. &amp; Janet <hr /><a id="id1982-115-12">1982-08-05 | Survey Purgatory | Phil S. &amp; Janet</a>
<p>Second attempt to survey Purgatory. Dave &amp; Chas followed us down - <p>Second attempt to survey Purgatory. Dave &amp; Chas followed us down -
about 1 hr 20 mins to Main Chamber. An hour later we were still there trying about 1 hr 20 mins to Main Chamber. An hour later we were still there trying
@ -446,10 +418,9 @@ has ways of preserving its secrets...
<p><a href="#id1982-115-13">Next pushing trip</a> (same day)/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-13">Next pushing trip</a> (same day)/
<a href="#id1982-115-16">Next surveying trip</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-16">Next surveying trip</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-13">Thursday 5th August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115
Pushing
<p>Chas &amp; Dave
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-13">1982-08-05 | 115 Pushing | Chas &amp; Dave</a>
<p align=right>My old man said "Follow the van..." geddit ? Gertcha ! <p align=right>My old man said "Follow the van..." geddit ? Gertcha !
@ -482,10 +453,8 @@ with this fierce cave.
<a href="#id1982-115-14">Bypass pushing trip</a> (same day)/ <a href="#id1982-115-14">Bypass pushing trip</a> (same day)/
<a href="#id1982-115-7">Trip which left the "CUCC 82"</a>/ <a href="#id1982-115-7">Trip which left the "CUCC 82"</a>/
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous streamway pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous streamway pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-4">Thursday 5th August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploring
132
<p align=right>Tim, Andy D &amp; Mike <hr /><a id="id1982-142-4">1982-08-05 | Exploring 132 | Tim, Andy D &amp; Mike</a>
<p>Went to Big Chamber to descend pitch with 66m rope, water for Andy's stink <p>Went to Big Chamber to descend pitch with 66m rope, water for Andy's stink
found next to rescue Mars Bar. Descended big pitch via ledge 4m down, after found next to rescue Mars Bar. Descended big pitch via ledge 4m down, after
@ -497,11 +466,7 @@ boulders in floor probably choked.
<p><a href="#id1982-142-5">Next trip</a> (derigging)/ <p><a href="#id1982-142-5">Next trip</a> (derigging)/
<a href="#id1982-142-3">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1982-142-3">Previous trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-14">Thursday 5th August</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-14">1982-08-05 | 115 Dry Bits | Phil, Pete.</a>
<br>115&nbsp;&nbsp;Dry Bits
<br>Phil, Pete.
<p align=right>11 hrs <p align=right>11 hrs
@ -531,14 +496,14 @@ for any great extension. Coming back found a phreatic tube/crawl which
bypassed the cairn + a small passage with some <u>straws</u> ! Dropped back bypassed the cairn + a small passage with some <u>straws</u> ! Dropped back
into the Purgatory to avoid the traverse near 115. into the Purgatory to avoid the traverse near 115.
<p>Fine walk back - views of the Dachstein by moonlight !&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pete. <p>Fine walk back - views of the Dachstein by moonlight ! | &nbsp;Pete.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-13">Streamway pushing trip</a> which left the arrows (same day)/ <p><a href="#id1982-115-13">Streamway pushing trip</a> which left the arrows (same day)/
<a href="#id1982-115-12">Surveying trip</a> (same day)/ <a href="#id1982-115-12">Surveying trip</a> (same day)/
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Next pushing trip</a> (camp)/ <a href="#id1982-115-15">Next pushing trip</a> (camp)/
<a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous Bypass pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-11">Previous Bypass pushing trip</a>
<hr />Thursday 5th August&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SONNENSTRAHLH&Ouml;HLE&nbsp;survey +
frontier push. <hr />1982-08-05 | SONNENSTRAHLH&Ouml;HLE&nbsp;survey + frontier push | Doug and Andy
<p>The trip that took four days to start ! Doug &amp; Andy had even got <p>The trip that took four days to start ! Doug &amp; Andy had even got
changed outside the entrance for one attempt before jacking. Finally changed outside the entrance for one attempt before jacking. Finally
@ -565,9 +530,7 @@ with 150m rope + hangers &amp; Co. &amp; Co. Out @ midnight to v. nice moon.
<p>11&frac12; hours (gasp!). A. <p>11&frac12; hours (gasp!). A.
<hr /><u>Friday 6th August</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Dachstein walking trip</u> <hr />1982-08-06 | Dachstein walking trip | Doug, Andy W, Andy D, Chas
<p>Doug, Andy W, Andy D, Chas
<p>Quite a drive to Ramsau am Dachstein, aided by a [?] of beer and snacks. <p>Quite a drive to Ramsau am Dachstein, aided by a [?] of beer and snacks.
Once there we looked at the walk up, looked at the Seilbahn tariff, looked at Once there we looked at the walk up, looked at the Seilbahn tariff, looked at
@ -594,14 +557,14 @@ of rope, u.s.w., u.s.w. A very good day out.
<p>P.S. the altitude (or something) made us fart like drains. We think <p>P.S. the altitude (or something) made us fart like drains. We think
methane comes out of solution at low pressures. methane comes out of solution at low pressures.
<hr />Friday 6th August <hr />1982-08-06 | no caving | none
<p>No caving was done. Went to the fireworks at Hallstatt and spent the day <p>No caving was done. Went to the fireworks at Hallstatt and spent the day
searching Bad Aussee for gas. searching Bad Aussee for gas.
<br><font size=-1><i>Why walk further than Waddington's tent ?</i></font> <br><font size=-1><i>Why walk further than Waddington's tent ?</i></font>
<hr />Saturday 7th August <hr />1982-08-07 | underground | Tim and Phil
<p>Tim and Phil nearly went underground, but fitness doubts in training and <p>Tim and Phil nearly went underground, but fitness doubts in training and
intense precipitation caused a sensible decision to be made. Instead, tackle intense precipitation caused a sensible decision to be made. Instead, tackle
@ -616,10 +579,7 @@ write up.
<p>[ someone has obligingly written "Balls" diagonally in large letters to <p>[ someone has obligingly written "Balls" diagonally in large letters to
fill the space, Ed. ] fill the space, Ed. ]
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-15">Sunday/Monday</a> 8/9th <hr /><a id="id1982-115-15">1982-08-08 | Sunday/Monday 8/9th August 115 | Tim + Phil</a>
August&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115
<p>Tim + Phil
<p>We went in with Paddy and Dave as Sherpas to ferry four tackle bags and a <p>We went in with Paddy and Dave as Sherpas to ferry four tackle bags and a
50m rope to the phreas above the Stellerweg - Purgatory confluence. A camp 50m rope to the phreas above the Stellerweg - Purgatory confluence. A camp
@ -666,8 +626,8 @@ and Andy to meet us, veg curry, beer and the munchies.
<a href="#id1982-115-16">Surveying trip</a> (same day)/ <a href="#id1982-115-16">Surveying trip</a> (same day)/
<a href="#id1982-115-19">Next useful pushing trip</a> (camp) / <a href="#id1982-115-19">Next useful pushing trip</a> (camp) /
<a href="#id1982-115-13">Previous pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-13">Previous pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-16">Schnellzugh&ouml;hle</a> : The Survey
?!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pete and Andy <hr /><a id="id1982-115-16">1982-08-09 | (no date transcribed) Schnellzugh&ouml;hle : The Survey?! | Pete and Andy</a>
<p>A 'gentle' introduction to the system for Andy - whose light was in his <p>A 'gentle' introduction to the system for Andy - whose light was in his
car (oops). Down on Chas's light (Thanks Chas) but with no water - at first. car (oops). Down on Chas's light (Thanks Chas) but with no water - at first.
@ -693,10 +653,7 @@ site in <a href="../../1623/41/115p.png">plan (33k gif, 800x1080)</a> or <a href
<p><a href="#id1982-115-18">Next surveying trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1982-115-18">Next surveying trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp) / <a href="#id1982-115-15">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp) /
<a href="#id1982-115-12">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-12">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-17">Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 <hr /><a id="id1982-115-17">1982-08-10 | Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 August 115 Pushing ? + Camping | Mike and Andy</a>
August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 Pushing ? + Camping
<p>Mike and Andy
<p>It rained all night on Monday night but we still went down even though it <p>It rained all night on Monday night but we still went down even though it
looked a bit wet. Got u/g at ~12 to be greeted almost immediately by the looked a bit wet. Got u/g at ~12 to be greeted almost immediately by the
@ -715,10 +672,7 @@ rubbish from the camp.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-19">Next streamway pushing trip</a> (the bottom) / <p><a href="#id1982-115-19">Next streamway pushing trip</a> (the bottom) /
<a href="#id1982-115-18">Surveying trip</a> (same day) / <a href="#id1982-115-18">Surveying trip</a> (same day) /
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Previous streamway pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-15">Previous streamway pushing trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-18">Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 <hr /><a id="id1982-115-18">1982-08-10 | Tuesday / Wednesday 10/11 August 115 | Pete + Andy W</a>
August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 115
<p>Pete + Andy W
<p>Went down the streamway thought it rather wet but pressed on and surveyed <p>Went down the streamway thought it rather wet but pressed on and surveyed
from the 12 foot climb downstream. Met Andy + Mike who'd jacked because of from the 12 foot climb downstream. Met Andy + Mike who'd jacked because of
@ -734,10 +688,7 @@ stopping at the camp for a meal. Out not too rapidly.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-20">Next surveying trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1982-115-20">Next surveying trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-17">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp, abortive) / <a href="#id1982-115-17">Pushing trip</a> (same day - camp, abortive) /
<a href="#id1982-115-16">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-16">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-19">Wednesday / Thursday 11/12 <hr /><a id="id1982-115-19">1982-08-11 | Wednesday / Thursday 11/12 August</a> 115 | Chas and Dave
August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115
<p>Chas and Dave
<p align=right>The Sump<!-- replace this with a scanned graphic ? --> <p align=right>The Sump<!-- replace this with a scanned graphic ? -->
<br><font size=-1>Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit !</font> <br><font size=-1>Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit !</font>
@ -769,9 +720,7 @@ aren't prone to outbursts of emotion.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-20">Next trip to bottom</a> / <p><a href="#id1982-115-20">Next trip to bottom</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-17">Previous (abortive) pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-17">Previous (abortive) pushing trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-15">Previous pushing trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-15">Previous pushing trip</a>
<hr />Friday 13th August&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;113 <hr />1982-08-13 | 113 | Tim + Phil
<p>Tim + Phil
<p>Just for a change of cave we derigged 113 from Purple Pit to the entrance. <p>Just for a change of cave we derigged 113 from Purple Pit to the entrance.
Apart from one trip down Lost Johns and a couple down 132, 115 is the only Apart from one trip down Lost Johns and a couple down 132, 115 is the only
@ -783,9 +732,7 @@ beaucoup de tackle; there are far more pleasurable ways of putting your back
out than carrying 120m of rope and a rucksack full of caving gear; but such out than carrying 120m of rope and a rucksack full of caving gear; but such
means are not so readily available. Malesh ! means are not so readily available. Malesh !
<hr />Friday 13th August&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dachstein walking trip <hr />1982-08-13 | Dachstein walking trip | Andy W, Dave, Mike, Chas
<p align=right>Andy W, Dave, Mike, Chas
<p>We went up Hoher Dachstein. Across the glacier - saw one uncovered <p>We went up Hoher Dachstein. Across the glacier - saw one uncovered
crevasse - up a snowslope &amp; then via an incredible number of fixed crevasse - up a snowslope &amp; then via an incredible number of fixed
@ -795,10 +742,7 @@ people's gear. Weather got worse &amp; we came down. V. fine walk.
<p>Chas. <p>Chas.
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-20">Friday / Saturday 13/14 <hr /><a id="id1982-115-20">1982-08-13 | Friday / Saturday 13/14 August 115 Derigging &amp; Surveying | Pete and Andy D</a>
August</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 Derigging &amp; Surveying
<p>Pete and Andy D
<p>Got down to the bottom in about 5 hours, where we ritually peed in the <p>Got down to the bottom in about 5 hours, where we ritually peed in the
sump and photographed it. Its rather similar to the one in Penyghent, in a sump and photographed it. Its rather similar to the one in Penyghent, in a
@ -823,9 +767,7 @@ fireworks as we came out.
<a href="#id1982-115-19">Previous bottoming trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-19">Previous bottoming trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-21">Next (survey/sherpa) trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-21">Next (survey/sherpa) trip</a> /
<a href="#id1982-115-18">Previous surveying trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-18">Previous surveying trip</a> /
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-21">Saturday 14th August</a> 115 Surveying <hr /><a id="id1982-115-21">1982-08-14 | 115 Surveying | Mike &amp; Andy W</a>
<p>Mike &amp; Andy W
<p>Good late start, but not too inefficient down to Ramp. Survey went rather <p>Good late start, but not too inefficient down to Ramp. Survey went rather
slowly. Like everywhere else in the cave, its a bastard to sketch the ramp. slowly. Like everywhere else in the cave, its a bastard to sketch the ramp.
@ -840,10 +782,9 @@ view of the fireworks. Rotten traffic jams in Altaussee.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-22">Next surveying trip</a> (same day and overnight) / <p><a href="#id1982-115-22">Next surveying trip</a> (same day and overnight) /
<a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-22">Saturday / Sunday 13/14th</a> [actually 14/15th, <hr /><a id="id1982-115-22">1982-08-14 | Saturday / Sunday 13/14th [actually 14/15th, Ed.] 115 Surveying, Derigging, photoing, bat rescue, etc. | Chas + Dave. </a>
Ed.]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;115 Surveying, Derigging, photoing, bat rescue, etc.
<p>Chas + Dave. <font size=-2>Gortcha !</font> <p><font size=-2>Gortcha !</font>
<p>After wogging all the beans and tuna, leaving only sardines for the other <p>After wogging all the beans and tuna, leaving only sardines for the other
intrepid speleos, we went quickly down to the camp &amp; met Pete &amp; Andy intrepid speleos, we went quickly down to the camp &amp; met Pete &amp; Andy
@ -875,11 +816,7 @@ trip &amp; we were grateful to Mike for being in the carpark.
<a href="#id1982-115-24">Next derigging trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-24">Next derigging trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-21">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (earlier same day) <a href="#id1982-115-21">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (earlier same day)
<a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous derig/camping trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-20">Previous derig/camping trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-24">Monday / Tuesday</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-24">1982-08-16 | Monday / Tuesday 115 Derigging | Mike, Pete</a>
<p align=center>115 Derigging
<p>Mike, Pete
<p>Spent many hours hauling 4 amazingly heavy tackle bags up from top of Lake <p>Spent many hours hauling 4 amazingly heavy tackle bags up from top of Lake
Pitch to camp, then carried 2 on to Stellerweg chamber where we rigged a rope Pitch to camp, then carried 2 on to Stellerweg chamber where we rigged a rope
@ -895,11 +832,7 @@ heavy tackle bags Andy + Andy had left at the last rift pitch.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a> <p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-23">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (same overnight) <a href="#id1982-115-23">survey/Sherpa trip</a> (same overnight)
<a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous derig/camping trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous derig/camping trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-23">Monday/Tuesday</a> <hr /><a id="id1982-115-23">1982-08-16 | 15th/16th [actually 16/17th] | Andy W, Andy D</a>
<p align=center>15th/16th [actually 16/17th]
<p>Andy W, Andy D
<p>Completed surveying of 115 by surveying from bottom of ramp to part way <p>Completed surveying of 115 by surveying from bottom of ramp to part way
down the connection. Went on to camp sketching as we went. Had a quick meal down the connection. Went on to camp sketching as we went. Had a quick meal
@ -911,10 +844,7 @@ and left them at various stages on our journey. Came out at 1.30 pm.
<p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a> <p><a href="#id1982-115-25">Final derigging trip</a>
<a href="#id1982-115-23">Derigging trip</a> (same overnight) <a href="#id1982-115-23">Derigging trip</a> (same overnight)
<a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous surveying trip</a> <a href="#id1982-115-22">Previous surveying trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1982-115-25">Wednesday / Thursday 17th/18th [actually 18/19th]</a> <u><b>115 <hr /><a id="id1982-115-25">1982-08-18 | Wednesday / Thursday 17th/18th [actually 18/19th] 115 Final Derig | Dave, Andy D, Paddy, Chas</a>
Final Derig</b></u>
<p>Dave, Andy D, Paddy, Chas
<p>The lowest gear was in the Big Chamber and we derigged from there with no <p>The lowest gear was in the Big Chamber and we derigged from there with no
major hitches. Thanks to everyone who carried the gear back from the major hitches. Thanks to everyone who carried the gear back from the
@ -928,10 +858,7 @@ bastards !
<p> <p>
<a href="#id1982-115-24">Previous derig/camping trip</a> / <a href="#id1982-115-24">Previous derig/camping trip</a> /
This was the last CUCC 115 trip to date This was the last CUCC 115 trip to date
<hr /><a id="id1982-142-5"><u>Thursday 18th [actually 19th]</u></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;132 <hr /><a id="id1982-142-5">1982-08-19 | Thursday 18th [actually 19th] 132 Derigging | Mike, Pete</a>
Derigging
<p>Mike, Pete
<p>We derigged 132 in 1&frac12; hrs, then surface surveyed from the lower to <p>We derigged 132 in 1&frac12; hrs, then surface surveyed from the lower to
the upper entrance of 41; and took lots + lots of bearings on the the upper entrance of 41; and took lots + lots of bearings on the

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@ -81,9 +81,7 @@ without incident (to the sound of Gail's snores) and a drink at the OTHER
Grundlsee campsite. Spotted Mess tent in between and so set off for a walk up Grundlsee campsite. Spotted Mess tent in between and so set off for a walk up
to the plateau... to the plateau...
<hr /><a name="start">BUNDA BASHING DAY 1</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25/7/83 Monday <hr /><a name="start">1983-07-25 | BUNDA BASHING DAY 1 | Naomi, John, Ben, Julian</a>
<p>Naomi, John, Ben, Julian
<p>A gentle day's workout for the old codgers. Went up to 113 and then <p>A gentle day's workout for the old codgers. Went up to 113 and then
prospected the area above. Found very little apart from the inevitable prospected the area above. Found very little apart from the inevitable
@ -102,9 +100,7 @@ Hole".
<p>Julian <p>Julian
<hr /><a id="id1983-142-1">132=142 Monday</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-142-1">1983-07-25 | 132=142 Monday | Mike, Wiggi</a>
<p>Mike, Wiggi
<p>Raced along the path, through the bunde &amp; into the big chamber pitch. <p>Raced along the path, through the bunde &amp; into the big chamber pitch.
Used the rusty bolts which have since been failed by the BOLT INSPECTOR. Went Used the rusty bolts which have since been failed by the BOLT INSPECTOR. Went
@ -119,8 +115,7 @@ pitch, possible bypass. Out quickly after 4 hrs.
<a href="#id1983-142-2">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-142-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p align=right>Tuesday <a>1983-07-26 | Tuesday | Naomi, John</a>
<br>Naomi, John
<p>Couldn't face thrashing through the bunda again, so we tried a new route - <p>Couldn't face thrashing through the bunda again, so we tried a new route -
up to the "plateau" col, keep right and traverse about 200 yds and then head up to the "plateau" col, keep right and traverse about 200 yds and then head
@ -133,7 +128,8 @@ pitch. 10m down the next pitch, a rebelay and an 10m to a boulder floor,
another 5m pitch, more boulders and a final airy bolt, specially placed for another 5m pitch, more boulders and a final airy bolt, specially placed for
Ben's delight tomorrow. Ben's delight tomorrow.
<hr />Prospecting: Pete, Chas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tuesday <hr />
<a>1983-07-26 | Prospecting | Pete, Chas.</a>
<p>Followed the joint up above Stellerweg (bearing 220&deg;). Found 2 <p>Followed the joint up above Stellerweg (bearing 220&deg;). Found 2
phreatic draughting entrances which we followed until they went vertical. phreatic draughting entrances which we followed until they went vertical.
@ -150,12 +146,12 @@ two of them non-climbable shafts. Then back parallel to the ridge, with very
few leads. We almost made the path directly above Stellerweg, but descended few leads. We almost made the path directly above Stellerweg, but descended
too soon and hit 201 at 88. too soon and hit 201 at 88.
<hr />Julian walked up to the Appel-Haus, had a beer and a mineral water, and <hr />
Julian walked up to the Appel-Haus, had a beer and a mineral water, and
then walked back to Grundlsee. then walked back to Grundlsee.
<hr /> <hr />
<p align=right>Wednesday <a>1983-07-26 | hole that hasn't got a name yet. 140 | Ben, Julian</a>
<br>Ben, Julian - hole that hasn't got a name yet. 140
<p>Schwarzmoosk&ouml;gel route proved best way. Lots of chamois. Julian <p>Schwarzmoosk&ouml;gel route proved best way. Lots of chamois. Julian
belted down to John's 'airy' bolt &amp; down 80ft shaft. Bottom choked by belted down to John's 'airy' bolt &amp; down 80ft shaft. Bottom choked by
@ -169,8 +165,8 @@ to climb to GLORY.
<p>Time 4 hrs, Ben <p>Time 4 hrs, Ben
<hr /><a id="id1983-142-2">Mike, Dave</a> - surveying <hr />
<strike>132</strike> 142 Wed 27th <a id="id1983-142-2">1983-07-27 | surveying <strike>132</strike> 142 Wed 27th | Mike, Dave</a>
<p>Latchensechsen is as hard as ever, and this short trip seemed more tiring <p>Latchensechsen is as hard as ever, and this short trip seemed more tiring
than thirty hours down 115. Still, plenty of time to get fit. Poked around in than thirty hours down 115. Still, plenty of time to get fit. Poked around in
@ -184,8 +180,7 @@ boiled over very loudly indeed !
<a href="#id1983-142-3">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-142-3">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p align=right><a id="id1983-142-3">Weds 27th</a> <a id="id1983-142-3">1983-07-27 | 132 = 142 | Becky, Wiggy</a>
<br>Becky, Wiggy - 132 = 142
<p>Went to "the pitch near the entrance" where Wiggy tried very hard to kill <p>Went to "the pitch near the entrance" where Wiggy tried very hard to kill
himself by putting his weight on a hold which broke off. Much of the other himself by putting his weight on a hold which broke off. Much of the other
@ -203,7 +198,8 @@ traversing to the left.
<p><a href="#id1983-142-2">Previous trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-142-2">Previous trip</a> /
<a href="#id1983-142-4">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-142-4">Next trip</a>
<hr />Wednesday <hr />
Wednesday
<p>John, Naomi, Nicky, Tony <p>John, Naomi, Nicky, Tony
@ -222,9 +218,8 @@ return to base was rather more subdued.
<p>Tony M <p>Tony M
<hr />Wednesday 27th <hr />
<a>1983-07-27 | Surface survey and Prospecting below 115. | Chas, Pete</a>
Chas, Pete. Surface survey and Prospecting below 115.
<p>The aim was to find the end of the Futility Series popping out of the <p>The aim was to find the end of the Futility Series popping out of the
hillside below 115. We surface surveyed down to a permanent station, marked hillside below 115. We surface surveyed down to a permanent station, marked
@ -243,10 +238,7 @@ Bier.
<p align=right>Pete <p align=right>Pete
<hr /><a id="id1983-136-1">Thursday 28th</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-136-1">1983-07-28 | Prospecting below <u>Vd. Schwartzmooskogel</u> | Mike, Pete, Dave, Chas.</a>
Prospecting below <u>Vd. Schwartzmooskogel</u>
Mike, Pete, Dave, Chas.
<p>We sechsten through the Latchen towards the SMK, and reached the top after <p>We sechsten through the Latchen towards the SMK, and reached the top after
a leisurely lunch on a snow patch. First we inspected the entrance to EXCS's a leisurely lunch on a snow patch. First we inspected the entrance to EXCS's
@ -266,9 +258,7 @@ other cave descended was 40m entrance pitch (daylight) then down a slot and
<p><a href="#id1983-136-2">Next 136 trip</a> <p><a href="#id1983-136-2">Next 136 trip</a>
<hr />Thursday 28th <hr />1983-07-28 | 140 | Naomi + Ben</a>
<p>Naomi + Ben 140
<p>After a very sweaty walk up to the top of the Schwartzmoos and down to the <p>After a very sweaty walk up to the top of the Schwartzmoos and down to the
cave, Ben and I set about doing a surface survey. The cave entrance was cave, Ben and I set about doing a surface survey. The cave entrance was
@ -282,9 +272,8 @@ identifying wild flowers on the way down.
