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@ -19,27 +19,27 @@ We were mainly interested in an area of the <span lang="de-at">Totes
Gebirge</span> known as the <span lang="de-at">Loser</span> Plateau, which Gebirge</span> known as the <span lang="de-at">Loser</span> Plateau, which
has recently had a new toll road built up to it. This meant that our area of has recently had a new toll road built up to it. This meant that our area of
interest was only an hour's walk away on level ground (hostile cattle interest was only an hour's walk away on level ground (hostile cattle
permitting). permitting).</p>
<p>The CUCC had been out the previous year and had only scratched the surface <p>The CUCC had been out the previous year and had only scratched the surface
by the time they had to depart. by the time they had to depart.</p>
<p>The three of us travelled out by train; a fairly arduous 30-hour journey <p>The three of us travelled out by train; a fairly arduous 30-hour journey
without any real sleep. Eventually we met up with the other members of the without any real sleep. Eventually we met up with the other members of the
expedition and I was able to swop my two-day old copy of the 'Times' for a expedition and I was able to swop my two-day old copy of the 'Times' for a
good English cup of tea; it's remarkable how British one becomes when on the good English cup of tea; it's remarkable how British one becomes when on the
continent! continent!</p>
<p>Our first night under canvas was greeted by a classic alpine storm with <p>Our first night under canvas was greeted by a classic alpine storm with
thunderbolts and lightning (pyrotechnics worthy of even Hryndyj). Later we thunderbolts and lightning (pyrotechnics worthy of even Hryndyj). Later we
made acquaintance with the Austrian lager, not a patch on Tetleys but very made acquaintance with the Austrian lager, not a patch on Tetleys but very
potent. potent.</p>
<p>Next day we began prospecting and spent the following few days inspecting <p>Next day we began prospecting and spent the following few days inspecting
small shafts (100'). These all choked so we concluded that we were looking small shafts (100'). These all choked so we concluded that we were looking
for the wrong sort of entrance. What was needed was an entrance with for the wrong sort of entrance. What was needed was an entrance with
horizontal passage so that any glacial debris could not enter and block the horizontal passage so that any glacial debris could not enter and block the
pitch below. pitch below.</p>
<p>We eventually came across a small hole which was draughting violently. <p>We eventually came across a small hole which was draughting violently.
Andy descended and found a snow slope on which he rigged a ladder as a Andy descended and found a snow slope on which he rigged a ladder as a
@ -48,13 +48,13 @@ the hole he found another snow slope which led to the head of a pitch with a
large gale, sufficient to put out a carbide lamp, blowing up it. Returning large gale, sufficient to put out a carbide lamp, blowing up it. Returning
the following day, with a bolting kit, since there were no natural belays, we the following day, with a bolting kit, since there were no natural belays, we
rigged the pitch and descended to discover a vertical snow plug. Deeper still rigged the pitch and descended to discover a vertical snow plug. Deeper still
a pitch belled out to Bar Pot dimensions. a pitch belled out to Bar Pot dimensions.</p>
<p>We later had grave doubts about the stability of this snow bridge which <p>We later had grave doubts about the stability of this snow bridge which
was definitely melting and only seemed to stay suspended above the void by was definitely melting and only seemed to stay suspended above the void by
will-power. Pressing on down the shaft we had great problems rigging it; in will-power. Pressing on down the shaft we had great problems rigging it; in
fact we spent a good two days bolting/rigging and rerigging before the thing fact we spent a good two days bolting/rigging and rerigging before the thing
was satisfactory. The total depth of the pitch was 70 metres. was satisfactory. The total depth of the pitch was 70 metres.</p>
<p>At the base of the shaft we passed into a hole with fluted walls soaring <p>At the base of the shaft we passed into a hole with fluted walls soaring
up into the distance further than our lights could penetrate; it was up into the distance further than our lights could penetrate; it was
@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ came to a boulder choke! This was a surprise; we had not considered this
possibility because of the large draught. First appearances suggested a total possibility because of the large draught. First appearances suggested a total
choke. However, a man-size hole was found at the base of the choke and the choke. However, a man-size hole was found at the base of the choke and the
boulders seemed safely stuck. We pushed Andy through the hole and he found a boulders seemed safely stuck. We pushed Andy through the hole and he found a
pitch, so we retreated until the next day. pitch, so we retreated until the next day.</p>
<p>The shaft was descended for 30 metres to another pitch but the draught had <p>The shaft was descended for 30 metres to another pitch but the draught had
disappeared, so we named it 'Keg Series'. We traversed over this pitch into disappeared, so we named it 'Keg Series'. We traversed over this pitch into
@ -76,26 +76,26 @@ taking the draught so we were back on the trail again. We found two more
pitches; the first was a good hang of 16 metres, the second (down the side of pitches; the first was a good hang of 16 metres, the second (down the side of
a large vadose passage) was 11 metres. Then came the first bit of horizontal a large vadose passage) was 11 metres. Then came the first bit of horizontal
development we had encountered - it led to a large chamber and a hefty inlet development we had encountered - it led to a large chamber and a hefty inlet
making the place a maelstrom of spray. making the place a maelstrom of spray.</p>
<p>Unfortunately at this point we ran out of both ladder and time so we had <p>Unfortunately at this point we ran out of both ladder and time so we had
to derig with the sight of more pitches ahead (a sort of Ghar Parau in to derig with the sight of more pitches ahead (a sort of Ghar Parau in
miniature). The pot is definitely still going and we shall be back next year miniature). The pot is definitely still going and we shall be back next year
to continue on into the unknown.... to continue on into the unknown....</p>
<p>I think we were all impressed by the area, which is virtually virgin <p>I think we were all impressed by the area, which is virtually virgin
territory. The <span lang="de-at">Loser</span> Plateau must be one of the territory. The <span lang="de-at">Loser</span> Plateau must be one of the
least explored areas of Europe; it has 800 metres potential and large areas least explored areas of Europe; it has 800 metres potential and large areas
of cavernous limestone which are totally unexplored. of cavernous limestone which are totally unexplored.</p>
<p align=right>S.Farrow <p align=right>S.Farrow</p>
<h3><a id="id1978">Austria 1978</a></h3> <h3><a id="id1978">Austria 1978</a></h3>
<p>August 1978 saw a return of University cavers to the <span <p>August 1978 saw a return of University cavers to the <span
lang="de-at">Totes Gebirge</span> of Austria. Since five members of the lang="de-at">Totes Gebirge</span> of Austria. Since five members of the
expedition were also Pennine members, this report is included to show that we expedition were also Pennine members, this report is included to show that we
don't spend all year digging on Fountains Fell. don't spend all year digging on Fountains Fell.</p>
<p>Following a successful trip in 1977, a much more organised group set off <p>Following a successful trip in 1977, a much more organised group set off
in July with a ton of gear (mainly food and rope) for the two-and-a-half day in July with a ton of gear (mainly food and rope) for the two-and-a-half day
@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ days of icy digging and bolting to rig 'Plugged Shaft'. At the bottom was a
15-metre free drop overhung by a large ice boulder in the process of melting 15-metre free drop overhung by a large ice boulder in the process of melting
- indeed, below this point, we were the target for any ice falling in the - indeed, below this point, we were the target for any ice falling in the
shaft. The pitch lands in a large round chamber, on a pile of shattered ice shaft. The pitch lands in a large round chamber, on a pile of shattered ice
blocks. blocks.</p>
<p>From the chamber a further 13-metre pitch (Saved Shaft), drops over the <p>From the chamber a further 13-metre pitch (Saved Shaft), drops over the
last of the ice into 'Boulder Chamber'. A small hole in the wall of huge last of the ice into 'Boulder Chamber'. A small hole in the wall of huge
@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ down leads to the head of 'Follow-through shaft', a 30-metre pitch broken by
a large ledge half-way down. An abandoned stream passage leads out into a a large ledge half-way down. An abandoned stream passage leads out into a
high rift chamber - 'The Taproom' - last year's terminus. On our first trip, high rift chamber - 'The Taproom' - last year's terminus. On our first trip,
the heavy drip in the chamber was absent, but later it returned with a the heavy drip in the chamber was absent, but later it returned with a
vengeance. vengeance.</p>
<p>A climb down leas to the continuing rift - too narrow at stream level - <p>A climb down leas to the continuing rift - too narrow at stream level -
but a travese to sections of false floor leads to an alternative way down. but a travese to sections of false floor leads to an alternative way down.
@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ boulders, a large black hole suggests a chamber going up a vast distance, but
downwards is more directly interesting and accessible. The explorers rigged a downwards is more directly interesting and accessible. The explorers rigged a
short drop to a narrow slit which rapidly opened into a magnificent 55-metre short drop to a narrow slit which rapidly opened into a magnificent 55-metre
free drop from which it was seen that the upward black space is the top of an free drop from which it was seen that the upward black space is the top of an
80-metre high chamber - the Hall of the Greene King. 80-metre high chamber - the Hall of the Greene King.</p>
<p>Doug and Andy reached the chaotic boulder floor of the chamber after <p>Doug and Andy reached the chaotic boulder floor of the chamber after
descending a short 'Balcony' pitch. The Hall is about 20 metres in diameter descending a short 'Balcony' pitch. The Hall is about 20 metres in diameter
@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ split in half, causing the floor below Andy to drop 6 inches! Shortly after,
a series of mysterious sump-like gurgling noises from below suggested that a series of mysterious sump-like gurgling noises from below suggested that
surface rain was coming through - the explorers retreated from the surface rain was coming through - the explorers retreated from the
increasingly intimidating hole - twelve hours plus, this time, having been increasingly intimidating hole - twelve hours plus, this time, having been
spent underground. spent underground.</p>
<p>The third and final overnight visit was the last pushing trip. Nick, Simon <p>The third and final overnight visit was the last pushing trip. Nick, Simon
and Julian descended the rift to find a muddy stream passage - again too and Julian descended the rift to find a muddy stream passage - again too
@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ down. More traversing led to an oxbow containing an incredible volume of
sticky mud. A 13-metre pitch descends down a filthy wall - prussiking here sticky mud. A 13-metre pitch descends down a filthy wall - prussiking here
was a losing battle except with Gibbs. We called the pitch the 'Fiesta Run' was a losing battle except with Gibbs. We called the pitch the 'Fiesta Run'
for reasons soon to be apparent. More traversing leads to an unbottomed black for reasons soon to be apparent. More traversing leads to an unbottomed black
space where the stream could be heard below. space where the stream could be heard below.</p>
<p>We got 5 metres down what seemed to be a 50-ish metre pitch. From a depth <p>We got 5 metres down what seemed to be a 50-ish metre pitch. From a depth
of about 330 metres the party slogged out to the surface after 12 hours of about 330 metres the party slogged out to the surface after 12 hours
@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ spectacular leap (double somersault with twist). Nick, Simon and Julian woke
up to find themselves in the river - eliminating two of our group of five on up to find themselves in the river - eliminating two of our group of five on
the spot. There were three more trips involving members of the other groups. the spot. There were three more trips involving members of the other groups.
