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not caving.</dd> not caving.</dd>
<dt><b><a name="sled">Tobogganning</a></b> <dt><b><a name="sled">Tobogganning</a></b>
</dt><dd><a href="piclinks/tobog.htm"><img class="onleft" src="tinypix/tobog.jpg" width="143" </dt><dd><a href="piclinks/tobog.htm"><img class="onright" src="tinypix/tobog.jpg" width="143"
height="170" alt="Tobogganing" /></a> height="170" alt="Tobogganing" /></a>
There is a dry (metal trough) toboggan run worth a visit near Bad Ischl. Wear There is a dry (metal trough) toboggan run worth a visit near Bad Ischl. Wear
long sleeves and trousers if you value your skin - doing so enables you to long sleeves and trousers if you value your skin - doing so enables you to
dispense with the brakes entirely.</dd> dispense with the brakes entirely.</dd>
<dt><b><a name="tberg">Trisselberg ascent</a></b> <dt><b><a name="tberg">Trisselberg ascent</a></b>
</dt><dd>Of four expo attempts, two have succeeded - in </dt><dd><a href="images/twand.jpg"><img class="onleft" src="tinypix/twand.jpg"
<a href="years/1984/twand.htm">1984</a> and again in alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a> Of four expo attempts, two have
<a href="years/1990/log.htm#trissel">1990</a>. succeeded - in <a href="years/1984/twand.htm">1984</a> and again in <a
An earlier attempt was thwarted by a wasps' nest, and the href="years/1990/log.htm#trissel">1990</a>. An earlier attempt was thwarted by
<a href="years/1992/log.htm#trissel">1992 attempt</a> made the error of a wasps' nest, and the <a href="years/1992/log.htm#trissel">1992 attempt</a>
retreating from high up in what turned out to be quite an epic in a made the error of retreating from high up in what turned out to be quite an
thunderstorm. It must be about time someone else had a go...</dd> epic in a thunderstorm. It must be about time someone else had a go...</dd>
<dt><b><a name="tyrol">Tyrolean traverse</a></b> <dt><b><a name="tyrol">Tyrolean traverse</a></b>
</dt><dd>Typically occurs towards the end of expo when large amounts of gear, </dt><dd>Typically occurs towards the end of expo when large amounts of gear,

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<h2 align=center>Expedition primer</h2> <h1>CUCC Austria Expeditions: Primer</h1>
<p><i>The annual CUCC expedition to Austria lasts up to five weeks each <hr />
summer and concentrates mainly on new exploration in the high alpine karst of <blockquote>
the <span lang="de-at">Loser</span> plateau (about 80km E of <p>The annual CUCC expedition to Austria lasts around five weeks each summer
<span lang="de-at">Salzburg).</span> The current main projects are: and concentrates mainly on new exploration in the high alpine karst of the
<span lang="de-at">Loser</span> plateau (about 80km E of <span
lang="de-at">Salzburg).</span> The current main projects are:</p>
<dl> <dl>
<dt><span lang="de">Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</span> <dt><span lang="de-at">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span></dt>
<dd>a cave now over 24km long and 534m <dd>the most major cave in the area <em>not</em> to have been connected to the
deep, explored by the club since its discovery in 1988; master <span lang="de-at">Schwarzmooskogel</span> system, and the principal
<dt><span lang="de">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span> focus of CUCC's work since 2000. At the end of Expo 2003 it had been explored
<dd>explored to 454m in depth and 5.3km in length by the end of Expo 2002; to 510m in depth and 7.2km in length.</dd>
<dt><span lang="de-at">Schwarzmooskogelsystem</span> <dt><span lang="de-at">Eislufth&ouml;hle</span></dt>
<dd>formed from the linkage of several caves into one system, 20km or so <dd>originally explored in the very early days of CUCC expeditions in the late
long, and 972m deep, of which a third of the length and both the deepest seventies, to a depth estimated at 506m. The original explorers simply
point and the highest entrance were explored by CUCC in the early eighties. concentrated on getting to the bottom and were not unduly concerned with
exploring side passages or with accurate surveying; hence a return and
reexploration is planned for 2004.</dd>
<dt><span lang="de-at">Schwarzmooskogel</span> system</dt>
<dd>formed from the linkage of several caves into one system, 55km or so
long, and 1033m deep, of which around two-thirds of the length (and the highest
and deepest points) were explored by CUCC. CUCC has not been directly involved
in exploration in the system itself since 2002, but there are nonetheless plans
to return one day.</dd>
</dl> </dl>
<p><span lang="de">Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</span> was connected to the <span <p>Over a hundred shorter caves have also been explored and
lang="de-at">Schwarzmooskogelsystem</span> by a group of German cavers in 2002. recorded over the twenty year history of expo, and prospecting for new
It is expected that <span lang="de">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span> will entrances is still an important activity.</p>
eventually be connected to this system. Around ninety shorter caves have also </blockquote>
been explored and recorded over the twenty year history of expo, and <hr />
prospecting for new entrances is still an important activity.</i>
<p>So much for the executive summary, but what does that mean for the new <p>So much for the executive summary, but what does that mean for the new
expo member ? What is actually involved in going on expo ? expo member? What is actually involved in going on expo?</p>
<p>Very few people, whether undergraduate or old lag, can afford the time <p>Very few people, whether undergraduate or old lag, can afford the time
to go on expo for the full period. People come and go, and people pursue to go on expo for the full period. People come and go, and people pursue
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concentrating on so few goals that the cave is always crowded. So it is concentrating on so few goals that the cave is always crowded. So it is
