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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0//EN"> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd">
<html lang="en"> <html>
<head> <head>
<title>Fixed ropes in CUCC Expo caves</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" />
<title>CUCC Austria Expeditions: Fixed Aids</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="css/main2.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="css/main2.css" />
</head> </head>
<body> <body>
<p><center> <div class="centre">
<a href="smkridge/161/pix.htm"><img alt="Photos " <a href="smkridge/161/pix.htm"><img alt="Photos "
src="../icons/vtour.png" width=40 height=40></a> src="../icons/vtour.png" width="40" height="40" /></a>
<img alt="Rigging" src="../icons/rigbut.png" width=40 height=40> <img alt="Rigging" src="../icons/rigbut.png" width="40" height="40" />
<a href="smkridge/161/names.htm"><img alt=" Glossary " <a href="smkridge/161/names.htm"><img alt=" Glossary "
src="../icons/idx161.png" width=40 height=40></a> src="../icons/idx161.png" width="40" height="40" /></a>
<a href="index.htm"><img alt=" Expo " <a href="index.htm"><img alt=" Expo "
src="../icons/ausbut.png" width=40 height=40></a> src="../icons/ausbut.png" width="40" height="40" /></a>
<a href="infodx.htm"><img alt=" Topics " <a href="infodx.htm"><img alt=" Topics "
src="../icons/index.png" width=40 height=40></a> src="../icons/index.png" width="40" height="40" /></a>
<a href="indxal.htm"><img alt=" Index " <a href="indxal.htm"><img alt=" Index "
src="../icons/indxal.png" width=40 height=40></a> src="../icons/indxal.png" width="40" height="40" /></a>
<a href="../index.htm"><img alt=" CUCC" <a href="../index.htm"><img alt=" CUCC"
src="../icons/cucc.png" width=40 height=40></a></center> src="../icons/cucc.png" width="40" height="40" /></a></div>
<center><h2>Fixed aids in CUCC caves</h2></center> <h1>Fixed aids in CUCC caves</h1>
<p>At various points of the cave, passages have been reached by climbs up <p>At various points of the cave, passages have been reached by climbs up
which would have to be repeated unless a rope was left on from year to year. which would have to be repeated unless a rope was left on from year to year.
@@ -30,7 +31,7 @@ Left Hand Routes in Kaninchenh&ouml;hle can be reached without rigging many
pitches by means of two short up-pitches in Ambidextrous. Such permanently pitches by means of two short up-pitches in Ambidextrous. Such permanently
rigged verticals are mentioned in the descriptions, but are also gathered rigged verticals are mentioned in the descriptions, but are also gathered
together here to help those needing to keep track of and maintain these together here to help those needing to keep track of and maintain these
ropes. ropes.</p>
<p>As an area may not be visited for some years, it is important to keep a <p>As an area may not be visited for some years, it is important to keep a
record of when a rope was last changed or inspected, so that some idea may be record of when a rope was last changed or inspected, so that some idea may be
@@ -39,27 +40,26 @@ various places, as much as ten years old, and in place for up to seven years.
Current thinking is that if <b>static</b> ropes are not subject to Current thinking is that if <b>static</b> ropes are not subject to
disturbance causing abrasion (eg. by flowing water) or rockfall, they disturbance causing abrasion (eg. by flowing water) or rockfall, they
probably deteriorate a <b>lot</b> more slowly in the cave than in the tackle probably deteriorate a <b>lot</b> more slowly in the cave than in the tackle
store. (This may not be true of dynamic ropes). store. (This may not be true of dynamic ropes).</p>
<p>In all these cases, it is the users' responsibility to convince himself of <p>In all these cases, it is the users' responsibility to convince himself of
the safety of the rope before using it. If in any doubt, take climbing and the safety of the rope before using it. If in any doubt, take climbing and
protection gear (dynamic rope) and repeat the climb, or use dynamic rope to protection gear (dynamic rope) and repeat the climb, or use dynamic rope to
protect the first person on a traverse and replace the fixed rope. protect the first person on a traverse and replace the fixed rope.</p>
<p>CUCC expeditions have placed these ropes for their own use, often not <p>CUCC expeditions have placed these ropes for their own use, often not
expecting them to remain in place for more than a year or two. Neither CUCC expecting them to remain in place for more than a year or two. Neither CUCC
nor any individual expedition member, past or present, makes any nor any individual expedition member, past or present, makes any
representation as to the safety of this equipment, nor can be held in any way representation as to the safety of this equipment, nor can be held in any way
responsible for any mishap arising from its use ! responsible for any mishap arising from its use!</p>
<hr> <hr />
<center><h3><a name="kh">Fixed aids in Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</a></h3></center> <h3><a name="kh">Fixed aids in Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</a></h3>
<table border=2> <table class="trad">
<tr><th>location</th><th>length</th><th>diameter</th><th>rope vintage</th> <tr><th>location</th><th>length</th><th>diameter</th><th>rope vintage</th>
<th>year left rigged</th><th>hangers</th><th>other info</th></tr> <th>year left rigged</th><th>hangers</th><th>other info</th></tr>
<tr><td>5m up into Ragnar&ouml;k from <tr><td>5m up into Ragnar&ouml;k from
<a name="ambi" href="smkridge/161/offkns.htm#ambifix">Ambidextrous</a></td> <a name="ambi" href="smkridge/161/offkns.htm#ambifix">Ambidextrous</a></td>
<td>10m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1991</td><td>2</td><td></td></tr> <td>10m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1991</td><td>2</td><td></td></tr>
@@ -92,8 +92,8 @@ traverse</td>