<p>Naomi <p>Naomi
<hr /><a id="id1983-143-1">Thursday</a> <hr />
<a id="id1983-143-1">1983-07-28 | Thursday | Tony + Nicky</a>
<p>Tony + Nicky
<p>After getting the car up to the plateau we had an easy walk up to 113 - <p>After getting the car up to the plateau we had an easy walk up to 113 -
heading up towards the knoll. Unfortunately Tony found another hole he felt heading up towards the knoll. Unfortunately Tony found another hole he felt
@ -298,9 +287,7 @@ park via the thickest bunde patches.
<p><a href="#id1983-143-2">Next trip</a> to the "two more holes" <p><a href="#id1983-143-2">Next trip</a> to the "two more holes"
<hr /><a id="id1983-145-1">Thursday</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-145-1">1983-07-28 | Thursday 140 | John &amp; Julian</a>
<p>John &amp; Julian 140
<p>Returned to the hole - thrashing up to the col &amp; over the top, eager <p>Returned to the hole - thrashing up to the col &amp; over the top, eager
to revel in the glory just one bolt away. I placed the bolt while Julian took to revel in the glory just one bolt away. I placed the bolt while Julian took
@ -319,7 +306,7 @@ strongly draughting out. Will return tomorrow...
<p><a href="#id1983-145-2">The return</a> to this horizontal cave (145) <p><a href="#id1983-145-2">The return</a> to this horizontal cave (145)
<hr />Friday 29th July <hr />Friday 29th July
<p>Super firework display provided by the heavens together with torrential <p>Super firework display provided by the heavens together with torrential
downpour cancelled all caving activities, except for fine trip down the downpour cancelled all caving activities, except for fine trip down the
@ -329,14 +316,12 @@ visit the lower part of the show cave due to flooding, and finding a stream
the size of the Wharfe coming out when we came out. The food + drink on this the size of the Wharfe coming out when we came out. The food + drink on this
trip was excellent - being consumed in large quantities. trip was excellent - being consumed in large quantities.
<hr />Saturday 30th <hr /><a>1983-07-30 | 140 | Ben, Naomi.</a>
<p>Ben, Naomi. 140
<p>Derigged cave up by Schwarzmook&ouml;gel. Pitch lengths measured as: <p>Derigged cave up by Schwarzmook&ouml;gel. Pitch lengths measured as:
entrance - 15.2, 6, 10m. followed by 5.5, 10, 10.5 entrance - 15.2, 6, 10m. followed by 5.5, 10, 10.5
<hr /><a id="id1983-145-2">John, Julian Wolfh&ouml;hle 145</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-145-2">1983-07-30? | Wolfh&ouml;hle 145 | John, Julian</a>
<p>Stopped off to look at Thursday's draughting hole. Wandered in clad in <p>Stopped off to look at Thursday's draughting hole. Wandered in clad in
shorts + carbide following just one set of footprints of some early explorer. shorts + carbide following just one set of footprints of some early explorer.
@ -359,7 +344,7 @@ nothingness.
<p><a href="#id1983-145-1">Entrance discovery</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-145-1">Entrance discovery</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-3">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-145-3">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-143-2">Tony &amp; Nicky</a>. Sat 30th <hr /><a id="id1983-143-2">Tony &amp; Nicky</a>. Sat 30th
<p>Returned to look at holes found on Thursday - unfortunately our latest <p>Returned to look at holes found on Thursday - unfortunately our latest
short-cut was no better than previous attempts and we were obliged to find short-cut was no better than previous attempts and we were obliged to find
@ -384,8 +369,7 @@ car by an even more interesting (but less bunde-prone) route.
<a href="#id1983-143-3">Next trip</a> (deeper cave - 143) / <a href="#id1983-143-3">Next trip</a> (deeper cave - 143) /
<a href="#id1983-144-3">Next trip</a> (the other cave - 144) <a href="#id1983-144-3">Next trip</a> (the other cave - 144)
<hr /><a id="id1983-136-2">Sunday 31st</a> Mike, Chas. <hr /><a id="id1983-136-2">1983-07-31 | Cave marked (4) on Planc's sketch. 136 | Mike, Chas.</a>
<br>Cave marked (4) on Planc's sketch. 136
<p>After the excesses of the past couple of days we thought we'd better get <p>After the excesses of the past couple of days we thought we'd better get
underground. We rigged a traverse line from the entrance down to the top of underground. We rigged a traverse line from the entrance down to the top of
@ -408,7 +392,7 @@ us back below the choke in the stream.
<p><a href="#id1983-136-1">136 discovery</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-136-1">136 discovery</a> /
<a href="#id1983-136-3">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-136-3">Next trip</a>
<hr />Sunday 31st Pete, Dave 138 and 139 <hr />Sunday 31st Pete, Dave 138 and 139
<br>Prospecting <br>Prospecting
<p>We first bolted in no. (3) (138) on the sketch, a fine descent led to a <p>We first bolted in no. (3) (138) on the sketch, a fine descent led to a
@ -418,9 +402,7 @@ shaft we found a rift entrance (139) just below the hillock NE of the VSK,
which went to 30m to a rift (12cm) which draughted tantalisingly. Pebbles which went to 30m to a rift (12cm) which draughted tantalisingly. Pebbles
went another 15m or so went another 15m or so
<hr /><a id="id1983-145-3">Sunday</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-145-3">1983-07-31 | Wolfh&ouml;hle 145 | Naomi, Julian, Ben, John</a>
<p>Naomi, Julian, Ben, John Wolfh&ouml;hle 145
<p>Went to visit the hole with the "big black nothingness". Ben's bowel <p>Went to visit the hole with the "big black nothingness". Ben's bowel
movements increased in frequency the nearer we got to this fine feature. At movements increased in frequency the nearer we got to this fine feature. At
@ -454,8 +436,7 @@ got fed up (unofficial shit-stirrer's version, in either case only about
<p><a href="#id1983-145-2">Previous trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-145-2">Previous trip</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-4">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-145-4">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-142-4">Monday 1st August</a> - Phil's 29th birthday trip. <hr /><a id="id1983-142-4">1983-08-01 | Phil's 29th birthday trip down <strike>132</strike> 142 | Wiggy, Gail + Philip</a>
<br>Wiggy, Gail + Philip down <strike>132</strike> 142
<p>Wiggy failed to find the way to the big pitch... We <u>were</u> going to <p>Wiggy failed to find the way to the big pitch... We <u>were</u> going to
rig the hole that Mike was keen on at the NE end of the big chamber ... but rig the hole that Mike was keen on at the NE end of the big chamber ... but
@ -468,8 +449,7 @@ entrance.
<p>Hacked a <u>lot</u> of bunde with a bush knife / bunde-basher / machete, <p>Hacked a <u>lot</u> of bunde with a bush knife / bunde-basher / machete,
path to 132 now almost reasonable. path to 132 now almost reasonable.
<hr /><a id="id1983-136-3">Monday 1st</a> Hole no. (4) Steinschlagschacht 136 <hr /><a id="id1983-136-3">1983-08-01 | Hole no. (4) Steinschlagschacht 136 | Mike, Chas.</a>
<p align=right>Mike, Chas.
<p>We tried the remaining lead in this unpleasant hole and to our dismay it <p>We tried the remaining lead in this unpleasant hole and to our dismay it
seems to go. Went 60m down a rope from the Big Chamber, in a continuous shaft seems to go. Went 60m down a rope from the Big Chamber, in a continuous shaft
@ -482,8 +462,7 @@ bolts while Mike got cold.
<p><a href="#id1983-136-2">Previous trip</a> / <p><a href="#id1983-136-2">Previous trip</a> /
<a href="#id1983-136-4">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1983-136-4">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-143-4">Monday 1st 143</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-143-4">1983-08-01 | 143 |Pete, Dave</a>
<p align=right>Pete, Dave
<p>With the air of a man selling bits of the real cross, Tony assured us this <p>With the air of a man selling bits of the real cross, Tony assured us this
was the one. After slagging his bolting technique, it didn't take long to use was the one. After slagging his bolting technique, it didn't take long to use
@ -500,8 +479,7 @@ at least we're in the right area.
<p>5&frac12; hours Dave <p>5&frac12; hours Dave
<hr /><a id="id1983-145-4">MONDAY 1ST AUGUST:-</a><br> <hr /><a id="id1983-145-4">1983-08-01 | Wolfh&ouml;hle 145 | Naomi + Julian.</a>
Naomi + Julian. Wolfh&ouml;hle 145
<p>While Muddy Boy fought off nasty gastric microbes and Ben festered, Julian <p>While Muddy Boy fought off nasty gastric microbes and Ben festered, Julian
and Naomi returned to 'Wolf Cave' to survey as much as possible. The cave was and Naomi returned to 'Wolf Cave' to survey as much as possible. The cave was
@ -522,7 +500,7 @@ past the 2nd entrance and down to CUCC 82. Wolf cave is 29.5m above 82.
Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-5">Pushing</a> / Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-5">Pushing</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-6">Tidying</a> <a href="#id1983-145-6">Tidying</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-143-3">Sunday 143</a> Tony, Nicki <hr /><a id="id1983-143-3">1983-07-31? | Sunday 143 | Tony, Nicki</a>
<p>Returned via the most direct obvious route in just one hour to where we <p>Returned via the most direct obvious route in just one hour to where we
were last. Having eventually changed - Tony wanged down 1st pitch after were last. Having eventually changed - Tony wanged down 1st pitch after
@ -539,7 +517,7 @@ find a few more promising holes for other people to go down. Several hours.
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<hr /><a id="id1983-144-3">Monday 1st</a> August Tony + Nicky 144 <hr /><a id="id1983-144-3">1983-08-01 | 144 | Tony + Nicky </a>
<p>Having excited Dave + Pete to such an extent that they were willing to go <p>Having excited Dave + Pete to such an extent that they were willing to go
down our previous hole, we led them more or less the same way back to the down our previous hole, we led them more or less the same way back to the
@ -560,7 +538,7 @@ the knoll.
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<hr />TUESDAY 2nd August <hr />TUESDAY 2nd August
<p>Ben, Nicky, Tony <p>Ben, Nicky, Tony
@ -578,7 +556,7 @@ potential this area has certainly not been looked at and the potential for
finding complex systems would appear quite extensive. (Rowing across the lake finding complex systems would appear quite extensive. (Rowing across the lake
is more pleasant than trudging across the bunde). is more pleasant than trudging across the bunde).
<hr />WEDNESDAY 3rd August <hr />WEDNESDAY 3rd August
<p>Nicky + Tony 146 <p>Nicky + Tony 146
@ -590,11 +568,7 @@ exercise and materials were collected instead.
<p>No we didn't. We let Julian take us up a mountain which was a mistake. <p>No we didn't. We let Julian take us up a mountain which was a mistake.
<hr /><a id="id1983-145-5">THURSDAY 4th AUGUST</a> <hr /><a id="id1983-145-5">1983-08-04 | WOLFH&OUML;HLE 145 | John &amp; Julian</a>
<p>WOLFH&OUML;HLE 145
<p>John &amp; Julian
<p>Following the stream down, pitches of 5m, 15.4m, 15.4m, 10.5m and 17.4m <p>Following the stream down, pitches of 5m, 15.4m, 15.4m, 10.5m and 17.4m
were rigged. The latter two pitches formed the top part of another large were rigged. The latter two pitches formed the top part of another large
@ -621,7 +595,7 @@ last pitch 160m. Length of pitches (from entrance) - all measured.<br>
Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-7">entrance loose ends</a> / Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-7">entrance loose ends</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-8">surveying from Big Leap</a> <a href="#id1983-145-8">surveying from Big Leap</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-145-6">Ben &amp; Naomi</a> - same cave <hr />1983-08-04 | WOLFH&OUML;HLE 145 | Ben and Naomi</a>
<p>Went down tube followed by rift near lower entrance. At bottom of rift 6m <p>Went down tube followed by rift near lower entrance. At bottom of rift 6m
pitch was bolted. Lands in chamber with hole &amp; boulder slope into bigger pitch was bolted. Lands in chamber with hole &amp; boulder slope into bigger
@ -646,9 +620,7 @@ doing: probably lead to 82 anyway.
Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-7">entrance loose ends</a> / Next trips: <a href="#id1983-145-7">entrance loose ends</a> /
<a href="#id1983-145-8">surveying from Big Leap</a> <a href="#id1983-145-8">surveying from Big Leap</a>
<hr /><a id="id1983-136-4">Thursday 4th</a> Steinschlagschacht 136 <hr /><a id="id1983-136-4">1983-08-04 | Steinschlagschacht 136 | Mike, Chas</a>
<p>Mike, Chas
<p>The weather in camp brightened somewhat so we zoomed up to the <p>The weather in camp brightened somewhat so we zoomed up to the
Bergrestaurant and gazed at the low cloud. Eventually extreme boredom forced Bergrestaurant and gazed at the low cloud. Eventually extreme boredom forced
@ -675,10 +647,10 @@ for a game of cricket. 4 hrs
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<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-142-5">132 or</a> <strike>is</strike> it is <p><a id="id1983-142-5">1983-08-04 | 132 or <strike>is</strike> it is
<strike>136</strike> 142 now ... Thursday 4th <strike>136</strike> 142 now | Phil &amp; Gail</a>
<p>Phil &amp; Gail - 5 hours <p></p> - 5 hours
<p>Phil &amp; Gail also finally defestered themselves from the Bergrestaurant <p>Phil &amp; Gail also finally defestered themselves from the Bergrestaurant
to discover pastures new in 132/6. The weather was Lake District disgusting to discover pastures new in 132/6. The weather was Lake District disgusting
@ -708,8 +680,7 @@ Toll Rd. Left 20m rope by cairn after entrance tube + bypass.
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<a id="id1983-144-4">Thursday 4th</a> Tony's 2nd Hole 144<br> <a id="id1983-144-4">1983-08-04 | Tony's 2nd Hole 144 | Pete, Dave</a>
Pete, Dave
<p>[A Sat] Having chacked the bogs in the Bergrestaurant (recommended by <p>[A Sat] Having chacked the bogs in the Bergrestaurant (recommended by
muddy boy) we hurried up to the entrance. Pete found his gear rather wet and muddy boy) we hurried up to the entrance. Pete found his gear rather wet and
@ -734,7 +705,7 @@ Staudnwirt in time for last orders.
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<hr /> <hr />
<p><u>Friday 5th Mass Jacking Day</u> <p><u>Friday 5th Mass Jacking Day</u>
@ -753,7 +724,7 @@ the Resident Galeris and the Dom, looked at the [???] outside the Dom Museum
and thus avoided paying entry fee. As a token gesture we looked at and thus avoided paying entry fee. As a token gesture we looked at
calculators to fill in time before rendezvousing with team gear shop. calculators to fill in time before rendezvousing with team gear shop.
<hr /> <hr />
<p>Saturday 6th <p>Saturday 6th
@ -761,8 +732,7 @@ calculators to fill in time before rendezvousing with team gear shop.
a pair of scissors. a pair of scissors.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-142-6">142/41</a><br> <p><a id="id1983-142-6">1983-08-06? | 142/41 | Phil, Julian, Naomi</a>
Phil, Julian, Naomi
<p>After a long wet walk up to the entrance, the intrepid trio finally went <p>After a long wet walk up to the entrance, the intrepid trio finally went
underground. The pitch in Phil's extension was quickly gained and Julian underground. The pitch in Phil's extension was quickly gained and Julian
@ -799,7 +769,7 @@ several photos on the way out.
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<hr /> <hr />
<p><u><a id="id1983-143-5">Sat 6th</a> 143 Pete, Chas</u> <a id="id1983-143-5">1983-08-06 | 143 | Pete, Chas</a>
<p>We surveyed in and derigged out. It was fairly damp today &amp; Chas <p>We surveyed in and derigged out. It was fairly damp today &amp; Chas
whinged all the way down. whinged all the way down.
@ -816,7 +786,7 @@ daylight. 25 mins down to St&ouml;gerweg and another 25 mins back.
<a href="../1984/log.htm#id1984-143-1">Next trip</a> (next year) <a href="../1984/log.htm#id1984-143-1">Next trip</a> (next year)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><u>Sunday 7th Phil &amp; Gail</u> <p><a>1983-08-07 | look for resurgences | Phil &amp; Gail</a>
<p>We went to look for resurgences near the road to the plateau. We did find <p>We went to look for resurgences near the road to the plateau. We did find
a couple of streams by walking off down the piste from the third hairpin bend a couple of streams by walking off down the piste from the third hairpin bend
@ -827,7 +797,7 @@ trees and extremely forceful nettles. Somewhere around here is something
marked "h&ouml;hle" on the map....... marked "h&ouml;hle" on the map.......
<p>[sketches captioned "what the map says ... what we saw"] <p>[sketches captioned "what the map says ... what we saw"]
<hr /> <hr />
<p>7th AUGUST <p>7th AUGUST
<p>Mike, Julian, Naomi, Chas and Wiggy <p>Mike, Julian, Naomi, Chas and Wiggy
<p>Investigated various large dry streambeds near Nagelstegh&ouml;hle in an <p>Investigated various large dry streambeds near Nagelstegh&ouml;hle in an
@ -842,9 +812,7 @@ such as the toll road and the ski lift leave us with the impression that
the resurgence has been bulldozed to make the track to the skilift pylon. the resurgence has been bulldozed to make the track to the skilift pylon.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><u><a id="id1983-145-7">WOLFH&Ouml;HLE</a> 145</u> 8 August <p><a id="id1983-145-7">1983-08-08 | WOLFH&Ouml;HLE 145 | Gail &amp; Philip</a>
<p>Gail &amp; Philip
<p>We were led to the cave by Naomi &amp; Wiggie and went and saw the 'Wolf' <p>We were led to the cave by Naomi &amp; Wiggie and went and saw the 'Wolf'
(actually, I think it might be a bear) then went and explored the only loose (actually, I think it might be a bear) then went and explored the only loose
@ -862,9 +830,7 @@ and right chokes with mud after a bit.
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<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-145-8">WOLF HOLE</a> 8th AUGUST 145 <p><a id="id1983-145-8">1983-08-08 | WOLF HOLE 145 | Naomi &amp; Wiggy</a>
<p>Naomi &amp; Wiggy
<p>Quickly made our way to the 'Big Leap' where Wiggy was duely despatched <p>Quickly made our way to the 'Big Leap' where Wiggy was duely despatched
over the leap and into the passages beyond to collect a rope and bolt driver. over the leap and into the passages beyond to collect a rope and bolt driver.
@ -885,9 +851,7 @@ iron cross on the Col.
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<hr /> <hr />
<p>142-41-?-?-Eish&ouml;hle 8th August <a>1983-08-08 | 142-41-?-?-Eish&ouml;hle Surface surveying (but not the last part) | Plank &amp; Julian</a>
<br>Surface surveying (but not the last part)
<br>Plank &amp; Julian
<p>A gentleman's festering day. Starting at 142, Plank went charging up the <p>A gentleman's festering day. Starting at 142, Plank went charging up the
schwarzmoos Kogel dragging the surveying tape, intruments and Julian behind schwarzmoos Kogel dragging the surveying tape, intruments and Julian behind
@ -926,7 +890,7 @@ festering day.
<p align=center>Julian</p> <p align=center>Julian</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-136-5">August 8th</a> 136 Steinschlag Mike, Chas <p><a id="id1983-136-5">1983-08-08 | 136 Steinschlag | Mike, Chas</a>
<p align=center><u>Pushing, surveying &amp; derigging trip</u></p> <p align=center><u>Pushing, surveying &amp; derigging trip</u></p>
@ -945,9 +909,7 @@ hole in the boulders in the Big Chamber. Cave seems to be going strong.
<hr /> <hr />
<p>9th AUGUST 1983<br> <a>1983-08-09 | SURFACE SURVEYING / ROPE REMOVING | CHAS, NAOMI, MIKE</a>
SURFACE SURVEYING / ROPE REMOVING<br>
CHAS, NAOMI, MIKE
<p>After a late start the trio made their way up to 136 H&ouml;hle. While <p>After a late start the trio made their way up to 136 H&ouml;hle. While
Mike went off to paint numbers on cave entrances, Chas and Naomi carried out Mike went off to paint numbers on cave entrances, Chas and Naomi carried out
@ -965,8 +927,7 @@ and young Herbert) had been there today, but we didn't see them. Checked down
Planc's hole in the path, but no sign. Planc's hole in the path, but no sign.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1983-142-7">9 AUGUST 1983</a><br> <a id="id1983-142-7">1983-08-09 | 142 - 41 CONNECTION SURVEYING AND DERIGGING | PMS, BGS</a>
142 - 41 CONNECTION SURVEYING AND DERIGGING
<p>Blasted on down to the foot of the pitch in Stellerweg and surveyed back <p>Blasted on down to the foot of the pitch in Stellerweg and surveyed back
to one of Dave's survey marks in the chamber before the big chamber in 142. to one of Dave's survey marks in the chamber before the big chamber in 142.
@ -990,7 +951,9 @@ ice age are not recommended for contact lens wearers.
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<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-145-9">9/8/83</a> Julian + Wiggy went down the Wolf 'Ole to <p><a id="id1983-145-9">1983-08-09| wolf | Julian + Wiggy</a>
<p></p> went down the Wolf 'Ole to
put in a few bolts + leave some rope. Used 7 more bolts at a rate of ~ 1.5 put in a few bolts + leave some rope. Used 7 more bolts at a rate of ~ 1.5
per pitch (natural belays used for some backups). Had great fun messing per pitch (natural belays used for some backups). Had great fun messing
around on Bower's re-belays. around on Bower's re-belays.
@ -1002,8 +965,7 @@ around on Bower's re-belays.
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<p><a id="id1983-144-5">7th August</a> Tony's 2nd Hole<br> <p><a id="id1983-144-5">1983-08-07 | Tony's 2nd Hole 144 | Pete, Dave</a>
Pete, Dave 144
<p>I can't remember much about this trip, but we took about 100m of rope <p>I can't remember much about this trip, but we took about 100m of rope
each, and having rigged one more pitch we hit the phreatic level. Moving each, and having rigged one more pitch we hit the phreatic level. Moving
@ -1016,8 +978,7 @@ for next trip.
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<p><u><a id="id1983-145-10">1623/145</a></u><br> <a id="id1983-145-10">1983-08-10 | 1623/145 | Naomi + Wiggy</a>
10/8/83 Naomi + Wiggy
<p>Went back down the Wolf cave to complete our survey of a couple of days <p>Went back down the Wolf cave to complete our survey of a couple of days
ago. Tick, did it. Wiggy's light failed on the way out but team techno-lite ago. Tick, did it. Wiggy's light failed on the way out but team techno-lite
@ -1027,7 +988,7 @@ came to the rescue. Met the derigging team at the entrance.
<a href="#id1983-145-11">Next trip</a> (derig) <a href="#id1983-145-11">Next trip</a> (derig)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-145-11">10/8/83</a> Derigging team (Mike, Chas, Julian) <p><a id="id1983-145-11">1983-08-10| Derigging team |Mike, Chas, Julian</a>
<p>Derigged and surveyed. 7&frac34; hours <p>Derigged and surveyed. 7&frac34; hours
@ -1039,8 +1000,7 @@ came to the rescue. Met the derigging team at the entrance.
<a href="../1984/log.htm#id1984-145-1">Next trip</a> (next year) <a href="../1984/log.htm#id1984-145-1">Next trip</a> (next year)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1983-144-6">9th Tony's</a> 2nd Hole 144<br> <p><a id="id1983-144-6">1983-08-09 | Tony's 2nd Hole 144 | Pete, Dave</a>
Pete, Dave
<p>We knew this would be a big trip so we took lotsa grub. Sixteen and a half <p>We knew this would be a big trip so we took lotsa grub. Sixteen and a half
hours later we crawled out to fine dawn having surveyed, pushed most obvious hours later we crawled out to fine dawn having surveyed, pushed most obvious

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@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ some lack of confidence in Brian's driving as we thought the bad handling
was due to his incompetance ! On with the spare, next stop, Austria. The was due to his incompetance ! On with the spare, next stop, Austria. The
landlady's eyes lit up with dollar signs when she met us at 20:30 Saturday. landlady's eyes lit up with dollar signs when she met us at 20:30 Saturday.
<hr />TEAM MOMENTUM <hr />TEAM MOMENTUM
<p>Andy D, Mike R in ROVER the ROVER <p>Andy D, Mike R in ROVER the ROVER
@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Visited Dachau on Sunday. Full of happy smiling people. Ugh. Arrived Sunday
evening after Rover got hot and bothered on the climb from Bad Goisern evening after Rover got hot and bothered on the climb from Bad Goisern
to Bad Aussee. to Bad Aussee.
<hr />THE LITTLE BLUE BASTARD MINI <hr />THE LITTLE BLUE BASTARD MINI
<p>Andy W, Bill H + Blue Mini van <p>Andy W, Bill H + Blue Mini van
@ -49,9 +49,8 @@ properly.
<p>Arrived Grundlsee Sun lunchtime to find C.U.C.C. swimming in the lake. <p>Arrived Grundlsee Sun lunchtime to find C.U.C.C. swimming in the lake.