important that those doing the organising have a pretty good idea a few important that those doing the organising have a pretty good idea a few
weeks before expo of who is going, for how long, and how hard they expect weeks before expo of who is going, for how long, and how hard they expect
to cave. to cave.</p>
<p>But don't expect too much from that word "organising" - expedition is not <p>But don't expect too much from that word "organising" &ndash; expedition is not a
a boot camp ! No one will kick you out of your pit and make you go caving boot camp! No one will kick you out of your pit and make you go caving (except
(except perhaps in an emergency, such as a call-out). Nor is it entirely a perhaps in an emergency, such as a call-out). Nor is it entirely a holiday -
holiday - once the effort has been put in to rig things, it is important that once the effort has been put in to rig things, it is important that people get
people get in there and do the work exploring, surveying, photographing and in there and do the work exploring, surveying, photographing and eventually
eventually derigging. The "organisation" is essentially a matter of pre-expo derigging. The "organisation" is essentially a matter of pre-expo
behind-the-scenes things like getting grants and sponsorship, buying tackle, behind-the-scenes things like getting grants and sponsorship, buying tackle,
coordinating transport and the like. On expo itself, it is a matter of coordinating transport and the like. On expo itself, it is a matter of judging
judging which projects can reasonably be tackled by the number of people which projects can reasonably be tackled by the number of people present, and
present, and suggesting the best lines of attack. This avoids rigging things suggesting the best lines of attack. This avoids rigging things which no one
which no one has the time or will-power to push, and ensures that there is has the time or will-power to push, and ensures that there is enough gear to
enough gear to tackle the things which folk <u>are</u> keen to explore. tackle the things which folk <em>are</em> keen to explore.</p>
<p>There are important differences between expedition caving and a typical <p>There are important differences between expedition caving and a typical
Yorkshire weekend. On a tourist trip in the UK, a party will rig in, bottom Yorkshire weekend. On a tourist trip in the UK, a party will rig in, bottom the
the cave and rig out (or, at most, there may be a separate rigging in and cave and rig out (or, at most, there may be a separate rigging in and rigging
rigging out trip on the same day). In Austria, a project cave will be rigged out trip on the same day). In Austria, a project cave will be rigged at the
at the start of expo, and then numerous working trips will use that rigging start of expo, and then numerous working trips will use that rigging until
until either the cave or the expedition finishes, and derigging takes place. either the cave or the expedition finishes, and derigging takes place. This
This clearly places a lot more wear and tear on the ropes, which also tend to clearly places a lot more wear and tear on the ropes, which also tend to get
get muddier, so quality rigging is essential. Of course, some of this rigging muddier, so quality rigging is essential. Of course, some of this rigging is
is new exploration, not just "follow the P-hangers", so it is an exciting and new exploration, not just "follow the P-hangers", so it is an exciting and
challenging activity. Also, unlike a Yorkshire tourist trip, you must survey challenging activity. Also, unlike a Yorkshire tourist trip, you must survey
and describe what you find - logbook write-ups form part of a long-term and describe what you find &ndash; logbook write-ups form part of a long-term record
record of what has been done so are rather more important than on weekend of what has been done so are rather more important than on weekend meets at
meets at home. Surveying may be an entirely new activity for first-time expo home. Surveying may be an entirely new activity for first-time expo members,
members, but it is also a very important one, and one which it is worth but it is also a very important one, and one which it is worth making the
making the effort to get right from the start. effort to get right from the start.</p>
<p>The caves in Austria are as different from Yorkshire and Mendip as <p>The caves in Austria are as different from Yorkshire and Mendip as those two
those two areas are from each other. There are few sporting streamways areas are from each other. There are few sporting streamways and few
and few formations. The caves are colder (often not much above freezing, formations. The caves are colder (often not much above freezing, and sometimes
and sometimes below). They are often much deeper than Yorkshire trips, below). They are often much deeper than Yorkshire trips, though the entrances
though the entrances we are currently using mean that even the remotest we are currently using mean that even the remotest places are not at vast
places are not at vast depths. However, pitches may be big, and close depths. However, pitches may be big, and close together in deep shafts of up to
together in deep shafts of up to a couple of hundred metres. Though a couple of hundred metres. Though often dry in good weather, run-off is rapid
often dry in good weather, run-off is rapid and a damp pitch can rapidly and a damp pitch can rapidly become a serious proposition with near-freezing
become a serious proposition with near-freezing water pouring down it. water pouring down it. Rigging will sometimes seem unnecessarily gymnastic
Rigging will sometimes seem unnecessarily gymnastic until you have seen until you have seen the pitch after a thunderstorm! Set against this is a large
the pitch after a thunderstorm ! Set against this is a large amount of amount of huge stomping horizontal passage found in the last few years, with
huge stomping horizontal passage found in the last few years, with many many leads still to push not needing a lot of vertical work at all.</p>
leads still to push not needing a lot of vertical work at all.