<td>10m?</td><td>?</td><td></td><td>1995</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr> <td>10m?</td><td>?</td><td></td><td>1995</td><td>0</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><a name="fcon" href="smkridge/161/drunk.htm#fccrope">French Connection</a></td> <tr><td><a name="fcon" href="smkridge/161/drunk.htm#fccrope">French Connection</a></td>
<td>27m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1991</td><td>2</td><td></td></tr> <td>27m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1991</td><td>2</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td><a name="zstosp" href="smkridge/161/tptofr.htm#zombie">Down to Zombie Slime</a> <tr><td><a name="zstosp" href="smkridge/161/tptofr.htm#zombie">Down to Zombie Slime</a>,
<br><a href="smkridge/161/frtotp.htm#stnwpal">up to Staud'nwirt Palace</a></td> <a href="smkridge/161/frtotp.htm#stnwpal">up to Staud'nwirt Palace</a></td>
<td>30ft</td><td>ladder</td><td></td><td></td><td>very long tether</td> <td>30ft</td><td>ladder</td><td></td><td></td><td>very long tether</td>
<td>Not usually left rigged</td></tr> <td>Not usually left rigged</td></tr>
<tr><td><a name="C1996-161-13" href="smkridge/161/offtri.htm#moomin">Moomintroll</a> at [<a href="smkridge/161/qmtodo.htm#C1996-161-13">96-13</a>]</td><td>10m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1997</td><td>none</td></tr> <tr><td><a name="C1996-161-13" href="smkridge/161/offtri.htm#moomin">Moomintroll</a> at [<a href="smkridge/161/qmtodo.htm#C1996-161-13">96-13</a>]</td><td>10m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1997</td><td>none</td></tr>
@@ -114,9 +114,9 @@ Pit</a></td>
<td>5m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1997</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr> <td>5m</td><td></td><td></td><td>1997</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr>
</table> </table>
<center><h3><a name="eh">Fixed aids in Eish&ouml;hle</a></h3></center> <h3><a name="eh">Fixed aids in Eish&ouml;hle</a></h3>
<table border=2> <table class="trad">
<tr><th>location</th><th>length</th><th>diameter</th><th>rope vintage</th> <tr><th>location</th><th>length</th><th>diameter</th><th>rope vintage</th>
<th>year left rigged</th><th>hangers</th><th>other info</th></tr> <th>year left rigged</th><th>hangers</th><th>other info</th></tr>
<tr><td><a name="icy" href="noinfo/smkridge/40.htm#svh">climb up</a> from <tr><td><a name="icy" href="noinfo/smkridge/40.htm#svh">climb up</a> from
@@ -130,33 +130,24 @@ Pit</a></td>
<tr><td><a name="gnivac" href="smkridge/40/cucc.htm#gnivac">Up pitch in Gnivac Rift</a></td><td>20-40m?</td><td>? mm</td><td>?</td><td>2001</td><td>~4 hangers</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td><a name="gnivac" href="smkridge/40/cucc.htm#gnivac">Up pitch in Gnivac Rift</a></td><td>20-40m?</td><td>? mm</td><td>?</td><td>2001</td><td>~4 hangers</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
<tr><td><a name="chimlead" href="smkridge/40/cucc.htm#chimlead">Chimney Lead (possible left?)</a></td><td>10m</td><td>? mm</td><td>?</td><td>2001</td><td>1 hangers</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr> <tr><td><a name="chimlead" href="smkridge/40/cucc.htm#chimlead">Chimney Lead (possible left?)</a></td><td>10m</td><td>? mm</td><td>?</td><td>2001</td><td>1 hangers</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr>
</table> </table>
<hr />
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<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png"> <li>Back to <a href="index.htm">Expedition Intro page</a></li>
Back to <a href="../index.htm">CUCC Home page</a><br> <li><b>Main Indices:</b>
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Back to <a href="index.htm">Expedition Intro page</a><br> <li><a href="infodx.htm"><b>Index</b> to Expo</a> information pages</li>
<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png"> <li><a href="areas.htm">Description of CUCC's area</a> and split to subareas</li>
<b>Main Indices:</b><br> <li>Full <a href="indxal.htm">Index to cave descriptions</a> in area 1623</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="infodx.htm"><b>Index</b> to Expo</a> information pages<br> </ul></li>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> <li><b>Pictures:</b>
<a href="areas.htm">Description of CUCC's area</a> and split to subareas<br> <ul>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> <li><a href="gall0.htm">Text only Index</a></li>
Full <a href="indxal.htm">Index to cave descriptions</a> in area 1623<br> <li><a href="gallery/0.htm">Index pages (with thumbnails)</a></li>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png"> </ul></li>
List of (links to) <a href="pubs.htm">published reports and logbooks</a><br> <li>Table of <a href="folk/index.htm"><b>members</b> of CUCC expeditions</a> 1976-present</li>
<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png"> </ul>
<b>Pictures:</b><br>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png">
<a href="gall0.htm">Text only Index</a><br>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png">
<a href="gallery/0.htm">Index pages (with thumbnails)</a><br>
<img alt="&gt;" src="../icons/lists/0.png">
Other info:<br>
<img alt="---&gt;" src="../icons/lists/1.png">
<b>Table</b> of <a href="folk/index.htm">members of CUCC expeditions</a> 1976-present<br>
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<title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" />
CUCC Austria Expo Picture gallery - titles only <title>CUCC Austria Expeditions: Picture Gallery</title>
</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="css/main2.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="css/main2.css" />
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<body> <body>
<h1>Picture gallery</h1> <h1>Picture gallery (titles only)</h1>
<p>All these pictures are linked to appropriate pages of the area <p>All these pictures are linked to appropriate pages of the area
and cave descriptions, but are also gathered together here for and cave descriptions, but are also gathered together here for