<hr /><a id="id1984-142-1">23 July</a> <u>Day 1</u> <hr />
<a id="id1984-142-1">1984-07-23 | Day 1 142/41 -&gt; 144 | Mike M, Bill, Brian</a>
<p>142/41 -&gt; 144 ? Mike M, Bill, Brian
<p>It was decided to put 3 intrepid speleos who had never been down 142 on <p>It was decided to put 3 intrepid speleos who had never been down 142 on
this trip. Long delay as Mike's exhaust was welded up. Took wrong turning on this trip. Long delay as Mike's exhaust was welded up. Took wrong turning on
@ -67,7 +66,8 @@ in 20 mins.
<p><a href="../1983/log.htm#id1983-142-7">Previous trip</a> (last year) / <p><a href="../1983/log.htm#id1983-142-7">Previous trip</a> (last year) /
<a href="#id1984-142-2">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1984-142-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a id="id1984-145-1">23/7/84 Wolfhole</a> <hr />
<a id="id1984-145-1">1984-07-23 | Wolfhole | Pete?, Wiggy?, Wadders?</a>
<p>Pete + Wiggy persuaded Wadders to help carry horrendous quantities of <p>Pete + Wiggy persuaded Wadders to help carry horrendous quantities of
rope, bolts and hangers up to Wolfhole. Of course, we didn't take any MRs, rope, bolts and hangers up to Wolfhole. Of course, we didn't take any MRs,
@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ thought it was the sheath !
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-1">Steinschlag</a> 23/7/84 <hr /><a id="id1984-136-1">1984-07-23 | Steinschlag | who?, Mike</a>
<p>Horrible walk up burdened down with tackle, it was hard climbing amongst <p>Horrible walk up burdened down with tackle, it was hard climbing amongst
the rocks with your rucksack threatening to pull you over. Finally arrived the rocks with your rucksack threatening to pull you over. Finally arrived
@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ that on way there) walk back.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-142-2">142/41</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-142-2">1984-07-24? | 142/41 | MikeM, Brian, Wiggy</a>
<p>Mike M, Brian + Wiggy went down 142 because its a shorter walk than <p>Mike M, Brian + Wiggy went down 142 because its a shorter walk than
everywhere else. We spent about 3 hours taking pickies of the 142 everywhere else. We spent about 3 hours taking pickies of the 142
@ -119,9 +119,8 @@ the rain. In @ 13:00, out @ 23:00. 10 hours.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-2">Steinschlag</a> 25th July <hr />
<a id="id1984-136-2">1984-07-25 | Steinschlag | Mike T and Mike R</a>
<p>Mike T and Mike R
<p>Mike R forgot light part way across the plateau so had to return. <p>Mike R forgot light part way across the plateau so had to return.
Underground about 1-30, down very efficiently putting in some extra rebelays Underground about 1-30, down very efficiently putting in some extra rebelays
@ -137,9 +136,7 @@ back at 10 O'clock, well before the thunderstorm.
<a href="#id1984-136-3">Other trip same day</a> / <a href="#id1984-136-3">Other trip same day</a> /
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-3">25th July</a>. Steinschlag Schacht <hr /><a id="id1984-136-3">1984-07-25 | Steinschlag Schacht | John &amp; Bill</a>
<p>John &amp; Bill
<p>Exhausting walk up to S/S/S with full tackle bag. Decided to do a <p>Exhausting walk up to S/S/S with full tackle bag. Decided to do a
&quot;second wave&quot; trip but did not count on thunderstorm. Abbed down &quot;second wave&quot; trip but did not count on thunderstorm. Abbed down
@ -157,9 +154,8 @@ expedition for your author so far.
<a href="#id1984-136-2">Other trip same day</a> / <a href="#id1984-136-2">Other trip same day</a> /
<a href="#id1984-136-4">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1984-136-4">Next trip</a>
<hr /><a name="rescue84">Wolfh&ouml;hle</a> 25/7/84 <hr />
<a name="rescue84">1984-07-25 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Andy D and Pete</a>
<p>Andy D and Pete
<p>Carefully leaving the survival bag at the entrance, but armed with nearly <p>Carefully leaving the survival bag at the entrance, but armed with nearly
300m of rope, we went down to tidy up last trips rigging (restoring my 300m of rope, we went down to tidy up last trips rigging (restoring my
@ -241,8 +237,9 @@ they spit through broken teeth...&quot;</blockquote>
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<hr /><a name="rescue">The Rescue</a> (or the day Wadders almost had to go <hr />
caving)
<a name="rescue">1984-07-25? | The Rescue (or the day Wadders almost had to go caving) | Wadders, MikeM, Brian, Wiggy</a>
<p>It was wet. Team Boy Sprout had been performing various rain-dances for <p>It was wet. Team Boy Sprout had been performing various rain-dances for
several days, and they finally succeeded. They timed the thunderstorm so it several days, and they finally succeeded. They timed the thunderstorm so it
@ -317,8 +314,7 @@ us we were in the wrong place (We weren't - and it took some while to
convince him). Only then did Team B lead (almost) faultlessly to convince him). Only then did Team B lead (almost) faultlessly to
Wolfh&ouml;hle - the timing perfect. A. Wolfh&ouml;hle - the timing perfect. A.
<hr /><a id="id1984-142-3">29th July 142</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-142-3">1984-07-29 | 142 The Day | Bill, Pete, Mike M</a>
<u>The Day</u> Bill, Pete, Mike M
<p>After several days unsuccessfully trying to get someone to walk across to <p>After several days unsuccessfully trying to get someone to walk across to
142 in the rain, I finally succeeded to persuade Pete. Bill, bored, came 142 in the rain, I finally succeeded to persuade Pete. Bill, bored, came
@ -335,7 +331,7 @@ each Big Pitch route.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-142-4">30 July</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-142-4">1984-07-30 | 142 | John, Brian + Wiggy</a>
<p>John, Brian + Wiggy (Team waster) went down 142 to look at the possible <p>John, Brian + Wiggy (Team waster) went down 142 to look at the possible
connection and take more pix. Unfortunately, the sketch opposite wasn't connection and take more pix. Unfortunately, the sketch opposite wasn't
@ -354,9 +350,7 @@ bloke at the Loser hut said shaving brush chap looks after the flowers !
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-4">30.7.84</a> STEINSCHLAG SCHACHT <hr /><a id="id1984-136-4">1984-07-30 | STEINSCHLAG SCHACHT | Mike R + Mike T</a>
<p>Mike R + Mike T
<p>Pushed on down to previous limit, past a very bad Parrington bolt to <p>Pushed on down to previous limit, past a very bad Parrington bolt to
reach the bottom of the shaft after ~15m. A spray lashed ledge with only one reach the bottom of the shaft after ~15m. A spray lashed ledge with only one
@ -372,13 +366,7 @@ derigging as we went to -100m. Took some rope out - 10 hours.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-136-5">31.7.84</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-136-5">1984-07-31 | STEIN SCHLAG SCHACHTE DERIGGING | John &amp; Bill</a>
<p>STEIN SCHLAG SCHACHTE
<p>DERIGGING
<p>John &amp; Bill
<p>Due to extremely hot day is was a very sweaty walk up. Abbed down to <p>Due to extremely hot day is was a very sweaty walk up. Abbed down to
-120m and decided to have a quick look down a parallel unexplored shaft. -120m and decided to have a quick look down a parallel unexplored shaft.
@ -401,9 +389,9 @@ Time out 8.48<br>
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not for a further 13 years ! not for a further 13 years !
<hr />31.7.84 <hr />
<p><a id="id1984-143-1"><u>143</u></a> Pete + Mike M <p><a id="id1984-143-1">1984-07-31 |143 | Pete + Mike M</a>
<p>The inevitable happened ! 143 had to be rigged to look for the <p>The inevitable happened ! 143 had to be rigged to look for the
connection! Walk in very hot so an hour was spent cooling in the entrance. connection! Walk in very hot so an hour was spent cooling in the entrance.
@ -421,7 +409,8 @@ Time out 6.30 pm<br>
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<hr />31/7/84 <hr />
31/7/84
<p>In a brave effort to help AERW's continuing avoidance of caving, Wiggy <p>In a brave effort to help AERW's continuing avoidance of caving, Wiggy
joined Andy on an assault of the Trissel Berg via the cliff on the front. joined Andy on an assault of the Trissel Berg via the cliff on the front.
@ -430,7 +419,7 @@ God it was hell out there. As this is a caving logbook, all I shall say is:
<p>Trissel Wand, 500+m, severe, loose as shit, no pro, 8h, but very <p>Trissel Wand, 500+m, severe, loose as shit, no pro, 8h, but very
photogenic so watch out for bullshit photos (I took 28 !) photogenic so watch out for bullshit photos (I took 28 !)
<hr />1st August Prospecting (?) 147 <hr />1st August Prospecting (?) 147
<p>Carrying the rope from Steinschlagschacht to Wolfh&ouml;hle, found a <p>Carrying the rope from Steinschlagschacht to Wolfh&ouml;hle, found a
draughting hole. (out). The draught came above a ~10m drop, from a 1m draughting hole. (out). The draught came above a ~10m drop, from a 1m
@ -439,9 +428,9 @@ diameter phreatic tube, this was followed for ~50m until a small drop.
<p>The hole lies just below an obvious cliff in altitude between Steinschlag <p>The hole lies just below an obvious cliff in altitude between Steinschlag
and Wolfh&ouml;hle. and Wolfh&ouml;hle.
<hr />AUGUST <hr />
<p><a id="id1984-145-3">1st/2nd</a> Wolfh&ouml;hle Andy &amp; Brian <p><a id="id1984-145-3">1984-08-01 | Wolfh&ouml;hle | Andy &amp; Brian</a>
<p>While most wooftahs sat around and festered, we went caving. Though we <p>While most wooftahs sat around and festered, we went caving. Though we
did have a last moment attack of nerves at the entrance as a thunderstorm did have a last moment attack of nerves at the entrance as a thunderstorm
@ -468,9 +457,7 @@ Julian's bolts as they're the ones half out of the rock.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-143-2">2nd August</a> <hr /><a id="id1984-143-2">1984-08-02 | Attempt at Voice Connection between 143 and 142 | Andy, John Parrington, Bill, Wiggy </a>
<p>Attempt at Voice Connection between 143 and 142
<p>(1) Four of us made an attempt at connecting these two caves. Me and Andy <p>(1) Four of us made an attempt at connecting these two caves. Me and Andy
Wadders (his first caving trip for some time) went to 143 and Bill and Wiggy Wadders (his first caving trip for some time) went to 143 and Bill and Wiggy
@ -495,9 +482,8 @@ pushed ~50+ft up an inlet towards (?) chipping noise. Wiggy. ~4 hours
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<hr /><a id="id1984-145-4">2nd August</a> WOLFH&Ouml;HLE <hr /><a id="id1984-145-4">1984-08-02 | WOLFH&Ouml;HLE | Mike Martin, Pete</a>
<p>Mike Martin, Pete
<p>Went underground to the ritual thunderclap. Carrying ~120m of rope which <p>Went underground to the ritual thunderclap. Carrying ~120m of rope which
we later discovered to be a mistake. The descent was enlivened by occasional we later discovered to be a mistake. The descent was enlivened by occasional
@ -521,7 +507,8 @@ Excellent soup at the dump, and a fairly slow exit.
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<hr />3rd August 147 Mike T &amp; Mike R <hr />
1984-08-03 | 147 | Mike T &amp; Mike R</a>
<p>As we weren't allowed to derig Wolfh&ouml;hle we went to look at Pete's <p>As we weren't allowed to derig Wolfh&ouml;hle we went to look at Pete's
new hole. A very hard slow walk in and followed draught through fine tube to new hole. A very hard slow walk in and followed draught through fine tube to
@ -530,7 +517,8 @@ desperate climbs we couldn't relocate it. No go.
<p>Underground c 1 hour. <p>Underground c 1 hour.
<hr />4th August Surface surveying AW + MM (148) <hr />
<a>1984-08-04 | Surface surveying | AW + MM (148)</a>
<p>A sweaty walk up followed by survey starting at Wolfh&ouml;hle + then to <p>A sweaty walk up followed by survey starting at Wolfh&ouml;hle + then to
107. On return walk (trying to locate 82) Andy's credentials were caressed 107. On return walk (trying to locate 82) Andy's credentials were caressed
@ -541,8 +529,8 @@ continuing.
<p>Time underground &frac12; hour. <p>Time underground &frac12; hour.
<hr /><a id="id1984-145-5">4th/5th</a> August Wolfh&ouml;hle Surveying <hr />
Wiggy + Brian <a id="id1984-145-5">1984-08-04 | Wolfh&ouml;hle Surveying | Wiggy + Brian</a>
<p>We should have guessed that something was amiss because there was no <p>We should have guessed that something was amiss because there was no
thunderstorm at the entrance. We shot down to last year's surveyed limit thunderstorm at the entrance. We shot down to last year's surveyed limit
@ -569,7 +557,7 @@ Out 6.00 Sun 5 Aug } 17&frac12; hours
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<hr />6/8/84 <hr />6/8/84
<p>Today some pissed up cunt pissed around with my car. If they're not <p>Today some pissed up cunt pissed around with my car. If they're not
careful, tomorrow my car will mess around with their tents. I am not amused; careful, tomorrow my car will mess around with their tents. I am not amused;
@ -577,16 +565,15 @@ be warned. PJW
<p>Don't turn your ghetto blaster on people then you twat ! A <p>Don't turn your ghetto blaster on people then you twat ! A
<hr />7/8/84 <hr />7/8/84
<p>Today I noticed some sober cunt had hung my ice axe, hangers and spanner <p>Today I noticed some sober cunt had hung my ice axe, hangers and spanner
from an electricity pylon. If he's not careful, tomorrow my ice axe will from an electricity pylon. If he's not careful, tomorrow my ice axe will
stick itself through his skull. I was moderately amused but be careful. AJD stick itself through his skull. I was moderately amused but be careful. AJD
<hr /><a id="id1984-145-6">5th->6th/8/84</a> <hr />
WOLFH&Ouml;HLE DERIGGING + SURVEYING
<p>John P &amp; Bill <a id="id1984-145-6">1984-08-05 | WOLFH&Ouml;HLE DERIGGING + SURVEYING | John P &amp; Bill</a>
<p>Andy came with us to the entrance in thick fog then found he'd left his <p>Andy came with us to the entrance in thick fog then found he'd left his
ascenders behind by accident !! Well, I believed him, but thousands ascenders behind by accident !! Well, I believed him, but thousands
@ -606,10 +593,8 @@ Time out 10.30 am xSatx MON &lt;- Pratts !!<br>
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<hr /><a id="id1984-145-7">6th-7th/August/84</a> <hr />
Wolfh&ouml;hle Heroic Derigging Trip. <a id="id1984-145-7">1984-08-06 | Wolfh&ouml;hle Heroic Derigging Trip | Andy D and Mike R</a>
<p>Andy D and Mike R
<p>Underground 4pm and whizzed down to Beezley Street in just 1&frac14; hour. <p>Underground 4pm and whizzed down to Beezley Street in just 1&frac14; hour.
Dragged the 200m Edelrid up to the camp and stuffed it (just) into a tackle Dragged the 200m Edelrid up to the camp and stuffed it (just) into a tackle
@ -628,7 +613,8 @@ dropped a piddling little bit of rope back down it. Knackered.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-142-6">142 derigging</a> Pete and John <hr />
<a id="id1984-142-6">1984-08-07? | 142 derigging| Pete and John</a>
<p>Quick trip. I had my first glimpse of the Big Pitch. 2 hours <p>Quick trip. I had my first glimpse of the Big Pitch. 2 hours
@ -646,7 +632,8 @@ well deserved beer in the Loser H&uuml;tte.
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<hr /><a id="id1984-143-3">8/8/84</a> Derigging 143 Brian + Wiggy <hr />
<a id="id1984-143-3">1984-08-08 | Derigging 143 | Brian + Wiggy</a>
<p>Went in, took some boring piccies, collected a bit of rope and came out <p>Went in, took some boring piccies, collected a bit of rope and came out
again. Visited 131 (141) on the way back due to gross navigational again. Visited 131 (141) on the way back due to gross navigational
@ -658,7 +645,8 @@ ineptitude.
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<hr />146 and 149 Sundry dates John, Mike, Pete <hr />
146 and 149 Sundry dates John, Mike, Pete
<p>149 <p>149
@ -669,7 +657,7 @@ opposite Wolfh&ouml;hle. Several draughting entrances.
<p>Shame it didn't go, it was a nice hole. <p>Shame it didn't go, it was a nice hole.
<hr />146 <hr />146
<p>This is the hole we thought was 146, ie. Tony's Toboggan Hole. It's a <p>This is the hole we thought was 146, ie. Tony's Toboggan Hole. It's a
very large entrance, recognisable by the large pyramidal rock. Down a very large entrance, recognisable by the large pyramidal rock. Down a

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@ -35,7 +35,9 @@ Probably not worth pushing.
<p>Phew, what a scorcher. <p>Phew, what a scorcher.
<p>Brian.<hr /> <p>Brian.
<hr />
<a>1985-07-28? | team heroes | Mike M, Mark, Gavin, Tina, Stef</a>
<a id="id1985-142-1">Late the same day !</a> Team F...ing heroes. <a id="id1985-142-1">Late the same day !</a> Team F...ing heroes.
@ -77,7 +79,8 @@ chance of worthwhile connection.
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<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1985-144-1">Monday 29th June</a> <a id="id1985-144-1">1985-07-29 | down 144 | Brian, Mike R, Chris </a>
<p>
<pre> <pre>
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x FREE SCHNAPPS x x FREE SCHNAPPS x
@ -98,7 +101,7 @@ finished the walk at a dead run. Time down 90 mins - total depth 15m !
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BUNDE BASHING BOYS BUNDE BASHING BOYS
@ -121,7 +124,7 @@ holes, some MUST go.
<p>150 was cleared by Brian after 1&frac12; hrs digging. The rift beyond was <p>150 was cleared by Brian after 1&frac12; hrs digging. The rift beyond was
too small to follow. F--K.<hr /> too small to follow. F--K.<hr />
<a id="id1985-144-2">Meanwhile, back at 144</a> : Chris and Mike R. <a id="id1985-144-2">1985-07-29 | Meanwhile, back at 144 | Chris and Mike R.</a>
<p>All very efficient so we got away rather late and then went shopping 'cos <p>All very efficient so we got away rather late and then went shopping 'cos
Chris had forgotten his wellies (what's new). Zapped from car park to the Chris had forgotten his wellies (what's new). Zapped from car park to the
@ -140,7 +143,7 @@ wet on the walk back.
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<a id="id1985-142-2">142 Tuesday</a> - see new book <a id="id1985-142-2">1985-07-30? | 142 Tuesday - see new book | Mike M, Gavin, Tina. </a>
<p>[slight hiatus ?] <p>[slight hiatus ?]
@ -157,7 +160,7 @@ drip that had increased a bit when it rained on top. Took quite a lot of
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Wednesday 31 July Wednesday 31 July
@ -167,7 +170,7 @@ Wednesday 31 July
<p>P.S. Gavin woke up !!<hr /> <p>P.S. Gavin woke up !!<hr />
<a id="id1985-144-3">Brian, Mark, Stef. - 144</a> <a id="id1985-144-3">1985-08-01 | 144 | Brian, Mark, Stef.</a>
<p>Up at 7.00 am, down at 10.00 am. Slow descent due to inexperience of <p>Up at 7.00 am, down at 10.00 am. Slow descent due to inexperience of
myself and Mark. Brian replaced naff bolt. Mark put in one of his own at myself and Mark. Brian replaced naff bolt. Mark put in one of his own at
@ -192,7 +195,7 @@ drive. Arrived back ~ 10.20.
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<a id="id1985-144-4">[a title line missing ?]</a> <a id="id1985-144-4">1985-08-02? | [a title line missing ?] | Mike?, Mark?</a>
<p>Followed the phreatic team - got underground at 12.40. Caught the others <p>Followed the phreatic team - got underground at 12.40. Caught the others
in 3 hours, followed them down to the &quot;Yellow Brick Road&quot; (path in 3 hours, followed them down to the &quot;Yellow Brick Road&quot; (path
@ -219,16 +222,15 @@ a stream could be heard. Since we'd run out of energy and tackle, we
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<a>1985-08-01 | Surface prospecting etc. | Tina, Gavin and Mike M. </a>
1.8.85 Tina, Gavin and Mike M. Surface prospecting etc.
<p>150, 151. Both looked at again by MM. Conclusions : the same. <p>150, 151. Both looked at again by MM. Conclusions : the same.
<p>NB 151. - see grade 1 survey below. <p>NB 151. - see grade 1 survey below.
<p>[ scrappy sketch which would seem to be a surface plan, mainly ]<hr /> <p>[ scrappy sketch which would seem to be a surface plan, mainly ]
<hr />
1.8.85 <a>1985-08-01 | 152 | who? </a>
<p>152 time underground 1&frac12; hrs. <p>152 time underground 1&frac12; hrs.
@ -236,9 +238,11 @@ a stream could be heard. Since we'd run out of energy and tackle, we
ledge then down snow slope to 20m depth. Down further 1.5m climb and past ledge then down snow slope to 20m depth. Down further 1.5m climb and past
ice formation. Turn left down 45&deg; scree, squeeze behind boulder and drop ice formation. Turn left down 45&deg; scree, squeeze behind boulder and drop
down hole into rift with boulder floor. Reach T junction at chamber with 3 down hole into rift with boulder floor. Reach T junction at chamber with 3
jammed boulders, turn right to 2nd pitch, approx 8m.<hr /> jammed boulders, turn right to 2nd pitch, approx 8m.
152 PUSH - GAVIN, MARK, STEF <hr />
<a>1985-08-02? | 152 Push | GAVIN, MARK, STEF </a>
<p>Time down 8 hrs <p>Time down 8 hrs
@ -274,11 +278,14 @@ undescended rift at right angles, up over top of mud heap, tube
and left, no hassle except Stef's dump in Dump Chamber really stank. and left, no hassle except Stef's dump in Dump Chamber really stank.
<p>NB. Boulder Alley and Boulder Chamber should be crossed singly as rocks <p>NB. Boulder Alley and Boulder Chamber should be crossed singly as rocks
very unstable &amp; fall spontaneously.<hr /> very unstable &amp; fall spontaneously.
Friday - MM, CS, TW to Salzburg to collect Caroline.<hr /> <hr />
152 Push : Chris &amp; Tina Friday - MM, CS, TW to Salzburg to collect Caroline.
<hr />
<a>1985-08-03? | 152 Push | Chris &amp; Tina</a>
<p>Got through all the bits the other lot rigged and then to the biggest <p>Got through all the bits the other lot rigged and then to the biggest
pitch. A horrid traverse over a ~25m pitch, which was really horrid on the pitch. A horrid traverse over a ~25m pitch, which was really horrid on the
@ -288,9 +295,10 @@ places to squeeze down to the streamway. The couple of draughting passages
we found were too tight. we found were too tight.
<p>The first few pitches (descended the day before) are lots longer than <p>The first few pitches (descended the day before) are lots longer than
they reckoned.<hr /> they reckoned.
Surface survey P4 to 152 via 151, 150, Caroline Smith and Mike M. <hr />
<a>1985-08-03? | Surface survey P4 to 152 via 151, 150 | Caroline Smith and Mike M., Mark + Brian
<p>Survey Team, Mark + Brian <p>Survey Team, Mark + Brian
@ -303,22 +311,24 @@ Surveyed out in five hours plus took a few photos of the formations and some
very nice moonmilk in Boulder Chamber. Surveyed in 40 legs. Time in 8 p.m. very nice moonmilk in Boulder Chamber. Surveyed in 40 legs. Time in 8 p.m.
4/8, out 6 a.m. 5/8. Time underground 10 hours. 4/8, out 6 a.m. 5/8. Time underground 10 hours.
<p>Brian.<hr /> <p>Brian.
Sunday/Monday 4/5 August. 152 push. Time down 11 hours. <hr />
<a>1985-08-04 | Sunday/Monday 4/5 August. 152 push. | Gavin + Mike M.</a>
<p>Time down 11 hours.
<p>Gavin + Mike M.
<p>Looked at the bits Chris described and they don't go ! But we did find <p>Looked at the bits Chris described and they don't go ! But we did find
the way on ! (Over 1st 3m drop as described previously. Follow rift down to the way on ! (Over 1st 3m drop as described previously. Follow rift down to
pitch with squeeze at top (~25-30m)). Your guess as to what happens next pitch with squeeze at top (~25-30m)). Your guess as to what happens next
probably is as good as mine due to glow-worm syndrome. NB Rig is silly - Two probably is as good as mine due to glow-worm syndrome. NB Rig is silly - Two
very useless bolts (but they do take a shock load). Flake halfway down has very useless bolts (but they do take a shock load). Flake halfway down has
to be respected !!<hr /> to be respected !!