Two derigging and one surveying trip cleared the pot and took the survey to Two derigging and one surveying trip cleared the pot and took the survey to
-140 metres. -140 metres.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the other group had found a powerfully draughting entrance <p>Meanwhile, the other group had found a powerfully draughting entrance
which took three days of Yorkshire digging to enter. This soon proved to be a which took three days of Yorkshire digging to enter. This soon proved to be a
@ -189,18 +189,18 @@ smaller rift by pitches of 5, 40 and 30 metres (by-passing a parallel
75-metre free drop) to more rift streamway and further pitches. ExCS 75-metre free drop) to more rift streamway and further pitches. ExCS
descended the big rift in a 95-metre pitch to reach the same point and descended the big rift in a 95-metre pitch to reach the same point and
eventually reached a very nasty choke at -280 metres, thus making <span eventually reached a very nasty choke at -280 metres, thus making <span
lang="de-at">'Gemseh&ouml;hle'</span> the second deepest on the plateau. lang="de-at">'Gemseh&ouml;hle'</span> the second deepest on the plateau.</p>
<p>At least two NPC will be out again in 1979 to push <span <p>At least two NPC will be out again in 1979 to push <span
lang="de-at">Eislufth&ouml;hle,</span> and to look at other leads in <span lang="de-at">Eislufth&ouml;hle,</span> and to look at other leads in <span
lang="de-at">Gemseh&ouml;hle</span> - finding deep pots is amazingly easy out lang="de-at">Gemseh&ouml;hle</span> - finding deep pots is amazingly easy out
there, pushing them just a little more trouble. there, pushing them just a little more trouble.</p>
<p align=right>A.Waddington</p> <p align=right>A.Waddington</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<!-- LINKS --> <!-- LINKS -->
<p><ul> <ul id="links">
<li><a href="http://www.pennine.demon.co.uk/NPC/">Northern Pennine Club</a> <li><a href="http://www.pennine.demon.co.uk/NPC/">Northern Pennine Club</a>
<a href="http://www.pennine.demon.co.uk/NPC/1979/MENU.HTM">1979 Journal</a> <a href="http://www.pennine.demon.co.uk/NPC/1979/MENU.HTM">1979 Journal</a>
(from which the above is taken)</li> (from which the above is taken)</li>

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@ -12,29 +12,29 @@
<p>Lat: 47&deg; 40' 40"<br> <p>Lat: 47&deg; 40' 40"<br>
Long: 13&deg; 48' 50"<br> Long: 13&deg; 48' 50"<br>
Altitude: 1790 metres Altitude: 1790 metres</p>
<p>The entrance to 161 was located at the start of what proved to be a very <p>The entrance to 161 was located at the start of what proved to be a very
successful year for CUCC. The entrance is located on a limestone ridge, just successful year for CUCC. The entrance is located on a limestone ridge, just
along from the col between the Hint. and Vord. Schwarzmooskogel. Due to its along from the col between the Hint. and Vord. Schwarzmooskogel. Due to its
location, the cave has been unaffected by the large amount of rock shattering location, the cave has been unaffected by the large amount of rock shattering
usually found blocking shafts in the area. usually found blocking shafts in the area.</p>
<p>The relatively free hanging entrance shaft lands in a small chamber with <p>The relatively free hanging entrance shaft lands in a small chamber with
two ways on. The most obvious being a 20m shaft leading to a 3rd pitch two ways on. The most obvious being a 20m shaft leading to a 3rd pitch
through an eye hole, being 10m in length landing on a boulder strewn floor, through an eye hole, being 10m in length landing on a boulder strewn floor,
with two ways on. with two ways on.</p>
<p>The left way continues as a 12m pitch landing on a loose boulder slope <p>The left way continues as a 12m pitch landing on a loose boulder slope
ending in a choke. The right way through a small hole under a huge boulder ending in a choke. The right way through a small hole under a huge boulder
resting on a loose boulder slope, this continues at an angle of 30 degrees to resting on a loose boulder slope, this continues at an angle of 30 degrees to
a further pitch, this has as yet not been descended due to the unstable a further pitch, this has as yet not been descended due to the unstable
nature of the boulder slope. nature of the boulder slope.</p>
<p>The second route out of the chamber at the bottom of the entrance pitch, <p>The second route out of the chamber at the bottom of the entrance pitch,
known as the "Rabbit Warren Series" leads via a small phreatic tube to a known as the "Rabbit Warren Series" leads via a small phreatic tube to a
series of shafts of 10.5m, 40m, 47.5m in length eventually ending in a sand series of shafts of 10.5m, 40m, 47.5m in length eventually ending in a sand
filled tube with no way on at a depth of 170m. filled tube with no way on at a depth of 170m.</p>
<p>The key to the system is to be found on the second pitch, where, after <p>The key to the system is to be found on the second pitch, where, after
descending approx 12m, you pendulum off on to an inclined rift leading to a descending approx 12m, you pendulum off on to an inclined rift leading to a
@ -43,9 +43,9 @@ followed by a very unstable boulder slope leading to a further 26m pitch
known as "Death's Door" in an inclined rift. This is followed by a free known as "Death's Door" in an inclined rift. This is followed by a free
climbable rift ending in a very tight 8m pitch "Beer Belly Blues". This rift climbable rift ending in a very tight 8m pitch "Beer Belly Blues". This rift
then enlarges and merges with another, entering a huge phreatic passage. This then enlarges and merges with another, entering a huge phreatic passage. This
gives two possible ways on, the Left Hand Route and the Right Hand Route. gives two possible ways on, the Left Hand Route and the Right Hand Route.</p>
<p><b>LEFT HAND ROUTE</b> <p><b>LEFT HAND ROUTE</b></p>
<p>This consists of an inclined rift which you continue along avoiding the <p>This consists of an inclined rift which you continue along avoiding the
holes in the floor. Many ways on have been seen, but none pushed, along this holes in the floor. Many ways on have been seen, but none pushed, along this
@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ shafts continued down with ledges hindering your descent, until a large black
hole with sheer walls is found. This, the "Niflheim" has as yet not been hole with sheer walls is found. This, the "Niflheim" has as yet not been
fully descended. The word Niflheim comes from the Norse Myths and means "A fully descended. The word Niflheim comes from the Norse Myths and means "A
realm of freezing mist and darkness under one root of Yggdrasall (world tree) realm of freezing mist and darkness under one root of Yggdrasall (world tree)
which hell lies within". which hell lies within".</p>
<p><b>RIGHT HAND ROUTE</b> <p><b>RIGHT HAND ROUTE</b></p>
<p>This takes the form of a large phreatic passage which is covered by a thin <p>This takes the form of a large phreatic passage which is covered by a thin
layer of moon milk. This continues via a short 5m pitch to an area with rock layer of moon milk. This continues via a short 5m pitch to an area with rock
@ -71,30 +71,30 @@ to a large 45 degree boulder slope "Boulder Alley". The passage continues
descending with the roof gaining height all along until a 32m pitch is descending with the roof gaining height all along until a 32m pitch is
reached at the edge of a large black space. This pitch lands in a very large reached at the edge of a large black space. This pitch lands in a very large
sloping chamber (60m x 45m approx) called "Knossus" containing a frozen sloping chamber (60m x 45m approx) called "Knossus" containing a frozen
manganese oxide stream and house size boulders. manganese oxide stream and house size boulders.</p>
<p>A walking sized route through a boulder choke "Star Wars" leads to yet <p>A walking sized route through a boulder choke "Star Wars" leads to yet
another large chamber (possibly a continuation of the first) called "Tower another large chamber (possibly a continuation of the first) called "Tower
Blocks" in which you can quite easily get lost. Various routes lead off, none Blocks" in which you can quite easily get lost. Various routes lead off, none
of which have yet been properly looked at. of which have yet been properly looked at.</p>
<p>The 1989 expedition to Austria will be concentrating mainly on further <p>The 1989 expedition to Austria will be concentrating mainly on further
pushing 161 as there are many wide open leads to be looked at left from last pushing 161 as there are many wide open leads to be looked at left from last
year's expedition. year's expedition.</p>
<ol> <ol>
<li>The Niflheim (Left Hand Route) <li>The Niflheim (Left Hand Route)</li>
<li>Phreatic levels of Tower Blocks (Right Hand Route) <li>Phreatic levels of Tower Blocks (Right Hand Route)</li>
<li>Skull Pitch (possible by-pass to Death's Door) <li>Skull Pitch (possible by-pass to Death's Door)</li>
<li>Passage above Death's Door Pitch <li>Passage above Death's Door Pitch</li>
</ol> </ol>
<p>Also it is hoped to investigate by diving, the known resurgence in <p>Also it is hoped to investigate by diving, the known resurgence in
Altaussee Lake. Altaussee Lake.</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<!-- LINKS --> <!-- LINKS -->
<p><ul> <ul id="links">
<li>Cambridge Underground 1989, <li>Cambridge Underground 1989,
<a href="../../../jnl/1989/index.htm">Table of Contents</a></li> <a href="../../../jnl/1989/index.htm">Table of Contents</a></li>
<li>1988 Expedition info: <li>1988 Expedition info:

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@ -68,10 +68,10 @@ stuff sacks. Kaninchenh&ouml;hle is not wet, so there were no real problems
in keeping gear dry in transit. in keeping gear dry in transit.