a visual tour of CUCC's caving area. a visual tour of CUCC's caving area.</p>
<p>This page lists the titles and the size of the image (each is included in <p>This page lists the titles and the size of the image (each is included in
a small html page), with links, but there is also a series of pages with a small html page), with links, but there is also a series of pages with
thumbnails of each picture. A <a href="gallery/0.htm">list of these pages</a> thumbnails of each picture. A <a href="gallery/0.htm">list of these pages</a>
gives access to each one. <b>Warning</b>: they will take quite a while to gives access to each one. <b>Warning</b>: they will take quite a while to
load ! load!</p>
<h3>Surface - camps and expo activities</h3> <h3>Surface - camps and expo activities</h3>
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<a href="smkridge/204/i/7icef.jpg">Ice flow</a> (131k)<br> <a href="smkridge/204/i/7icef.jpg">Ice flow</a> (131k)<br>
Eroding Ice <a href="smkridge/204/i/8ica.jpg">"flowstone"</a> (54k)<br> Eroding Ice <a href="smkridge/204/i/8ica.jpg">"flowstone"</a> (54k)<br>
<a href="smkridge/204/i/9fall.jpg">Ice formations</a> on an aven wall (54k)<br> <a href="smkridge/204/i/9fall.jpg">Ice formations</a> on an aven wall (54k)<br>
<a href="smkridge/204/i/10br.jpg">Steinbr&uuml;cke</a> - the rock bridge after which the cave is named (69k)<br> <a href="smkridge/204/bridge.shtml">Steinbr&uuml;cke</a> - the rock bridge after which the cave is named (63k)<br>
<a href="smkridge/204/i/11cei.jpg">Roof pendants</a> and a dipping bedding (49k)<br> <a href="smkridge/204/i/11cei.jpg">Roof pendants</a> and a dipping bedding (49k)<br>
<a href="smkridge/204/i/12en2.jpg">Second entrance</a> (57k)<br>
<a href="smkridge/204/i/13sle.jpg">Another entrance</a> (59k)<br> <a href="smkridge/204/i/13sle.jpg">Another entrance</a> (59k)<br>
<h3>Other caves on the Schwarzmooskogel ridge, north of VSK and over to HSK</h3> <h3>Other caves on the Schwarzmooskogel ridge, north of VSK and over to HSK</h3>

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Geology outline <title>CUCC Austria Expeditions: Geological Outline</title>
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<h1>Outline Geology of the Loser Plateau</h1> <h1>Outline Geology of the Loser Plateau</h1>
Much of the area of the Loser Augst-Eck plateau is rough limestone pavement <p>Much of the area of the Loser Augst-Eck plateau is rough limestone pavement
(<b>karren</b>), liberally covered with dense areas of dwarf pine, and (<b>karren</b>), liberally covered with dense areas of dwarf pine, and
interspersed with small cliffs, open shafts and snow patches. To the new interspersed with small cliffs, open shafts and snow patches. To the new
visitor, it all looks alike, and even to the geologist, there are few visitor, it all looks alike, and even to the geologist, there are few marker
marker beds and no obvious structure. This tended to produce the attitude beds and no obvious structure. This tended to produce the attitude that "its
that "its all limestone, with caves in", and little more effort was made. all limestone, with caves in", and little more effort was made.</p>
<p>Articles speculating on the geology appeared from time to time in <p>Articles speculating on the geology appeared from time to time in
<b>Cambridge Underground</b>, written by people with varying degrees <b>Cambridge Underground</b>, written by people with varying degrees
@@ -23,23 +22,23 @@ evidence gathered "on the ground" - including a perusal of various cave
surveys. Jared West's <a href="years/1987/geolog.htm">article</a> in C.U. surveys. Jared West's <a href="years/1987/geolog.htm">article</a> in C.U.
1988 pretty much summarises the literature. A geologic sketch map of the area 1988 pretty much summarises the literature. A geologic sketch map of the area
is based on "The Geology of the Eastern Alps", by Prof. E.R.Oxburgh (The is based on "The Geology of the Eastern Alps", by Prof. E.R.Oxburgh (The
Geologists Association, London, 1968): Geologists Association, London, 1968):</p>
<p><img src="maps/jared.png" width=1258 height=632> <div class="centre"><img src="maps/jared.png" width="1258" height="632"
alt="Geological map" /></div>
<p>From this it can be seen that our area is composed of the massively bedded <p>From this it can be seen that our area is composed of the massively bedded
white Dachsteinkalk limestone of Triassic age. The summit of the Loser and white Dachsteinkalk limestone of Triassic age. The summit of the Loser and
adjacent peaks is more recent Jurassic limestones. The oldest of these, adjacent peaks is more recent Jurassic limestones. The oldest of these,
particularly obvious in the Br&auml;uning Wall, are quite thinly bedded particularly obvious in the Br&auml;uning Wall, are quite thinly bedded Liassic
Liassic marls. All these sediments have been pushed NNE in the marls. All these sediments have been pushed NNE in the Totengebirgs-Decke, a
Totengebirgs-Decke, a massive thrust. This is bounded to the SW, roughly massive thrust. This is bounded to the SW, roughly along the line of the road
along the line of the road from Altaussee to Blaa-Alm, by a thrust plane. SW from Altaussee to Blaa-Alm, by a thrust plane. SW of this boundary, the surface
of this boundary, the surface is entirely composed of Jurassic sediments, is entirely composed of Jurassic sediments, with little of speleological
with little of speleological interest. To the SE, the Loser block is bounded interest. To the SE, the Loser block is bounded by a fault which runs along the
by a fault which runs along the NW shore of the Altausseer See. The NW shore of the Altausseer See. The Trisselwand is composed of Jurassic
Trisselwand is composed of Jurassic limestone, younger than the Liassic limestone, younger than the Liassic marls, and is also massively bedded and
marls, and is also massively bedded and seems to contain at least some cave seems to contain at least some cave development.</p>
development.