<a id="id1985-144-5">144 - Food Dump</a> &amp; push for 41 connection.
<p>Mike R, Chris, Stefan. <hr />
<a id="id1985-144-5">1985-08-05? | 144 - Food Dump &amp; push for 41 connection. | Mike R, Chris, Stefan.</a>
<p>Up early (despite night with Austrian Cavers), but others coming back <p>Up early (despite night with Austrian Cavers), but others coming back
etc. meant that we didn't reach car park until 12.00 - down at bottom of big etc. meant that we didn't reach car park until 12.00 - down at bottom of big
@ -342,7 +352,7 @@ time, we came back - further push scheduled for tomorrow.
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<a id="id1985-144-6">Wednesday</a> - pissed down again. <a id="id1985-144-6">1985-08-07 | Wednesday - pissed down again. | Mike M., Mark, Chris</a>
<p>Team Super-Hero - Go for it (Mike M., Mark, Chris) <p>Team Super-Hero - Go for it (Mike M., Mark, Chris)
@ -370,7 +380,7 @@ giving total -972m.
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<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1985-144-7">Thursday.</a> Light drizzle. 144 pointless trip. <a id="id1985-144-7">1985-08-08 | Thursday. Light drizzle. 144 pointless trip. | Mike R, Tina, Gavin, Stef + Brian</a>
<p>Mike R, Tina, Gavin, Stef + Brian - yes, that many and a sure fire recipe <p>Mike R, Tina, Gavin, Stef + Brian - yes, that many and a sure fire recipe
for disaster. First Mike forgot his gloves. Arrived at cave, underground 8 for disaster. First Mike forgot his gloves. Arrived at cave, underground 8
@ -402,7 +412,7 @@ out 5.30. Off at 6.00. Back at car at 7.00ish.
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152 detackle Stef, Mark <a>1985-08-09? |152 detackle | Stef, Mark</a>
<p>Down at 2 pm, down to hole in floor above big pitch, ladders down, self <p>Down at 2 pm, down to hole in floor above big pitch, ladders down, self
line up. line up.
@ -413,9 +423,12 @@ therefore impossible to follow.
<p>Brought out tackle and rubbish left over from last trip (next in log) <p>Brought out tackle and rubbish left over from last trip (next in log)
&amp; detackled, tiring as bags heavy - out for failing light, 8.45. &amp; detackled, tiring as bags heavy - out for failing light, 8.45.
<p>Time underground 6&frac34; hours.<hr /> <p>Time underground 6&frac34; hours.
<hr />
<a>1985-08-10? | [ title line missing from photocopy ] | Chris?, MikeTA</a>
[ title line missing from photocopy ]
<p>This will be written up when Chris has finally got Wild Bill Huckup to <p>This will be written up when Chris has finally got Wild Bill Huckup to
fuck his horse ! fuck his horse !
@ -439,16 +452,14 @@ like Yorkshire - tight.
<p>Then we went out. Underground 8&frac14; hours. <p>Then we went out. Underground 8&frac14; hours.
<p>Mike the Animal.<hr /> <p>Mike the Animal.
<hr />
The following word is included in the journal for completeness : The following word is included in the journal for completeness :
&quot;AARDVARK&quot;<hr /> &quot;AARDVARK&quot;
<hr />
<a id="id1985-142-3">Sunday evening</a> <a id="id1985-142-3">1985-08-11 | Sunday evening 142 - Survey large chamber and play with magnesium ribbon trip. | Team Gavin, Animal, Chris, Tina</a>
<p>142 - Survey large chamber and play with magnesium ribbon trip.
<p>Team Gavin, Animal, Chris, Tina
<p>Down during the early evening after a good deal of jacking possibility <p>Down during the early evening after a good deal of jacking possibility
but soon the sunshine was exchanged for the colder delights of 142. It did but soon the sunshine was exchanged for the colder delights of 142. It did
@ -472,7 +483,7 @@ did not reach the surface until &frac12; hour later !
<a href="../1996/log.htm#id1996-142-1">Next trip</a> not for 11 years ! <a href="../1996/log.htm#id1996-142-1">Next trip</a> not for 11 years !
<hr /> <hr />
Team Animal, Stef, Mark <a>1985-08-12? | 152 tackle | Team Animal, Stef, Mark</a>
<p>Walked up with team &quot;Survey&quot;/&quot;Prospect&quot; who would <p>Walked up with team &quot;Survey&quot;/&quot;Prospect&quot; who would
bring back 152 tackle. bring back 152 tackle.
@ -488,11 +499,10 @@ pitch, so that gave him a chance of extra prussikking.
<p>That fucking cave is always the wrong temp ! When I survey &amp; am <p>That fucking cave is always the wrong temp ! When I survey &amp; am
inactive the bastard blows out, a sweating hot detackling trip, it blows hot inactive the bastard blows out, a sweating hot detackling trip, it blows hot
air in from the bunde.<hr /> air in from the bunde.
[ another line vapourised ] <hr />
<a>1985-08-12? | [ another line vapourised ] | Chris + Tina</a>
<p>Chris + Tina
<p>Left the car park at 9.45 <p>Left the car park at 9.45

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@ -35,7 +35,9 @@ was had and the 10-person attempt must soon be made.
awakened by a shadow (of a man !) kneeling down by my tent. When I opened up awakened by a shadow (of a man !) kneeling down by my tent. When I opened up
the zip I saw someone running away - V. suspicious I'm sure. After a couple the zip I saw someone running away - V. suspicious I'm sure. After a couple
of minutes a timid voice said 'Are you a caver ?'. The mysterious intruder of minutes a timid voice said 'Are you a caver ?'. The mysterious intruder
proved to be Juliette's boyfriend, Stonker.<hr /> proved to be Juliette's boyfriend, Stonker.
<hr />
Team 'Wet Sponge' left Cambridge on Friday at a caving 6 O'Clock (ie. 8 Team 'Wet Sponge' left Cambridge on Friday at a caving 6 O'Clock (ie. 8
O'Clock). Chris took the wheel after leaving to see how to drive, and O'Clock). Chris took the wheel after leaving to see how to drive, and
@ -54,7 +56,9 @@ stopped us at the customs (too smelly) so hit Bad Aussee, Austria by about
12.30 at night GMT. Arrived to see a mysterious furtive rustling from a 12.30 at night GMT. Arrived to see a mysterious furtive rustling from a
green tent at the site (who was groping whom is of course confidential). green tent at the site (who was groping whom is of course confidential).
Since the faster smoothie didn't buy us a crate, we had to go to bed Since the faster smoothie didn't buy us a crate, we had to go to bed
sober.<hr /> sober.
<hr />
Grubby hitchers (Andrew and BKA) made it around 12.30 Sunday (3 days of Grubby hitchers (Andrew and BKA) made it around 12.30 Sunday (3 days of
<u>variable</u> going) - Train London -&gt; Dover, ferry 2 minutes later, got <u>variable</u> going) - Train London -&gt; Dover, ferry 2 minutes later, got
@ -82,7 +86,9 @@ gypsies. <u>Finally</u> got amazing lift <u>all</u> the way to campsite car
park by V.V. kind Austrian couple (with appropriate slobbering grovels). park by V.V. kind Austrian couple (with appropriate slobbering grovels).
Devoured half of expedition food (after 4 days of stale bread and sweaty Devoured half of expedition food (after 4 days of stale bread and sweaty
cheese). Juliette arrived, after we'd 'swum' in river (v. necessary). Walked, cheese). Juliette arrived, after we'd 'swum' in river (v. necessary). Walked,
swum, washed clothes, walk, ate, ate, etc.<hr /> swum, washed clothes, walk, ate, ate, etc.
<hr />
Its hard to envisage the raw courage of one lone feminist setting out into Its hard to envisage the raw courage of one lone feminist setting out into
the raw uncivilised wastes of Europe to get to .... sin city, Salzburg. the raw uncivilised wastes of Europe to get to .... sin city, Salzburg.
@ -103,9 +109,7 @@ to lie in river for 3 weeks.
<hr /> <hr />
<a name="start">23/8/87</a> Exploring on plateau 8 hrs surface work <a name="start">1987-08-23 | Exploring on plateau 8 hrs surface work | Mike R, Jenny, Ian, Keith, Dave, Jared, Chris, Mike M </a>
<p>Mike R, Jenny, Ian, Keith, Dave, Jared, Chris, Mike M
<p>Quick ? Stroll ? Swelter ? to Bunter's Bulge. Ate lunch. Looked at an <p>Quick ? Stroll ? Swelter ? to Bunter's Bulge. Ate lunch. Looked at an
extensive area in the depression beyond. Very little of note except that the extensive area in the depression beyond. Very little of note except that the
@ -150,10 +154,7 @@ Jenny's glasses !!)
<hr /> <hr />
24/8/87 <a>1987-08-24 | Team Silver Streak ! Or something like it (Streak Lightning) | Jenny Keith, Ian, Chris, Mike M</a>
<p>Team Silver Streak ! Or something like it (Streak Lightning)<br>
Jenny Keith, Ian, Chris, Mike M
<p>Early start (11.30 am) and trip to ridge caves. Down Stogerweg to 32 for <p>Early start (11.30 am) and trip to ridge caves. Down Stogerweg to 32 for
brief stop and then on to P.2. Hacked up to 113 via several draughting holes brief stop and then on to P.2. Hacked up to 113 via several draughting holes
@ -185,7 +186,9 @@ recognise that tree anywhere) and after much hardship found a wonderful
draughting cave which turned out to be 2 minutes from the path and had the draughting cave which turned out to be 2 minutes from the path and had the
symbol 87 by it - what does this mean ? symbol 87 by it - what does this mean ?
<p>Surface time 8&frac12; hours.<hr /> <p>Surface time 8&frac12; hours.
<hr />
Animal discovered what he thought was 153, even though it had no numbers, Animal discovered what he thought was 153, even though it had no numbers,
was 1000m from the nipple (rather than the 60m expected), yet it had a was 1000m from the nipple (rather than the 60m expected), yet it had a
@ -227,7 +230,7 @@ left. One or two really ought to be revisited I suppose.
<p>Where are they ?! <p>Where are they ?!
<hr /> <hr />
25/8/87 25/8/87
@ -243,9 +246,9 @@ from the car park to Nipple and collected Ian's gear. Light rapidly fading
and mist swirled around. Having found all other entrances looked at on and mist swirled around. Having found all other entrances looked at on
Sunday, we failed in our quest. In total darkness we retreated to the Sunday, we failed in our quest. In total darkness we retreated to the
footpath (found by chance) and retreated to the car park for a kip whilst footpath (found by chance) and retreated to the car park for a kip whilst
waiting for those down 87.<hr /> waiting for those down 87.
<hr />
Hole 87 Reexploration - Jenny, Chris Keith <a>1987-08-25 | Hole 87 Reexploration | Jenny, Chris Keith</a>
<p>The day before, while walking to 113, we felt a howling draught coming <p>The day before, while walking to 113, we felt a howling draught coming
from 87. The survey showed this as fully explored but we felt that they may from 87. The survey showed this as fully explored but we felt that they may
@ -274,7 +277,7 @@ at the bottom of the first pitch ought to be explored more thoroughly.
<hr /> <hr />
113 again - reexploration (Animal, Becca, Jared, Andrew) <a>1987-08-26? |113 again - reexploration | Animal, Becca, Jared, Andrew</a>
<p>Down to the hading (?) rifts to try and find a lateral connection to <p>Down to the hading (?) rifts to try and find a lateral connection to
Stellerveg (?) [these damned vegetarians get everywhere] - 41 and perhaps Stellerveg (?) [these damned vegetarians get everywhere] - 41 and perhaps
@ -312,9 +315,9 @@ in plaster up to the elbow, if you're lucky (A's postscript).
<hr /> <hr />
26/8/87 87 <a>1987-08-26 | 87 | Keith, Ian, Juliette &amp; Mike Martin
<p>Team: Keith, Ian, Juliette &amp; Mike (this is getting sillier all the <p>Mike (this is getting sillier all the
time 'cos of the knees) Martin. time 'cos of the knees) Martin.
<p>Time underground 4&frac12; hours. <p>Time underground 4&frac12; hours.
@ -343,8 +346,7 @@ connection in 143.
<p>[ this sketch is almost completely unintelligible, at least in photocopy] <p>[ this sketch is almost completely unintelligible, at least in photocopy]
<hr /> <hr />
<a></a>1987-08-27 | 113 | Becka, Jenny, Jared, Chris, Mike (Animal)</a>
113: Becka, Jenny, Jared, Chris, Mike (Animal) 27/8/87
<p>Went with intention of doing a bit of surveying (maybe) but descended next <p>Went with intention of doing a bit of surveying (maybe) but descended next
ramp after Andy's and found only way on was through to bottom of Andy's ramp after Andy's and found only way on was through to bottom of Andy's
@ -366,7 +368,7 @@ death. Several bolts will be needed.
<hr /> <hr />
27/8/87 <a>1987-08-27 | surface | who</a>
<p>Surface time 11 hrs. <p>Surface time 11 hrs.
@ -408,9 +410,7 @@ They don't know which one - we shall have to visit them to discuss.
<hr /> <hr />
Saturday 29th August <a>1987-08-29 | 113 | Jared, Ian, Jenny, Keith</a>
<p>113 Jared, Ian, Jenny, Keith
<p>Left camp at 7.15 am and walked up to 113 in the mist. The entrance was <p>Left camp at 7.15 am and walked up to 113 in the mist. The entrance was
descended without incident. Andy's ramp was descended and Ibbeth Perilous. descended without incident. Andy's ramp was descended and Ibbeth Perilous.
@ -427,9 +427,7 @@ pitch. Group sleepy arrived as we were ascending the entrance pitch.
<hr /> <hr />
Saturday 29/8/87 <a>1987-08-29 | 109 | Jared, Ian</a>
<p>109 Jared, Ian
<p>Went down entrance free climb to find short pitch. At the bottom I (Ian) <p>Went down entrance free climb to find short pitch. At the bottom I (Ian)
colected bones from small passage blocked after about 2 feet. Most bones colected bones from small passage blocked after about 2 feet. Most bones
@ -442,9 +440,7 @@ least the skull and lower jaws.
<hr /> <hr />
Saturday 29/8/87 <a>1987-08-29 | 113 | Animal, Juliette, Becka, Chris</a>
<p>113 Animal, Juliette, Becka, Chris
<p>Group sensible left base camp at 12 (a disturbed night due to group <p>Group sensible left base camp at 12 (a disturbed night due to group
insanity leaving in the early hours rather noisily). Walked up to entrance insanity leaving in the early hours rather noisily). Walked up to entrance
@ -473,10 +469,7 @@ of cave around 11-30, trudged back &amp; got to camp around 2-30 am.
<hr /> <hr />
30/8/87 <a>1987-08-30 | Team surface prospecting (cripples) | Keith, Ian, Jenny, Andy, Jared + Mike M</a>
<p>Team surface prospecting (cripples), Keith, Ian, Jenny, Andy, Jared + Mike
M
<p>Walk to Bra&uuml;ning col then follow cairns up toward Vd Schwarzmoos <p>Walk to Bra&uuml;ning col then follow cairns up toward Vd Schwarzmoos
kogel - First explored holes near 0/2 which didn't amount to anything (short kogel - First explored holes near 0/2 which didn't amount to anything (short
@ -515,7 +508,7 @@ Schwarzmooskogeleish&ouml;hle to their cave 88 and then if time permits to
<hr /> <hr />
31/8/87 Keith, Ian <a>1987-08-31 | prospecting | Keith, Ian</a>
<p>Prospecting area around survey point 0/5 (Austrian). Two caves were found. <p>Prospecting area around survey point 0/5 (Austrian). Two caves were found.
The cave just above 0/5 survey point, about 20 foot. The other about 100m The cave just above 0/5 survey point, about 20 foot. The other about 100m
@ -553,11 +546,9 @@ believed to be completely disinformational, Ed.]
<p>Ian. Time underground &frac12; hour. <p>Ian. Time underground &frac12; hour.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-08-31 | 153 | Chris, Becka, Jared</a>
31/8/87 <p></p> (Juliette was there by 'voice connection')
<p>153 Chris, Becka, Jared<br>
(Juliette was there by 'voice connection')
<p>Had found entrance previous day while looking for another cave. Donned <p>Had found entrance previous day while looking for another cave. Donned
oversuit over shorts and free climbed entrance shaft. Found amzingly small oversuit over shorts and free climbed entrance shaft. Found amzingly small
@ -597,10 +588,7 @@ caving&nbsp;!
<p>Chris. T/U Becka 3 hrs, Jared and Chris 6 hrs. <p>Chris. T/U Becka 3 hrs, Jared and Chris 6 hrs.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-01 | 87 | MikeTA and Juliette</a>
1/9/87
<p>87 Mike the Animal and Juliette
<p>Return match with the very cold cave to find MM's legendary passage. <p>Return match with the very cold cave to find MM's legendary passage.
Juliette played around rigging - very exciting. Then the fun started. We Juliette played around rigging - very exciting. Then the fun started. We
@ -614,9 +602,7 @@ pitch. Left it rigged for some other poor suckers.
<hr /> <hr />
31/8/87 Surface surveying <a>1987-08-31 | Surface surveying | Mike R, Jenny, Mike M</a>
<p>Mike R, Jenny, Mike M
<p>144 to Larchenh&ouml;hle (88) - Problems with condensation on the clino <p>144 to Larchenh&ouml;hle (88) - Problems with condensation on the clino
severely delayed progress. Having successfully completed above, then severely delayed progress. Having successfully completed above, then
@ -626,9 +612,9 @@ surveyed from 113 (p0) to 88, then back for other things !!!
<hr /> <hr />
1.9.87 Surface surveying. <a>1987-09-01 | Surface surveying | Jenny, Keith, Mike M, (+ occasional assistance by Ian)</a>
<p>Jenny, Keith, Mike M (+ occasional assistance by Ian) Survey from 152 to <p></p> Survey from 152 to
113 route ( MM - point - station 4 on previous survey)) completing loop and 113 route ( MM - point - station 4 on previous survey)) completing loop and
enabling errors to be assessed on return to UK. enabling errors to be assessed on return to UK.
@ -637,8 +623,7 @@ now have the highest entrance 1705 (but have found others) and the combined
system now has 11 entrances !! system now has 11 entrances !!
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-02 | 87 | Mike M, Keith, Becka</a>
2.9.87 Mike M, Keith, Becka 87
<p>Yet another attack on 87. In about 11, quite rapidly down to 2nd pitch. <p>Yet another attack on 87. In about 11, quite rapidly down to 2nd pitch.
Keith life-lined Mike over traverse to passage to left. (over 60 ft or so Keith life-lined Mike over traverse to passage to left. (over 60 ft or so
@ -660,10 +645,7 @@ up to. Left first 2 pitches tackled.
<p>T/U 7 hours. <p>T/U 7 hours.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-02 | Hole 154 | Jared, Jenny, Chris (+ Andy as 'supervisor' and head sherpa)</a>
2-9-87 Jared, Jenny, Chris (+ Andy as 'supervisor' and head sherpa)
<p>Hole 154
<p>By the time everyone was up, food bought, &amp; the injured were tended, <p>By the time everyone was up, food bought, &amp; the injured were tended,
it was raining. With great reluctance, people were persuaded to go down holes it was raining. With great reluctance, people were persuaded to go down holes
@ -681,17 +663,14 @@ caravan next door.
<p>Chris. T/U 2 hrs. <p>Chris. T/U 2 hrs.
<hr /> <hr />
3/9/87 - Keith + Ian decided to go to the toboggan run at Strobl and 3/9/87 - Keith + Ian decided to go to the toboggan run at Strobl and
everyone else decided to join them and jack. Time underground relative to everyone else decided to join them and jack. Time underground relative to
speed through 5 ft tunnel. speed through 5 ft tunnel.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-04 | new holes | Keith, Ian, Jenny, Jared, Mike M</a>
4/9/87.
<p>Keith, Ian, Jenny, Jared, Mike M
<p>Went in search of new holes ! Up to col then across pavement to obvious <p>Went in search of new holes ! Up to col then across pavement to obvious
hole in distance - veering left. Found lots of holes but nothing of note. hole in distance - veering left. Found lots of holes but nothing of note.
@ -701,10 +680,7 @@ it half buried behind a pile of snow. The route is now prominently marked
with cairns. with cairns.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-04 | surface | Becka, Juliette, Chris, Mike R</a>
4-Sept-87
<p>Becka, Juliette, Chris, Mike R
<p>Carried on poking around on the ridge above the Nipple. Mike found his <p>Carried on poking around on the ridge above the Nipple. Mike found his
massively developed chest was a bit big for the rift in the cave which was massively developed chest was a bit big for the rift in the cave which was
@ -734,10 +710,7 @@ out before the half-ton of snow could fall on him.
<p>T/U about 2 hrs (Becka &amp; Chris) <p>T/U about 2 hrs (Becka &amp; Chris)
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-05 | Chris hole | Chris, Juliette, Mike R </a>
5th Sep 87
<p>Chris, Juliette, Mike R !
<p>Back at Chris's hole - it goes: pushed on down 12m climb to pitches of <p>Back at Chris's hole - it goes: pushed on down 12m climb to pitches of
~15m and ~20m followed by as yet undescended pitch of about 20m. Got sodden ~15m and ~20m followed by as yet undescended pitch of about 20m. Got sodden
@ -754,8 +727,7 @@ boulders in shaft.&quot;
<p>T/U 3 hrs <p>T/U 3 hrs
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-04? | Marilyn Munroe Hole - 148 | Andrew</a>
Andrew - Marilyn Munroe Hole - 148
<p>&quot;On the plateau discovered by its draught, but not really <p>&quot;On the plateau discovered by its draught, but not really
pushed&quot;, the guidebook says. and then the hole was lost for two years, pushed&quot;, the guidebook says. and then the hole was lost for two years,
@ -776,8 +748,7 @@ draughting entrance and chambers...
<p>T/U 2 hrs <p>T/U 2 hrs
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-05 | Big shaft ~300m from Marilyn Munroe Hole | Becka, Jared</a>
Becka - Big shaft ~300m from Marilyn Munroe Hole.
<p>Jared put bolt in, backup bolt from 2nd nearby shaft that MM etc. put in <p>Jared put bolt in, backup bolt from 2nd nearby shaft that MM etc. put in
yesterday. Down, say 30m, to ledge, down another say 15m. Rather blocked yesterday. Down, say 30m, to ledge, down another say 15m. Rather blocked
@ -794,10 +765,7 @@ looking at, still rigged. T/U 2&frac12; hrs
<u>Not</u> nice, went purple. <u>Not</u> nice, went purple.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-06 | 158 continued | Chris, Becka, Mike R</a>
6th Sep 87
<p>Chris, Becka, Mike R - 158 continued
<p>It was going to be Chris, Juliette, Mike R, but &frac34; the way up the <p>It was going to be Chris, Juliette, Mike R, but &frac34; the way up the
Panoramastrasse, Juliette realised that she had left her rucksack so that Panoramastrasse, Juliette realised that she had left her rucksack so that
@ -819,8 +787,7 @@ into large wet canyon.
<p>T/U 7 hrs. <p>T/U 7 hrs.
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-06 | 148 Marilyn Munroe Hole | Andy, Jared.</a>
6th Sept 87 Andy, Jared. 148 Marilyn Munroe Hole
<p>Andy arrived at entrance to find his light had failed due to being left on <p>Andy arrived at entrance to find his light had failed due to being left on
pilot all night. Quickly reached the boulder slope which Andy had rigged pilot all night. Quickly reached the boulder slope which Andy had rigged
@ -862,9 +829,7 @@ saucepan for the survey trip.
<div class="centre"><img src="logbook25.jpg" /></div> <div class="centre"><img src="logbook25.jpg" /></div>
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-07 | 158 | Andrew, Jared (surveying), Animal, Juliette, Chris, Becka (pushing)</a>
7th Sept 87 Andrew, Jared (surveying) 158<br>
Animal, Juliette, Chris, Becka (pushing)
<p>All of us in around 2pm. Andrew and Jared as far as bottom of ladder climb <p>All of us in around 2pm. Andrew and Jared as far as bottom of ladder climb
below Big Bertha, then surveyed back up to surface, getting very cold. Rest below Big Bertha, then surveyed back up to surface, getting very cold. Rest
@ -890,13 +855,13 @@ and wet. Soup on way out. Tired trog back
Rest 10 hrs Rest 10 hrs
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1987-09-09 | finish 158 | Jared, Juliette, Chris, Mike R</a>
9th Sep 87 Jared, Juliette, Chris, Mike R
<p>Finished surveying and detackled 158. Need we say more ? T/U 8&frac12; <p>Finished surveying and detackled 158. Need we say more ? T/U 8&frac12;
except Chris 7&frac12;<hr /> except Chris 7&frac12;
10th Sep 87 Juliette, Chris, Jared <hr />
<a>1987-09-10 | detackle | Juliette, Chris, Jared</a>
<p>Jared detackled a hole while Juliette and Chris detackled and surveyed <p>Jared detackled a hole while Juliette and Chris detackled and surveyed
(with a naff compass) Marilyn Munroe Hole. Chris took some pictures of ice, (with a naff compass) Marilyn Munroe Hole. Chris took some pictures of ice,
@ -906,13 +871,15 @@ it. Jared appeared to lug the tackle out.
