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Sorry about all the crap that surrounds the image tags which has been imported along with the content
when UK Caving blogs have been parsed.
Exported on 2024-07-11 21:07 using either the control panel webpage or when editing a logbook entry online
Exported on 2024-07-12 08:07 using either the control panel webpage or when editing a logbook entry online
See troggle/code/views/other.py and core.models/logbooks.py writelogbook(year, filename)
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<h1>Expo 2024</h1>
<hr />
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-01-01a">2024-01-01</div>
<div class="trippeople">charlotte, waite, jacob, , phillip s, Isaac</div>
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - Bread Making</div>
With an afternoon of festering well on the way after arriving back from our FF rope retrieving trip yesterday, it was decided that I should try my hand at bread making. Holding a degree in International Relations from Aberystwyth University, I was deemed the perfect candidate for checking if the instructions were indeed 'idiot proof'. Holding a Masters degree in International Relations from Aberystwyth University I was of course delighted to find the 'Numpty Dumpty makes a loaf of bread' edition of the instructions.
<p>
After initial faff with finding and setting up the equipment an opportunity was identified to time how long it would in fact take for me to wrap my head around the guide, and get a loaf of bread started in the machine. A stopwatch was started and I continued.
<p>
Regrettably the faff continued. Notable moments include setting 20ml of water out in the sun to warm enough to activate the yeast, and indeed going down an internet forum rabbit hole to try to decipher how much water to add to about a third of a packet of yeast in the first place. A heated debate also arose from the instructions regarding the stirring implement for the bread mixer. In absence of a wooden or plastic spoon I elected to use the *cleaned* plastic handle of a sharp knife. Before I could enact my plan however I was hurriedly halted by Phil, insisting I used the special tool which apparently exists to stir the bread. This tool takes the form of a plastic knife. A plastic knife is of course not the wooden or plastic spoon noted in the specification for the bread making machine, and despite my pleas that between the two they are so similar that stirring potential would not differ, I eventually yielded, trusting in the experienced guidance that the knife would produce the best results.
<p>
On to the results though, the bit you are all interested in. After dutifully waiting the three and a half hours, the bread was extracted. Slicing it up, samples were distributed. I'll leave it to the quotes to put together the picture of how it went.
<p>
Trying the bread first, Phil came out with "It's not mixed very well, there are dense lumps of salt in it". Under usual circumstances this would not be too bad, however the quote was accompanied with a deliberate journey to the door of the tatty hut and beyond. The bread's final resting place we can only guess at, but it is alluded to being the bush outside.
<p>
Upon Mr. Waite trying the bread second he ended up lying on the floor, claiming the bread was "so dense I had to lie down". When I made a move to pretend to kick James on the way past he responded "please don't make it come up, I don't want to taste it twice!" It was at this point when Jacob chimed in with the tactful comment "I couldn't even finish mine", adding "I feel nauseous" for good measure.
<p>
I do not know how it says more about (my bread, the others or Charlotte) but her comment was "I thought it was actually quite nice". So there you go, idiosyncratic taste buds or an unwavering commitment to politeness? I'll let you decide.
<p>
In the end I took this episode as an omen, deciding to call off my trip up the plateau early tomorrow morning. I was on the edge and this certainly seemed like the universe sending me a message. There is a silver lining though, and that is that I'll certainly never be asked to make bread again. Another afternoon drinking beer for me!
Yours to the final Sump,
Isaac.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
<div class="editentry"><br /><a href="/logbookedit/2024-01-01a">Edit this entry</a><br /></div>
<hr />
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-01-01b">2024-01-01</div>
<div class="trippeople">charlotte, waite, jacob, , phillip s, Isaac</div>
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - Bread Making</div>
With an afternoon of festering well on the way after arriving back from our FF rope retrieving trip yesterday, it was decided that I should try my hand at bread making. Holding a degree in International Relations from Aberystwyth University, I was deemed the perfect candidate for checking if the instructions were indeed 'idiot proof'. Holding a Masters degree in International Relations from Aberystwyth University I was of course delighted to find the 'Numpty Dumpty makes a loaf of bread' edition of the instructions.