<p>Less obvious is the observation that in the Rettenbachtal to the west of <p>Less obvious is the observation that in the Rettenbachtal to the west of
Loser, Jurassic rocks are again exposed, separated from the Dachsteinkalk Loser, Jurassic rocks are again exposed, separated from the Dachsteinkalk
@@ -48,63 +47,60 @@ Gr&uuml;ne Bichl. This is apparently the trace of a second thrust plane,
(higher than the one shown on the map above) where the Dachsteinkalk has (higher than the one shown on the map above) where the Dachsteinkalk has
effectively slid north lubricated by a layer of salt (which itself is most effectively slid north lubricated by a layer of salt (which itself is most
obvious in the local Salzbergwerk - salt mines). This suggests that the obvious in the local Salzbergwerk - salt mines). This suggests that the
situation is rather more complex than the single thrust depicted above, situation is rather more complex than the single thrust depicted above, but, if
but, if true, at least eliminates the idea that the Loser plateau is a true, at least eliminates the idea that the Loser plateau is a nappe, with
nappe, with these lower beds inverted, and a shattered core at half the these lower beds inverted, and a shattered core at half the depth of the
depth of the Dachsteinkalk which would prevent exploration to great depth. Dachsteinkalk which would prevent exploration to great depth. This is
This is supported by direct exploration of the Stellerweg streamway, which supported by direct exploration of the Stellerweg streamway, which has reached
has reached roughly lake level, which is quite near the level of the main roughly lake level, which is quite near the level of the main thrust plane.</p>
thrust plane.
<p>The Dachsteinkalk all looks very similar, and much of the rock underground <p>The Dachsteinkalk all looks very similar, and much of the rock underground
is concealed by mud or breakdown, so it has proved very difficult to make any is concealed by mud or breakdown, so it has proved very difficult to make any
meaningful observations. It has become clear, however, that all or most of meaningful observations. It has become clear, however, that all or most of the
the vertical development in the caves is fault- or joint-guided, on two vertical development in the caves is fault- or joint-guided, on two roughly
roughly perpendicular sub-vertical sets of faults/joints. That some of these perpendicular sub-vertical sets of faults/joints. That some of these are indeed
are indeed faults is shown by clear offset of beds in a few places where faults is shown by clear offset of beds in a few places where prominent shelly
prominent shelly beds act as markers. Some faults are also apparent running beds act as markers. Some faults are also apparent running for significant
for significant distances on the surface, sub-parallel with the massive distances on the surface, sub-parallel with the massive fault bounding the
fault bounding the Loser block to the SE. Loser block to the SE.</p>
<p>The fossil phreatic passages seem to be much less dependent on joint <p>The fossil phreatic passages seem to be much less dependent on joint
direction, and appear to follow certain beds of the Dachsteinkalk. The direction, and appear to follow certain beds of the Dachsteinkalk. The clearest
clearest example is Yapate Inlet and Chicken Flied Nice, near Burble example is Yapate Inlet and Chicken Flied Nice, near Burble crawl in <a
crawl in <a href="smkridge/161/top.htm">Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</a>. href="smkridge/161/top.htm">Kaninchenh&ouml;hle</a>.</p>
<p><img src="smkridge/161/fullsize/cfngeo.png" width=600 height=530> <div class="centre"><img src="smkridge/161/fullsize/cfngeo.png" width="600"
height="530" alt="Cross-section sketch of Yapate and Burble Crawl" /></div>
<p>Here, the small inlet tube of Burble Crawl, and the original <p>Here, the small inlet tube of Burble Crawl, and the original main trunk tube
main trunk tube of CFN are both formed in a massive creamy white of CFN are both formed in a massive creamy white bed of limestone just above a
bed of limestone just above a 0.8m thick zone of thinly bedded 0.8m thick zone of thinly bedded limestone. At Staircase 36, the beds can be
limestone. At Staircase 36, the beds can be seen to be offset at seen to be offset at a fault running roughly at right angles to the main
a fault running roughly at right angles to the main passage, and passage, and Yapate Inlet, south of the fault, is formed in exactly the same
Yapate Inlet, south of the fault, is formed in exactly the same bed, but a few metres lower in altitude. The much later vadose downcutting has
bed, but a few metres lower in altitude. The much later vadose revealed the lower beds including the two shelly beds containing many fossil
downcutting has revealed the lower beds including the two shelly bivalves. These fossils stand out particularly well on the wall of Staircase 36
beds containing many fossil bivalves. These fossils stand out itself, where they provided much-needed holds for the climb.</p>
particularly well on the wall of Staircase 36 itself, where they
provided much-needed holds for the climb.
<p><i>to be continued</i> <p><i>to be continued...</i></p>
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<center><h1>Austrian H&ouml;hlenkataster</h1></center>
The H&ouml;hlenkataster is a national catalogue of all the documented caves <h1>The Austrian <em>H&ouml;hlenkataster</em></h1>
<p>The H&ouml;hlenkataster is a national catalogue of all the documented caves
in Austria. Within it, each known cave has a unique number. This number in Austria. Within it, each known cave has a unique number. This number
comprises two parts - the first part identifies the area in which the comprises two parts - the first part identifies the area in which the
cave lies, and the second part is a number allocated to the particular cave lies, and the second part is a number allocated to the particular
cave, roughly in the order of discovery. cave, roughly in the order of discovery.</p>
<p>The area numbers divide the country hierarchically, the four digits <p>The area numbers divide the country hierarchically, the four digits
representing successively smaller areas delineated mainly by natural representing successively smaller areas delineated mainly by natural
@@ -23,24 +23,25 @@ Hauptgruppe - major mountain group) represents the Totes Gebirge, a mountain
area 100km east of Salzburg. The Totes Gebirge falls naturally into three area 100km east of Salzburg. The Totes Gebirge falls naturally into three
massifs, and some smaller outlying blocks. "1620" (the Untergruppe or massifs, and some smaller outlying blocks. "1620" (the Untergruppe or
massif) is the western massif, and within that, "1623" (the Teilgruppe or massif) is the western massif, and within that, "1623" (the Teilgruppe or