<p>T/U Juliette &amp; Chris 5&frac12; hrs<br> <p>T/U Juliette &amp; Chris 5&frac12; hrs<br>
Jared 2 hrs Jared 2 hrs
<p>* Chris<hr /> <p>* Chris
<hr />
11th Sep Down to the dregs of the expedition - Jared, Animal, Chris.<br> 11th Sep Down to the dregs of the expedition - Jared, Animal, Chris.<br>
Hilda invited us to the celebrations of the local potato club - a few merry Hilda invited us to the celebrations of the local potato club - a few merry
hours of yodelaaaiiooiiii - hic hours of yodelaaaiiooiiii - hic
<hr /> <hr />
12th Sep '87 Detackled campsite and dug the beer-bottle tops out of the mud. 12th Sep '87 Detackled campsite and dug the beer-bottle tops out of the mud.

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@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ quite badly on the final pass (110&deg; engine), so I walked it, as Rover
cooled off. There'd been an enormous storm last night and lots of soil had cooled off. There'd been an enormous storm last night and lots of soil had
washed down onto the road. Eventually arrived about dawn, dead.</p> washed down onto the road. Eventually arrived about dawn, dead.</p>
<hr /> <p></p>
<p>Team Hugh arrived from Greece after an eventful two weeks there - <p>Team Hugh arrived from Greece after an eventful two weeks there -
including the exploration of <u>Bekiris Cave</u> on Spetsai (survey on including the exploration of <u>Bekiris Cave</u> on Spetsai (survey on
@ -52,7 +52,8 @@ American girl) [Tautology - Ed.] and thence to Hilda's, where I was allowed
to kip in her sin-bin type place (rather confusingly called the to kip in her sin-bin type place (rather confusingly called the
&quot;lager&quot; which has visions of sleeping lots of beer!)</p> &quot;lager&quot; which has visions of sleeping lots of beer!)</p>
<hr /> <p></p>
Fri 19th <u>Team Sharman arrival</u> Fri 19th <u>Team Sharman arrival</u>
<p>Chris, Sue, Jared, Adam.</p> <p>Chris, Sue, Jared, Adam.</p>
@ -70,12 +71,13 @@ walking back. Pissed around in the lake with Ian's blow up boat, tried to
sink a buoy &amp; punctured the boat.<br> sink a buoy &amp; punctured the boat.<br>
Had tea, drank beer, sacked out.<br> Had tea, drank beer, sacked out.<br>
Something exciting may have happened but I was probably asleep at the time. Something exciting may have happened but I was probably asleep at the time.
<hr />
<p></p>
Team Millars.<br> Team Millars.<br>
Arrived &frac12; hour after Sharmans after leaving Calais at the same time.<br> Arrived &frac12; hour after Sharmans after leaving Calais at the same time.<br>
Passed 2 times by Sharmans. Didn't get lost on route.</p> Passed 2 times by Sharmans. Didn't get lost on route.</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<a name="start">Thurs 18th Recce trip</a> <a name="start">1988-08-18 | Thurs 18th Recce trip| Chris D, Rebecca, Mark &quot;call me Fief&quot; F, Penny, Hugh</a>
<p>All up to the col where the following holes were assessed:- (Hopefully <p>All up to the col where the following holes were assessed:- (Hopefully
Becka still has the piece of paper with the bearings on !)</p> Becka still has the piece of paper with the bearings on !)</p>
@ -88,7 +90,9 @@ Mark &quot;call me Fief&quot; F, Penny, Hugh.</p>
<p>The area looked at is about 1%-5% of the available area ! Only hopeful <p>The area looked at is about 1%-5% of the available area ! Only hopeful
entrances are marked.</p> entrances are marked.</p>
<hr />
<p></p>
Friday 19th Friday 19th
<p>Bright and early start to &lt;???&gt; of Expo88, noone had need to stoop <p>Bright and early start to &lt;???&gt; of Expo88, noone had need to stoop
@ -111,7 +115,7 @@ and, armed with a second dinghy, more swim, sun etc.</p>
<p>A highly successful day's caving !</p> <p>A highly successful day's caving !</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<u><a id="id1988-B10-1">Fri 19th</a></u> (Chris D, Becka) <a id="id1988-B10-1">1988-08-19 | Fri 19th | Chris D, Becka</a>
<p>Rover was kaputt, so, feeling unhealthily enthusiastic, we decided to <p>Rover was kaputt, so, feeling unhealthily enthusiastic, we decided to
hitch up to the plateau. V. fast ride up, &amp; good hitches, plateau by hitch up to the plateau. V. fast ride up, &amp; good hitches, plateau by
@ -132,13 +136,13 @@ watching moths, with lights and a white sheet.</p>
<p>T/U (3 hours or so !) <p>T/U (3 hours or so !)
<hr /> <hr />
<u>Sat 20th</u> Bekka, Keith, Adam <a>1988-08-20 | Sat 20th | Bekka, Keith, Adam</a>
<p>Nothing significant found in searching on the far side of the obvious coll <p>Nothing significant found in searching on the far side of the obvious coll
looking from the initial place thought for a campsite - not much of a looking from the initial place thought for a campsite - not much of a
description I know but I haven't got a map. loads of promising looking holes description I know but I haven't got a map. loads of promising looking holes
but none draughting &amp; most filled with snow plugs or infill. Nuf zed.</p> but none draughting &amp; most filled with snow plugs or infill. Nuf zed.</p>
<hr />
<u>TEAM MARLBOROUGH (MONTEGO, ACTUALLY)</u> <u>TEAM MARLBOROUGH (MONTEGO, ACTUALLY)</u>
<p>:- J.J.Rodgers, Del Boy Robinson, M Dougherty &amp; Wookey</p> <p>:- J.J.Rodgers, Del Boy Robinson, M Dougherty &amp; Wookey</p>
@ -154,11 +158,7 @@ a lot in Austria (due to navigation by blind people). Arrived 8.30 (16 hours
driving).</p> driving).</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<u>Sat 20th</u> <a>1988-08-20 | More exploration in the rain | Hugh, Penny, Mark R, Mark F.</a>
<p>More exploration in the rain:</p>
<p>Hugh, Penny, Mark R, Mark F.</p>
<p>Met at the &quot;campsite&quot; to be told it was the wrong one ! So all <p>Met at the &quot;campsite&quot; to be told it was the wrong one ! So all
up to the col between the low + high Schwarzmoochkogelllll, where it started up to the col between the low + high Schwarzmoochkogelllll, where it started
@ -179,11 +179,7 @@ bottom - nothing save helmet (15m pitch, 10m crawl choking off). Draft at top
entrances clearly visible. entrances clearly visible.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-1"> <u>SUNDAY</u></a> <a id="id1988-161-1">1988-08-21 | 21st August 1988 | Mark D, Becka, Jeremy, Wookey, Adam, Del</a>
<p>21st August 1988</p>
<p>Mark D, Becka, Jeremy, Wookey, Adam, Del</p>
<p>Carried stacks of gear over to the 'far' campsite (near 136). Becka &amp; <p>Carried stacks of gear over to the 'far' campsite (near 136). Becka &amp;
Adam went for a recce, while Jeremy, Wookey, Del &amp; me (Mark) looked at a Adam went for a recce, while Jeremy, Wookey, Del &amp; me (Mark) looked at a
@ -193,9 +189,9 @@ metres.</p>
<p><a href="#id1988-161-2">Next trip</a> <p><a href="#id1988-161-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
(Chris D), Juliette, Roddick, Mark F, Jared<br> <a>1988-08-22? | fester | (Chris D), Juliette, Roddick, Mark F, Jared</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;|<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;----------&gt; Enthusiasm at a low ebb on <p></p>&nbsp;&nbsp;----------&gt; Enthusiasm at a low ebb on
this intended &quot;fester&quot; day. Found some green splodges beyond end this intended &quot;fester&quot; day. Found some green splodges beyond end
of Brauning Nase &amp; a big boomy rift (that probably blocks). Bored so of Brauning Nase &amp; a big boomy rift (that probably blocks). Bored so
took 'short cut' back through gap in Brauning wall. Chris D.</p> took 'short cut' back through gap in Brauning wall. Chris D.</p>
@ -219,10 +215,13 @@ appears to have several exits. Ran out of rope ! Jared</p>
<p>NB 136 is large shaft, has CUCC 1983 on, a ring of red, in small valley, <p>NB 136 is large shaft, has CUCC 1983 on, a ring of red, in small valley,
uphill &amp; over from 135. (Fairly obvious)</p> uphill &amp; over from 135. (Fairly obvious)</p>
<hr />
<p></p>
<u>Joe</u> Cheap'n'easy flight, train, bus, hitch Manchester -&gt; Bad <u>Joe</u> Cheap'n'easy flight, train, bus, hitch Manchester -&gt; Bad
Aussee 7 hours Aussee 7 hours
<hr />
<p></p>
Mike M, Gwyneth, Jane, Chris s, Sue Mike M, Gwyneth, Jane, Chris s, Sue
<p>Walked up to the camp site. Mike gave a lecture on the surrounding area <p>Walked up to the camp site. Mike gave a lecture on the surrounding area
@ -233,16 +232,15 @@ where MM assured us there would be a draught - however there wasn't ! Spied
on the Millars who were clearly audiable but at least &frac12; mile away. on the Millars who were clearly audiable but at least &frac12; mile away.
Went back to the car park and made tea until the rest of the animals turned Went back to the car park and made tea until the rest of the animals turned
up.</p> up.</p>
<hr />
<p></p>
Monday 22nd Monday 22nd
<p><u>Mike + Tina</u></p> <p><u>Mike + Tina</u></p>
<p>HELLO !! We've arrived in little min !!</p> <p>HELLO !! We've arrived in little min !!</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<u>Mon 22.8.88</u> <a>1988-08-22 | Mon 22.8.88 The keenies | Jeremy, Mark, Becka, Chris, Wookey, Del &amp; Joe</a>
<p>The keenies: Jeremy, Mark, Becka, Chris, Wookey, Del &amp; Joe</p>
<p>We all set off up the hill at about 2.00 pm, 7 in car (Wookey farting in <p>We all set off up the hill at about 2.00 pm, 7 in car (Wookey farting in
back). Trogged uphill in cloud, got damp &amp; squidgy. J&amp;M continued to back). Trogged uphill in cloud, got damp &amp; squidgy. J&amp;M continued to
@ -250,7 +248,7 @@ camp 2. B&amp;C stayed at Camp 1 with W,D&amp;J's gear &amp; tent !?
W,D&amp;J returned to camp for a pyromania discussion &amp; a nice, dry W,D&amp;J returned to camp for a pyromania discussion &amp; a nice, dry
night. Wookey night. Wookey
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-2"><u>Tuesday 23rd</u></a> <a id="id1988-161-2">1988-08-23 | J hole | Mark and Jeremy</a>
<p>Mark &amp; jeremy went up the previous evening and camped on the col. Went <p>Mark &amp; jeremy went up the previous evening and camped on the col. Went
down &quot;mark &amp; Jeremy's&quot; hole at 8 a.m. Situation resolved as down &quot;mark &amp; Jeremy's&quot; hole at 8 a.m. Situation resolved as
@ -262,7 +260,9 @@ follows:
<p>V.V.V. <u>COLD</u> <p>V.V.V. <u>COLD</u>
<p><a href="#id1988-161-3">Next trip</a>/<a href="#id1988-161-1">Discovery</a> <p><a href="#id1988-161-3">Next trip</a>/<a href="#id1988-161-1">Discovery</a>
<hr />
<p></p>
<u>Tuesday 23rd</u> <u>Tuesday 23rd</u>
<p>Walked up, dumped gear, gave up on cooking some soup, and then gave up <p>Walked up, dumped gear, gave up on cooking some soup, and then gave up
@ -270,8 +270,7 @@ follows:
<p><u>Hugh</u>, Penny, Chris &amp; Sue S, Ian M <p><u>Hugh</u>, Penny, Chris &amp; Sue S, Ian M
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-3">1988-08-23? | Same hole [arrow points at description for &quot;Mark and Jeremy's&quot; hole]| Chris, Becka</a>
&lt;-- <a id="id1988-161-3">Same hole</a> [arrow points at description for &quot;Mark and Jeremy's&quot; hole]
<p>(Chris, Becka) <p>(Chris, Becka)
@ -302,7 +301,7 @@ too !
<p>T/U 6&frac12; hrs <p>T/U 6&frac12; hrs
<p><a href="#id1988-161-4">Next trip</a>/<a href="#id1988-161-2">Previous trip</a> <p><a href="#id1988-161-4">Next trip</a>/<a href="#id1988-161-2">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<u>Weds 24th</u> <a>1988-08-24 | Weds 24th | Hugh </a>
<p>The long awaited investigation of &quot;Hugh's&quot; hole - actually a shaft <p>The long awaited investigation of &quot;Hugh's&quot; hole - actually a shaft
near a large depression type thing on a small fault about 100m downvalley near a large depression type thing on a small fault about 100m downvalley
@ -316,7 +315,7 @@ shattered to a fifth pitch, est. depth 30-40m - as follows.
<p>Hugh U/G 1 hr (depends on whether hanging 6 ft down bolting counts) <p>Hugh U/G 1 hr (depends on whether hanging 6 ft down bolting counts)
<hr /> <hr />
Wed 24 Wookey, Del &amp; Adam Cave I <a>1988-08-24 | Cave I | Wookey, Del &amp; Adam</a>
<p>By lunchtime had got to a cave on 1760m contour due E of Gr. Gsollberg in <p>By lunchtime had got to a cave on 1760m contour due E of Gr. Gsollberg in
a snow-filled corrie type feature. Inside sloping rubble strewn ramp to left a snow-filled corrie type feature. Inside sloping rubble strewn ramp to left
@ -332,13 +331,13 @@ perfectly at liberty to be there. On going back to camp I found another cave.
<p>Time underground ~30min. <p>Time underground ~30min.
<hr /> <hr />
Wed 24th <u>Tina + Animal</u> 1988-08-24 | Wed 24th | Tina + Animal
<p>Rerigged about 2/3 the way back down 158 for a push ... <p>Rerigged about 2/3 the way back down 158 for a push ...
<p>Underground 5&frac12; hours <p>Underground 5&frac12; hours
<hr /> <hr />
<p>Wed 24th Wookey, Adam Cave II <a>1988-08-24 | Cave II | Wookey, Adam</a>
<p>After rushing back to the camp to get some paint to mark the cave before <p>After rushing back to the camp to get some paint to mark the cave before
the Germans got there, I had a poke to see if the cave went. Wide horizontal the Germans got there, I had a poke to see if the cave went. Wide horizontal
@ -367,7 +366,7 @@ this can be safely cleared and will be investigated. ]
report.<br> report.<br>
Adam. Adam.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id161debacle">Wed 24th August 1988</a> <a id="id161debacle">1988-08-24 | Wed 24th August 1988 | Mark D, Hugh, Adam &amp; Joe, Wookey</a>
<p>11 pm Chris &amp; Becka still not down from the plateau - no real call out <p>11 pm Chris &amp; Becka still not down from the plateau - no real call out
time (they said they might be back at the Bergrestaurant by 8 pm). time (they said they might be back at the Bergrestaurant by 8 pm).
@ -391,12 +390,14 @@ relief etc.
<p>10 am, Thursday. Much stress administered re overrunning (non-existant) call <p>10 am, Thursday. Much stress administered re overrunning (non-existant) call
out times ! etc. out times ! etc.
<p><a href="#id1988-161-5">trip write-up</a> <p><a href="#id1988-161-5">trip write-up</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a>1988-08-24 | Wednesday 147 | Joe, Chris S, Mark R</a>
<p>
|--- *Actually it was looked at by Mikes T + M in<br> |--- *Actually it was looked at by Mikes T + M in<br>
v 1984 but no way on was found<br> v 1984 but no way on was found<br>
Wednesday 147
<p>Joe, Chris S, Mark R
<p>This cave listed as &quot;not allocated&quot; was found in '84, but lost <p>This cave listed as &quot;not allocated&quot; was found in '84, but lost
before first exploration. Re-found Sat by Mark R + Hugh. *--^ before first exploration. Re-found Sat by Mark R + Hugh. *--^
@ -428,18 +429,14 @@ another pitch ~20m - another trip needed.
<p>Best example of a Yorkshire cave I've seen so far ! Joe<br> <p>Best example of a Yorkshire cave I've seen so far ! Joe<br>
Tight wet crawls. Mark Tight wet crawls. Mark
<hr /> <hr />
Tuesday - &quot;Jared's Hole&quot; Part 2 <a>1988-08-23 | Tuesday - &quot;Jared's Hole&quot; Part 2 | Jared, Juliette, Mark F, Mark R</a>
<p>Jared, Juliette, Mark F, Mark R
<p>Re-rigged Jared's bit with 70m rope &amp; bolted down another 20m to choke <p>Re-rigged Jared's bit with 70m rope &amp; bolted down another 20m to choke
in shaft (draughting). Side rift 5m off choke goes 3m to choke. in shaft (draughting). Side rift 5m off choke goes 3m to choke.
<p>V.WET CAVE DEAD (provisional number 181) [160, Ed.] <p>V.WET CAVE DEAD (provisional number 181) [160, Ed.]
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-5"><u>Wed 24th August</u></a> <a id="id1988-161-5">1988-08-24 | Rabbithohle | Becka, Chris D</a>
<p><u>Rabbithohle ?</u> <u>Becka, Chris D</u>
<p>Rabbit Warren series. <p>Rabbit Warren series.
@ -488,8 +485,7 @@ Ian asleep in car waiting for us. Drive down in fog bad, Hildes by 2am.[3 am]
<a href="#id1988-161-3">Previous trip</a> to Rabbit Warren &amp; Adrian's<br> <a href="#id1988-161-3">Previous trip</a> to Rabbit Warren &amp; Adrian's<br>
<a href="#id1988-161-4">Main way trip</a> on same day <a href="#id1988-161-4">Main way trip</a> on same day
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-4"><u>Wed 24th August</u></a><br> <a id="id1988-161-4">1988-08-24 | Rabbit Hole | Mark D, Jeremy</a>
<u>Rabbit Hole</u> <u>Mark D, Jeremy</u>
<p>Pushing trip below 2nd pitch. 3rd pitch through eye hole at bottom of 2nd, <p>Pushing trip below 2nd pitch. 3rd pitch through eye hole at bottom of 2nd,
about 10m to boulder strewn floor. Ways on to left &amp; right. about 10m to boulder strewn floor. Ways on to left &amp; right.
@ -516,7 +512,7 @@ left unrigged.
<p><a href="#id1988-161-10">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1988-161-10">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-3">Previous trip</a><br> <a href="#id1988-161-3">Previous trip</a><br>
<a href="#id1988-161-5">Rabbit Warren trip</a> on same day. <a href="#id1988-161-5">Rabbit Warren trip</a> on same day.
<hr /> <hr />
<u>Thursday</u> <u>Thursday</u>
<p>No one did anything <p>No one did anything
@ -531,7 +527,8 @@ holes, got rained on at 2.30 &amp; eventually decided to go down to get a
book. Rescued by Jez &amp; Del part way down road. book. Rescued by Jez &amp; Del part way down road.
<p>Wookey <p>Wookey
<hr />
<hr />
<u>Fri</u> <u>Fri</u>
<p>Team Rover got up horribly early (7.00 ish) &amp; eventually left about <p>Team Rover got up horribly early (7.00 ish) &amp; eventually left about
@ -549,8 +546,9 @@ still going come time to go home.
<p>[sketch plan] <p>[sketch plan]
<p>T/U 5 hrs <p>T/U 5 hrs
<hr /> <hr />
Fri Team 158 &quot;push&quot; Tina, Mike <a>1988-08-26 | Fri Team 158 &quot;push&quot; | Tina, Mike</a>
<p>Finished rigging 158. Mike went to the eyehole that we thought might be <p>Finished rigging 158. Mike went to the eyehole that we thought might be
worth hitting with a hammer. It wasn't worth hitting with the hammer. He worth hitting with a hammer. It wasn't worth hitting with the hammer. He
@ -561,7 +559,7 @@ the short climb after the squeeze. The walk back was disgusting - cold wet
misty dark ughh and ~4 am. misty dark ughh and ~4 am.
<p>Time underground ~8 hours <p>Time underground ~8 hours
<hr /> <hr />
<u>NB</u> <u>NB</u>
<p>(provisional) number assignments so far <p>(provisional) number assignments so far
@ -572,15 +570,14 @@ misty dark ughh and ~4 am.
163 - Adam's Hole (1)<br> 163 - Adam's Hole (1)<br>
162 - Adam's Hole (2)<br> 162 - Adam's Hole (2)<br>
164 - Hugh's hole 164 - Hugh's hole
<hr /> <hr />
Friday - everyone else did: Friday - everyone else did:
<p>Hugh + Penny - walked along the Stogerweg<br> <p>Hugh + Penny - walked along the Stogerweg<br>
Jo, Jane, Mark F, Mark R - portered loads in and out of camp 1<br> Jo, Jane, Mark F, Mark R - portered loads in and out of camp 1<br>
-Ian - <strike>slept</strike> - [crossed out] -Ian - <strike>slept</strike> - [crossed out]
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-7"><u>Friday</u> 161 'Survey' team 2</a><br> <a id="id1988-161-7">1988-08-26 | <u>Friday</u> 161 'Survey' team 2 | Chris, Becka, Jared</a>
Chris, Becka, Jared
<p>After wimping out at the car park Friday morning, we resolved to go up <p>After wimping out at the car park Friday morning, we resolved to go up
Friday evening whatever the weather that evening to do an overnight trip. Friday evening whatever the weather that evening to do an overnight trip.
@ -611,7 +608,7 @@ about 7 a.m. -&gt; camp 2. Weather pissing on us ! Jared
<a href="#id1988-161-6">Push trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-6">Push trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-8">Other survey trip</a> on same day. <a href="#id1988-161-8">Other survey trip</a> on same day.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-6">Friday 161 Pushing Team - Keith, Mark R</a> <a id="id1988-161-6">1988-08-26 | Friday 161 Pushing Team | Keith, Mark R</a>
<p>Down with that lot [arrow to previous page] just as rain starts. Down thru <p>Down with that lot [arrow to previous page] just as rain starts. Down thru
C+B's &quot;crawl&quot; &amp; rig Adrian down a couple of pitches - one a C+B's &quot;crawl&quot; &amp; rig Adrian down a couple of pitches - one a
@ -631,7 +628,7 @@ to good hang to ledge (20m) then walk down rift (~5-10&deg;) to a bridge
<a href="#id1988-161-7">Survey trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-7">Survey trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-8">Other survey trip</a> on same day. <a href="#id1988-161-8">Other survey trip</a> on same day.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-8">Friday 161 Survey (!!) Team 1 Mark D, Jeremy, Jenny</a> <a id="id1988-161-8">1988-08-26 | Friday 161 Survey (!!) Team 1 | Mark D, Jeremy, Jenny</a>
<p>Friday evening was amazingly fine ie. we could actually see the Burger hut <p>Friday evening was amazingly fine ie. we could actually see the Burger hut
before we almost crashed into it. Because we had decided to survey down, we before we almost crashed into it. Because we had decided to survey down, we
@ -662,7 +659,7 @@ up and we were evicted to walk and stumble home.
<a href="#id1988-161-5">Previous trip</a><br> <a href="#id1988-161-5">Previous trip</a><br>
<a href="#id1988-161-6">Push trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-6">Push trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-7">Other survey trip</a> on same day. <a href="#id1988-161-7">Other survey trip</a> on same day.
<hr /> <hr />
Saturday <strike>28ish</strike> [crossed out and replaced with] 27 Saturday <strike>28ish</strike> [crossed out and replaced with] 27
<br>Everybody <br>Everybody
@ -689,7 +686,7 @@ hope this doesn't anger the rain god).