<p>We'll be back in 1990, and it will be fun to see if we can make it a bit <p>We'll be back in 1990, and it will be fun to see if we can make it a bit
more civilised. Now, a music system would be really nice..... more civilised. Now, a music system would be really nice.....</p>
<hr /> <hr />
<!-- LINKS --> <!-- LINKS -->
<p><ul> <ul id="links">
<li>Cambridge Underground 1990, <li>Cambridge Underground 1990,
<a href="../../../jnl/1990/index.htm">Table of Contents</a></li> <a href="../../../jnl/1990/index.htm">Table of Contents</a></li>
<li>1989 Expedition info: <li>1989 Expedition info:

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@ -20,18 +20,18 @@
and Vorderer Schwarzmoos Kogels, about 200 metres up towards the Hinterer and Vorderer Schwarzmoos Kogels, about 200 metres up towards the Hinterer
from the col, and about 20m down the east side of the ridge itself. Due to from the col, and about 20m down the east side of the ridge itself. Due to
its location the cave has been unaffected by the large amount of rock its location the cave has been unaffected by the large amount of rock
shattering usually found blocking shafts in the area. shattering usually found blocking shafts in the area.</p>
<p>The relatively free hanging 45m entrance shaft lands in a small chamber <p>The relatively free hanging 45m entrance shaft lands in a small chamber
with four ways on. The most obvious being a 20m shaft leading to a 3rd pitch with four ways on. The most obvious being a 20m shaft leading to a 3rd pitch
through an eyehole, being 10m in length landing on a boulder strewn floor, through an eyehole, being 10m in length landing on a boulder strewn floor,
with two ways on. with two ways on.</p>
<p>The left way continues as a 12m pitch landing on a loose boulder slope <p>The left way continues as a 12m pitch landing on a loose boulder slope
ending in a choke. The right way through a small hole under a huge boulder ending in a choke. The right way through a small hole under a huge boulder
resting on a loose boulder slope, this continues at an angle of 30 degrees resting on a loose boulder slope, this continues at an angle of 30 degrees
to a further pitch, this has as yet not been descended due to the unstable to a further pitch, this has as yet not been descended due to the unstable
nature of the boulder slope. nature of the boulder slope.</p>
<h4>Rabbit Warren Series:</h4> <h4>Rabbit Warren Series:</h4>
@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ short climbs-down to a series of shafts and rifts - <b>Adrian's Route</b>
10m, 40m, 46m in length eventually ending in a draughting sand-filled tube 10m, 40m, 46m in length eventually ending in a draughting sand-filled tube
with no way on at a depth of 170m. Halfway along the entrance phreatic there with no way on at a depth of 170m. Halfway along the entrance phreatic there
is a blocked 12m pitch and just beyond that a fork to the right leads to a is a blocked 12m pitch and just beyond that a fork to the right leads to a
tight stream rift and a couple of nasty but undescended pitches. tight stream rift and a couple of nasty but undescended pitches.</p>
<h4>Big Sainsbury's:</h4> <h4>Big Sainsbury's:</h4>
@ -52,14 +52,14 @@ walking round the corner reveals the open space of <b>Big Sainsbury's</b> - a
very large passage about 100m long and 10m diameter. This is reached by a 20m very large passage about 100m long and 10m diameter. This is reached by a 20m
pitch (<b>Automatic Doors</b>) down to the boulder floor. The fourth way out pitch (<b>Automatic Doors</b>) down to the boulder floor. The fourth way out
of the entrance chamber (a 1m diameter hole in the floor) comes out in the of the entrance chamber (a 1m diameter hole in the floor) comes out in the
wall halfway down Automatic Doors. wall halfway down Automatic Doors.</p>
<p>At the lowest point of this end of Big Sainsbury's - to the right of the <p>At the lowest point of this end of Big Sainsbury's - to the right of the
foot of the pitch a rift leads back through to the '88 second pitch and on foot of the pitch a rift leads back through to the '88 second pitch and on
through the floor (undescended but probably connected to <b>The Dungeon</b> through the floor (undescended but probably connected to <b>The Dungeon</b>
passages at base of said 2nd pitch). On the second pitch you descend approx passages at base of said 2nd pitch). On the second pitch you descend approx
12m before penduluming off on to a ledge giving access to this connecting 12m before penduluming off on to a ledge giving access to this connecting
rift. rift.</p>
<h4>The Dungeon:</h4> <h4>The Dungeon:</h4>
@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ another short (4m) pitch. At the bottom of this a passage leads off to three
different pitch heads. Two of these pitches are short and choked but the different pitch heads. Two of these pitches are short and choked but the
last goes, however the pitch head consists of a large pile of unstable last goes, however the pitch head consists of a large pile of unstable
boulders and is accessed by crawling under one of the biggest and thus boulders and is accessed by crawling under one of the biggest and thus
remains undescended. remains undescended.</p>
<p>walking 20m up the boulders of Big Sainsbury's takes you to the highest <p>walking 20m up the boulders of Big Sainsbury's takes you to the highest
point of the chamber. In the left wall is a pair of eyeholes overlooking point of the chamber. In the left wall is a pair of eyeholes overlooking
@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ at the bottom. A few metres further along the left wall is a short low
passage which chokes after 12m. Another 25m along Big Sainsbury's there is a passage which chokes after 12m. Another 25m along Big Sainsbury's there is a
2m x 4m hole against the right hand wall. This is the start of <b>Drunk &amp; 2m x 4m hole against the right hand wall. This is the start of <b>Drunk &amp;
Stupid</b>, a steeply descending rift which goes down to -200m before Stupid</b>, a steeply descending rift which goes down to -200m before
connecting with the Left Hand Route at French Connection Pitch. connecting with the Left Hand Route at French Connection Pitch.</p>
<h4>Alternative Shopper:</h4> <h4>Alternative Shopper:</h4>
@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ which goes for 25m before choking. The first drop is <b>Checkout</b>, the
main route on. The second drop is <b>Alternative Shopper</b>, a funnel-shaped main route on. The second drop is <b>Alternative Shopper</b>, a funnel-shaped
30m pitch followed by a 10m pitch under a big boulder at the bottom. At the 30m pitch followed by a 10m pitch under a big boulder at the bottom. At the
bottom is a tight rift leading to a chamber where both the rifts out of it bottom is a tight rift leading to a chamber where both the rifts out of it
are too tight. are too tight.</p>
<h4>Dreamtime:</h4> <h4>Dreamtime:</h4>
@ -96,31 +96,31 @@ are too tight.
to stand on the rock ridge between Checkout pitch and the Alternative Shopper to stand on the rock ridge between Checkout pitch and the Alternative Shopper
30m pitch. Along the ridge turn left below loose boulders, traverse a few 30m pitch. Along the ridge turn left below loose boulders, traverse a few
metres, and climb 3m up a steep slab to gain the continuation of Big metres, and climb 3m up a steep slab to gain the continuation of Big
Sainsbury's passage. This traverse should be lined. Sainsbury's passage. This traverse should be lined.</p>
<p>The continuation descends for 30m past windows into a large rift on the <p>The continuation descends for 30m past windows into a large rift on the
right, before closing down. The route continues to the right into a narrower right, before closing down. The route continues to the right into a narrower
section, and soon leads to a pitch, with two ways down. section, and soon leads to a pitch, with two ways down.</p>
<p>A hole to the left descends a 30m pitch (measured but not surveyed beyond <p>A hole to the left descends a 30m pitch (measured but not surveyed beyond
a window on the left). At the bottom, this closes down to a tight rift to a a window on the left). At the bottom, this closes down to a tight rift to a
sharp corner and drop, which was not descended due to the near impossibility sharp corner and drop, which was not descended due to the near impossibility
of rigging and return. of rigging and return.</p>
<p>Climbing off the pitch through the window, and continuing round to the <p>Climbing off the pitch through the window, and continuing round to the
left, pass underneath jammed boulders which form the floor at the pitch head, left, pass underneath jammed boulders which form the floor at the pitch head,
and enter a chamber. The second way down the pitch, ahead rather than to the and enter a chamber. The second way down the pitch, ahead rather than to the
left, lands at this point. left, lands at this point.</p>
<p>Climb up a couple of metres at the back of the chamber and pass through an <p>Climb up a couple of metres at the back of the chamber and pass through an
eyehole. From here, a vertical climb down for some 6m in an elliptical tube eyehole. From here, a vertical climb down for some 6m in an elliptical tube
enters a bedding plane. To the left, the bedding plane continues to the top enters a bedding plane. To the left, the bedding plane continues to the top
of a pitch which has not been descended. of a pitch which has not been descended.</p>
<p>The examined route goes ahead, as the bedding plane opens into a rift. <p>The examined route goes ahead, as the bedding plane opens into a rift.