part of the massif) is the Loser Augst-Eck plateau. part of the massif) is the Loser Augst-Eck plateau.</p>
<p>A cave which CUCC are currently exploring is named "Kaninchenh&ouml;hle", <p>A cave which CUCC are currently exploring is named
which has the number 1623/161. There are presently six entrances, and these "Steinbr&uuml;ckenh&ouml;hle", which has the number 1623/204. There are
are labelled 1623/161A, 161B, 161C, 161D, 161E and 161F. On older presently six entrances, and these are labelled 1623/204A, 204B, 204C, 204D,
discoveries, these numbers were typically painted on the entrance. This has 204E and 204F. On older discoveries, these numbers were typically painted on
become deprecated with the increase in area of the Nature Reserve the entrance. This has become deprecated with the increase in area of the
(Naturschutzgebiet), and now a more permanent, but less obtrusive, stainless Nature Reserve (Naturschutzgebiet), and now a more permanent, but less
steel tag is bolted on. These numbers enable anyone coming across an obtrusive, stainless steel tag is bolted on. These numbers enable anyone coming
entrance not only to see that it has been explored, but also to be able to across an entrance not only to see that it has been explored, but also to be
identify it and look up a description or survey for any cave in Austria. able to identify it and look up a description or survey for any cave in
Each area has one locally-based person responsible for allocating "official" Austria. Each area has one locally-based person responsible for allocating
numbers in the kataster. "official" numbers in the kataster.</p>
<p>Cavers actually exploring caves in an area may use their own provisional <p>Cavers actually exploring caves in an area may use their own provisional
names or numbers (many of which appear in these pages). CUCC use easily names or numbers (many of which appear in these pages). CUCC use easily
fabricated aluminium tags with our own internal number as a temporary fabricated aluminium tags with our own internal number as a temporary
measure during early exploration. measure during early exploration; our practices are documented in the <a
href="handbook/look4.htm">Prospecting Handbook</a>.</p>
<p>If caves have been explored by groups not recognised by the local cavers, <p>If caves have been explored by groups not recognised by the local cavers,
or caves have been inadequately documented and may be rediscoveries, then or caves have been inadequately documented and may be rediscoveries, then
@@ -49,17 +50,17 @@ are a few insignificant caves found by CUCC which have numbers like "B8"
(though we are currently documenting the ones we can actually find more fully (though we are currently documenting the ones we can actually find more fully
to give them "proper" numbers). Further north, there are numbers like "LA23" to give them "proper" numbers). Further north, there are numbers like "LA23"
or "BS17" explored by Lancaster University Speleological Society and the or "BS17" explored by Lancaster University Speleological Society and the
University of Bristol Spelaeological Society respectively. University of Bristol Spelaeological Society respectively.</p>
<p>The Austrians periodically publish summary lists of caves for each area, <p>The Austrians periodically publish summary lists of caves for each area,
and within these lists, each cave has a status code, such as "3/S/E +". and within these lists, each cave has a status code, such as "3/S/E +".
The number represents the extent of the cave on a scale from 0-9, the The number represents the extent of the cave on a scale from 0-9, the
letters denote the sort of cave it is, and the symbol at the end stands letters denote the sort of cave it is, and the symbol at the end stands
for the current state of exploration. for the current state of exploration.</p>
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<b><tr><td>Length</td><td>Depth</td><td>code</td></tr></b> <tr><th>Length</th><th>Depth</th><th>code</th></tr>
<tr><td>unknown</td><td>unknown</td><td>0</td></tr> <tr><td>unknown</td><td>unknown</td><td>0</td></tr>
<tr><td>5m but &lt;50m</td><td>5m but &lt;50m</td><td>1</td></tr> <tr><td>5m but &lt;50m</td><td>5m but &lt;50m</td><td>1</td></tr>
<tr><td>50m but &lt;500m</td><td>50m but &lt;100m</td><td>2</td></tr> <tr><td>50m but &lt;500m</td><td>50m but &lt;100m</td><td>2</td></tr>
@@ -75,69 +76,63 @@ for the current state of exploration.
</table> </table>
<p>If length and depth give different codes, then the cave gets the greater <p>If length and depth give different codes, then the cave gets the greater
of the two. of the two.</p>
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<menu> <ul>
<li>T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trockenh&ouml;hlen (Dry caves) <li>T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trockenh&ouml;hlen (Dry caves)</li>
<li>W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wasserh&ouml;hlen (Caves with water) <li>W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wasserh&ouml;hlen (Caves with water)</li>
<li>(W)&nbsp;Zeitweilig aktiv Wasserh&ouml;hlen (Caves with seasonal water) <li>(W)&nbsp;Zeitweilig aktiv Wasserh&ouml;hlen (Caves with seasonal water)</li>
<li>E&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eish&ouml;hlen (Caves with ice formations) <li>E&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eish&ouml;hlen (Caves with ice formations)</li>
<li>S&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schachth&ouml;hlen (Caves with pitches) <li>S&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Schachth&ouml;hlen (Caves with pitches)</li>
<li>H&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Halbh&ouml;hlen (Rock shelters ?) <li>H&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Halbh&ouml;hlen (Rock shelters ?)</li>
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<menu> <ul>
<li>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;unerforscht (unexplored) <li>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;unerforscht (unexplored)</li>
<li>=&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;befahren (visited) <li>=&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;befahren (visited)</li>
<li>&times;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;teilweise vermessen (partly surveyed) <li>&times;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;teilweise vermessen (partly surveyed)</li>
<li>+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;erforscht (exploration considered complete) <li>+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;erforscht (exploration considered complete)</li>
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<p>So, for instance, the Kaninchenh&ouml;hle, 1623/161, gets the code <p>So, for instance, Kaninchenh&ouml;hle, 1623/161, gets the code