<p>In Austria, expo is effectively split into "<a href="bcamps.htm">Base <p>In Austria, expo is effectively split into "<a href="bcamps.htm">Base
Camp</a>" and "<a href="tcamps.htm#topcamp">Top Camp</a>". Base camp is in Camp</a>" and various "<a href="tcamps.htm">plateau camps</a>". Base camp is in
the valley, near the pub, shops, lake and other "R&amp;R" facilities. It is the valley, near the pub, shops, lake and other "R&amp;R" facilities. It is
here that we have the bulk of the documentation, computers, lamp charging, here that we have the bulk of the documentation, computers, lamp charging, log
log book and survey book. Top Camp is reached by a toll road (on which we book and survey book. The plateau camps are right outside the cave entrances, and
have a deal which avoids paying each time) which ascends 900m to a tourist are reached by a toll road (on which we have a deal which avoids paying each
car park from where walking takes 30-45 minutes to top camp. Various cave time) which ascends 900m to a tourist car park from where it is around a 30
entrances are from a few minutes to maybe an hour and a half from here. Top minute walk (on good paths) to the edge of the plateau. From here it is a
camp and Base camp are linked by mobile phone, which are much better for one-and-a-half-hour slog across rough limestone pavements to the <span
coordinating and reporting activities than the radios we used previously. lang="de-at">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span> bivvy site, or somewhat less to
However they should still be used sparingly to ensure that there is plenty of the proposed bivouac site at <span lang="de-at">Eislufth&ouml;hle</span>.</p>
battery power in an emergency. The result of this is that trips are mostly
organised by the people in top camp, and trying to participate in expo whilst
spending every night at Base Camp is somewhat frustrating. It also costs more
:-)
<p>On the other hand, top camp is in a nature reserve where camping is <p>The plateau camps and and Base camp are linked by mobile phone, which are much
theoretically not allowed at all, so we need to keep it as low-profile better for coordinating and reporting activities than the radios we used
and undamaging as possible to avoid being banned. Top Camp is essential, previously. However they should still be used sparingly to ensure that there is
not only for caving convenience and efficiency, but also for safety. Meeting plenty of battery power in an emergency. The result of this is that trips are
these needs consistent with local politics is something of a balancing act mostly organised by the people in top camp, and it is usual to spend periods of
which needs everyone's cooperation. It is likely that in 2001 the main top three or four days or so at top camp, alternating with festering at base.</p>
camp will be much more of a low-key affair, with additional bivouacs at
the entrances to two of our caves. <p>On the other hand, the plateau a nature reserve where camping is
theoretically not allowed at all, so we need to keep it as low-profile and
undamaging as possible to avoid being banned. Camping is essential, not only
for caving convenience and efficiency, but also for safety. Meeting these needs
consistent with local politics is something of a balancing act which needs
everyone's cooperation.</p>
<p>If we have a spell of truly awful weather, usually everyone will come <p>If we have a spell of truly awful weather, usually everyone will come
down to Base Camp, and this is a good time for getting surveys drawn up, down to Base Camp, and this is a good time for getting surveys drawn up,
passage descriptions written, log books up to date etc. It's also not passage descriptions written, log books up to date etc. It's also not
unknown for a certain amount of beer consumption to occur. This is also unknown for a certain amount of beer consumption to occur. This is also
the case at "expedition dinner" which is usually organised somewhere in the case at "expedition dinner" which is usually organised somewhere in
the middle of expo, when the greatest number of people can attend. the middle of expo, when the greatest number of people can attend.</p>
<h3 align=center>What to read next ?</h3> <h3>What to read next?</h3>
<p>Obviously, those coming on expedition will have a better and more <p>Obviously, those coming on expedition will have a better and more
productive time if they know more about what goes on, what has been done productive time if they know more about what goes on, what has been done
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devour several books on the history, culture, geography, geology, food, devour several books on the history, culture, geography, geology, food,
weather and other <span lang="la">minuti&aelig;</span> of their holiday area. weather and other <span lang="la">minuti&aelig;</span> of their holiday area.