<p>
After initial faff with finding and setting up the equipment an opportunity was identified to time how long it would in fact take for me to wrap my head around the guide, and get a loaf of bread started in the machine. A stopwatch was started and I continued.
<p>
Regrettably the faff continued. Notable moments include setting 20ml of water out in the sun to warm enough to activate the yeast, and indeed going down an internet forum rabbit hole to try to decipher how much water to add to about a third of a packet of yeast in the first place. A heated debate also arose from the instructions regarding the stirring implement for the bread mixer. In absence of a wooden or plastic spoon I elected to use the *cleaned* plastic handle of a sharp knife. Before I could enact my plan however I was hurriedly halted by Phil, insisting I used the special tool which apparently exists to stir the bread. This tool takes the form of a plastic knife. A plastic knife is of course not the wooden or plastic spoon noted in the specification for the bread making machine, and despite my pleas that between the two they are so similar that stirring potential would not differ, I eventually yielded, trusting in the experienced guidance that the knife would produce the best results.
<p>
On to the results though, the bit you are all interested in. After dutifully waiting the three and a half hours, the bread was extracted. Slicing it up, samples were distributed. I'll leave it to the quotes to put together the picture of how it went.
<p>
Trying the bread first, Phil came out with "It's not mixed very well, there are dense lumps of salt in it". Under usual circumstances this would not be too bad, however the quote was accompanied with a deliberate journey to the door of the tatty hut and beyond. The bread's final resting place we can only guess at, but it is alluded to being the bush outside.
<p>
Upon Mr. Waite trying the bread second he ended up lying on the floor, claiming the bread was "so dense I had to lie down". When I made a move to pretend to kick James on the way past he responded "please don't make it come up, I don't want to taste it twice!" It was at this point when Jacob chimed in with the tactful comment "I couldn't even finish mine", adding "I feel nauseous" for good measure.
<p>
I do not know how it says more about (my bread, the others or Charlotte) but her comment was "I thought it was actually quite nice". So there you go, idiosyncratic taste buds or an unwavering commitment to politeness? I'll let you decide.
<p>
In the end I took this episode as an omen, deciding to call off my trip up the plateau early tomorrow morning. I was on the edge and this certainly seemed like the universe sending me a message. There is a silver lining though, and that is that I'll certainly never be asked to make bread again. Another afternoon drinking beer for me!
<p>
Yours to the final Sump,
Isaac.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
<div class="editentry"><br /><a href="/logbookedit/2024-01-01b">Edit this entry</a><br /></div>
<hr />
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-06a">2024-07-06</div>
@ -97,12 +45,19 @@ I was walking into town from the station (from Vienna this morning) when I was i
<div class="trippeople">Jacob, Waite, Charlotte, <u>PhilipS</u>, </div>
<div class="triptitle">topcamp - First visit to top camp</div>
Charlotte, James W and Jacob C going for a first carry to top camp to look at amount of snow etc., departed Gasthof at 11:00 expected back about 20:00. They are not taking the new top camp tarp up this time - it weighs 21 kg.
<p>
Post script
James, Charlotte and Jacob found top camp with minimal snow around. Route from carpark onto hill is blocked by large concrete block. Route can be found going round the right hand side but maybe not possible with building work happening. Otherwise route up hill on left of carpark at bottom end takes you up the hill and then a right turn by the big building on the left takes you back to original route. Cairned route up from col to top camp. Broke into storage cave and removed bits and bobs for an hour or so and stored them in stony . Got cooker running and cooked some pasta. Found a mouldy container of tortellini (act with care) . Walked down and placed some reflectors on the walk back. Got to carpark at 18:30 . A very damp day out.