"5/S/E&nbsp;&times;", because it is 22 km long and just over 500m deep (both "5/S/E&nbsp;&times;", because it is 22 km long and just over 500m deep (both
rate a "5"), is principally a vertical cave, but also has passages with ice, rate a "5"), is principally a vertical cave, but also has passages with ice,
and been extensively explored, but there are still many leads to push. and been extensively explored, but there are still many leads to push.</p>
<hr> <hr />
<font size=-1><p>Some of our older cave descriptions (mostly for caves we <div style="font-size: 80%">
have not explored and know little about) use an older system: <p>Some of our older cave descriptions (mostly for caves
we have not explored and know little about) use an older system:</p>
<menu> <ul>
<li>0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;length/depth unknown <li>0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;length/depth unknown</li>
<li>1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 5 to 50m long (Kleineh&ouml;hlen) or deep (Sch&auml;chte) <li>1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 5 to 50m long (Kleineh&ouml;hlen) or deep (Sch&auml;chte)</li>
<li>2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 50-500m long (Mittelh&ouml;hlen) or deep (Gro&szlig;sch&auml;chte) <li>2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 50-500m long (Mittelh&ouml;hlen) or deep (Gro&szlig;sch&auml;chte)</li>
<li>3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 500m to 5km long (Gro&szlig;h&ouml;hlen) or over 500m deep (Riesensch&auml;chte) <li>3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 500m to 5km long (Gro&szlig;h&ouml;hlen) or over 500m deep (Riesensch&auml;chte)</li>
<li>4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 5 to 50km long (Riesenh&ouml;hlen) <li>4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves from 5 to 50km long (Riesenh&ouml;hlen)</li>
<li>5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves over 50km long <li>5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caves over 50km long</li>
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<H1>Expo Personal Gear List</H1> <h1>Expo Personal Gear List</h1>
<P>First time on Expo: What should I take? Read on... No apologies are made for the simplistic approach, and <p>First time on Expo: What should I take? Read on... No apologies are made for
no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions ;-) Make sure you have at least the Essentials; the simplistic approach, and no responsibility is accepted for errors or
consider taking the Extras for a more pleasant time, but don't fret if you can't get them. The Excessive omissions ;-) Make sure you have at least the Essentials; consider taking the
sections are for the gearists...</P> Extras for a more pleasant time, but don't fret if you can't get them. The
Excessive sections are for the gearists...</p>
<P>It's a good idea (for caving generally, but particularly for Expo) to settle on a particular combination <p>It's a good idea (for caving generally, but particularly for Expo) to settle
of colours of electrical insulation tape, and label absolutely everything you own with the stuff. To see on a particular combination of colours of electrical insulation tape, and label
which combinations are available, have a look <a href="http://cucc.survex.com/cucc/tapes03.shtml">here</a>. absolutely everything you own with the stuff. To see which combinations are
Tape <em>everything</em>, not just your caving gear; while one karabiner looks much like another, it's available, have a look <a
equally true that one karrimat looks much like another. (One CUCC member has even been known to put gear tape href="http://cucc.survex.com/cucc/tapes03.shtml">here</a>. Tape
on his mobile phone!)</p> <em>everything</em>, not just your caving gear; while one karabiner looks much
like another, it's equally true that one karrimat looks much like another. (One
CUCC member has even been known to put gear tape on his mobile phone!)</p>
<h3>Clothes</h3> <h3>Clothes</h3>
<p>Expo can be hot, cold, wet or dry, or (more usually) all of <p>Expo can be hot, cold, wet or dry, or (more usually) all of
these in rapid succession and combination!</p> these in rapid succession and combination!</p>
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Essentials <li>Essentials
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Sunshades, sun cream, sunhat - do not underestimate the power of the <li>Sunshades, sun cream, sunhat - do not underestimate the power of the
sun when wandering across the plateau!</LI> sun when wandering across the plateau!</li>
<LI>Woolly hat, gloves.</LI> <li>Woolly hat, gloves.</li>
<LI>Raincoat, jumpers, shirts, shorts, trousers - remember that denim isn' <li>Raincoat, jumpers, shirts, shorts, trousers - remember that denim
t good when wet.</LI> isn't good when wet.</li>
<LI>Underwear.</LI> <li>Underwear.</li>
<LI>Socks - lots of them! Ideally ones that enable you to have at least <li>Socks - lots of them! Ideally ones that enable you to have at least
two pairs on when wearing your walking boots. You'll need to have some two pairs on when wearing your walking boots. You'll need to have some
drying and some to wear.</LI> drying and some to wear.</li>
<LI>Boots - waterproof walking boots are better than non-waterproof <li>Boots - waterproof walking boots are better than non-waterproof
ones. Make sure you get ones with good ankle support, for boulder-hopping (have a look at some of the photos ones. Make sure you get ones with good ankle support, for
of the plateau on this website and you'll see what I mean).</LI> boulder-hopping (have a look at some of the photos of the plateau on this
<LI>Trainers or other such footwear for wearing on the journey, into Bad website and you'll see what I mean).</li>
Aussee or when you've had enough of clumping round in boots.</LI> <li>Trainers or other such footwear for wearing on the journey, into Bad
</UL></LI> Aussee or when you've had enough of clumping round in boots.</li>
<LI>Extras </ul></li>
<UL> <li>Extras
<LI>Waterproof over-trousers - highly recommended.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Gaiters - keeps the snow and/or water out of your socks.</LI> <li>Waterproof over-trousers - highly recommended.</li>
</UL></LI></UL> <li>Gaiters - keeps the snow and/or water out of your socks.</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
<h3>Camping equipment</h3> <h3>Camping equipment</h3>
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Essentials <li>Essentials
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Karrimat. Ideally a crap one you can afford to totally trash, as the floor of the stone bridge bivvy <li>Karrimat. Ideally a crap one you can afford to totally trash, as the
consists of large and sharp stones. Therm-a-rests are not a good idea, for the same reason.</LI> floor of the stone bridge bivvy consists of large and sharp stones.