Even if you are that sort of person, it helps to have some idea of where to Even if you are that sort of person, it helps to have some idea of where to
start - there's about three long novels' worth of stuff on the site and much start &ndash; there's about three long novels' worth of stuff on the site and much
of it is of mainly historical interest, concerned with caves whose of it is of mainly historical interest, concerned with caves whose
exploration is considered complete. exploration is considered complete.</p>
<p>We have attempted to condense the "how to do it" material into an <p>We have attempted to condense the "how to do it" material into an
<a href="handbook/index.htm">Expedition Handbook</a>, which covers topics <a href="handbook/index.htm">Expedition Handbook</a>, which covers topics
such as Surveying, Prospecting, Rigging and Rescue. There is also a rather such as Surveying, Prospecting, Rigging and Rescue. There is also a rather
embryonic section on photography. This is still a fairly big chunk of stuff embryonic section on photography, and some smaller sections that are also worth
to read, so an effort has been made this year to provide a "primer" page for reading. This is still a fairly big chunk of stuff to read, so an effort has
each section, which should be read by <b>everyone</b> new to expo. It is been made this year to provide a "primer" page for each section, which should
particularly important that you understand the aims of each activity, since a be read by <b>everyone</b> new to expo. It is particularly important that you
job done badly is actually worse than a job not done at all. This is understand the aims of each activity, since a job done badly is actually worse
especially true of cave survey and passage description, or, for prospecting, than a job not done at all. This is especially true of cave survey and passage
the recording of locations. description, or, for prospecting, the recording of locations.</p>
<p>To get a feel for what trips are like, it is perhaps worth dipping into <p>To get a feel for what trips are like, it is perhaps worth dipping into
one of the <a href="years/2001/log.htm">logbooks for recent one of the <a href="years/2003/logbook.html">logbooks for recent years</a>. To
years</a>. To get an idea of what expo will be trying to achieve, there is a get an idea of what expo will be trying to achieve, there is a "<a
"<a href="years/2003/goals.htm">mission statement</a>" for the current year. href="years/2004/goals.html">mission statement</a>" for the current year. And
And to see how much potential there is, a glance at the current to see how much potential there is, a glance at the current <span
<span lang="de">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span> lang="de">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span> <a
<a href="smkridge/204/qm.shtml">Question Mark list</a> is a href="smkridge/204/qm.shtml">Question Mark list</a> is a revelation. Leads are
revelation. Leads are numbered by year, with the oldest first. Following numbered by year, with the oldest first. Following links from any of these
links from any of these leads will get you into the cave description, which leads will get you into the relevant section of the <a
gives an idea of the sort of caving. href="smkridge/204/204.shtml">cave description</a>, which gives an idea of the
sort of caving.</p>
For the ambitious there is the <p>For the ambitious, there is a complete description of <a
<a href="smkridge/161/top.htm">complete <span href="smkridge/161/top.htm"><span lang="de-at">Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</span></a>,
lang="de">Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</span> description</a>, which runs to c 90 A4 which absorbed almost all of CUCC's expedition effort from 1989 to 1999 and now
pages forms the largest single component of the <span
when printed, so is rather too much to digest in one go ! We recommend lang="de-at">Schwarzmooskogel</span> system. The description runs to c 90 A4
pages when printed, so is rather too much to digest in one go! We recommend
looking at the printed survey to get an overall idea of the cave and which looking at the printed survey to get an overall idea of the cave and which
parts have the most potential. However, as this is too big for a web page, parts have the most potential. However, as this is too big for a web page,
there are now useful survey fragments incorporated throughout the main there are now useful survey fragments incorporated throughout the main
descriptions. descriptions.</p>
<p>If you want to delve deeper into the site, it's worth a quick look <p>If you want to delve deeper into the site, it's worth a quick look
at the site <a href="../rdmap.htm">road map</a>. This gives you an idea at the site <a href="../rdmap.htm">road map</a>. This gives you an idea
of the structure of the site and where you can expect the graphical links of the structure of the site and where you can expect the graphical links
to lead. There are also plenty of textual links, as exemplified by the to lead. There are also plenty of textual links, as exemplified by the
expo <a href="infodx.htm">site index</a>. expo <a href="infodx.htm">site index</a>.</p>
<hr> <hr />
<!-- LINKS --> <!-- LINKS -->
<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png"> <ul id="links">
Back to <a href="../index.htm">CUCC Home page</a><br> <li>Back to <a href="../index.htm">CUCC Home page</a></li>
<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png"> <li><b>Main Indices:</b>
CUCC <a href="handbook/index.htm">Expedition Handbook</a><br> <ul>
<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png"> <li><a href="infodx.htm"><b>Index</b> to Expo</a> information pages</li>