<p>&quot;I don't like them in trousers!&quot; <p>&quot;I don't like them in trousers!&quot;
<hr /> <hr />
Sunday 28th August Hole 164 (Hugh's hole) <a>1988-08-28 | Sunday 28th August Hole 164 (Hugh's hole) | Hugh and Penny</a>
<p>Hugh &amp; Penny <p>Hugh &amp; Penny
@ -704,9 +701,7 @@ approx. 15m pitch to a ledge. From there the following is visible
<p>Time U/G 3 hr <p>Time U/G 3 hr
<hr /> <hr />
Sunday 28th Team <strike>Sunbath</strike> SURFACE SURVEY <a></a>1988-08-28 | Sunday 28th Team <strike>Sunbath</strike> SURFACE SURVEY | Mike M, Chris S, Sue, Gwynneth</a
<p>Mike M, Chris S, Sue, Gwynneth
<p>Ambled up around lunchtime, stopped for sarnies around Windloch (32) <p>Ambled up around lunchtime, stopped for sarnies around Windloch (32)
strolled on round to the path to 113. Couldn't find it - walked up + down strolled on round to the path to 113. Couldn't find it - walked up + down
@ -716,9 +711,7 @@ by 6. Oops, forgot: snow plug in 152 has gone - potential way down, had a
dig, got muddy, will take a rope in the next few days to hoist the rocks dig, got muddy, will take a rope in the next few days to hoist the rocks
out. Chris out. Chris
<hr /> <hr />
Monday 29th August <a>1988-08-29 | Monday 29th August | Hugh + Penny</a>
<p>Team:- Hugh + Penny
<p><u>Hole</u> <u>164</u> - still no sign of previous exploration <p><u>Hole</u> <u>164</u> - still no sign of previous exploration
@ -736,13 +729,12 @@ chamber.
<p>[another elevation] <p>[another elevation]
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-ss">Monday 29th Aug. - Team. Mike Martin, Jane &amp; Jeremy</a> <a id="id1988-161-ss">1988-08-29 | Monday 29th Aug | Mike Martin, Jane &amp; Jeremy</a>
<p>Surface survey. From P0 (Austria point) to 161 - passed camp II to 147 - <p>Surface survey. From P0 (Austria point) to 161 - passed camp II to 147 -
then rain stopped play. then rain stopped play.
<hr /> <hr />
Monday 29th August <a>1988-08-29 | HOLE 147 | Joe and Mark</a>
<u>HOLE 147</u>
<p>[elevation] <p>[elevation]
@ -757,9 +749,7 @@ drafting hole only couple of inches high).
<p>* THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES in 147 where there is definitely an enormous <p>* THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES in 147 where there is definitely an enormous
stretch of cave beyond a frustrating choke - this cave HAS <u>POTENTIAL</u> * stretch of cave beyond a frustrating choke - this cave HAS <u>POTENTIAL</u> *
<hr /> <hr />
29.8.88 <!-- must, in fact be 28th --> <a>1988-08-28 | More idiots going caving | Del, Wookey &amp; Adam </a>
<p>More idiots going caving: Del, Wookey &amp; Adam (again)
<p>Checked out various holes/draught in 162 &amp; 163. In 162 found draughts <p>Checked out various holes/draught in 162 &amp; 163. In 162 found draughts
all disappeared up phreatic tubes in roof. Also found bottom of snow plug in all disappeared up phreatic tubes in roof. Also found bottom of snow plug in
@ -769,7 +759,7 @@ Camped at camp 1.
<p>162 &amp; 163 are dead. Derigged. 5 hrs U/G <p>162 &amp; 163 are dead. Derigged. 5 hrs U/G
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-11">30.8.88 (as above)</a><!-- must, in fact, be 29th --> <a id="id1988-161-11">1988-08-29 | 30.8.88 (as above) | Adrian</a>
<p>Really impressed to see Jared, Mark D, Chris &amp; Becka walking past at <p>Really impressed to see Jared, Mark D, Chris &amp; Becka walking past at
about 7.00 am ! Eventually went down 161 about 12.00. Surveyed 1st pitch. about 7.00 am ! Eventually went down 161 about 12.00. Surveyed 1st pitch.
@ -783,7 +773,7 @@ major downpour outside causing mega-rain on 1st pitch.
<a href="#id1988-161-9">Jared/Mark's Adrian's trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-9">Jared/Mark's Adrian's trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-10">Chris/Becka's trip - new route</a> (on same day) <a href="#id1988-161-10">Chris/Becka's trip - new route</a> (on same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-10">Cave 161 Chris, Becka</a><!-- 08.29 --> <a id="id1988-161-10">1988-08-29 | Cave 161 | Chris, Becka</a><!-- 08.29 -->
<p>Down entrance pitch, then down parallel shaft to original 2nd pitch shaft. <p>Down entrance pitch, then down parallel shaft to original 2nd pitch shaft.
I descended &amp; found you could get to this shaft through an eyehole in the I descended &amp; found you could get to this shaft through an eyehole in the
@ -804,7 +794,7 @@ probably Q. tight, 18&quot; ?
<a href="#id1988-161-9">Jared/Mark's trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-9">Jared/Mark's trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-11">Del/Wookey/Adam's trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-11">Del/Wookey/Adam's trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-9"><u>Monday</u> 161 Mark, Jared</a> <a id="id1988-161-9">1988-08-29 | <u>Monday</u> 161 | Mark, Jared</a>
<p>Went down Adrian's route to bottom to check out leads. Phreatic tube <p>Went down Adrian's route to bottom to check out leads. Phreatic tube
doesn't go - choked with earth. Found another way through choke but this led doesn't go - choked with earth. Found another way through choke but this led
@ -817,7 +807,7 @@ in last chamber - doesn't go (I think).
<a href="#id1988-161-10">Chris/Becka's trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-10">Chris/Becka's trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-11">Del/Wookey/Adam's trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-11">Del/Wookey/Adam's trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-12">Tuesday 30th Mike Animal, Mark, Wookey. 161</a> <a id="id1988-161-12">1988-08-30 | Tuesday 30th 161 | Mike Animal, Mark, Wookey</a>
<p>Set off down 161 to push the new route found, by swinging off the 2nd <p>Set off down 161 to push the new route found, by swinging off the 2nd
pitch. Carried on down the pitches until we reached new territory - a free pitch. Carried on down the pitches until we reached new territory - a free
@ -831,9 +821,7 @@ tackle. Did a quick grade 2 survey on the way out.
<p><a href="#id1988-161-13">Next trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1988-161-13">Next trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-10">Previous push trip</a><br> <a href="#id1988-161-10">Previous push trip</a><br>
<hr /> <hr />
Weds 31/8/88 <a>1988-08-31 | Weds 31/8/88 164 | Hugh + Penny</a>
<p><u>164</u> Hugh + Penny
<p>Went down the pitch previously located (entries passim). This was a bit <p>Went down the pitch previously located (entries passim). This was a bit
longer than it looked, maybe 8m or so, freehang from a rockbridge. Lands in longer than it looked, maybe 8m or so, freehang from a rockbridge. Lands in
@ -855,7 +843,7 @@ next page]
points off&quot;<br> points off&quot;<br>
This is only 90% true. This is only 90% true.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-13">Wed 31 Jeremy, Wookey, Mark R</a> <a id="id1988-161-13">1988-08-31 | 161 Push | Jeremy, Wookey, Mark R</a>
<p>161 Push (from Animals muddy slope) <p>161 Push (from Animals muddy slope)
@ -885,9 +873,7 @@ slope floor ?
Animal<br> Animal<br>
[full page sketch] [full page sketch]
<hr /> <hr />
Friday 2nd September <a>1988-09-02 | 164 Attempted derig + survey trip | Penny and Hugh</a>
<p><u>164</u> Attempted derig + survey trip
<p>Penny twisted her ankle on the walk so Hugh went down solo to do as much <p>Penny twisted her ankle on the walk so Hugh went down solo to do as much
surveying as possible and to derig (light rain on surface meanwhile turned surveying as possible and to derig (light rain on surface meanwhile turned
@ -906,10 +892,8 @@ I went up the first pitch to find a rather releived Penny on the surface.
<p>N.B. Rain start to flood pulse time - 10 min. <p>N.B. Rain start to flood pulse time - 10 min.
<hr /> <hr />
Tuesday 30th August <a>1988-08-30 | 147 - Rerigging for survey | Mark F &amp; Jeremy<a>
<p> + Photographic record &amp; check dead.
<p><u>147</u> - Rerigging for survey Mark F &amp; Jeremy<br>
+ Photographic record &amp; check dead.
<p>Rigged without trouble. Checked possible ways on all dead. <p>Rigged without trouble. Checked possible ways on all dead.
@ -918,9 +902,7 @@ detackling party on way out.
<p>T/U 4 hrs. <p>T/U 4 hrs.
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-14">Thursday 1 September</a> <a id="id1988-161-14">1988-09-01 | 161 survey/Photo trip/Derig | <u>Ian</u>, Del, Adam</a>
<p>161 survey/Photo trip/Derig <u>Ian</u>, Del, Adam
<p>Intended to finish survey of Adrian's Route, look at the sand choked <p>Intended to finish survey of Adrian's Route, look at the sand choked
phreatic tube with a possible view to digging. However, on getting there this phreatic tube with a possible view to digging. However, on getting there this
@ -934,9 +916,7 @@ simultaneously. So had to tandem out &amp; took ages.
<p><a href="#id1988-161-16">Derig trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1988-161-16">Derig trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-11">Previous trip in Adrian's</a><br> <a href="#id1988-161-11">Previous trip in Adrian's</a><br>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-15">Friday 2nd September</a> <a id="id1988-161-15">1988-09-02 | 161 Survey trip. | Becka, Chris D</a>
<p>161 Survey trip.
<p>Becka, Chris D (Chris S sequested to roomier passages, see other survey <p>Becka, Chris D (Chris S sequested to roomier passages, see other survey
trip) trip)
@ -957,8 +937,7 @@ wriggle. t/u 8&frac12; hrs
<a href="#id1988-161-20">LHR push same day</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-20">LHR push same day</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-24">Next RHR push</a> <a href="#id1988-161-24">Next RHR push</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-16">Friday 2nd September 161 Del, <a id="id1988-161-16">1988-09-02 | Friday 2nd September 161 | Del, <u>Wookey</u> + Adrian</a>
<u>Wookey</u> + Adrian</a>
<p>Had to get up early even tho' nice short trip to do. Answer - Breakfast at <p>Had to get up early even tho' nice short trip to do. Answer - Breakfast at
Camp 1 for last remaining Alpen - Ha ! Arrived at entrance in time for grade Camp 1 for last remaining Alpen - Ha ! Arrived at entrance in time for grade
@ -971,8 +950,7 @@ suit; lovely + warm. T/U 3 hrs
<a href="#id1988-161-18">RHR push same day</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-18">RHR push same day</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-19">LHR push same day</a> <a href="#id1988-161-19">LHR push same day</a>
<hr /> <hr />
Sunday 28th August - didn't get written up at the time. 147 Joe, Mark F, <a>1988-08-28 | Sunday 28th August - didn't get written up at the time. 147 | Joe, Mark F, Juliette</a>
Juliette.
<p>Can't remember much about it now. Went to push the vertical development of <p>Can't remember much about it now. Went to push the vertical development of
147. Phreatic passage to first pitch approx 16m to small chamber. Boulder 147. Phreatic passage to first pitch approx 16m to small chamber. Boulder
@ -990,16 +968,16 @@ half hour plus gardening [???ing] big boulders, then Jule tried to bolt into
nice-looking but squidgy rock + we then decided to give up + go home + come nice-looking but squidgy rock + we then decided to give up + go home + come
back tomorrow (only I didn't). T/U 5 hrs back tomorrow (only I didn't). T/U 5 hrs
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-17">2nd September</a> Mark D (+Chris S, after he failed <a id="id1988-161-17">1988-09-02 | 2nd September | Mark D., Chris S </a>
<p></p>(+Chris S, after he failed
(-Jenny from attack of upset stomach ETC) to get through the squeeze). (-Jenny from attack of upset stomach ETC) to get through the squeeze).
Surveyed from the squeeze back to bottom of second pitch. <u>Very</u> cold. Surveyed from the squeeze back to bottom of second pitch. <u>Very</u> cold.
Chris forgot his cowstails - interesting change-overs ! Time U/G 7 hours. Chris forgot his cowstails - interesting change-overs ! Time U/G 7 hours.
<p><a href="#id1988-161-15">Trip Chris didn't fit on</a> <p><a href="#id1988-161-15">Trip Chris didn't fit on</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-18">Back to the <u>right</u> order 161 - R/H</a> <a id="id1988-161-18">1988-09-02 | Back to the <u>right</u> order 161 - R/H | Mark R, Juliette</a>
<p>Friday 2nd September. Mark R, Juliette
<p>Jolly exciting pushing trip, we thought. Got up 6.30 am (aagh!) &amp; ate <p>Jolly exciting pushing trip, we thought. Got up 6.30 am (aagh!) &amp; ate
continuously for an hour or so. Good march to camp 1, feeling very continuously for an hour or so. Good march to camp 1, feeling very
@ -1029,7 +1007,7 @@ flying saucers landed on the Brauning Wall !
<a href="#id1988-161-13">Previous RH push trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-13">Previous RH push trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-19">LH push trip same day</a> <a href="#id1988-161-19">LH push trip same day</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-20">3rd September 161 Jeremy, Adam + Del. Surveying</a> <a id="id1988-161-20">1988-09-03 | 161 surveying | Jeremy, Adam + Del.</a>
<p>Medium weather so easy trip to squeeze. A+D's first attempt at this <p>Medium weather so easy trip to squeeze. A+D's first attempt at this
phenomenon, varied + vocal swearing in + out ! Went right at bottom of phenomenon, varied + vocal swearing in + out ! Went right at bottom of
@ -1051,9 +1029,7 @@ trick with used carbide + closed container to give suitable finale.
<a href="#id1988-161-18">Previous RHR trip</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-18">Previous RHR trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-22">LHR trips same day</a> <a href="#id1988-161-22">LHR trips same day</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-19">2nd September 161 pushing Left hand route</a> <a id="id1988-161-19">1988-09-02 | 161 pushing Left hand route | Joe, Jared.</a>
<p>Joe Jared.
<p>Got underground about 10 a.m. Down through squeeze where Chris S was <p>Got underground about 10 a.m. Down through squeeze where Chris S was
hammering away, no problems. 50m pitch 'Baker' was piss wet but got to bottom hammering away, no problems. 50m pitch 'Baker' was piss wet but got to bottom
@ -1090,7 +1066,7 @@ rapidly failing light.
<p><a href="#id1988-161-21">Next LHR trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1988-161-21">Next LHR trip</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-18">RHR push same day</a> <a href="#id1988-161-18">RHR push same day</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-21">4th Sept TINA + KEITH</a><!-- actually 3rd September --> <a id="id1988-161-21">1988-09-03 | 4th Sept | TINA + KEITH</a>
<p>A further pushing trip going underground at 11 ish in the morning. Put two <p>A further pushing trip going underground at 11 ish in the morning. Put two
bolts at head of new pitch descended approx 30m to a very very deep shear bolts at head of new pitch descended approx 30m to a very very deep shear
@ -1110,7 +1086,7 @@ Yggdrasall (World Tree) Hell lies within it.&quot;
<a href="#id1988-161-22">LHR survey same day</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-22">LHR survey same day</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-19">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-19">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-22">3.9.88 <u>Wookey</u> &amp; Mark F</a> <a id="id1988-161-22">1988-09-03 | survey left hand route | <u>Wookey</u> &amp; Mark F</a>
<p>Surveying 'Left Hand' route from squeeze to [illegible] at top of 6th <p>Surveying 'Left Hand' route from squeeze to [illegible] at top of 6th
pitch. Couldn't find pitch despite innumerable holes in the floor &amp; tina pitch. Couldn't find pitch despite innumerable holes in the floor &amp; tina
@ -1122,8 +1098,7 @@ and crawled under rock to find pitch.
<a href="#id1988-161-21">LHR push same day</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-21">LHR push same day</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-19">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-19">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-23">4th September Mike T A, <u>Mark D</u> 161 <a id="id1988-161-23">1988-09-04 | 161 Kaninchenh&ouml;le | Mike T A, <u>Mark D</u></a>
Kaninchenh&ouml;le</a>
<p>Went down Left hand route to continue rigging Niflheim pitch. First <p>Went down Left hand route to continue rigging Niflheim pitch. First
attempt not very successful, so put in a huge Y-belay right across the rift. attempt not very successful, so put in a huge Y-belay right across the rift.
@ -1139,7 +1114,7 @@ pissing down it.
<a href="#id1988-161-24">RHR push same day</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-24">RHR push same day</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-23">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-23">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-24">4.9.88 <u>Wookey</u> &amp; Adam 161</a> <a id="id1988-161-24">1988-09-04| 161 | <u>Wookey</u> &amp; Adam</a>
<p>After camping trogged over in rain to serious grade 3 change along with <p>After camping trogged over in rain to serious grade 3 change along with
keenies Mike, Mark D &amp; Hugh who had come up night before. All U/G by keenies Mike, Mark D &amp; Hugh who had come up night before. All U/G by
@ -1167,12 +1142,10 @@ trogged out in 2 hours.
<a href="#id1988-161-27">Derigging</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-27">Derigging</a>/
<a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/ <a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/
<a href="#id1988-161-20">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-20">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
[full page and half of LHR rigging guide] [full page and half of LHR rigging guide]
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-25">Monday 5th Sept '88 -Survey chamber at bottom of right hand route</a> <a id="id1988-161-25">1988-09-05 | Survey chamber at bottom of right hand route | Del &amp; <u>Jeremy</u></a>
<p>Del &amp; <u>Jeremy</u>
<p>Underground by 10.30 despite the weather.<br> <p>Underground by 10.30 despite the weather.<br>
- v. quick trip down to bottom (1&frac12; hrs)<br> - v. quick trip down to bottom (1&frac12; hrs)<br>
@ -1200,8 +1173,7 @@ exploding out of knackered tackle sack.
<a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/ <a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/
<a href="#id1988-161-24">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-24">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-26">Monday 5th September 88 Photo trip 161</a><br> <a id="id1988-161-26">1988-09-05 | Photo trip 161 | Mark F, Keith, Ian</a>
Mark F, Keith, Ian
<p>Went in at around 6.30 pm in windy weather all the way down the right hand <p>Went in at around 6.30 pm in windy weather all the way down the right hand
route into the main chamber. Took about 6 photo in large chamber with about route into the main chamber. Took about 6 photo in large chamber with about
@ -1218,7 +1190,7 @@ return at campsite for 8 am.
<a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/ <a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/
<a href="#id1988-161-24">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-24">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-27">Tue 6th-9.88 Detackling starts Wookey, Animal, Adam</a> <a id="id1988-161-27">1988-09-06 | Detackling starts | Wookey, Animal, Adam</a>
<p>Serious rain all night &amp; in morning, so all got up v.late. Wookey had <p>Serious rain all night &amp; in morning, so all got up v.late. Wookey had
to borrow Hugh's furry (v.soggy) as he is v stupid. U/G by 11.00 when rain to borrow Hugh's furry (v.soggy) as he is v stupid. U/G by 11.00 when rain
@ -1240,8 +1212,7 @@ Used compass for passage dirns but everything else guesswork.
<a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/ <a href="../1989/log.htm">Next push</a> (in 1989)/
<a href="#id1988-161-24">Knossos discovery trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-24">Knossos discovery trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-28">Tuesday 6/9/88 survey/detackle trip down left <a id="id1988-161-28">1988-09-06 | survey/detackle trip down left hand route | Jared, Tina</a>
hand route. Jared Tina</a>
<p>Very wet overnight. Hugh came with Rover in the morning expecting to find <p>Very wet overnight. Hugh came with Rover in the morning expecting to find
5 jackers but instead we all went caving. The rain sort of held off and we 5 jackers but instead we all went caving. The rain sort of held off and we
@ -1258,9 +1229,7 @@ Comp. 543693 Tina
<a href="#id1988-161-29">Derig to surface</a>/ <a href="#id1988-161-29">Derig to surface</a>/
<a href="#id1988-161-23">Previous trip</a> <a href="#id1988-161-23">Previous trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1988-161-29">Wednesday 7/9/88 Detackle trip</a> <a id="id1988-161-29">1988-09-07 | Detackle trip | MarkD, Juliette, Del, Jeremy</a>
<p> - MarkD, Juliette, Del, Jeremy
<p>Jeremy wizzed off down to squeeze to detackle while Del descended 3rd to <p>Jeremy wizzed off down to squeeze to detackle while Del descended 3rd to
pull out Boris &amp; Grandfather Marlow. pull out Boris &amp; Grandfather Marlow.
@ -1276,7 +1245,7 @@ carry rope off plateau.
<p>T/U 4 hrs <p>T/U 4 hrs
<p><a href="../1989/log.htm#id1989-161-1">1989 trips</a> <p><a href="../1989/log.htm#id1989-161-1">1989 trips</a>
<hr /> <hr />
From the evening's drinking: From the evening's drinking:
<p><u>Adam</u> &quot;It stays up forever when you're pissed&quot;<br> <p><u>Adam</u> &quot;It stays up forever when you're pissed&quot;<br>
@ -1285,7 +1254,7 @@ developed !!!!!<br>
P.S. Adam left early. Someone was sick in the men's bogs ?? - probably me. P.S. Adam left early. Someone was sick in the men's bogs ?? - probably me.
<br>[this last in a different handwriting - doesn't work in ascii :-( Ed.] <br>[this last in a different handwriting - doesn't work in ascii :-( Ed.]
<hr /> <hr />
<u>164</u> <u>Detackling trip</u> - Penny <a>1988-09-04? | 164 Detackling trip | Penny</a>
<p>Eventually (after much fear !) down to the bottom of 2nd pitch to <p>Eventually (after much fear !) down to the bottom of 2nd pitch to
detackle, with Mark F on the surface with a whistle to inform me if any rain detackle, with Mark F on the surface with a whistle to inform me if any rain
@ -1296,7 +1265,7 @@ until the end of the week, and having to swim down the pitches !
<p>Time U/G ~ 1 hr <p>Time U/G ~ 1 hr
<hr /> <hr />
<u>Tuesday 30/August 1988</u> Tina + Jenny <a>1988-08-30 | 147 | Tina + Jenny</a>
<p>Sorry forgot to write it up in its proper place. Jenny and me hurried to <p>Sorry forgot to write it up in its proper place. Jenny and me hurried to
147 thinking the others (ie. the re-tackling trip) would be finished. But no 147 thinking the others (ie. the re-tackling trip) would be finished. But no

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@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ The first part of the log is traditionally taken up by the journey out.<br>
If this is of no interest, here is a link If this is of no interest, here is a link
<a href="#id1989-161-2">to the caving</a>!</font><hr /> <a href="#id1989-161-2">to the caving</a>!</font><hr />
<p>TEAM EUROTRAIN :- Tanya, Julian, Mark D &amp; Penny<br> <p>1989-08-04 | TEAM EUROTRAIN | Tanya, Julian, Mark D &amp; Penny<br>
Friday 4th August 1989 Friday 4th August 1989
<p>Team Eurotrain's journey out got off to a tense and exciting start when <p>Team Eurotrain's journey out got off to a tense and exciting start when
@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ they met Adam plus car to ferry them back up the hill.
<hr /> <hr />
<p>TEAM AVENGER - Rebecca Lawson, Chris Densham <p>1989-08-?? | TEAM AVENGER | Rebecca Lawson, Chris Densham
<p>Car having been bought in panic, we travelled across the unavoidable <p>Car having been bought in panic, we travelled across the unavoidable
parts of Europe sans ownership documents, green cards, etc., ate bread, brie parts of Europe sans ownership documents, green cards, etc., ate bread, brie
@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Pissed down (+ hail) Sun, ah, fond memories of ol'Osterreich. X
<hr /> <hr />
<p>Adam &amp; Ren&eacute; the red rusty Renault <p>1989-08-?? | the red rusty Renault | Adam &amp; Ren&eacute;
<p>Being the first to leave UK a lot happened between there &amp; now - so <p>Being the first to leave UK a lot happened between there &amp; now - so
briefness is required. Roughly. Drove to Cambs Thu 20th. Collect food at briefness is required. Roughly. Drove to Cambs Thu 20th. Collect food at
@ -158,8 +158,8 @@ Joints hurted !<br>
Time here (15 days) Adam. Time here (15 days) Adam.
<hr /> <hr />
<p>Mike, Tina, Mark F in Rover<br> <p>1989-08-?? | Team slow and reliable (sometimes!) in Rover | Mike, Tina, Mark F<br>
Team slow and reliable (sometimes!)
<p>Trailer was visible with the sun in the right place - well the shadow was <p>Trailer was visible with the sun in the right place - well the shadow was
anyway. It was unnerving driving around a corner and getting the passenger anyway. It was unnerving driving around a corner and getting the passenger
@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ hopefully will be better. Oh and by the way I came here for sunshine -&gt;
why IS IT RAINING ! why IS IT RAINING !