<LI>Sleeping bag - make sure it's warm, 3 season at least; it's not uncommon for there to be Therm-a-rests are not a good idea, for the same reason.</li>
a few inches of snow on the plateau.</LI> <li>Sleeping bag - make sure it's warm, 3 season at least; it's not uncommon
<LI>Knife, fork, spoon, mug.</LI> for there to be a few inches of snow on the plateau.</li>
<LI>Plate, bowl and/or mess tin - choose the mess tin(s): you can use them both to cook in and eat <li>Knife, fork, spoon, mug.</li>
out of - less washing up! (Alternatively, get both, and leave the mess tins at the bivvy.)</LI> <li>Plate, bowl and/or mess tin - choose the mess tin(s): you can use them
<LI>Head torch (e.g. Zoom).</LI> both to cook in and eat out of - less washing up! (Alternatively, get both, and
<LI>Batteries and/or charger for above. (We'll relax the gear-taping leave the mess tins at the bivvy.)</li>
directive for batteries...)</LI> <li>Head torch (e.g. Zoom).</li>
<LI>Cigarette lighter</LI> <li>Batteries and/or charger for above. (We'll relax the gear-taping
</UL></LI> directive for batteries...)</li>
<LI>Extras <li>Cigarette lighter</li>
<UL> </ul></li>
<LI>Second (rather lower-spec) sleeping bag, for using at base camp. This means you don't have to carry <li>Extras
your sleeping bag across the plateau every time.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Second karrimat, for the same reason.</LI> <li>Second (rather lower-spec) sleeping bag, for using at base camp. This
<LI>Stove for top camp - ideally powered by petrol or paraffin.</LI> means you don't have to carry your sleeping bag across the plateau every
<LI>Penknife - some people would regard this as essential.</LI> time.</li>
<LI>Base camp tent - more or less any waterproof one will do. (The club does have some, but not that many, <li>Second karrimat, for the same reason.</li>
and you are likely to end up sharing with lots of other smelly cavers!)</LI> <li>Stove for top camp - ideally powered by petrol or paraffin.</li>
</UL></LI> <li>Penknife - some people would regard this as essential.</li>
<LI>Excessive (this section could go on and on...) <li>Base camp tent - more or less any waterproof one will do. (The club does
<UL> have some, but not that many, and you are likely to end up sharing with lots of
<LI>Inflatable pillow - if, like me, clothes in a stuff sack just don't other smelly cavers!)</li>
cut it...</LI> </ul></li>
</UL></LI> <li>Excessive (this section could go on and on...)
</UL></LI> <ul>
<li>Inflatable pillow - if, like me, clothes in a stuff sack just don't cut
it...</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>
<h3>Caving equipment</h3> <h3>Caving equipment</h3>
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Essentials <li>Essentials
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Oversuit, undersuit, wetsocks, kneepads, wellies, helmet, gloves.</LI> <li>Oversuit, undersuit, wetsocks, kneepads, wellies, helmet, gloves.</li>
<LI>Shreddies - several pairs?</LI> <li>Shreddies - several pairs?</li>
<LI>Light - preferably long-duration LED or carbide, or you'll be going down the hill <li>Light - preferably long-duration LED or carbide, or you'll be going down
for recharging after every trip. If you use LED's, make sure you have enough batteries for 30-40 hours the hill for recharging after every trip. If you use LED's, make sure you have
caving between recharging stops; and don't forget to bring your charger! (A Continental plug adapter for it enough batteries for 30-40 hours caving between recharging stops; and don't
might also be a good idea.)</LI> forget to bring your charger! (A Continental plug adapter for it might also be
<LI>Backup light - probably a small electric (Princeton Tec LED ones are good, but expensive).</LI> a good idea.)</li>
<LI>SRT kit. Absolutely imperative that you gear tape up the bits.</LI> <li>Backup light - probably a small electric (Princeton Tec LED ones are
<LI>Karabiners - the more the merrier! Have you ever seen someone with too good, but expensive).</li>
many?</LI> <li>SRT kit. Absolutely imperative that you gear
<LI>Emergency whistle.</LI> tape up the bits.</li>
<LI>13mm spanner (open ended) for bolting. Good idea to attach it to yourself in some suitably clever <li>Karabiners - the more the merrier! Have you ever seen someone with too
manner.</LI> many?</li>
<LI>Dangly bag, large enough for: <li>Emergency whistle.</li>
<UL> <li>13mm spanner (open ended) for bolting. Good idea to attach it to yourself
<LI>Spare batteries &amp; bulbs.</LI> in some suitably clever manner.</li>
<LI>Spare carbide (in waterproof container!) if you use carbide.</LI> <li>Dangly bag, large enough for:
<LI>Flapjack, fudge, chocolate bars, tube of condensed milk, etc.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Water bottle.</LI> <li>Spare batteries &amp; bulbs.</li>
<LI>Survival bag (this could live in a pocket.)</LI> <li>Spare carbide (in waterproof container!) if you use carbide.</li>
<LI>Small first aid kit, in waterproof container, containing <li>Flapjack, fudge, chocolate bars, tube of condensed milk, etc.</li>
<UL> <li>Water bottle.</li>
<LI>Candle - nightlight type is good.</LI> <li>Survival bag (this could live in a pocket.)</li>
<LI>Cigarette lighter/matches.</LI> <li>Small first aid kit, in waterproof container, containing
<LI>Plasters.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Bandage.</LI> <li>Candle - nightlight type is good.</li>
<LI>Any drugs you need, e.g. Asthma inhaler (should this be in your <li>Cigarette lighter/matches.</li>
pocket instead?).</LI> <li>Plasters.</li>
</UL></LI> <li>Bandage.</li>
<LI>Maybe your entire SRT kit too, if you're going through a tight <li>Any drugs you need, e.g. Asthma inhaler (should this be in your
section or have a long way to go before you get to the pitches.</LI> pocket instead?).</li>
<LI>Sturdy bag or more suitable container, should you need to relieve </ul></li>
yourself of some solids in the cave...</LI> <li>Maybe your entire SRT kit too, if you're going through a tight
</UL></LI> section or have a long way to go before you get to the pitches.</li>
</UL></LI> <li>Sturdy bag or more suitable container, should you need to relieve
<LI>Extras yourself of some solids in the cave...</li>