<b>Main Indices:</b><br> <li><a href="areas.htm">Description of CUCC's area</a> and split to subareas</li>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> <li>Full <a href="indxal.htm">Index to cave descriptions</a> in area 1623</li>
<a href="infodx.htm"><b>Index</b> to Expo</a> information pages<br> <li>Adjacent area <a href="1626/index.htm">1626</a></li>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> <li>List of (links to) <a href="pubs.htm">published reports and logbooks</a></li>
<a href="areas.htm">Description of CUCC's area</a> and split to subareas<br> </ul></li>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> <li><b>Pictures:</b>
Full <a href="indxal.htm">Index to cave descriptions</a> in area 1623<br> <ul>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> <li><a href="gall0.htm">Text only Index</a></li>
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<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png">
Other info:<br>
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Table of <a href="folk/index.htm">members of CUCC expeditions</a> 1976-2000<br>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png">
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<ul id="links"> <ul id="links">
<li>Back to <a href="../index.htm">CUCC Home page</a></li> <li>Back to <a href="../index.htm">CUCC Home page</a></li>
<li>Back to <a href="index.htm">Expedition Intro page</a></li> <li>Back to <a href="index.htm">Expedition Intro page</a></li>
<li><b>Main Indices:</b> <li><strong>Main Indices:</strong>
<ul> <ul>
<li><a href="infodx.htm"><b>Index</b> to Expo</a> information pages</li> <li><a href="infodx.htm"><strong>Index</strong> to Expo</a> information pages</li>
<li><a href="areas.htm">Description of CUCC's area</a> and split to subareas</li> <li><a href="areas.htm">Description of CUCC's area</a> and split to subareas</li>
<li>Full <a href="indxal.htm">Index to cave descriptions</a> in area 1623</li> <li>Full <a href="indxal.htm">Index to cave descriptions</a> in area 1623</li>
<li>List of (links to) <a href="pubs.htm">published reports and logbooks</a></li> <li>List of (links to) <a href="pubs.htm">published reports and logbooks</a></li>
</ul></li> </ul></li>
<li><b>Pictures:</b> <li><strong>Pictures:</strong>
<ul> <ul>
<li><a href="gall0.htm">Text only Index</a></li> <li><a href="gall0.htm">Text only Index</a></li>
<li><a href="gallery/0.htm">Index pages (with thumbnails)</a></li> <li><a href="gallery/0.htm">Index pages (with thumbnails)</a></li>
</ul></li> </ul></li>
<li>Table of <a href="folk/index.htm"><b>members</b> of CUCC expeditions</a> 1976-present</li> <li>Table of <a href="folk/index.htm"><strong>members</strong> of CUCC expeditions</a> 1976-present</li>
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explore, so the site proved very pleasant, until washed out in one (of many) explore, so the site proved very pleasant, until washed out in one (of many)
mega-thunderstorm.</p> mega-thunderstorm.</p>
<table class="imgtable"> <div class="centre">
<tr><td>
<a href="br-alm/l/tc1977.htm"><img src="br-alm/t/tc1977.jpg" <a href="br-alm/l/tc1977.htm"><img src="br-alm/t/tc1977.jpg"
width="158" height="108" alt="Camp 1977" /></a></td> width="158" height="108" alt="Camp 1977" /></a>
<td><a href="br-alm/l/tc77a.htm"> &nbsp;
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<img src="br-alm/t/tc77b.jpg" width="151" height="88" <img src="br-alm/t/tc77b.jpg" width="151" height="88"
alt="Camp 1977" /></a></td></tr> alt="Camp 1977" /></a>
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Views of 1977 Advance camp.</td></tr></table> Views of 1977 Advance camp.
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<h3><a name="1979camp"><span lang="de-at">Schwarzmoossattel</span></a> <h3><a name="1979camp"><span lang="de-at">Schwarzmoossattel</span></a>
bivouac</h3> bivouac</h3>
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established from Top Camp to the <span lang="de-at">Eish&ouml;hle</span> area established from Top Camp to the <span lang="de-at">Eish&ouml;hle</span> area
in 1998 and there seems little need now to establish a new high camp.--></p> in 1998 and there seems little need now to establish a new high camp.--></p>
<h3>40 bivy</h3> <h3>40 bivvy</h3>
<p>In 2001 people decided to bivy nearer to the the cave entrances. This <p>In 2001 people decided to bivvy nearer to the the cave entrances. This
involved putting up tarpaulins in natural shelters, and sleeping on inflatable involved putting up tarpaulins in natural shelters, and sleeping on inflatable
lilos. The 40 bivy is in the main 40a <span lang="de-at">Eish&ouml;hle</span> lilos. The 40 bivvy is in the main 40a <span lang="de-at">Eish&ouml;hle</span>
entrance. It is surprisingly comfortable as this entrance does not have a cold entrance. It is surprisingly comfortable as this entrance does not have a cold
gale coming out of it, and the floor is very flat. It is luxurious for 2, comfy gale coming out of it, and the floor is very flat. It is luxurious for 2, comfy
for 3 and can sleep 4. Water is collected by putting a tarp. in a steep gulley for 3 and can sleep 4. Water is collected by putting a tarp. in a steep gulley
@ -157,12 +159,13 @@ width="200" height="128" alt="40 bivvy" /></a></div>
<h3>204 bivy</h3> <h3>204 bivy</h3>
<p>In 2001 people decided to bivy nearer to the the cave entrances. Cavers <p>Cavers working in 204 (<span
used the stone bridge that 204 is named after. The sloping floor was terraced lang="de-at">Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle</span>) used the eponymous stone
and flat sleeping and cooking areas were made. Tarpaulins were put up to bridge as a bivouac. The sloping floor was terraced and flat sleeping and
reduce the drips and wind. Water was obtained from snow at 231, collecting cooking areas were made. Tarpaulins were put up to reduce the drips and wind.