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-2">Julian, Chris, Becka. 7th August</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-2">1989-08-07 | small trip | Julian, Chris, Becka</a>
<p>Down 161 &amp; surveyed as far as 1 station beyond lower bolt on 2nd <p>Down 161 &amp; surveyed as far as 1 station beyond lower bolt on 2nd
pitch. Back out ! pitch. Back out !
@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ pitch. Back out !
<p><a href="#id1989-161-1">Previous trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1989-161-1">Previous trip</a>/
<a href="#id1989-161-3">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1989-161-3">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-1">Adam, Mark D. 7th August</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-1">1989-08-07 | 161 | Adam, Mark D.</a>
<p>Down 161 rigged 1st pitch &amp; new second pitch. Not very efficient, <p>Down 161 rigged 1st pitch &amp; new second pitch. Not very efficient,
hope we "warm up" a bit as time goes on. hope we "warm up" a bit as time goes on.
@ -197,9 +197,7 @@ hope we "warm up" a bit as time goes on.
<p>T/U 4 hours <p>T/U 4 hours
<p><a href="../1988/log.htm#id1988-161-29">Previous trip (last year)</a>/<a href="#id1989-161-2">Next trip</a> <p><a href="../1988/log.htm#id1988-161-29">Previous trip (last year)</a>/<a href="#id1989-161-2">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-3">Tina+Bill+Animal</a> Tue 8th August 1989 <p><a id="id1989-161-3">1989-08-08 | Bypass searching trip | Tina+Bill+Animal</a>
<p>Bypass searching trip
<p>(a) First tried skull pitch via the eye holes at the bottom. Loose and <p>(a) First tried skull pitch via the eye holes at the bottom. Loose and
chossy (so what's new!). Landed on boulders, two small ways on, both chossy (so what's new!). Landed on boulders, two small ways on, both
@ -235,7 +233,7 @@ absence makes the prick grow longer.
<font color="#008000">&lt;--- sexist crap.</font> <font color="#008000">&lt;--- sexist crap.</font>
</blockquote> </blockquote>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#008000"><a id="id1989-161-6">Tanya + Julian 8th Aug</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-6">1989-08-08 | tourists | Tanya + Julian</a>
<p><u>The Tourists</u> struggled down 1st pitch and established chocolate <p><u>The Tourists</u> struggled down 1st pitch and established chocolate
stockpile, passed Del+Juliette rerigging 2nd pitch, watched Mike+Tina stockpile, passed Del+Juliette rerigging 2nd pitch, watched Mike+Tina
@ -245,7 +243,7 @@ newly-bolted knot, went back saw D&amp;J <u>still</u> re-rigging 2nd pitch,
explored some bouldery small passages with an entrance partway up 2nd pitch. explored some bouldery small passages with an entrance partway up 2nd pitch.
When D&amp;J were done we went up and jumped out. (well, prussicked really). When D&amp;J were done we went up and jumped out. (well, prussicked really).
<p>T/U 6 hrs</font> <p>T/U 6 hrs
<p><a href="#id1989-161-4">Survey trip</a>/ <p><a href="#id1989-161-4">Survey trip</a>/
<a href="#id1989-161-5">Drunk &amp; Stupid discovery</a>/ <a href="#id1989-161-5">Drunk &amp; Stupid discovery</a>/
@ -253,7 +251,7 @@ When D&amp;J were done we went up and jumped out. (well, prussicked really).
<a href="#id1989-161-2">Previous trip</a>/ <a href="#id1989-161-2">Previous trip</a>/
<a href="#id1989-161-7">Next trip in 161</a> <a href="#id1989-161-7">Next trip in 161</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-4">Juliette + Del. 8th August</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-4">1989-08-08 | small trip | Juliette + Del.</a>
<p>Team veggie slop managed 1 bolt and 5 survey points in our stint ! No <p>Team veggie slop managed 1 bolt and 5 survey points in our stint ! No
excuses but rock kept exploding; + worrying about a rub. Surveying is not excuses but rock kept exploding; + worrying about a rub. Surveying is not
@ -266,7 +264,7 @@ cold if you're wearing enough layers to look like a 'Michelin (wo)man'. T/U
<a href="#id1989-161-2">Previous trip</a>/ <a href="#id1989-161-2">Previous trip</a>/
<a href="#id1989-161-7">Next trip in 161</a> <a href="#id1989-161-7">Next trip in 161</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-7">Becka, Adam, Chris Wednesday 9th August</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-7">1989-08-09 | drunk and stupid discovery | Becka, Adam, Chris</a>
<p>Mark F and Jeremy had discovered '100m' of pitches from an extremely <p>Mark F and Jeremy had discovered '100m' of pitches from an extremely
unlikely looking hole just before the old 3rd pitch (also unlikely looking). unlikely looking hole just before the old 3rd pitch (also unlikely looking).
@ -294,7 +292,7 @@ Mark D, Julian, Bill back up.
<a href="#id1989-161-14">Next Pushing Trip</a> <a href="#id1989-161-14">Next Pushing Trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-9">Mark D, Julian + Penny Thurs 10th August</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-9">1989-08-10 | DS survey | Mark D, Julian + Penny</a>
<p>Went down with the intention of carrying on surveying down Mark &amp; <p>Went down with the intention of carrying on surveying down Mark &amp;
Julian's hole, looking at various openings noticed by Chris as we went. Julian's hole, looking at various openings noticed by Chris as we went.
@ -316,7 +314,7 @@ down to look at the squeeze, then out.
<a href="#id1989-161-14">Next D&amp;S Pushing Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-14">Next D&amp;S Pushing Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-8">Tina + Tanya Thurs 10th August</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-8">1989-08-10 | mellow trip | Tina + Tanya</a>
<p>A laid-back + well mellow trip. After much faffing (guilty as charged) <p>A laid-back + well mellow trip. After much faffing (guilty as charged)
traversed over top of Mike + Tina's pitch. Tina bravely descended to put in traversed over top of Mike + Tina's pitch. Tina bravely descended to put in
@ -337,7 +335,7 @@ bit cheesed off after total faff round + freezing cold, so exited.
<a href="#id1989-161-18">Next Alt. Shopper Pushing Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-18">Next Alt. Shopper Pushing Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-14">Tanya (again!) + Del</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-14">1989-08-?? | pushing new route | Tanya + Del</a>
<p>Well hard pushing trip down new route (J+M's). Down to bottom chamber, <p>Well hard pushing trip down new route (J+M's). Down to bottom chamber,
unethically hammered like fxxx 'til Del could squeeze cheese through. This unethically hammered like fxxx 'til Del could squeeze cheese through. This
@ -357,8 +355,7 @@ hang into the new chamber, loads more cave !!
<a href="#id1989-161-16">Next D&amp;S Pushing Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-16">Next D&amp;S Pushing Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-15"><u>Mark F + Tina + Animal</u> - <p><a id="id1989-161-15">1989-08-?? | Niflheim Rigging Trip | Mark F + Tina + Animal</a>
<u>Niflheim Rigging Trip</u></a>
<p>Really rather efficient trip down, mainly 'cos only two bolts had to be <p>Really rather efficient trip down, mainly 'cos only two bolts had to be
added (one at the 45m pitch and one on the bridge in Niflheim). Niflheim is added (one at the 45m pitch and one on the bridge in Niflheim). Niflheim is
@ -385,7 +382,7 @@ found by climbing above the large boulders blocking rift.
<a href="#id1989-161-29">Next LHR Pushing Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-29">Next LHR Pushing Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-13">Chris, Juliette, Becka R.H.Route</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-13">1989-08-?? | R.H.Route | Chris, Juliette, Becka</a>
<p>Down through squeeze, no probs (!) &amp; dragged down 200m. Rigged rest of <p>Down through squeeze, no probs (!) &amp; dragged down 200m. Rigged rest of
RH route into Knossos. Jeremy &amp; Juliette surveyed a stretch. I gardened RH route into Knossos. Jeremy &amp; Juliette surveyed a stretch. I gardened
@ -402,10 +399,7 @@ feelings.
<a href="#id1989-161-17">Next RHR Pushing Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-17">Next RHR Pushing Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1989-161-16"> <a id="id1989-161-16">1989-08-12 | guilt survey | Wookey, Julian, Juliette (Joules)</a>
<table
border=0><tr><td><u>12th&nbsp;Aug</u></td><td>Wookey</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>Julian<br>Juliette</td><td>(Joules)</td></tr></table></a>
<p>A trip for more surveying guilt ridden nice + short to get down to the <p>A trip for more surveying guilt ridden nice + short to get down to the
fireworks which were going to be tonight but really (since they are tomorrow) fireworks which were going to be tonight but really (since they are tomorrow)
@ -428,7 +422,7 @@ come in.
<a href="#id1989-161-19">Next D&amp;S Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-19">Next D&amp;S Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-18">Chris, Del, Becka</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-18">1989-08-?? | Bills route | Chris, Del, Becka</a>
<p>Surveying trip down Mark, Tina &amp; Bill's route over the top of the 3rd <p>Surveying trip down Mark, Tina &amp; Bill's route over the top of the 3rd
pitch (carry on from traverse line). Q.fun &amp; we finally finished a route! pitch (carry on from traverse line). Q.fun &amp; we finally finished a route!
@ -445,12 +439,13 @@ Next 161 trips: <a href="#id1989-161-20">Finding Dreamtime</a> /
<a href="#id1989-161-19">Pushing D&amp;S</a> <a href="#id1989-161-19">Pushing D&amp;S</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p>12.8.89 DAN &amp; PETE L arrive but Dan is far too knackered 1989-08-12 | PETE L arrive | Dan
to write anymore so won't !!<br>
<p>but Dan is far too knackered to write anymore so won't !!<br>
(Thank God!!)<br> (Thank God!!)<br>
Dan Dan
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-10"><u>10th August (ish)</u> Jeremy + Juliette</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-10">1989-08-10 | fools | Jeremy + Juliette</a>
<p>Fools - idiots, who else would set off on a poxy trip in the rain. <p>Fools - idiots, who else would set off on a poxy trip in the rain.
Yes Jeremy + Juliette (muggins again). The weather forced us down into 161. Yes Jeremy + Juliette (muggins again). The weather forced us down into 161.
@ -468,8 +463,7 @@ a bolt whilst Jeremy rigs entire 4th pitch + puts in bolt) so out + down.
<a href="#id1989-161-12">Left Hand Route</a> (all same day)<br> <a href="#id1989-161-12">Left Hand Route</a> (all same day)<br>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-11">10th (Again)</a><br> <p><a id="id1989-161-11">1989-08-10 | Rerigging trip | Bill, Adam</a>
Bill, Adam Rerigging trip
<p>Aim to rig 4th pitch &amp; down RH route to Knossos. Realised at start <p>Aim to rig 4th pitch &amp; down RH route to Knossos. Realised at start
v.short of rope. Bill conned into going down new route to collect rope only v.short of rope. Bill conned into going down new route to collect rope only
@ -496,7 +490,7 @@ then exited.
<a href="#id1989-161-13">Next RHR Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-13">Next RHR Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-17">Jeremy, Mark D &amp; Adam Survey trip</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-17">1989-08-?? | Survey trip | Jeremy, Mark D &amp; Adam</a>
<p>A wonderfully efficient trip during which nearly 40 legs done + a new bolt <p>A wonderfully efficient trip during which nearly 40 legs done + a new bolt
put in 4th pitch to elliminate rub. Amusement by insulting each other. put in 4th pitch to elliminate rub. Amusement by insulting each other.
@ -510,7 +504,7 @@ joining Jeremy's earlier survey.
<a href="#id1989-161-16">Drunk &amp; Stupid trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-16">Drunk &amp; Stupid trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-12">Mark + Del Aug 10th</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-12">1989-08-10 | rig niflheim | Mark + Del</a>
<p>Intending to rig Niflheim but carrying 200m rope is knackering. Bag popped <p>Intending to rig Niflheim but carrying 200m rope is knackering. Bag popped
through squeeze v. easy (!!) and <u>then</u> Adam decided he'd like 50m of through squeeze v. easy (!!) and <u>then</u> Adam decided he'd like 50m of
@ -526,7 +520,7 @@ squeeze + out.
<a href="#id1989-161-15">Next LHR Pushing Trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-15">Next LHR Pushing Trip</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-19">Mark D, Chris, Becka Aug 14th</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-19">1989-08-14 | Drunk and stupid | Mark D, Chris, Becka</a>
<p>Down newly named "Drunken Stupid / Drunk &amp; Stupid" Chris &amp; I <p>Down newly named "Drunken Stupid / Drunk &amp; Stupid" Chris &amp; I
surveyed from bottom 30m on, Mark rigged on: unfortunately no spits, but surveyed from bottom 30m on, Mark rigged on: unfortunately no spits, but
@ -543,7 +537,7 @@ Good trip
<a href="#id1989-161-20">Dreamtime discovery trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-20">Dreamtime discovery trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-20">Wookey, Mike TA, Adam Aug 14th <u>Survey &amp; push from Knossos</u></a> <p><a id="id1989-161-20">1989-08-14 | Survey &amp; push from Knossos | Wookey, Mike TA, Adam</a>
<p>Continued survey from 14 bolt of traverse to pitch into Knossos. Area <p>Continued survey from 14 bolt of traverse to pitch into Knossos. Area
surveyed: down thro' Star Wars, joining onto last years carbide mark at pitch surveyed: down thro' Star Wars, joining onto last years carbide mark at pitch
@ -579,8 +573,7 @@ loose, and a slip goes down a 30m pitch !!</font>
<a href="#id1989-161-19">Drunk &amp; Stupid trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-19">Drunk &amp; Stupid trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-21">15-8-89 Dan, Tina, Jeremy, Julian</a><br> <p><a id="id1989-161-21">1989-08-15| Push-Survey 161 RH Route (12h) | Dan, Tina, Jeremy, Julian</a>
Push-Survey 161 RH Route (12h)
<p>Tourist down to Knossus. Julian &amp; I scrambled around Knossus, <p>Tourist down to Knossus. Julian &amp; I scrambled around Knossus,
generally being very impressed. Went thro' Star Wars &amp; Tina &amp; I began generally being very impressed. Went thro' Star Wars &amp; Tina &amp; I began
@ -605,8 +598,7 @@ the wrong way round.
<a href="#id1989-161-23">Next RHR Pushing Trip</a> (Flapjack) <a href="#id1989-161-23">Next RHR Pushing Trip</a> (Flapjack)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-23">15-16/8/89 Joe, Mike, Peter <p><a id="id1989-161-23">1989-08-15 | Push 161 beyond Flapjack | Joe, Mike, Peter</a>
Push 161 beyond Flapjack</a>
<p>Started 4pm, descending to meet previous party coming out at Knossos. <p>Started 4pm, descending to meet previous party coming out at Knossos.
Flapjack pitch(es) give nice descent but there are LOTS OF RUBS. Care ! Flapjack pitch(es) give nice descent but there are LOTS OF RUBS. Care !
@ -632,11 +624,9 @@ welcome at 8AM.
<a href="#id1989-161-24">Rescue trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-24">Rescue trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-24">16.8.89 <u>Becka does the squeeze the wrong way <p><a id="id1989-161-24">1989-08-16 | Becka does the squeeze the wrong way round with a broken leg | <u>Wookey</u>, Becka, Chris + Mark D, Adam, Mark F, Julian, Tanya, Joe</a>
round with a broken leg !</u></a><br>
<u>Wookey</u>, Becka, Chris + Mark D, Adam, Mark F, Julian, Tanya, Joe &amp; <p>... &amp; lots of Austrians.
lots of Austrians.
<p>W, Bec went down to finish off Niflheim but had a slight error at the <p>W, Bec went down to finish off Niflheim but had a slight error at the
squeeze. Becka sent me (wooks) down 1st &amp; then proceeded to come through squeeze. Becka sent me (wooks) down 1st &amp; then proceeded to come through
@ -704,10 +694,7 @@ to be demanded. Some of the screams were quite disconcerting. T/U 8 hrs)
<a href="#id1989-161-23">Flapjack trip</a> (same day - supplied rescuers) <a href="#id1989-161-23">Flapjack trip</a> (same day - supplied rescuers)
<hr /> <hr />
<a id="id1989-161-5"><table border=0><tr> <a id="id1989-161-5">1989-08-08 | Initial push &amp; discovery of drunk &amp; stupid | Mark.F, Jeremy</a>
<td>8/8/89&nbsp;Mark.F&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Jeremy</td>
<td>Initial push &amp; discovery of<br>
drunk &amp; stupid</td></tr></table></a>
<table border=0> <table border=0>
<tr><td>Initial intention </td><td>: to rig down to squeeze</td></tr> <tr><td>Initial intention </td><td>: to rig down to squeeze</td></tr>
@ -739,9 +726,7 @@ at bottom but time to go out.<br>
<a href="#id1989-161-7">Next D&amp;S trip</a> <a href="#id1989-161-7">Next D&amp;S trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><u>Team Peugeot</u> - get incredibly lost in France, Luxembourg &amp; 1989-08-?? | <u>Team Peugeot</u> - get incredibly lost in France, Luxembourg &amp; Germany, not to mention Austria &amp; then go walking in &amp; around Stubai Alps. | Juliette and Del
Germany, not to mention Austria &amp; then go walking in &amp; around
Stubai Alps.
<p>Thanx for navigation above + beyond (+ through) the call of duty. Drove <p>Thanx for navigation above + beyond (+ through) the call of duty. Drove
in convoy with Wook + Ros in Team Escort - destination unknown (anybody seen in convoy with Wook + Ros in Team Escort - destination unknown (anybody seen
@ -761,9 +746,7 @@ obscure turn offs the wrong way.
<p>Del drove the last stretch &amp; only ended up facing the Armco once. <p>Del drove the last stretch &amp; only ended up facing the Armco once.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-22"><u>Penney, Del, Juliette <a id="id1989-161-22">1989-08-15 | go down drunk + stupid | Penney, Del, Juliette</a>
go down drunk + stupid</u></a><br>
<u>15-8-89</u>
<p>Carefully leaving the rope on the surface - they descended. Restart..... <p>Carefully leaving the rope on the surface - they descended. Restart.....
@ -781,7 +764,7 @@ was spits + myself vica versa. So the bolt went in + we went out.
<a href="#id1989-161-23">Flapjack pushing trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-23">Flapjack pushing trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-24b"><u>Becka's version of accident</u></a> <p><a id="id1989-161-24b">1989-08-16 | Becka's version of accident | Becka</a>
<p>Off down to do Niflheim. Decided I was feeling even fatter than usual, so <p>Off down to do Niflheim. Decided I was feeling even fatter than usual, so
would use a C-rig instead of normal Petzl stop rig, as recommended by Wookey, would use a C-rig instead of normal Petzl stop rig, as recommended by Wookey,
@ -820,12 +803,15 @@ v.grateful &amp; v.sorry for all trouble caused.
<a href="#id1989-161-23">Flapjack trip</a> (same day - supplied rescuers) <a href="#id1989-161-23">Flapjack trip</a> (same day - supplied rescuers)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-dive-1"><u>16.8.89</u></a> John Cordingley + Andy Goddard <a id="id1989-dive-1">1989-08-16 | diving | John Cordingley + Andy Goddard</a>
dived in <u>Altaussee</u> below the "Steinwand", looking for the resurgence.
<p>dived in <u>Altaussee</u> below the "Steinwand", looking for the resurgence.
Dived to -42m (135ft) depth, without success - Phil Carried (NOT COMMON) Dived to -42m (135ft) depth, without success - Phil Carried (NOT COMMON)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><u>17.8.89</u> <u>Altausseer See</u> again. We dived again a bit further <a>1989-08-17 | Altausseer See again. | John Cordingley + Andy Goddard</a>
<p>We dived again a bit further
up-lake. Andy G went in first, to -30m. Phil Murphy went in next, also to up-lake. Andy G went in first, to -30m. Phil Murphy went in next, also to
-30m, followed by Mike Thomas, who searched to -27m. John C went in last, -30m, followed by Mike Thomas, who searched to -27m. John C went in last,
reaching -36m and found a dead body. Brought out a right humerus just so you reaching -36m and found a dead body. Brought out a right humerus just so you
@ -843,13 +829,15 @@ SYPHONS SURVEYED&nbsp;&nbsp;
<font color="#000000">SIGNS LIBERATED&nbsp;&nbsp; <font color="#000000">SIGNS LIBERATED&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;BEERS DRUNK</font><br> &nbsp;&nbsp;BEERS DRUNK</font><br>
REASONABLE RATES</center> REASONABLE RATES</center>
<hr />
<p><font color="#202020"> <p><font color="#202020">
Quote:- Millars to Waddington: "Well, what about you ? At least we're Quote:- Millars to Waddington: "Well, what about you ? At least we're
thinking about going underground ... or at least, we've got the thinking about going underground ... or at least, we've got the
equipment, just in case."</font> equipment, just in case."</font>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000">18.8.89. <a>1989-08-18 | Altausseer See again. | John Cordingley + Andy Goddard</a>
<p>
<u>Altausseer See</u>. After trip to report body to bobbies <u>Altausseer See</u>. After trip to report body to bobbies
with Mike T. and Hans we went to the local firemen/lake rescue team. with Mike T. and Hans we went to the local firemen/lake rescue team.
Got a boat ride to dive site ! JohnC dived along with Hubert Gaisberger Got a boat ride to dive site ! JohnC dived along with Hubert Gaisberger
@ -858,7 +846,7 @@ before surfacing. Then a cucc/CDG team drank a barrel of their excellent
beer ! beer !
<hr /> <hr />
<p><u>19.9.89</u> <u>Altausseer See again</u> <a>1989-08-19 | Altausseer See again. | John Cordingley + Andy Goddard</a>
<p>John C, Hubert + Wolfgang dived again to -36m depth in the rain. JNC went <p>John C, Hubert + Wolfgang dived again to -36m depth in the rain. JNC went
in first and failed to find body again. Did find the boot again however - in first and failed to find body again. Did find the boot again however -
@ -883,7 +871,7 @@ holes in the ice seen in winter, according to Karl Gaisberger.
Aston "virgins enlightened" Diving Svces.) Aston "virgins enlightened" Diving Svces.)
<hr /> <hr />
<p>20.8.89 Goldloch (Resurgence next to Hallstattersee/Kessel). <a>1989-08-20 | Goldloch (Resurgence next to Hallstattersee/Kessel) | Phil?</a>
<p>Open for 6 months due to road widening. Karl Gaisberger said it hadn't <p>Open for 6 months due to road widening. Karl Gaisberger said it hadn't
been dived. G.Zauner (boss of diving school in Hallstatt) also thought this been dived. G.Zauner (boss of diving school in Hallstatt) also thought this
@ -893,8 +881,8 @@ drops down to -24m where white line carried on .... Returned because tables
written on photo-copier paper had disintegrated below 24m ! Mike T written on photo-copier paper had disintegrated below 24m ! Mike T
<hr /> <hr />
<p>20/8<br> <a>1989-08-20 | Kessel | Phil?</a>
Kessel. The first sump (52m long) was passed to a small rift. Phil dekitted <p></p>Kessel. The first sump (52m long) was passed to a small rift. Phil dekitted
and followed the rift to sump 2, the passage would be desperate with diving and followed the rift to sump 2, the passage would be desperate with diving
gear. A new 4mm braid line disappeared into sump 2, obviously someone has gear. A new 4mm braid line disappeared into sump 2, obviously someone has
been active recently. We searched for a bypass to the dry passage but none been active recently. We searched for a bypass to the dry passage but none
@ -906,8 +894,7 @@ diveable sump but its certainly a laugh diving in Austria.
bedding. Line ends at -10m. bedding. Line ends at -10m.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-25">20/8-&gt;21/8 RH push (via Flapjack pitches)</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-25">1989-08-20 | 20/8-&gt;21/8 RH push (via Flapjack pitches) | Planc, Mark D, Adam.</a>
<p>Planc, Mark D, Adam.
<p>Planned to go &amp; continue pushing after those who had intended to go <p>Planned to go &amp; continue pushing after those who had intended to go
down on 20th. However, the underground campers were later &amp; slower than down on 20th. However, the underground campers were later &amp; slower than
@ -943,16 +930,15 @@ for sunrise, beautiful.
<a href="#id1989-161-26">Camping/Surveying trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-26">Camping/Surveying trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#505050">21/8/89 <u>Wolfgangsee</u> <p>1989-08-21 | Wolfgangsee | Mike T and John C
<p>Mike T and John C dived beneath the big wall called Falkenwand to look for <p>Mike T and John C dived beneath the big wall called Falkenwand to look for
a big cave entrance at -19m. Searched &frac14; mile section of underwater a big cave entrance at -19m. Searched &frac14; mile section of underwater
verticalness thoroughly betwee surface and -25m by going along at different verticalness thoroughly betwee surface and -25m by going along at different
depths. Very enjoyable "BSAC-style" dive !</font> depths. Very enjoyable "BSAC-style" dive !