<UL> </ul></li>
<LI>Thermal vest and leggings - could be essential. The caves are cold and </ul></li>
there will be periods of waiting around and slow survey work.</LI> <li>Extras
<LI>Balaclava - see above.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Those triangular maillons for putting on your gear loops on your <li>Thermal vest and leggings - could be essential. The caves are cold and
harness.</LI> there will be periods of waiting around and slow survey work.</li>
<LI>Emergency knife (in case you are involved in a mid-rope rescue - but make sure you know what you're <li>Balaclava - see above.</li>
doing before you start slashing around!)</LI> <li>Those triangular maillons for putting on your gear loops on your
<LI>Pulley. Indispensable if you ever have to haul people, and a great help even for tackle sacks. The harness.</li>
Petzl Fixe P05 is adequate and cheap, but needs to be used with an oval krab. <li>Emergency knife (in case you are involved in a mid-rope rescue - but make
</UL></LI> sure you know what you're doing before you start slashing around!)</li>
<LI>Excessive <li>Pulley. Indispensable if you ever have to haul people, and a great help
<UL> even for tackle sacks. The Petzl Fixe P05 is adequate and cheap, but needs to
<LI>Ice gear - ice axe, crampons, ice boots, ice screws, etc - essential be used with an oval krab.</li>
if you're tackling the icy areas of Eish&ouml;hle.</LI> </ul></li>
<LI>Skyhooks - pair of, for clawing your way across blank walls when <li>Excessive
rigging.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Camera, packaged in a waterproof, highly visible, indestructible, <li>Ice gear - ice axe, crampons, ice boots, ice screws, etc - essential
tiny, zero-mass box...</LI> if you're tackling the icy areas of Eish&ouml;hle.</li>
<LI>Bolting kit</LI> <li>Skyhooks - pair of, for clawing your way across blank walls when
</UL></LI> rigging.</li>
</UL></LI> <li>Camera, packaged in a waterproof, highly visible, indestructible,
tiny, zero-mass box...</li>
<li>Bolting kit</li>
</ul></li>
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<H3>Miscellaneous</H3> <h3>Miscellaneous</h3>
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Essentials <li>Essentials
<UL> <ul>
<LI>Rucksack.</LI> <li>Rucksack.</li>
<LI>Compass.</LI> <li>Compass.</li>
<LI>Water bottle.</LI> <li>Water bottle.</li>
<LI>Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.</LI> <li>Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.</li>
<LI>Flannel &amp; towel.</LI> <li>Flannel &amp; towel.</li>
<LI>Glasses/contact lenses &amp; spares if you need them.</LI> <li>Glasses/contact lenses &amp; spares if you need them.</li>
<LI>Bivvy bag - emergency shelter anywhere. The plateau can become <li>Bivvy bag - emergency shelter anywhere. The plateau can become
unfriendly very quickly. Erin and Earl had to resort to bivvy bags when unfriendly very quickly. Erin and Earl had to resort to bivvy bags when
caught by a storm on the Hinter in 1999. You could use the one from your caught by a storm on the Hinter in 1999. You could use the one from
caving gear, or get a proper camping one too. (Warning - fancy ones can be ludicrously expensive!)</LI> your caving gear, or get a proper camping one too. (Warning - fancy ones can be
<LI>Plastic bags - the secret to dry clothes is bags in bags, with spare ludicrously expensive!)</li>
bags to hand...</LI> <li>Plastic bags - the secret to dry clothes is bags in bags, with spare
<LI>Reserve supply of gear tape, unless you need to relabel anything.</LI> bags to hand...</li>
<LI>Money - although if you're a mean, awkward, skinflint you could get <li>Reserve supply of gear tape, unless you need to relabel anything.</li>
through Expo without spending anything, you will probably want to spend <li>Money - although if you're a mean, awkward, skinflint you could get
money on postcards, personal 'nice food' and tourist stuff on days off. Most through Expo without spending anything, you will probably want to spend money
people pay for the Expo shopping at some time; this will count as credit on postcards, personal 'nice food' and tourist stuff on days off. Most people
towards your Expo bill. There are Visa cash dispensers in Bad Aussee.</LI> pay for the Expo shopping at some time; this will count as credit towards your
<LI>Passport.</LI> Expo bill. There are Visa cash dispensers in Bad Aussee.</li>
<LI>Form E111.</LI> <li>Passport.</li>
<LI>BCRA insurance (normally arranged for you by Expo committee).</LI> <li>Form E111.</li>
<LI>Food for the journey out.</LI> <li>BCRA insurance (normally arranged for you by Expo committee).</li>
<LI>PVC (TSA/Meander) oversuit owners: appropriate patching kit.</LI> <li>Food for the journey out.</li>
</UL></LI> <li>PVC (TSA/Meander) oversuit owners: appropriate patching kit.</li>
<LI>Extras </ul></li>
<UL> <li>Extras
<LI>Camera &amp; film.</LI> <ul>
<LI>Cash for the journey (in Euros).</LI> <li>Camera &amp; film.</li>
<LI>If you plan spending some serious time festering, you may want a good <li>Cash for the journey (in Euros).</li>
book. Even if you don't plan to do so, it will almost certainly piss with rain at some point, and enforced <li>If you plan spending some serious time festering, you may want a good
festering will be the order of the day.</LI> book. Even if you don't plan to do so, it will almost certainly piss
</UL></LI> with rain at some point, and enforced festering will be the order of
<LI>Excessive the day. There are some books at base camp, most of which could be
<UL> charitably described as execrable.</li>
<LI>GPS receiver.</LI> </ul></li>
<LI>Handheld computer (e.g. Psion) - can be loaded with the Expo website <li>Excessive
for on-site information...</LI> <ul>
<LI>Spare stuff - suppose you break (eek!) your jammer? There is a <li>GPS receiver.</li>
climbing shop in the next town.</LI> <li>Handheld computer (e.g. Psion) - can be loaded with the Expo website
</UL></LI> for on-site information...</li>
</UL></LI> <li>Spare stuff - suppose you break (eek!) your jammer? There is a climbing
shop in the next town.</li>
<HR> </ul></li>
<em>Original by Earl Merson, 1999; edited and updated David Loeffler, 2003 </ul>
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