drips in 231 and a funnel inserted in a grike on the roof of the stone bridge. Water was obtained from snow at 231, collecting drips in 231 and a funnel
Two butts were used for water storage.</p> inserted in a grike on the roof of the stone bridge. Two butts were used for
water storage.</p>
<p>This camp was the main high camp in 2002 and the only one in 2003; it has <p>This camp was the main high camp in 2002 and the only one in 2003; it has
been extensively reterraced to increase its capacity (as of 2003 it could sleep been extensively reterraced to increase its capacity (as of 2003 it could sleep

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public road leads northeast (this bit is one-way) from the centre of the public road leads northeast (this bit is one-way) from the centre of the
village. At the end of the one-way system is a junction left, leading over village. At the end of the one-way system is a junction left, leading over
the river to a further junction right to the tourist Salt-mine, and left the river to a further junction right to the tourist Salt-mine, and left
back to the village. back to the village.</p>
<p>Straight on (now two-way), leads uphill, often narrow, to a further <p>Straight on (now two-way), leads uphill, often narrow, to a further
junction. Straight on here is a deteriorating track to Blaa-Alm, offering junction. Straight on here is a deteriorating track to Blaa-Alm, offering
a restaurant with Reininghaus bier, excellent views of the cliffs NW of a restaurant with Reininghaus bier, excellent views of the cliffs NW of
Loser, and an aerial ropeway intended for kids, but well worth playing Loser, and an aerial ropeway intended for kids, but well worth playing
on for groups of inebriate cavers. This is also the approach for the on for groups of inebriate cavers. This is also the approach for the
Naglstegh&ouml;hle and resurgence - outside our area, but worth a visit. Naglstegh&ouml;hle and resurgence - outside our area, but worth a visit.</p>
<p>Right at the junction is a metalled road, the <b>Loser <p>Right at the junction is a metalled road, the <b>Loser
Panoramastra&szlig;e</b>, which immediately has a toll-gate (and often the Panoramastra&szlig;e</b>, which immediately has a toll-gate (and often the
@ -30,12 +31,15 @@ and evening hostelry - it was rebuilt as "Hotel Loser" for 1995. Beyond the
old hut, the road continues to a new (in the mid-seventies) Bergrestaurant, old hut, the road continues to a new (in the mid-seventies) Bergrestaurant,
only open during the day, and with a huge car park, full of tourists whenever only open during the day, and with a huge car park, full of tourists whenever
the weather is half decent. The area is also a small ski resort in the the weather is half decent. The area is also a small ski resort in the
winter, and various lifts line the hillsides. winter, and various lifts line the hillsides.</p>
<p><center><a href="piclinks/tollrd.htm"><img alt="Toll road photo" src="tinypix/tollrd.jpg" width=160 height=83></a><a href="piclinks/bgrest.htm">&nbsp; <div class="centre">
&nbsp;<img src="tinypix/bgrest.jpg" align=middle width=143 height=170 <a href="piclinks/tollrd.htm"><img alt="Toll road photo" src="tinypix/tollrd.jpg" width="160" height="83" /></a>
alt="BergRestaurant picture"></a></center><br> &nbsp; &nbsp;
<center>The Loser Panoramastra&szlig;e with view to the Dachstein</center> <a href="piclinks/bgrest.htm"><img src="tinypix/bgrest.jpg" width="143"
height="170"
alt="BergRestaurant picture" /></a>
<p class="caption">The Loser Panoramastra&szlig;e with view to the Dachstein</p></div>
<p>The cost of the toll road is fairly reasonable if you want to make one <p>The cost of the toll road is fairly reasonable if you want to make one
trip for the view, but quickly becomes prohibitive for a caving expedition trip for the view, but quickly becomes prohibitive for a caving expedition
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needed to camp within the Nature Reserve at the top, so it is best to needed to camp within the Nature Reserve at the top, so it is best to
negotiate a cheaper deal. The owner is very interested to know about the negotiate a cheaper deal. The owner is very interested to know about the
caves on "his" plateau, so it's important to send a report as soon as caves on "his" plateau, so it's important to send a report as soon as
possible after the expedition. possible after the expedition.</p>
<p>Familiarity soon breeds contempt, and typical expo drivers don't spend <p>Familiarity soon breeds contempt, and typical expo drivers don't spend
much time looking at the view after the first couple of trips. This style of much time looking at the view after the first couple of trips. This style of
@ -57,30 +61,35 @@ timings are between the "stop" line across from the toll booth at the bottom,
and the drainage line (looks like a narrow cattle grid across &frac34; of the and the drainage line (looks like a narrow cattle grid across &frac34; of the
road) at the west end of the car park. We don't recommend speeding through road) at the west end of the car park. We don't recommend speeding through
the car park owing to the propensity of tourists to wander around looking at the car park owing to the propensity of tourists to wander around looking at
the views, not the traffic :-) the views, not the traffic :-)</p>
<p><table><tr><th>Vehicle</th><th>Time up</th><th>by</th><th>Time down</th><th>by</th></tr> <table class="trad"><tr><th>Vehicle</th><th>Time up</th><th>by</th><th>Time down</th><th>by</th></tr>