From here on, the passable passages are widened sections within the rift, From here on, the passable passages are widened sections within the rift,
until the limit of exploration is reached, where there are two or three until the limit of exploration is reached, where there are two or three
possible pitches. possible pitches.</p>
<h4>Down to the Squeeze:</h4> <h4>Down to the Squeeze:</h4>
@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ free-climbable rift - <b>Rift Sans Nom</b> - ending in an 8m pitch <b>Becka
Falls</b> with a very tight hammered squeeze - <b>The Squeeze</b> - at the Falls</b> with a very tight hammered squeeze - <b>The Squeeze</b> - at the
top. This rift then enlarges and merges with another, entering a huge top. This rift then enlarges and merges with another, entering a huge
phreatic passage. This gives two possible ways on. The <b>Left Hand phreatic passage. This gives two possible ways on. The <b>Left Hand
Route</b>, and the <b>Right Hand Route</b>. Route</b>, and the <b>Right Hand Route</b>.</p>
<h4>Drunk &amp; Stupid:</h4> <h4>Drunk &amp; Stupid:</h4>
@ -141,28 +141,28 @@ ignored in 1988. This should be rigged with a traverse line to reach a tube
at the bottom leading into a large rift with a 20m hang to boulder strewn at the bottom leading into a large rift with a 20m hang to boulder strewn
floor. There is a possible route 10m down the pitch, and a tight side rift to floor. There is a possible route 10m down the pitch, and a tight side rift to
an undescended pitch at the bottom. The hole in the floor beneath the an undescended pitch at the bottom. The hole in the floor beneath the
boulders is about 10m deep to a dead end chamber. boulders is about 10m deep to a dead end chamber.</p>
<p>From the bottom of the 20m pitch, a traverse line is required to lead down <p>From the bottom of the 20m pitch, a traverse line is required to lead down
a slippery slope to the head of an excellent 30m pitch (rope pad for the a slippery slope to the head of an excellent 30m pitch (rope pad for the
belay knot). The main route is now washed rift with traverse lines and a belay knot). The main route is now washed rift with traverse lines and a
couple of short hangs. couple of short hangs.</p>
<p>At the bottom of the 30m pitch there is a very tight rift leading back <p>At the bottom of the 30m pitch there is a very tight rift leading back
which is too tight, and also a parallel rift to the main one, reached by which is too tight, and also a parallel rift to the main one, reached by
climbing up 7m to find a bolt to rig it. This rift heads down and enlarges climbing up 7m to find a bolt to rig it. This rift heads down and enlarges
with a 15m pitch at the limit of exploration in 1989. with a 15m pitch at the limit of exploration in 1989.</p>
<p>The main route comes to a 20m pitch, where several alternatives are <p>The main route comes to a 20m pitch, where several alternatives are
possible. The continuation of the D&amp;S route is across into another possible. The continuation of the D&amp;S route is across into another
passage at the head of the pitch. passage at the head of the pitch.</p>
<p>10m down the pitch is a ledge and a good natural rebelay. From this ledge <p>10m down the pitch is a ledge and a good natural rebelay. From this ledge
a 1m diameter tube descends a series of climbs and is unexplored. At the a 1m diameter tube descends a series of climbs and is unexplored. At the
bottom of the 20m pitch is a 3m diameter chamber with nice fossilized bottom of the 20m pitch is a 3m diameter chamber with nice fossilized
bivalves set in the floor. A very tight damp rift heads off from one side. At bivalves set in the floor. A very tight damp rift heads off from one side. At
the other side is a very tight squeeze through an eyehole, <b>White Hole</b>, the other side is a very tight squeeze through an eyehole, <b>White Hole</b>,
into a neighbouring shaft - the continuation. into a neighbouring shaft - the continuation.</p>
<p>Follow the passage from the head of the 20m pitch (minding holes in floor) <p>Follow the passage from the head of the 20m pitch (minding holes in floor)
to reach a superb natural belay with natural backup in the roof - <b>Parallel to reach a superb natural belay with natural backup in the roof - <b>Parallel
@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ muddy hading rift, <b>Bacon Slicer</b>, which requires a traverse line to
reach a ladder pitch some 15m down. The walls of the rift slope at 65&#176;. reach a ladder pitch some 15m down. The walls of the rift slope at 65&#176;.
The rift is relatively tight and awkward although a reasonably easy route was The rift is relatively tight and awkward although a reasonably easy route was
eventually discovered that involved doubling back to the streamway 15m below eventually discovered that involved doubling back to the streamway 15m below
the head of the ladder. the head of the ladder.</p>
<p>A short climb out of the rift leads to a larger section with a trench in <p>A short climb out of the rift leads to a larger section with a trench in
the floor. Within 20m the passage closes down into a very loose looking the floor. Within 20m the passage closes down into a very loose looking
@ -183,13 +183,13 @@ boulder choke. Beneath this is a short section of narrow rift leading to the
head of a fifteen metre pitch, <b>Darkness Dooms</b>. At the base of the head of a fifteen metre pitch, <b>Darkness Dooms</b>. At the base of the
pitch, the stream disappears down a 3m trench that slopes steeply downwards pitch, the stream disappears down a 3m trench that slopes steeply downwards
for about 15m. A handline is useful here. The trench gradually widens until a for about 15m. A handline is useful here. The trench gradually widens until a
sharp right turn where large rift passage is again entered. sharp right turn where large rift passage is again entered.</p>
<p>After a short section of wider passage, a 2m boulder climb leads to the <p>After a short section of wider passage, a 2m boulder climb leads to the
head of another hading rift. This is much larger than the Bacon Slicer head of another hading rift. This is much larger than the Bacon Slicer
although the walls slope at the same angle of 65&#176;. The boulder climb although the walls slope at the same angle of 65&#176;. The boulder climb
marks the start of a spectacular climb down a boulder slope with a vertical marks the start of a spectacular climb down a boulder slope with a vertical
descent of 18m. The boulder slope ends in:- descent of 18m. The boulder slope ends in:-</p>
<h4>The Helipad:</h4> <h4>The Helipad:</h4>
@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ ascended. The stream disappears into boulders in the floor and it is possible
to climb down through the boulders to an undescended pitch. Immediately to to climb down through the boulders to an undescended pitch. Immediately to
the left of the boulder climb is a 5m section of 2m high passage that ends at the left of the boulder climb is a 5m section of 2m high passage that ends at
an 8m pitch, <b>Dead and Buried</b>. All ways on from the bottom of the pitch an 8m pitch, <b>Dead and Buried</b>. All ways on from the bottom of the pitch
were too tight. were too tight.</p>
<p>To the right of the waterfall in the Helipad is a short climb up leading <p>To the right of the waterfall in the Helipad is a short climb up leading
to a section of small, twisting phreatic tubes. These were not surveyed but to a section of small, twisting phreatic tubes. These were not surveyed but
@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ Immediately behind the French Connection Pitch is a large phreatic passage
approximately 5m high. This leads to a small sandy chamber. A climb into a approximately 5m high. This leads to a small sandy chamber. A climb into a
rift from the chamber leads to a small section of ever diminishing rift that rift from the chamber leads to a small section of ever diminishing rift that
ends at a pitch; this is in fact the other side of Dead and Buried and thus a ends at a pitch; this is in fact the other side of Dead and Buried and thus a
survey connection was made between Left Hand Route and Drunk and Stupid. survey connection was made between Left Hand Route and Drunk and Stupid.</p>
<h3>Left Hand Route:</h3> <h3>Left Hand Route:</h3>
@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ survey connection was made between Left Hand Route and Drunk and Stupid.
explored for 25m to undescended pitch) and becomes a zig-zagging keyhole explored for 25m to undescended pitch) and becomes a zig-zagging keyhole
passage with a very deep narrow canyon in the floor. Two sandy passages off passage with a very deep narrow canyon in the floor. Two sandy passages off
on the right after 30m lead to the Left Hand Route camp-site and a climb up a on the right after 30m lead to the Left Hand Route camp-site and a climb up a
boulder slope to a choked aven. boulder slope to a choked aven.</p>
<h4>Arrow Chamber:</h4> <h4>Arrow Chamber:</h4>
@ -229,14 +229,14 @@ leads to <b>Arrow Chamber</b> where there are three shafts and a passage off
to the right leading to two short undescended pitches after about 15m. The to the right leading to two short undescended pitches after about 15m. The
three shafts are <b>Butcher, Baker</b> and <b>Candlestick Maker</b> and only three shafts are <b>Butcher, Baker</b> and <b>Candlestick Maker</b> and only
the easiest to rig one (Butcher) has been descended, although they are the easiest to rig one (Butcher) has been descended, although they are
thought to all be parallel shafts to the same place. thought to all be parallel shafts to the same place.</p>
<p>Butcher is found by climbing down under some boulders by the left hand end <p>Butcher is found by climbing down under some boulders by the left hand end
of the far wall of the chamber (the arrow of the chamber name points to the of the far wall of the chamber (the arrow of the chamber name points to the
relevant boulder). This 45m pitch lands on a choked shaft floor where a relevant boulder). This 45m pitch lands on a choked shaft floor where a
further parallel shaft can be seen at each side through slots in the walls. further parallel shaft can be seen at each side through slots in the walls.
A large eyehole into the shaft on the right shows the way on, being a A large eyehole into the shaft on the right shows the way on, being a
traverse followed by a 10m pitch. traverse followed by a 10m pitch.</p>
<h4>Niflheim:</h4> <h4>Niflheim:</h4>
@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ hindering your descent, until a large, wet, black hole is found. This is
Yggdrasall (the world tree) which hell lies within" - a 51m very wet Yggdrasall (the world tree) which hell lies within" - a 51m very wet
pitch which lands on a rock bridge about 45m down. Here the shaft splits - pitch which lands on a rock bridge about 45m down. Here the shaft splits -
most of the water goes down the French Connection side and the rope goes down most of the water goes down the French Connection side and the rope goes down
the other side to land on a ledge about 7m above the floor. the other side to land on a ledge about 7m above the floor.</p>
<h4>French Connection:</h4> <h4>French Connection:</h4>
@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ coming down the pitch has cut a small canyon across the chamber floor to the
5m round to the left before becoming too tight. Also in French Connection 5m round to the left before becoming too tight. Also in French Connection
Chamber there is a hole in the wall about 2m up on the same side as FC pitch. Chamber there is a hole in the wall about 2m up on the same side as FC pitch.
This leads through to an aven with a 4m pitch and a 2m climb up into another This leads through to an aven with a 4m pitch and a 2m climb up into another
too-tight rift. too-tight rift.</p>
<h4>Ragnorok:</h4> <h4>Ragnorok:</h4>
@ -273,19 +273,19 @@ takes you into a narrower canyon section for 10m which is choked with
boulders at ground level, but an easy climb up 2m at the start of the boulders at ground level, but an easy climb up 2m at the start of the
boulders takes you into the passage proper. It is about 8m wide with sides boulders takes you into the passage proper. It is about 8m wide with sides
sloping down towards a central 0.5m wide canyon in the floor which can only sloping down towards a central 0.5m wide canyon in the floor which can only
be seen occasionally as it has largely been covered with rock fall and sand. be seen occasionally as it has largely been covered with rock fall and sand.</p>
<p>About 25m after the climb there is a boulder slope down to the left. <p>About 25m after the climb there is a boulder slope down to the left.