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-161-27">21/8/89 <u>D&amp;S</u> <p><a id="id1989-161-27">1989-08-21 | D&amp;S | Dan. Penny, Julian, Mark F</a>
Dan. Penny, Julian, Mark F</a>
<p>Uneventful trip down to front - nasty rebelay rerigged to a traverse <p>Uneventful trip down to front - nasty rebelay rerigged to a traverse
then lined climb down streamway. At the front, Dan climbed down a tight then lined climb down streamway. At the front, Dan climbed down a tight
@ -968,9 +954,7 @@ down pitch almost hitting Dan.
<p>T/U 11 hrs</font> <p>T/U 11 hrs</font>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-28">22/8/89 <u>Drunk &amp; Stupid</u> <p><a id="id1989-161-28">1989-08-22 | Drunk &amp; Stupid re-rigging + (pushing) | Tanya, Chris D, Julian</a>
Tanya, Chris D, Julian</a><br>
<center>re-rigging + (pushing)</center>
<p>Down cave late as usual + shortage of carbide for Chris. Gathered all <p>Down cave late as usual + shortage of carbide for Chris. Gathered all
ropes and ladders we could find on the way and draged them down with ropes and ladders we could find on the way and draged them down with
@ -1000,7 +984,7 @@ number of rubs etc. !
<a href="#id1989-161-33">Next D&amp;S Trip</a> <a href="#id1989-161-33">Next D&amp;S Trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000">21/8/89 C.D.G. (Northern) <u>GOLDLOCH</u> 1989-08-21 | C.D.G. (Northern) <u>GOLDLOCH</u> | Phil and Mike
<p>Phil dived along the line found by Mike to -36m. The line changed from <p>Phil dived along the line found by Mike to -36m. The line changed from
white to yellow at -24m. As I had no line reel to continue descending so I white to yellow at -24m. As I had no line reel to continue descending so I
@ -1013,7 +997,7 @@ for the audience. We watched the film in the cameramans dormobile - excellent
laugh. laugh.
<hr /> <hr />
<p>22/8/89 - GOLDLOCH 1989-08-22 | GOLDLOCH | Alien, Phil
<p>Alien pushed it to -65m, Phil reached -6 before his gear died - bastard <p>Alien pushed it to -65m, Phil reached -6 before his gear died - bastard
luck. We then went to tell Gerhard Zauner who was so impressed he bought luck. We then went to tell Gerhard Zauner who was so impressed he bought
@ -1023,7 +1007,7 @@ Suddenly Zauner decided we were O.K. so he gave us a huge amount of info
on the local risings. Mark was impressed by the S.S. memorabilia. on the local risings. Mark was impressed by the S.S. memorabilia.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-26">20-&gt;21st : Animal's bit:</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-26">1989-08-20 | Animal's bit | MikeTA, Del</a>
<p>Disposed of Tina at the station, drove up to the plateau, went down RH <p>Disposed of Tina at the station, drove up to the plateau, went down RH
route to join the underground camping group. Nearly failed to find the camp route to join the underground camping group. Nearly failed to find the camp
@ -1037,7 +1021,7 @@ Camp was pretty good. Slept to about 8.30 and then faffed for 3 hours before
<p>(a) Very tight muddy inlet on l/hand side gets like Quaking so gave up. <p>(a) Very tight muddy inlet on l/hand side gets like Quaking so gave up.
<p>(b) followed route to new pitch but spo</font><font color="#008000">tted <p>(b) followed route to new pitch but spotted
lights below, turned out to be the other side of the flapjack shaft (could lights below, turned out to be the other side of the flapjack shaft (could
spy the blue rope protector). spy the blue rope protector).
@ -1050,8 +1034,7 @@ some grub first).
<p align=center>Animal - T/U 24 hours <p align=center>Animal - T/U 24 hours
<p><u>Team Camping 20-21st</u><br> <p>1989-08-20 | Team Camping 20-21st Wook's bit | Wook, Jez &amp; Dave, Del, Joe, Juliette
: Wook's bit
<p>Team camping trip being organised for a change with gear lists etc. which <p>Team camping trip being organised for a change with gear lists etc. which
is fine but results in us being a little slow. Under ground by 12.30. 6 is fine but results in us being a little slow. Under ground by 12.30. 6
@ -1084,11 +1067,9 @@ some derigging - all hyper knackered.
<a href="#id1989-161-25">Flapjack bottoming trip</a> (same day) <a href="#id1989-161-25">Flapjack bottoming trip</a> (same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-40-1">August 23rd - daytime.</a> <p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-40-1">1989-08-23 | daytime | Mike Thomas, Pete Lancaster, Jeremy Rodgers, Adam Cooper, Juliette Kelly, Del Robinson, Joe Lenartowitz, Andy Waddington (who?).</a>
Mike Thomas, Pete Lancaster, Jeremy Rodgers, Adam Cooper, Juliette Kelly, Del
Robinson, Joe Lenartowitz, Andy Waddington (who?).<br>
Waddington's Beer to caving ratio becomes finite !</font> <p>Waddington's Beer to caving ratio becomes finite !
<p>Schwarzmooskogeleish&ouml;hle. (New entrance) <p>Schwarzmooskogeleish&ouml;hle. (New entrance)
@ -1137,12 +1118,10 @@ the loss of about 37 litres of sweat each (much less than on the walk-in!)
<p><a href="../1990/log.htm#id1990-40-1">Next CUCC trip here (1990)</a> <p><a href="../1990/log.htm#id1990-40-1">Next CUCC trip here (1990)</a>
<hr />
<p>Another quote. Waddington in the kartoffelh&uuml;tte. <p>Another quote. Waddington in the kartoffelh&uuml;tte.
"I don't care, as long as I'm on page three first !" "I don't care, as long as I'm on page three first !"
<hr /> <hr />
<p>23/8/89 (still)<br> <a>1989-08-23 | TEACHING PEOPLE TO DIVE IN GRUNDLSEE | MikeTA, MarkD, MarkF, Julian
TEACHING PEOPLE TO DIVE IN GRUNDLSEE
<p>Phil instructed while Alien slobbed. After rescuing a surf board sail, <p>Phil instructed while Alien slobbed. After rescuing a surf board sail,
took Mark (chef) for a flipper, Animal followed by Mark F (who found a pike took Mark (chef) for a flipper, Animal followed by Mark F (who found a pike
@ -1150,7 +1129,7 @@ and a vase) and was followed by Julian. Tanya peeed on the surf board.
Mark (chef) managed to burst an eardrum after reaching -6m depth - serves Mark (chef) managed to burst an eardrum after reaching -6m depth - serves
him right for having such shit ears. him right for having such shit ears.
<hr />
<p>Quote from Del to Juliette (before the dinner) <p>Quote from Del to Juliette (before the dinner)
"You can be pleasantly stuffed tonight..." "You can be pleasantly stuffed tonight..."
<p>Quote from Adam "I had a week humping sods"<br> <p>Quote from Adam "I had a week humping sods"<br>
@ -1160,8 +1139,7 @@ serious drinking - but every bastard else has pissed off to bed !
Anti-social pillocks - how can a piss-artist keep his average up with no Anti-social pillocks - how can a piss-artist keep his average up with no
support ? hmmmmmph ! A. support ? hmmmmmph ! A.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-161-29">23-24/8/89</a><br> <p><a id="id1989-161-29">1989-08-23 | Team Divbrain | Wook, Chris &amp; Dave the hand</a>
Team Divbrain : Wook, Chris &amp; Dave the hand
<p>go on an overnighter for 1st trip down Niflheim since it was rigged. (on <p>go on an overnighter for 1st trip down Niflheim since it was rigged. (on
11th Aug - 12 days ago !!) 11th Aug - 12 days ago !!)
@ -1211,9 +1189,9 @@ sketch and bearings overleaf.
<a href="#id1989-161-30">Next trip</a> <a href="#id1989-161-30">Next trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><u>24/8/89.</u> Prospecting Adam, Planc <p>1989-08-24 | Prospecting | Adam, Planc
<p><font color="#000000">Prospecting on the West side of the Hinter <p>Prospecting on the West side of the Hinter
Schwarzmooskogel. Schwarzmooskogel.
<p>(1) Descended 15m shaft which we painted no 165 - in a fault line on <p>(1) Descended 15m shaft which we painted no 165 - in a fault line on
@ -1237,8 +1215,7 @@ pirates seen camping near the Augsteck, or possibly the Germans.
</font> </font>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#800000"><a id="id1989-161-31">26-27/8/89 <p><a id="id1989-161-31">1989-08-26 | R.H.Route again | Dan wookey Adam <u>Chris</u></a>
R.H.Route again Dan wookey Adam <u>Chris</u></a>
<p>After a day of recovery from dinner &amp; general festering with the <p>After a day of recovery from dinner &amp; general festering with the
Hohlenrettung people some keenies drove up &amp; camped on plateau (inc. Hohlenrettung people some keenies drove up &amp; camped on plateau (inc.
@ -1293,9 +1270,7 @@ Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-32">Photo trip LH &amp; RH routes</a> /
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#505050"> <p><font color="#505050">
<a id="id1989-161-32">27/8/89 Mark F, <u>Kieth, Ian</u></a> <a id="id1989-161-32">1989-08-27| Photo trip | Mark F, <u>Kieth, Ian</u></a>
<p>Photo trip
<p>Entered cave around 11 am. Went down left hand route to camp where <p>Entered cave around 11 am. Went down left hand route to camp where
Animal, Jeremy, Julian were still in bed. Photoed formations and Arrow Animal, Jeremy, Julian were still in bed. Photoed formations and Arrow
@ -1312,8 +1287,7 @@ around 10.30 pm
<a href="#id1989-161-34">Flapjack derigging &amp; Co.</a> <a href="#id1989-161-34">Flapjack derigging &amp; Co.</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#008000"> <p><a id="id1989-161-30">1989-08-26| Surveying Nifleheim | David H, Del, Juliette</a>
<a id="id1989-161-30">26/8/89 David H, Del, Juliette</a>
<p>Surveying Niflheim <p>Surveying Niflheim
@ -1330,7 +1304,7 @@ thinking of yesterday's trip down D+S ahead of above trip - too much caving
<a href="#id1989-161-23">Olympus surveying trip</a> (started same day) <a href="#id1989-161-23">Olympus surveying trip</a> (started same day)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-33">27/6/89 David H, Juliette, Del</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-33">1989-08-27| Squeeze bypass| David H, Juliette, Del</a>
<p>Squeeze bypass, down Drunk + Stupid (possibly ?) <p>Squeeze bypass, down Drunk + Stupid (possibly ?)
@ -1357,9 +1331,7 @@ Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-31">Surveying Olympus etc.</a> /
<a href="#id1989-161-34">Flapjack derigging &amp; Co.</a> <a href="#id1989-161-34">Flapjack derigging &amp; Co.</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-34">26-28/8/89 <p><a id="id1989-161-34">1989-08-26 | The Niflheim Abortion (All of it Jeremy's fault) | Jeremy, Animal, <u>Julian</u></a>
The Niflheim Abortion (All of it Jeremy's fault)</a><br>
Jeremy, Animal, <u>Julian</u>
<p>Plan: Nip down RH route, make a rope collection, check out Over the <p>Plan: Nip down RH route, make a rope collection, check out Over the
Rainbow, camp down Niflheim, sleep, spend next day poking around passages Rainbow, camp down Niflheim, sleep, spend next day poking around passages
@ -1425,7 +1397,7 @@ Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-31">Surveying Olympus etc.</a> /
<a href="#id1989-161-32">Photo trip</a> / <a href="#id1989-161-32">Photo trip</a> /
<a href="#id1989-161-33">D&amp;S</a> <a href="#id1989-161-33">D&amp;S</a>
<hr />
<p>Team Sweat: Ian (still in wooley), Keith, Tanya, Julian, Del, <p>Team Sweat: Ian (still in wooley), Keith, Tanya, Julian, Del,
Juliette, Mark F, Wookey, Animal<br> Juliette, Mark F, Wookey, Animal<br>
Got the Potato Hut to over 40&deg; on the thermometer. Animal sweats the most Got the Potato Hut to over 40&deg; on the thermometer. Animal sweats the most
@ -1434,12 +1406,11 @@ Tanya went in the river !!<br>
T/S (sweating) ~30 mins T/S (sweating) ~30 mins
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-161-38"><table> <a id="id1989-161-38">1989-09-01 | Pitch, pitch, pitch, | Dave, Chris, Tanya,&nbsp;Juliette</a>
<tr><td><u>1st&nbsp;September&nbsp;89</u></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>[Dave, Chris<br>Tanya,&nbsp;Juliette]</td> <p>
<td>Team. - Pitch, pitch, pitch,<br> drip&nbsp;-&nbsp;rain,&nbsp;pour&nbsp;}&nbsp;-&nbsp;WET.&nbsp;Pitch,&nbsp;pitch<br>
{drip&nbsp;-&nbsp;rain,&nbsp;pour&nbsp;}&nbsp;-&nbsp;WET.&nbsp;Pitch,&nbsp;pitch<br> bolt / survey Prussic add infinitum
bolt / survey Prussic add infinitum</td></tr></table></a>
<p>An overnighter. We started fantasising about morning emergences to bright <p>An overnighter. We started fantasising about morning emergences to bright
blue skies before we even went in. Zipped downwards, Chris removing even blue skies before we even went in. Zipped downwards, Chris removing even
@ -1507,11 +1478,11 @@ feel the need to mother him ?
Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-37">The D&amp;S trip</a> Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-37">The D&amp;S trip</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#800000"><a id="id1989-161-37">1st September 1989</a><br> <a id="id1989-161-37">1989-09-01 | The French Connection | Dan, Jeremy, Julian, Penny </a><br>
<strike>DRUNK &amp; STUPID</strike></font>
<p><strike>DRUNK &amp; STUPID</strike></font>
<font color="#505050">&lt;- FRENCH LETTER SERIES (Paul)</font><br> <font color="#505050">&lt;- FRENCH LETTER SERIES (Paul)</font><br>
<font color="#800000">survey to the bottom &amp; finish the route<br> <font color="#800000">survey to the bottom &amp; finish the route<br>
Dan, Jeremy, Julian, Penny
<p>'THE FRENCH CONNECTION' <p>'THE FRENCH CONNECTION'
@ -1597,15 +1568,13 @@ the highest entrance" anyway.
<a href="#id1989-161-39">Next D&amp;S Trip</a> (photo + derigging)<br> <a href="#id1989-161-39">Next D&amp;S Trip</a> (photo + derigging)<br>
Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-38">The Niflheim trip</a> Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-38">The Niflheim trip</a>
<hr />
<p><font color="#000000">"I'm very disappointed with Dan's performance on <p><font color="#000000">"I'm very disappointed with Dan's performance on
this expedition"<br><center> - Penny</center></font> this expedition"<br><center> - Penny</center></font>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#505050"> <p><font color="#505050">
<a id="id1989-161-35">The 3&frac12; hr extravagance !</a> <a id="id1989-161-35">1989-09-01 | The 3&frac12; hr extravagance ! | <u>David</u> &amp; Wookey</a>
<p>Team : <u>David</u> &amp; Wookey
<p>Went up in cars (Chris, Del, Juliette, Jeremy, Adam, Wookey and myself) <p>Went up in cars (Chris, Del, Juliette, Jeremy, Adam, Wookey and myself)
to discover the 'sprinkling' of snow visible from base camp was, in fact, to discover the 'sprinkling' of snow visible from base camp was, in fact,
@ -1630,7 +1599,7 @@ and Juliette waiting for us up top.
<a href="#id1989-161-40">Next RHR Trip</a> (surveying Wish You Were Here) <a href="#id1989-161-40">Next RHR Trip</a> (surveying Wish You Were Here)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-36">Team Mike + Tina</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-36">1989-09-02? | Rush back | Mike + Tina</a>
<p>Rushed back to Austria. 30 hour train journey and still so keen to be <p>Rushed back to Austria. 30 hour train journey and still so keen to be
whisked up to the cave. whisked up to the cave.
@ -1668,7 +1637,7 @@ Surveyed out.
(next year) (next year)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-39">Dave, Paul, Mark D. 3/9</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-39">1989-09-03 | photo ds | Dave, Paul, Mark D</a>
<p>Drunk &amp; Stupid Photography / Detackle <p>Drunk &amp; Stupid Photography / Detackle
@ -1690,7 +1659,7 @@ Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-40">RHR derig/survey</a> /
<a href="#id1989-161-41">LHR derig - abortive and Chris's rescue</a> <a href="#id1989-161-41">LHR derig - abortive and Chris's rescue</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-42"><u>Six go Detackling A Cave</u></a> <p><a id="id1989-161-42">1989-09-03? | Six go Detackling A Cave | Juliette, Dave, Animal, Jeremy Tanya, Tina</a>
<p>(1) Juliette, Dave, Animal - Down Niflheim <p>(1) Juliette, Dave, Animal - Down Niflheim
@ -1725,7 +1694,7 @@ Tina, Tanya, Jeremy ~ 7 hrs
<a href="../1990/log.htm#id1990-161-1">Next trip</a> (1990 rigging in) <a href="../1990/log.htm#id1990-161-1">Next trip</a> (1990 rigging in)
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-161-43">Dan &amp; Penny Tues</a> <p><font color="#000000"><a id="id1989-161-43">1989-09-04? | finish detackle Tues | Dan &amp; Penny</a>
<p>Finished detackling D&amp;S &amp; <p>Finished detackling D&amp;S &amp;
hauled all rope and ladders to the surface. hauled all rope and ladders to the surface.
@ -1738,9 +1707,7 @@ hauled all rope and ladders to the surface.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><font color="#505050"> <p><font color="#505050">
<a id="id1989-161-40"><u>RH detackle/Rescue trip/Push/Survey</u></a> <a id="id1989-161-40">1989-09-04? | RH detackle/Rescue trip/Push/Survey | Jeremy, Mark F, Adam</a>
<p>Jeremy, Mark F, Adam
<p>Shot down, Jeremy pulled Adrian &amp; Boris from Flapjack pitches, Mark F <p>Shot down, Jeremy pulled Adrian &amp; Boris from Flapjack pitches, Mark F
waited. I looked at current pushing front to see if obviously going to close waited. I looked at current pushing front to see if obviously going to close
@ -1770,7 +1737,7 @@ Same day: <a href="#id1989-161-39">D&amp;S derig</a> /
<a href="#id1989-161-41">LHR derig - abortive and Chris's rescue</a> <a href="#id1989-161-41">LHR derig - abortive and Chris's rescue</a>
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1989-161-41">Chris, Dan, Juliette - Chris's accident</a> <p><a id="id1989-161-41">1989-09-06? | LHR derig - abortive and Chris's rescue | Chris, Dan, Juliette </a>
<p>This trip not written up in base camp logbook. <p>This trip not written up in base camp logbook.

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@ -940,7 +940,7 @@ to whoever found it.
<hr /> <hr />
<p><a id="id1996-161-22">17/6/96</a> | Puerile Humour | Lummat, PhilB, Juliette, ChrisD, <u>Gill</u> </p> <p><a id="id1996-161-22">17/7/96</a> | Puerile Humour | Lummat, PhilB, Juliette, ChrisD, <u>Gill</u> </p>
<p>Sam + Brians tales of storming horizontal passage with 5 ways on + 2 <p>Sam + Brians tales of storming horizontal passage with 5 ways on + 2
pitches... 5 go in to survey what they found + explore more. Re-rigged 2 pitches... 5 go in to survey what they found + explore more. Re-rigged 2

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@ -419,7 +419,12 @@ compass or clino.</p>
<div class="timeug">T/U: 4 1/2 hours</div> <div class="timeug">T/U: 4 1/2 hours</div>
<div class="tripdate" id="t2006-07-25b"></div> <hr />
<div class="tripdate" id="t2006-07-25b">2006-07-25</div>
<div class="trippeople">Dave and <u>Deep</u> </div>
<div class="triptitle">204 - Death and Glory </div>
<p>We returned the next day with a different set of instruments to survey <p>We returned the next day with a different set of instruments to survey
the passage in a slightly quicker/less exciting trip.</p> the passage in a slightly quicker/less exciting trip.</p>

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@ -312,8 +312,7 @@ type&ellip;</p>
<div class="tripdate" id="t2011-07-28a">2011-07-28</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t2011-07-28a">2011-07-28</div>
<div class="trippeople"><u>Djuke Veldhuis</u></div> <div class="trippeople"><u>Djuke Veldhuis</u></div>
<div class="triptitle">- VIA FERRATA - <b>Grober Donnerogel</b>, 2054 m, <div class="triptitle">- VIA FERRATA - <b>Grober Donnerogel</b>, 2054 m, Grade D (Intersport Klettersteig, Tour 28, p 120 Klettersteig book).</div>
Grade D (Intersport Klettersteig, Tour 28, p 120 Klettersteig book).</div>
<p></p> <p></p>
<div class="timeug">T/U: </div> <div class="timeug">T/U: </div>
@ -594,8 +593,7 @@ a bit lost at Ykikikiki beach, almost ended up at starfish junction. Made our wa
<div class="tripdate" id="t2011-07-26c">2011-07-26</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t2011-07-26c">2011-07-26</div>
<div class="trippeople">Andy Chapman, Noel Snape and Rob Adams <div class="trippeople">Andy Chapman, Noel Snape and Rob Adams</div>
</div>
<div class="triptitle">Tunnocks</div> <div class="triptitle">Tunnocks</div>
<p>[picture] <p>[picture]
</p> </p>

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@ -17,8 +17,7 @@
<div class="timeug">T/U: </div> <div class="timeug">T/U: </div>
--end of fragment--> --end of fragment-->
<div class="tripdate" id="t2012-07-29a">2012-07-29</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t2012-07-29a">2012-07-29</div>
<div class="trippeople"><u>Julia Bradshaw, Anthony Day, Martin Green, <div class="trippeople"><u>Julia Bradshaw, Anthony Day, Martin Green, Jessica Stirrups, Emma Wilson</u></div>
Jessica Stirrups, Emma Wilson</u></div>
<div class="triptitle">Holy Bondage</div> <div class="triptitle">Holy Bondage</div>
<img align="right" src="logbkimg2.png" alt="document seal"> <img align="right" src="logbkimg2.png" alt="document seal">
<p> <p>
@ -528,8 +527,6 @@ Scrambled in 107 on the way back and saw a similar looking snow plug. Down the h
<hr /> <hr />
<p>
<div class="tripdate" id="t2012-08-06b">2012-08-06</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t2012-08-06b">2012-08-06</div>
<div class="trippeople"><u>Wook</u> + Holly (with Olaf + Rob)</div> <div class="trippeople"><u>Wook</u> + Holly (with Olaf + Rob)</div>
<div class="triptitle">Climbs off Cat Flap</div> <div class="triptitle">Climbs off Cat Flap</div>

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@ -285,11 +285,9 @@ one battery - surprisingly good&ellipsis; soft rock.</p>
<div class="timeug">T/U: Chris + Becka 11 hours, Holy + Mike 10 hours</div> <div class="timeug">T/U: Chris + Becka 11 hours, Holy + Mike 10 hours</div>
<div class="tripdate" id="t2013-08-01a">2013-08-01</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t2013-08-01a">2013-08-01</div>
<div class="trippeople"><u>Becka</u>,Mike, Anthony</div> <div class="trippeople"><u>Becka</u>,Mike, Anthony</div>
<div class="triptitle">258 Upper level Tunnock - Oompah, Just for a <div class="triptitle">258 Upper level Tunnock - Oompah, Just for a Laugh, Naughty, Naughty and 08-19 Alead</div>
Laugh, Naughty, Naughty and 08-19 Alead </div>
<p>Becka + Mike down to Oompah + rigged the pitch on the left, down <p>Becka + Mike down to Oompah + rigged the pitch on the left, down
~15m + looked blind but then Mike spotted a short climb up to ~15m + looked blind but then Mike spotted a short climb up to
@ -338,8 +336,7 @@ for the attempt at least.</p>
<div class="tripdate" id="t2013-07-31b">2013-07-31</div> <div class="tripdate" id="t2013-07-31b">2013-07-31</div>
<div class="trippeople"><u>Holly</u>,Mike</div> <div class="trippeople"><u>Holly</u>,Mike</div>
<div class="triptitle">258 Pushing at bottom of Procrastination - Surfer <div class="triptitle">258 Pushing at bottom of Procrastination - Surfer Girl</div>
Girl</div>
<p>Just to add our part to Becka's report two sides back - took our time <p>Just to add our part to Becka's report two sides back - took our time
on way in to give Becka + Chris time to finish rigging on way in to give Becka + Chris time to finish rigging