James, Charlotte and Jacob found top camp with minimal snow around. Route from carpark onto hill is
blocked by large concrete block. Route can be found going round the right hand side but maybe not
possible with building work happening. Otherwise route up hill on left of carpark at bottom end takes
you up the hill and then a right turn by the big building on the left takes you back to original
route. Cairned route up from col to top camp. Broke into storage cave and removed bits and bobs for
an hour or so and stored them in stony . Got cooker running and cooked some pasta. Found a mouldy
container of tortellini (act with care) . Walked down and placed some reflectors on the walk back.
Got to carpark at 18:30 . A very damp day out.
<p>
Karin and Hilde came and said hello.
<p>
Tarp is partly up at <em>side</em> of hut as there was a caravan parked there yesterday.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 1.0 hours</div>
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@ -111,7 +66,7 @@ Tarp is partly up at <em>side</em> of hut as there was a caravan parked there ye
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-08a">2024-07-08</div>
<div class="trippeople">wassil, sieds, Julia, <u>PhilipS</u>, </div>
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - WHo went where</div>
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - Who went where</div>
Everyone went up to the plateau except for Julia and Philip S. Wassil and Sieds arrived during the day.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
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@ -131,7 +86,7 @@ Carried the new tarp up to top camp today (25KG bag) rigged the tarp reasonably
<div class="trippeople"></div>
<div class="triptitle">plateau - musings of a tired boy</div>
I'll fill this out later, food has just been announced as being ready and I am bloody starving!
<p>
Best,
Isaac
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
@ -142,7 +97,9 @@ Isaac
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-09a">2024-07-09</div>
<div class="trippeople">Wookey, <u>Philip S</u>, Sieds, </div>
<div class="triptitle">Basecamp - Nerd *</div>
Sieds has graduated (demoted?) to supernerd. Wookey spent a couple of hours last night failing to get the scanner working with Debian, and Philip was tearing his hair trying it with Ubuntu and Windows this morning.
Sieds has graduated (demoted?) to supernerd. Wookey spent a couple of hours last night failing to get
the scanner working with Debian, and Philip was tearing his hair trying it with Ubuntu and Windows
this morning.
<p>
Sieds calmly checked the online documentation, did the three-fingered salute to reset the firmware on the scanner, and it worked.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
@ -157,7 +114,16 @@ no reflectors left on spits.
<br>
4th pitch left rigged
<p>
With major Faff we set off from top camp towards Fishface to collect rope that had been left there last year. Our bags were very heavy with lots of ropes, hangers and all our caving kit to get to the store of ropes at the bottom of the 4th pitch. James and Jacob found the cave with minimal snow and cleared and flattened it whilst Charlotte kitted up to go in and rig.Jacob hadn't brought a chest harness to expo so some macguyvering of a sling was in order. Rigging went smoothly past the chossy death pitch and tasteful noods until we got to the icy tube pitch. Charlotte rigged the wrong way here as the topo from Jonty had confused hiltis for expansions. Cue an hour of going down the wrong pitch and then back up and fruitful searching for hiltis (unreflectored). Charlotte found the nright bolts and eventually the rest of us got into a group shelter and started singing, hugging, shivering and eating flapjack to stay warm. We even wrote a new verse of Hard Caver.
With major Faff we set off from top camp towards Fishface to collect rope that had been left there
last year. Our bags were very heavy with lots of ropes, hangers and all our caving kit to get to the
store of ropes at the bottom of the 4th pitch. James and Jacob found the cave with minimal snow and
cleared and flattened it whilst Charlotte kitted up to go in and rig.Jacob hadn't brought a chest
harness to expo so some macguyvering of a sling was in order. Rigging went smoothly past the chossy
death pitch and tasteful noods until we got to the icy tube pitch. Charlotte rigged the wrong way
here as the topo from Jonty had confused hiltis for expansions. Cue an hour of going down the wrong
pitch and then back up and fruitful searching for hiltis (unreflectored). Charlotte found the nright
bolts and eventually the rest of us got into a group shelter and started singing, hugging, shivering
and eating flapjack to stay warm. We even wrote a new verse of Hard Caver.