Climbing under these boulders gives access to a 17m pitch followed by a 10m Climbing under these boulders gives access to a 17m pitch followed by a 10m
pitch with two ways on at the bottom. The first goes through a small chamber pitch with two ways on at the bottom. The first goes through a small chamber
(2m high) and then chokes, the second goes along a descending rift for about (2m high) and then chokes, the second goes along a descending rift for about
25m before becoming too tight. 25m before becoming too tight.</p>
<p>At the foot of the boulder slope there is a walking passage which joins <p>At the foot of the boulder slope there is a walking passage which joins
back to Ragnorok in about 15m and a 4m pitch down to the foot of a sandy back to Ragnorok in about 15m and a 4m pitch down to the foot of a sandy
slope. Climbing up this slope and around a corner to the left leads to an slope. Climbing up this slope and around a corner to the left leads to an
open area with a pitch/climb down about 10m to the left and a sizable stream open area with a pitch/climb down about 10m to the left and a sizable stream
canyon to the right. This is a major way on. canyon to the right. This is a major way on.</p>
<p>Back in Ragnorok just beyond the pitches is another small wet hole in the <p>Back in Ragnorok just beyond the pitches is another small wet hole in the
floor (undescended) and then another 30m of passage (with a choice of either floor (undescended) and then another 30m of passage (with a choice of either
@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ unchecked offshoots, leading to a 12m pitch into a boulder-floored rift.
Climbing up the sloping floor and then down the other side leads to a 20m Climbing up the sloping floor and then down the other side leads to a 20m
pitch down to a wet passage. A couple of metres to the left is <b>Thumper the pitch down to a wet passage. A couple of metres to the left is <b>Thumper the
Talking Sump</b> and to the right is a couple of short climbs up to an aven Talking Sump</b> and to the right is a couple of short climbs up to an aven
where the sump water comes down. where the sump water comes down.</p>
<h3>Right Hand Route:</h3> <h3>Right Hand Route:</h3>
@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ right for 30m a short 5m pitch breaks up the passage. At the foot there is a
another 30m brings you to an area with large rock pinnacles, odd water-worn another 30m brings you to an area with large rock pinnacles, odd water-worn
clefts. At the start of this there is a small sandy passage in the right hand clefts. At the start of this there is a small sandy passage in the right hand
wall which goes downhill for 15m before reaching an undescended (but bolted) wall which goes downhill for 15m before reaching an undescended (but bolted)
large rift pitch. large rift pitch.</p>
<h4>Over the Rainbow:</h4> <h4>Over the Rainbow:</h4>
@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ block allowing a traverse over a deep pitch followed by a steep slope
upwards; this is <b>Over the Rainbow</b>. To the right of this hole is a rock upwards; this is <b>Over the Rainbow</b>. To the right of this hole is a rock
pillar and the other side of it allows a safe bypass. Two other holes in the pillar and the other side of it allows a safe bypass. Two other holes in the
floor in this area connect to <b>Rainbow Pitch</b> which becomes too tight floor in this area connect to <b>Rainbow Pitch</b> which becomes too tight
10m down. 10m down.</p>
<h4>Pot of Gold:</h4> <h4>Pot of Gold:</h4>
@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ and down a steep and quite long climb to a fossilized streamway -
<b>Trembling</b>. It is tight in places and leads to a 25m pitch ending in an <b>Trembling</b>. It is tight in places and leads to a 25m pitch ending in an
impossibly tight rift. An inlet off the streamway leads to a maze of phreatic impossibly tight rift. An inlet off the streamway leads to a maze of phreatic
tubes, <b>Free Attics</b>, and an active streamway that is too tight to tubes, <b>Free Attics</b>, and an active streamway that is too tight to
follow. follow.</p>
<h4>Poxy and Bungalow pitches:</h4> <h4>Poxy and Bungalow pitches:</h4>
@ -349,7 +349,7 @@ rift. 10m on is the 6m <b>Poxy Pitch</b>, again on the right hand wall. You
then climb down through a massive boulder collapse area to a flat slab and an then climb down through a massive boulder collapse area to a flat slab and an
apparent junction. To the right it merely chokes in about 5m but it looks apparent junction. To the right it merely chokes in about 5m but it looks
like the obvious way on when returning so most people have checked it out in like the obvious way on when returning so most people have checked it out in
detail! detail!</p>
<h4>Boulder Alley:</h4> <h4>Boulder Alley:</h4>
@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ hand wall 3m above the floor. A short sandy slope goes up from the foot of
Boulder Alley and then the steeply descending boulders continue, passing a 4m Boulder Alley and then the steeply descending boulders continue, passing a 4m
climb down into a stream canyon in the left hand wall. A traverse line starts climb down into a stream canyon in the left hand wall. A traverse line starts
just after this climb, taking you down what is now a false floor, past a just after this climb, taking you down what is now a false floor, past a
couple of holes to the edge of the huge open space of <b>Knossus</b>. couple of holes to the edge of the huge open space of <b>Knossus</b>.</p>
<h4>Knossus:</h4> <h4>Knossus:</h4>
@ -370,7 +370,7 @@ boulder floor of a 60m diameter domed space. Up in one corner the rift that
has just been traversed comes down a smooth sloping wall to the chamber has just been traversed comes down a smooth sloping wall to the chamber
floor, and a very loose continuation can be seen beneath large boulders. floor, and a very loose continuation can be seen beneath large boulders.
There are also a couple of drippy avens and a short canyon over at the There are also a couple of drippy avens and a short canyon over at the
opposite side of the chamber, and a frozen manganese oxide stream. opposite side of the chamber, and a frozen manganese oxide stream.</p>
<h4>Star Wars:</h4> <h4>Star Wars:</h4>
@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ is lots of jumbled rock and open space. Over to the left a gap looks over the
cliff into <b>Tower Blocks</b> and to the right is a steep, loose climb down cliff into <b>Tower Blocks</b> and to the right is a steep, loose climb down
and a small rift passage in the right hand wall. At the foot of the climb you and a small rift passage in the right hand wall. At the foot of the climb you
can go left down a climb into Tower Blocks, or right over boulders into can go left down a climb into Tower Blocks, or right over boulders into
<b>Tower Hamlets</b>. <b>Tower Hamlets</b>.</p>
<h4>Tower Hamlets:</h4> <h4>Tower Hamlets:</h4>
@ -392,7 +392,7 @@ sloping sandy passage connecting to the other half of Tower Hamlets. This
consists of a large sand ramp sloping up into the roof and a couple of steep consists of a large sand ramp sloping up into the roof and a couple of steep
1.5m diameter tubes going up at the sides. walking back down the sand slope 1.5m diameter tubes going up at the sides. walking back down the sand slope
takes you onto the col between Tower Blocks and the passage to <b>Waterfall takes you onto the col between Tower Blocks and the passage to <b>Waterfall
Chamber</b>. Chamber</b>.</p>
<h4>Tower Blocks:</h4> <h4>Tower Blocks:</h4>
@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ side of the wide open space there is a shelf leading to a short, choked,
sandy inlet, and just to the right of this is a climb over a boulder into sandy inlet, and just to the right of this is a climb over a boulder into
<b>Olympus</b>. Further around to the right the floor drops steeply down to <b>Olympus</b>. Further around to the right the floor drops steeply down to
the foot of a high drippy aven. A dodgy climb up 10m by the left hand wall the foot of a high drippy aven. A dodgy climb up 10m by the left hand wall
will also bring you into the start of Olympus. will also bring you into the start of Olympus.</p>
<h4>Olympus:</h4> <h4>Olympus:</h4>
@ -422,7 +422,7 @@ chamber and round to the right you can look back down to where you just
climbed up from. Going down the pitch and walking down the sloping, rocky climbed up from. Going down the pitch and walking down the sloping, rocky
chamber floor brings you to another 6m pitch into the foot of an active chamber floor brings you to another 6m pitch into the foot of an active
stream pot. The water goes off down a rift by the foot of the pitch but stream pot. The water goes off down a rift by the foot of the pitch but
disappears into a boulder choke another 6m down in the bottom of the rift. disappears into a boulder choke another 6m down in the bottom of the rift.</p>
<p>The main Olympus passage continues for another 30m, passing a turn off on <p>The main Olympus passage continues for another 30m, passing a turn off on
the right hand side. At the end of the passage is an impressive cemented the right hand side. At the end of the passage is an impressive cemented
@ -437,12 +437,12 @@ a couple of crawls with an aven between them brings you into larger passage
with yet another choked inlet on the right and a very unlikely-looking with yet another choked inlet on the right and a very unlikely-looking
zig-zag ending with a crawling passage to the left and a 3m climb up into a zig-zag ending with a crawling passage to the left and a 3m climb up into a
rift straight ahead. This rift leads straight to the top of <b>Flapjack</b>, rift straight ahead. This rift leads straight to the top of <b>Flapjack</b>,
directly opposite the way in from Carrefour. directly opposite the way in from Carrefour.</p>
<p>The crawling passage leads to a 2m climb down after 15m with a phreatic <p>The crawling passage leads to a 2m climb down after 15m with a phreatic
going left to a 2m climb into a high, choked rift, and right over boulders going left to a 2m climb into a high, choked rift, and right over boulders
to another view into the Flapjack pitch and a complex collapse chamber with to another view into the Flapjack pitch and a complex collapse chamber with
various climbs and passages through boulders. various climbs and passages through boulders.</p>
<h4>Carrefour:</h4> <h4>Carrefour:</h4>
@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ blocked pit to the left with a large wet window through the wall behind
looking over Flapjack. A lot of water is falling from the roof into the pit. looking over Flapjack. A lot of water is falling from the roof into the pit.