<tr><td>Bike</td><td>01:15:00</td><td>Justin (1992)</td><td>00:09:26</td><td>Clive George</td></tr> <tr><td>Bike</td><td>01:15:00</td><td>Justin (1992)</td><td>00:09:26</td><td>Clive George</td></tr>
<tr><td>Car</td><td>00:07:46</td><td>Andy Waddington (1998)</td><td>00:07:30</td><td>Andy Waddington (1998)</td></tr> <tr><td>Car</td><td>00:07:46</td><td>Andy Waddington (1998)</td><td>00:07:30</td><td>Andy Waddington (1998)</td></tr>
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<h1>CUCC Expo - Getting There</h1>
<h2>By Car</h2> <h2>By Car</h2>
<h3>Getting to the other side of the Sea</h3> <h3>Getting to the other side of the Sea</h3>
<p>This can be the most expensive bit, but with a bit of perseverence and ingenuity, the cost can be minimised.</p> <p>This can be the most expensive bit, but with a bit of perseverence and ingenuity, the cost can be minimised.</p>
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<b>SeaFrance</b> <a href="http://www.seafrance.co.uk">http://www.seafrance.co.uk</a> <b>SeaFrance</b> <a href="http://www.seafrance.co.uk">http://www.seafrance.co.uk</a>
Dover-Calais Dover-Calais
<b>P&O Stena Line</b> <a href="http://www.posl.com">http://www.posl.com</a> <b>P&amp;O Stena Line</b> <a href="http://www.posl.com">http://www.posl.com</a>
Dover-Calais Dover-Calais
<b>P&O North Sea Ferries</b> <a href="http://www.ponsf.com">http://www.ponsf.com</a> <b>P&amp;O North Sea Ferries</b> <a href="http://www.ponsf.com">http://www.ponsf.com</a>
Hull-Rotterdam Hull-Rotterdam
Hull-Zeebrugge Hull-Zeebrugge
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with the motor rules then get off just before the border and drive through Salzburg with the motor rules then get off just before the border and drive through Salzburg
- this is actually quite easy and not usually too busy outside the rush hour. Otherwise - this is actually quite easy and not usually too busy outside the rush hour. Otherwise
follow the A1 to <b>Mondsee</b>, the 154 to <b>St. Gilgen</b>, the 158 to follow the A1 to <b>Mondsee</b>, the 154 to <b>St. Gilgen</b>, the 158 to
<b>Bad Ischl</b>, the 145 to <b>Bad Ausee</b> over the P&ouml;tschen Pa;&beta;. <b>Bad Ischl</b>, the 145 to <b>Bad Ausee</b> over the P&ouml;tschen Pa&szlig;.</p>
<h4>The Northern Route (From Köln)</h4> <h4>The Northern Route (From Köln)</h4>
<p>The <b>A3</b> autobahn runs from <b>Köln</b> all the way to the border with Austria, passing <b>Siegburg</b>, <b>Limburg</b>, <b>Frankfurt</b>, <b>Aschaffenburg</b>, <b>Würzburg</b>, <b>Nürnberg</b>, <b>Regensburg</b>, <b>Deggendorf</b> and <b>Passau</b>. In Austria, the autobahn continues as the Austrian <b>A8</b>. About 20 miles into Austria, turn off to <b>Ried</b>. From this point, the rest of the route is on much smaller roads, a welcome relief after endless motorways, and the scenery starts to become distinctly alpine. Follow the <b>143</b> via <b>Eberschwang</b>, <b>Ampfelwang</b>, <b>Vöcklabruck</b> and <b>Gmunden</b>, where the <b>145</b> is picked up. Follow the <b>145</b> via <b>Altmunster</b>, <b>Traunkirchen</b>, <b>Ebensee</b> and <b>Weissenbach</b> to <b>Bad Ischl</b>. You're nearly there now - only <b>The Last Bit</b> left to go.</p> <p>The <b>A3</b> autobahn runs from <b>Köln</b> all the way to the border with Austria, passing <b>Siegburg</b>, <b>Limburg</b>, <b>Frankfurt</b>, <b>Aschaffenburg</b>, <b>Würzburg</b>, <b>Nürnberg</b>, <b>Regensburg</b>, <b>Deggendorf</b> and <b>Passau</b>. In Austria, the autobahn continues as the Austrian <b>A8</b>. About 20 miles into Austria, turn off to <b>Ried</b>. From this point, the rest of the route is on much smaller roads, a welcome relief after endless motorways, and the scenery starts to become distinctly alpine. Follow the <b>143</b> via <b>Eberschwang</b>, <b>Ampfelwang</b>, <b>Vöcklabruck</b> and <b>Gmunden</b>, where the <b>145</b> is picked up. Follow the <b>145</b> via <b>Altmunster</b>, <b>Traunkirchen</b>, <b>Ebensee</b> and <b>Weissenbach</b> to <b>Bad Ischl</b>. You're nearly there now - only <b>The Last Bit</b> left to go.</p>
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<p>This is getting to be a reasonably priced option, but gear still <p>This is getting to be a reasonably priced option, but gear still
needs to find its way to Austria, and we need enough cars out there to needs to find its way to Austria, and we need enough cars out there to
ensure a free flow of cavers up and down the toll road. ensure a free flow of cavers up and down the toll road.</p>
<p>Cheap flights are available to Munich and Salzburg. Salzburg is <p>Cheap flights are available to Munich and Salzburg. Salzburg is
closer, but has fewer flights and may even be more expensive. The closer, but has fewer flights and may even be more expensive. The
extra cost difference to Munich on the railways seems to be very extra cost difference to Munich on the railways seems to be very
little. In 2000, a return from Munich to Bad Aussee on the train little. In 2000, a return from Munich to Bad Aussee on the train
was about 23ukp. was about 23ukp. (Note: In 2004, Ryanair were flying from Stansted
to Salzburg for the princely sum of £5.99 plus airport tax (£19.98
all in.)</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.bahn.de/">German railway website</a> is <p>The <a href="http://www.bahn.de/">German railway website</a> is
excellent for planning journeys in both Germany and Austria. excellent for planning journeys in both Germany and Austria.