Continuing by the right hand wall leads to a junction with a very big Continuing by the right hand wall leads to a junction with a very big
phreatic passage with a narrow floor slit containing water some 10m below. phreatic passage with a narrow floor slit containing water some 10m below.
This junction is <b>Carrefour</b>. This junction is <b>Carrefour</b>.</p>
<p>To the right is <b>YAPATE Inlet</b> (Yet Another Pitch At The End) which <p>To the right is <b>YAPATE Inlet</b> (Yet Another Pitch At The End) which
goes for 100m with a couple of climbs up, an inlet on the left and a large goes for 100m with a couple of climbs up, an inlet on the left and a large
@ -462,13 +462,13 @@ the floor to a boulder-floored area with a way on 5m up the end wall and a
reach a bedding plane going back to the foot of the hole that was climbed reach a bedding plane going back to the foot of the hole that was climbed
over, and another 25m wet pitch - <b>Wish you were here (not me) pitch</b> over, and another 25m wet pitch - <b>Wish you were here (not me) pitch</b>
leading to a choice of ways on down a dodgy hole in the floor or over the leading to a choice of ways on down a dodgy hole in the floor or over the
boulders around it into a tight rift. boulders around it into a tight rift.</p>
<p>Straight across Carrefour takes you into the <b>Toilet Block</b>, the <p>Straight across Carrefour takes you into the <b>Toilet Block</b>, the
camp-site for the Right Hand Route. A short walking section leads into a very camp-site for the Right Hand Route. A short walking section leads into a very
high cross rift via a 2m climb. This rift is chocked at both ends, but going high cross rift via a 2m climb. This rift is chocked at both ends, but going
straight across takes you into a 3m high 2m wide sandy floored passage to a straight across takes you into a 3m high 2m wide sandy floored passage to a
crawl into a chamber containing a damp climb down to a choked streamway. crawl into a chamber containing a damp climb down to a choked streamway.</p>
<p>Turning left at Carrefour leads past the very wet window into Waterfall <p>Turning left at Carrefour leads past the very wet window into Waterfall
Chamber to <b>Flapjack</b>, a large pitch leading straight down 30m and then Chamber to <b>Flapjack</b>, a large pitch leading straight down 30m and then
@ -486,12 +486,12 @@ enough for cavers and a very tight pitch descends 8m to a small chamber where
all the water goes through a .5m diameter hole in the floor. Passing through all the water goes through a .5m diameter hole in the floor. Passing through
this leads to a very wet steeply descending rift and 15m along at the end of this leads to a very wet steeply descending rift and 15m along at the end of
this is a ridiculously wet 32m pitch to a vertical sump, which is at least a this is a ridiculously wet 32m pitch to a vertical sump, which is at least a
couple of metres deep. <b>The Bottom!</b> couple of metres deep. <b>The Bottom!</b></p>
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@ -19,18 +19,18 @@ were discovered. One, Adrian's Route, choked at -200m. The other two routes
separated after an awkward squeeze that lay directly above a 10m pitch. The separated after an awkward squeeze that lay directly above a 10m pitch. The
left hand route ended at an undescended pitch estimated to be 100m deep. The left hand route ended at an undescended pitch estimated to be 100m deep. The
right hand route followed large passages to two enormous chambers at -300m. right hand route followed large passages to two enormous chambers at -300m.
There were several unexplored routes from the chambers to return to in 1989. There were several unexplored routes from the chambers to return to in 1989.</p>
<p>The 1989 expedition aimed to continue the exploration of 161 and resurvey <p>The 1989 expedition aimed to continue the exploration of 161 and resurvey
the whole cave. One of the primary aims was to find a by-pass to the Squeeze the whole cave. One of the primary aims was to find a by-pass to the Squeeze
Pitch to enable faster descent of the system. Pitch to enable faster descent of the system.</p>
<p>The expedition began officially on 5th August, 1989. Most of the <p>The expedition began officially on 5th August, 1989. Most of the
expedition members arrived by car, bringing with them food and tackle. The expedition members arrived by car, bringing with them food and tackle. The
remainder came by train or flew to Austria. Base camp was established at the remainder came by train or flew to Austria. Base camp was established at the
camp-site at Bad Aussee outside the Gasthof Staudenwirt. A top camp was wet camp-site at Bad Aussee outside the Gasthof Staudenwirt. A top camp was wet
up on the Plateau itself close to the Br&auml;uning Nase where a spring up on the Plateau itself close to the Br&auml;uning Nase where a spring
provided an almost continuous supply of water. provided an almost continuous supply of water.</p>
<p>The first week was spent rigging the cave down to the limits of <p>The first week was spent rigging the cave down to the limits of
exploration and attempting to find a by-pass to the squeeze in the maze of exploration and attempting to find a by-pass to the squeeze in the maze of
@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ completely out of character with the rest of the cave. A longer and larger
pitch, 30m, left the ledge. At this point the route was below the level of pitch, 30m, left the ledge. At this point the route was below the level of
the squeeze and yet was only a small distance horizontally from it. There was the squeeze and yet was only a small distance horizontally from it. There was
a strong chance that this route would by-pass the squeeze. The route was not a strong chance that this route would by-pass the squeeze. The route was not
named after its discoverers; Drunk and Stupid. named after its discoverers; Drunk and Stupid.</p>
<p>Also in the first week, much of the upper parts of the cave and a good <p>Also in the first week, much of the upper parts of the cave and a good
deal of the Left Hand Route were surveyed. The survey was to B.C.R.A. grade deal of the Left Hand Route were surveyed. The survey was to B.C.R.A. grade
@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ and clinometer readings were taken of a centre line down the cave. Cross
sections drawn at each places where there was a change in the passage shape. sections drawn at each places where there was a change in the passage shape.
Approximate passage height and widths were measured or estimated where Approximate passage height and widths were measured or estimated where
appropriate. All data was recorded on permatrace paper that was kept in appropriate. All data was recorded on permatrace paper that was kept in
aluminium binders. aluminium binders.</p>
<p>The beginning of the second week saw the bottoming of Niflheim; the long <p>The beginning of the second week saw the bottoming of Niflheim; the long
pitch on the Left Hand Route. The pitch was spray lashed and cold and the pitch on the Left Hand Route. The pitch was spray lashed and cold and the
@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ rigging trips down here were the most uncomfortable in the cave. A brief
reconnaissance at the bottom of the pitch showed there to be a way on reconnaissance at the bottom of the pitch showed there to be a way on
through a two foot diameter hole (small for Kaninchenh&ouml;hle). However through a two foot diameter hole (small for Kaninchenh&ouml;hle). However
further exploration on this trip was not possible due to a shortage of further exploration on this trip was not possible due to a shortage of
carbide underground. carbide underground.</p>
<p>The pushing and surveying continued down Drunk and Stupid although a link <p>The pushing and surveying continued down Drunk and Stupid although a link
with either of the routes below the squeeze still proved elusive. Below the with either of the routes below the squeeze still proved elusive. Below the
@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ development in a vadose trench before another series of pitches that dropped
into a small chamber; Wet Nappy Chamber. Here a large joint between two into a small chamber; Wet Nappy Chamber. Here a large joint between two
types of limestone was met which formed a long thin Hading Rift. The rift types of limestone was met which formed a long thin Hading Rift. The rift
was approximately 30m long and 20m deep although the easiest way through was approximately 30m long and 20m deep although the easiest way through
took three pushing trips to find. took three pushing trips to find.</p>
<p>Several long surveying trips were required to survey the large chambers at <p>Several long surveying trips were required to survey the large chambers at
the bottom of the Right Hand Route, Knossus and Tower Blocks. Several routes the bottom of the Right Hand Route, Knossus and Tower Blocks. Several routes
@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ led from these chambers and the most promising was pushed down a 50m series
of short pitches; the Flapjack series. The last of these landed in a small of short pitches; the Flapjack series. The last of these landed in a small
streamway where the water sank into small boulders into a canyon that was streamway where the water sank into small boulders into a canyon that was
reached further down the passage. A traverse along the canyon led over an reached further down the passage. A traverse along the canyon led over an
enormous drop estimated to be seventy to eighty metres. enormous drop estimated to be seventy to eighty metres.</p>
<p>By the 16th August good progress had been made down the Right Hand Route <p>By the 16th August good progress had been made down the Right Hand Route
and Drunk and Stupid, and passages had been surveyed almost up to the pushing and Drunk and Stupid, and passages had been surveyed almost up to the pushing
@ -101,13 +101,13 @@ winched up the entrance pitch and rushed to hospital by helicopter. It took
eight hours to evacuate her from the cave but in spite of this she arrived at eight hours to evacuate her from the cave but in spite of this she arrived at
the hospital with normal pulse, blood pressure and temperature. This the hospital with normal pulse, blood pressure and temperature. This
reinforces the view that practicing rescue techniques regularly is essential reinforces the view that practicing rescue techniques regularly is essential
and reflects very well on the excellent Austrian Cave Rescue. and reflects very well on the excellent Austrian Cave Rescue.</p>
<p>Not surprisingly the accident somewhat dampened the enthusiasm that had <p>Not surprisingly the accident somewhat dampened the enthusiasm that had
been prevalent at the start of the expedition. Morale was further depressed been prevalent at the start of the expedition. Morale was further depressed
when the first pushing trip after the rescue found a sump down the Right Hand when the first pushing trip after the rescue found a sump down the Right Hand
Route. The cave plummeted down a canyon and the sump was discovered at the Route. The cave plummeted down a canyon and the sump was discovered at the
bottom of a circular shaft. bottom of a circular shaft.</p>
<p>A team of four divers arrived in Austria at the time of the accident to <p>A team of four divers arrived in Austria at the time of the accident to
investigate resurgences in the area. Their major aim was to discover whether investigate resurgences in the area. Their major aim was to discover whether
@ -119,13 +119,13 @@ had yielded another interesting find. On the second dive the right humerus
of a human skeleton was retrieved from the bottom of the lake. After further of a human skeleton was retrieved from the bottom of the lake. After further
searching with the Austrian Authorities the following day a boot and sock searching with the Austrian Authorities the following day a boot and sock
were found. The body proved to be that of a villager from Altaussee who had were found. The body proved to be that of a villager from Altaussee who had
drowned in the lake thirty years previously. drowned in the lake thirty years previously.</p>
<p>The diving team stayed in Austria for almost two weeks and spent most of <p>The diving team stayed in Austria for almost two weeks and spent most of
their time investigating promising resurgences in the area. They found their time investigating promising resurgences in the area. They found
several leads that are worth pursuing including resurgences in Wolfgangsee several leads that are worth pursuing including resurgences in Wolfgangsee
and Kessel. One resurgence in Goldloch was pushed to -65m. They hope to and Kessel. One resurgence in Goldloch was pushed to -65m. They hope to
return again next year. return again next year.</p>
<p>Work was continued down the routes in Kaninchenh&ouml;hle by the dry <p>Work was continued down the routes in Kaninchenh&ouml;hle by the dry
cavers. A camping trip down the Right Hand Route saw the completion of the cavers. A camping trip down the Right Hand Route saw the completion of the
@ -136,14 +136,14 @@ of the head of the Flapjack pitches. Another route, also leading off Tower
Blocks, ascended a large boulder ramp before dropping down 25m into an Blocks, ascended a large boulder ramp before dropping down 25m into an
impenetrably tight slot. A pitch at the end of the inlet near the camp was impenetrably tight slot. A pitch at the end of the inlet near the camp was
also rigged but remains undescended. Several other smaller routes from Tower also rigged but remains undescended. Several other smaller routes from Tower
Blocks were also explored and surveyed. Blocks were also explored and surveyed.</p>
<p>On the 23rd August, a week after Rebecca's accident, Niflheim was finally <p>On the 23rd August, a week after Rebecca's accident, Niflheim was finally
redescended. Several routes were found from the bottom; the most obvious redescended. Several routes were found from the bottom; the most obvious
ending in a small slot at the bottom of a 6m pitch. However a side passage ending in a small slot at the bottom of a 6m pitch. However a side passage
led across a boulder floor to The Black Lagoon, a chamber with what appeared led across a boulder floor to The Black Lagoon, a chamber with what appeared
to be a silted sump. From here there were at least two ways on; one leading to be a silted sump. From here there were at least two ways on; one leading
down into a canyon and the second entering a maze-like area of passages. down into a canyon and the second entering a maze-like area of passages.</p>
<p>Exploration continued down Drunk &amp; Stupid. At the base of the Hading <p>Exploration continued down Drunk &amp; Stupid. At the base of the Hading
Rift was a small section of horizontal development ending in an 18m pitch Rift was a small section of horizontal development ending in an 18m pitch
@ -151,13 +151,13 @@ with awkward take-off. This led to a series of climbs that became ever more
spectacular in the widening rift. These finally dropped into a chamber with a spectacular in the widening rift. These finally dropped into a chamber with a
side passage leading off to a short pitch and a waterfall dropping into the side passage leading off to a short pitch and a waterfall dropping into the
far end of the chamber. The chamber had a sandy floor with 1m high sand far end of the chamber. The chamber had a sandy floor with 1m high sand
ledges around the edge. ledges around the edge.</p>
<p>The surveying continued down Kaninchenh&ouml;hle until all the routes <p>The surveying continued down Kaninchenh&ouml;hle until all the routes
except sections of the Left Hand Route had been surveyed. Elevations and except sections of the Left Hand Route had been surveyed. Elevations and
projections were drawn at Base Camp. Drunk and Stupid appeared to pass within projections were drawn at Base Camp. Drunk and Stupid appeared to pass within
10m of the Right Hand Route below the squeeze. Several attempts were made to 10m of the Right Hand Route below the squeeze. Several attempts were made to
link the two routes although no connection was forthcoming. link the two routes although no connection was forthcoming.</p>
<p>A second camping trip was mounted to push the routes at the bottom of <p>A second camping trip was mounted to push the routes at the bottom of
Niflheim. Before this could be done, rope had to be retrieved from the Niflheim. Before this could be done, rope had to be retrieved from the
@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ with soil. The way on looked very promising and so the exploration at the
bottom of Niflheim was abandoned in preference to this. A day of exploration bottom of Niflheim was abandoned in preference to this. A day of exploration
yielded several rift pitches that led to a few small chambers. Finally the yielded several rift pitches that led to a few small chambers. Finally the
rifts became too tight. The area was surveyed and the campers emerged after rifts became too tight. The area was surveyed and the campers emerged after
48 hours underground. 48 hours underground.</p>
<p>Up until this point, the weather in Austria had been reasonable. There had <p>Up until this point, the weather in Austria had been reasonable. There had
been a few impressive thunder storms but we had had more than our share of been a few impressive thunder storms but we had had more than our share of
@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ the tops of the mountains. We walked up to the plateau to investigate the
damage to Top Camp and found it almost completely destroyed. Of the six damage to Top Camp and found it almost completely destroyed. Of the six
tents that were there, only two had survived unscathed and three were tents that were there, only two had survived unscathed and three were
unusable. Almost all the caving trips from this point were conducted from unusable. Almost all the caving trips from this point were conducted from
Base Camp making for very long days. Base Camp making for very long days.</p>
<p>A further pushing trip down Drunk and Stupid saw the termination of the <p>A further pushing trip down Drunk and Stupid saw the termination of the
route that left the bottom chamber in a tight squeeze. However another way on route that left the bottom chamber in a tight squeeze. However another way on
@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ pitch choked and so the bottom of Drunk &amp; Stupid had been found. The
unknown rope was very clean washed and was assumed to be that of a group of unknown rope was very clean washed and was assumed to be that of a group of
French Cavers who were exploring a cave close to Kaninchenh&ouml;hle. A note French Cavers who were exploring a cave close to Kaninchenh&ouml;hle. A note
was attached to the bottom of the rope explaining that C.U.C.C. had found a was attached to the bottom of the rope explaining that C.U.C.C. had found a
connection and the cave surveyed to the bottom. connection and the cave surveyed to the bottom.</p>
<p>On drawing up the survey however, it was found that the bottom of Drunk <p>On drawing up the survey however, it was found that the bottom of Drunk
&amp; Stupid was exceedingly close to the bottom of Niflheim. The connection &amp; Stupid was exceedingly close to the bottom of Niflheim. The connection
@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ led up out of the chamber; no other routes left the chamber. At this stage
it was almost time to detackle the cave. A short exploratory trip across the it was almost time to detackle the cave. A short exploratory trip across the
very loose and dangerous section above the third pitch yielded a large very loose and dangerous section above the third pitch yielded a large
section of phreatic passage. This ends in an undescended pitch that might section of phreatic passage. This ends in an undescended pitch that might
drop into the Right Hand Route, thus by-passing the squeeze. drop into the Right Hand Route, thus by-passing the squeeze.</p>
<p>Detackling eventually arrived with a vengeance on the 3rd September. Three <p>Detackling eventually arrived with a vengeance on the 3rd September. Three
teams of three descended each of the three major routes. Unfortunately teams of three descended each of the three major routes. Unfortunately
@ -232,13 +232,13 @@ After a rest at what was left of Top Camp we carried him to the car park. We
were met by the others from Base Camp near Top Camp and we carried him down were met by the others from Base Camp near Top Camp and we carried him down
to Top Camp on two poles. Chris arrived in hospital two minutes before to Top Camp on two poles. Chris arrived in hospital two minutes before
Rebecca was discharged. After a romantic reunion Chris was wheeled away to Rebecca was discharged. After a romantic reunion Chris was wheeled away to
the x-ray room where it was found that he had fractured his pelvis. the x-ray room where it was found that he had fractured his pelvis.</p>
<p>After this accident there was no time for recuperation. The cave had to be <p>After this accident there was no time for recuperation. The cave had to be
detackled and so people had to cave the day after the accident. After much detackled and so people had to cave the day after the accident. After much
effort all the rope was brought out from the cave. A further two days of effort all the rope was brought out from the cave. A further two days of
carrying saw all the gear down at Base Camp. There was just time to wash and carrying saw all the gear down at Base Camp. There was just time to wash and
dry everything before we had to leave. dry everything before we had to leave.</p>
<p>Although two sumps were found, there are still several ways on in <p>Although two sumps were found, there are still several ways on in
Kaninchenh&ouml;hle. Down the Right Hand Route there is an unexplored lead Kaninchenh&ouml;hle. Down the Right Hand Route there is an unexplored lead
@ -248,11 +248,11 @@ at the end of the phreatic passage that leads off from over the third pitch.