Remember to buy a ticket before getting on the train. Remember to buy a ticket before getting on the train.</p>
<h3>Munich Airport to Bad Aussee</h3> <h3>Munich Airport to Bad Aussee</h3>
<p>From Munich airport, there's a shuttle bus to the main railway station <p>From Munich airport, there's a shuttle bus to the main railway station
(M&uuml;nchen Hbf) from where you can take a train which stops at (M&uuml;nchen Hbf) from where you can take a train which stops at
Attnang-Puchheim. Now follow the description below from this point. Attnang-Puchheim. Now follow the description below from this point.</p>
<h3>Salzburg Airport to Bad Aussee</h3> <h3>Salzburg Airport to Bad Aussee</h3>
<p>Take a bus to the main railway station (Salzburg Hbf) and a train to <p>Take a bus to the main railway station (Salzburg Hbf) and a train to
<b>Attnang-Puchheim</b>. The train will probably be bound for Wein (Vienna). <b>Attnang-Puchheim</b>. The train will probably be bound for Wein (Vienna).
Change at Attnang-Puchheim and get on a local train to <b>Bad Aussee</b>. This train Change at Attnang-Puchheim and get on a local train to <b>Bad Aussee</b>. This train
will probably be bound for Stainach-Irdning. will probably be bound for Stainach-Irdning.</p>
<p>Train changes can be tight (only a couple of minutes); the platform numbers <p>Train changes can be tight (only a couple of minutes); the platform numbers
are given on the timetables on the station platforms. are given on the timetables on the station platforms.</p>
<p>Once on the train for Bad Aussee, you've got a couple of hours until <p>Once on the train for Bad Aussee, you've got a couple of hours until
you arrive. The journey is very pleasant, and the scenery improves as you arrive. The journey is very pleasant, and the scenery improves as
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valley after <b>Obertraun</b> station, you can catch a glimpse of the huge valley after <b>Obertraun</b> station, you can catch a glimpse of the huge
amount of water which pours from <b>Koppenbr&uuml;hleh&ouml;hle</b> on the amount of water which pours from <b>Koppenbr&uuml;hleh&ouml;hle</b> on the
right-hand side. The train continues for a few minutes to arrive at Bad right-hand side. The train continues for a few minutes to arrive at Bad
Aussee. Aussee.</p>
<h3>The Last Bit</h3> <h3>The Last Bit</h3>
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can try to ring Gasthof Staud'nwirt and get a lift to Base Camp; if can try to ring Gasthof Staud'nwirt and get a lift to Base Camp; if
not, you may be able to catch a bus from outside the Post Office, on the not, you may be able to catch a bus from outside the Post Office, on the
left just before the roundabout. Buses may also run from the station to left just before the roundabout. Buses may also run from the station to
the Post Office. the Post Office.</p>
<p>It's about three miles from here to Base Camp; to walk, take the exit <p>It's about three miles from here to Base Camp; to walk, take the exit
of the roundabout to the right, following signs to G&ouml;ssl. Now follow of the roundabout to the right, following signs to G&ouml;ssl. Now follow
the route description given above for this section of road. the route description given above for this section of road.</p>
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<h2>By Train</h2> <h2>By Train</h2>
<p>It's been done - apparently it was very tedious, even with a special <p>It's been done - apparently it was very tedious, even with a special
Railwayman's Family Member ticket.</p> Railwayman's Family Member ticket.</p>
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<p>This has been done twice, first by Dave Fearon in 1992, who took 9 <p>This has been done twice, first by Dave Fearon in 1992, who took 9
days (return to UK only), and more recently by Brian Outram in a more days (return to UK only), and more recently by Brian Outram in a more
leisurely 16 days (I think).</p> leisurely 16 days (I think).</p>
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