There are certainly bound to be many other routes that have not been noticed There are certainly bound to be many other routes that have not been noticed
yet. Kaninchenh&ouml;hle is an extremely complicated system and there is yet. Kaninchenh&ouml;hle is an extremely complicated system and there is
much to investigate next year. There are also many possibilities of much to investigate next year. There are also many possibilities of
exploration in other caves on the Loser Plateau. exploration in other caves on the Loser Plateau.</p>
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<p>1976 This was the first CUCC expedition to Austria, and was primarily a <p>1976 This was the first CUCC expedition to Austria, and was primarily a
reconnaissance trip. The area was sufficiently promising that it was decided reconnaissance trip. The area was sufficiently promising that it was decided
to return in 1977. to return in 1977.</p>
<p>1977 82 Br&auml;uningh&ouml;hle -216m (BCRA Grade 3) Entrance crawl <p>1977 82 Br&auml;uningh&ouml;hle -216m (BCRA Grade 3) Entrance crawl
followed by a series of wet pitches. followed by a series of wet pitches.</p>
<p>97 Schneewindschacht -265m (BCRA Grade 1) Tight entrance series leads to a <p>97 Schneewindschacht -265m (BCRA Grade 1) Tight entrance series leads to a
succession of small pitches in a large rift. Too tight at -265m. succession of small pitches in a large rift. Too tight at -265m.</p>
<p>76 Eislufth&ouml;hle -150m (BCRA Grades 1-4c) Pushed as far as the Tap <p>76 Eislufth&ouml;hle -150m (BCRA Grades 1-4c) Pushed as far as the Tap
Room (was originally 106). Room (was originally 106).</p>
<p>1978 76 Eislufth&ouml;hle -350m Pushed to -350m as far as The Fiesta Run, <p>1978 76 Eislufth&ouml;hle -350m Pushed to -350m as far as The Fiesta Run,
and still going. and still going.</p>
<p>107 G&auml;mseh&ouml;hle -280m (BCRA Grade 3) A series of pitches ending <p>107 G&auml;mseh&ouml;hle -280m (BCRA Grade 3) A series of pitches ending
in a choke. in a choke.</p>
<p>1979 76 Eislufth&ouml;hle -506m Bottomed, though a few side passages left <p>1979 76 Eislufth&ouml;hle -506m Bottomed, though a few side passages left
unexplored. unexplored.</p>
<p>1980 - Joint expedition with UBSS 41 Stellerwegh&ouml;hle -320m A new <p>1980 - Joint expedition with UBSS 41 Stellerwegh&ouml;hle -320m A new
route explored in what was originally a German find. route explored in what was originally a German find.</p>
<p>113 Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle -329m <p>113 Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle -329m</p>
<p>1981 - Joint expedition with UBSS 41 Stellerwegh&ouml;hle -680m Pushed <p>1981 - Joint expedition with UBSS 41 Stellerwegh&ouml;hle -680m Pushed
through Pete's Purgatory. Connected to Schnellzugh&ouml;hle (115) at -400m. through Pete's Purgatory. Connected to Schnellzugh&ouml;hle (115) at -400m.</p>
<p>1982 41 Stellerwegh&ouml;hle -898m (BCRA Grade 5, below Confluence) <p>1982 41 Stellerwegh&ouml;hle -898m (BCRA Grade 5, below Confluence)
Bottomed via Purgatory Bypass. Bottomed via Purgatory Bypass.</p>
<p>113 Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle Redescended, but the cave went no further. <p>113 Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle Redescended, but the cave went no further.</p>
<p>1983 142 (near Stellerwegh&ouml;hle) Explored to the Big Chamber and <p>1983 142 (near Stellerwegh&ouml;hle) Explored to the Big Chamber and
connected to Stellerweg. connected to Stellerweg.</p>
<p>136 Steinschlagschacht -194m Very many loose boulders. <p>136 Steinschlagschacht -194m Very many loose boulders.</p>
<p>143 -125m (BCRA Grade 5a) Became too tight after a series of pitches. <p>143 -125m (BCRA Grade 5a) Became too tight after a series of pitches.
Later explored to -140m. Later explored to -140m.</p>
<p>144 -284m (BCRA Grade 5b) Met phreatic level at -200m, but could not gain <p>144 -284m (BCRA Grade 5b) Met phreatic level at -200m, but could not gain
access to passage heading towards Stellerwegh&ouml;hle. access to passage heading towards Stellerwegh&ouml;hle.</p>
<p>145 Wolfh&ouml;hle -300m This cave was named (incorrectly) after a bear <p>145 Wolfh&ouml;hle -300m This cave was named (incorrectly) after a bear
skeleton that was found near the entrance. Still going at the end of the skeleton that was found near the entrance. Still going at the end of the
expedition. expedition.</p>
<p>1984 A small expedition involving only ten people for three weeks. Wet <p>1984 A small expedition involving only ten people for three weeks. Wet
weather at the start of the expedition resulting in low morale. weather at the start of the expedition resulting in low morale.</p>
<p>The main aim of exploring Wolfh&ouml;hle further was achieved as the cave <p>The main aim of exploring Wolfh&ouml;hle further was achieved as the cave
only went to -426m (approx. 125m further). One pushing team was trapped for only went to -426m (approx. 125m further). One pushing team was trapped for
12hrs by flooding, with water levels rising suddenly. They emerged to meet 12hrs by flooding, with water levels rising suddenly. They emerged to meet
the rescue party who were delayed by the weather. the rescue party who were delayed by the weather.</p>
<p>136 Steinschlagschacht -240m (BCRA Grade 1) Ending in a narrowing rift, <p>136 Steinschlagschacht -240m (BCRA Grade 1) Ending in a narrowing rift,
no proper survey due to the dangerous nature of the cave. no proper survey due to the dangerous nature of the cave.</p>
<p>143 Explored for connection to Stellerweg. An audible connection was <p>143 Explored for connection to Stellerweg. An audible connection was
found, but was too tight to allow the passage of cavers. found, but was too tight to allow the passage of cavers.</p>
<p>145 Wolfh&ouml;hle -426m (BCRA Grade 5b) Bottomed. <p>145 Wolfh&ouml;hle -426m (BCRA Grade 5b) Bottomed.</p>
<p>1985 The connection between Stellerweg and 144 was the year's big find. <p>1985 The connection between Stellerweg and 144 was the year's big find.
Minor extensions were found in 142, and 152 was discovered and explored to a Minor extensions were found in 142, and 152 was discovered and explored to a
connection with Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle. The expedition was even smaller than connection with Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle. The expedition was even smaller than
the 1984 one, comprising only eight people. the 1984 one, comprising only eight people.</p>
<p>142 Minor extensions were found. <p>142 Minor extensions were found.</p>
<p>144 Connecting to Stellerweg giving a total depth of -971 m and 6.5km of <p>144 Connecting to Stellerweg giving a total depth of -971 m and 6.5km of
passage. passage.</p>
<p>152 (BCRA Grade 5b) Explored to a connection with Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle <p>152 (BCRA Grade 5b) Explored to a connection with Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle
at -150m. at -150m.</p>
<p>1986 This expedition intentionally left blank <p>1986 This expedition intentionally left blank</p>
<p>1987 A small and generally inexperienced party had a rather unsuccessful <p>1987 A small and generally inexperienced party had a rather unsuccessful
expedition, finding lots of small extensions to existing systems, but only expedition, finding lots of small extensions to existing systems, but only
one new cave. one new cave.</p>
<p>A group of German and French cavers linked their system into Stellerweg, <p>A group of German and French cavers linked their system into Stellerweg,
making the entire system over 1 km deep, and giving them the highest making the entire system over 1 km deep, and giving them the highest
entrance. entrance.</p>
<p>87 Minor extensions found but no extra depth gained. <p>87 Minor extensions found but no extra depth gained.</p>
<p>113 Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle Found new route from just inside the entrance <p>113 Sonnenstrahlh&ouml;hle Found new route from just inside the entrance
to the Opera House. to the Opera House.</p>
<p>158 Donner-und-Blitzenh&ouml;hle Pushed to small wet chamber. <p>158 Donner-und-Blitzenh&ouml;hle Pushed to small wet chamber.</p>
<p>1988 This was the largest expedition to date, with over twenty-five <p>1988 This was the largest expedition to date, with over twenty-five
members. A total of three weeks was spent in Austria. With little to members. A total of three weeks was spent in Austria. With little to
continue from 1987, the main emphasis was on finding new caves, but continue from 1987, the main emphasis was on finding new caves, but
atrocious weather hampered progress. atrocious weather hampered progress.</p>
<p>147 Rediscovered and explored. <p>147 Rediscovered and explored.</p>
<p>158 Donner-und-Blitzenh&ouml;hle Rerigged but didn't go beyond last <p>158 Donner-und-Blitzenh&ouml;hle Rerigged but didn't go beyond last
year's final chamber. year's final chamber.</p>
<p>164 Bottomed, but not surveyed due to flooding. <p>164 Bottomed, but not surveyed due to flooding.</p>
<p>161 Kaninchenh&ouml;hle -300m (BCRA Grade 3) A promising and complicated <p>161 Kaninchenh&ouml;hle -300m (BCRA Grade 3) A promising and complicated
system. A tight vertical squeeze was eventually passed to give several ways system. A tight vertical squeeze was eventually passed to give several ways
on. on.</p>
<p>1989 See the expedition diary for a description. <p>1989 See the expedition diary for a description.</p>
<p>161 Kaninchenh&ouml;hle System -500m (BCRA grade 5) A sump was found at <p>161 Kaninchenh&ouml;hle System -500m (BCRA grade 5) A sump was found at
-500m, and a major new route was developed. Several routes remain -500m, and a major new route was developed. Several routes remain
undescended and there is plenty of potential for further discoveries as the undescended and there is plenty of potential for further discoveries as the
complexity of the system becomes apparent. complexity of the system becomes apparent.</p>
<p>1990 ?????????? <p>1990 ??????????</p>
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expedition, which is very far from a "cheap holiday", we are grateful for the expedition, which is very far from a "cheap holiday", we are grateful for the
sponsorship we have received over recent years, largely in the form of Food. sponsorship we have received over recent years, largely in the form of Food.
Here we detail those who have supported the expedition &amp; how. We also Here we detail those who have supported the expedition &amp; how. We also
receive monetary support from a number of grant-giving bodies. receive monetary support from a number of grant-giving bodies.</p>
<p><h3>Our 1997 sponsors were:</h3><BR> <h3>Our 1997 sponsors were:</h3>
Food:<BR> Food:<BR>
<dl compact> <dl compact>
<dt>Barts Spices<dd>Spices and cash: Student cuisine is apt to be monotonous <dt>Barts Spices<dd>Spices and cash: Student cuisine is apt to be monotonous
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<p><ul> <ul id="links">
<li>1997 Expedition info: <li>1997 Expedition info:
<ul> <ul>
<li><a href="index.htm">Index</a> (more detail than in this list)</li> <li><a href="index.htm">Index</a> (more detail than in this list)</li>

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<p><ul> <ul id="links">
<li>2000 Expedition info: <li>2000 Expedition info:
<ul> <ul>
<li><a href="index.htm">2000 index</a> (more detail than in this list)</li> <li><a href="index.htm">2000 index</a> (more detail than in this list)</li>