<p>
The plateau is perfect for caving they say
<br>
@ -168,31 +134,77 @@ we went down to fishface to collect all the rope
but missed half the bolts and we lost all our hope
.....
<p>
Eventually we heard rope free and quickly made our way down to the rope store at the bottom. As I passed the deviation at the bottom my light decided it didn't want to work anymore meaning i had to use my spare which fortunatly was around my neck! Large tacklebags were filled up with large quantities of rope which then were prussiced out by this years expos first and keenest cavers. we emerged after much fighting with bags (charlotte really likes having three bags whilst derigging) to a lovely evening with the sun just having set, and enjoyed a relaxing walk back to top with the milky way looking over us. (The walk was much less relaxing for me as the spade handle kept getting caught on things and tried to kill me multiple times).
Eventually we heard rope free and quickly made our way down to the rope store at the bottom. As I
passed the deviation at the bottom my light decided it didn't want to work anymore meaning i had to
use my spare which fortunatly was around my neck! Large tacklebags were filled up with large
quantities of rope which then were prussiced out by this years expos first and keenest cavers. we
emerged after much fighting with bags (charlotte really likes having three bags whilst derigging) to
a lovely evening with the sun just having set, and enjoyed a relaxing walk back to top with the milky
way looking over us. (The walk was much less relaxing for me as the spade handle kept getting caught
on things and tried to kill me multiple times).
<div class="timeug">T/U: 8.0 hours</div>
<div class="editentry"><br /><a href="/logbookedit/2024-07-09b">Edit this entry</a><br /></div>
<hr />
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-10a">2024-07-10</div>
<div class="trippeople">Sieds, <u>Wassil</u>, Marie, Lara, </div>
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series</div>
We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).
Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as well.
As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found by using the GPX track from essentials.
At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the rigging, supervised by Lara and me.
As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series, Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.
Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.
So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m of rope.
The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 5.0 hours</div>
<div class="trippeople">charlotte, waite, jacob, <u>Isaac</u>, , phillip s</div>
<div class="triptitle">basecamp - Bread Making</div>
<p>
With an afternoon of festering well on the way after arriving back from our FF rope
retrieving trip yesterday, it was decided that I should try my hand at bread making.
Holding a degree in International Relations from Aberystwyth University, I was deemed
the perfect candidate for checking if the instructions were indeed 'idiot proof'.
Holding a Masters degree in International Relations from Aberystwyth University I was
of course delighted to find the 'Numpty Dumpty makes a loaf of bread' edition of the
instructions.
<p>
After initial faff with finding and setting up the equipment an opportunity was
identified to time how long it would in fact take for me to wrap my head around the
guide, and get a loaf of bread started in the machine. A stopwatch was started and I
continued.
<p>
Regrettably the faff continued. Notable moments include setting 20ml of water out in
the sun to warm enough to activate the yeast, and indeed going down an internet forum
rabbit hole to try to decipher how much water to add to about a third of a packet of
yeast in the first place. A heated debate also arose from the instructions regarding
the stirring implement for the bread mixer. In absence of a wooden or plastic spoon I
elected to use the *cleaned* plastic handle of a sharp knife. Before I could enact my
plan however I was hurriedly halted by Phil, insisting I used the special tool which
apparently exists to stir the bread. This tool takes the form of a plastic knife. A
plastic knife is of course not the wooden or plastic spoon noted in the specification
for the bread making machine, and despite my pleas that between the two they are so
similar that stirring potential would not differ, I eventually yielded, trusting in the
experienced guidance that the knife would produce the best results.
<p>
On to the results though, the bit you are all interested in. After dutifully waiting
the three and a half hours, the bread was extracted. Slicing it up, samples were
distributed. I'll leave it to the quotes to put together the picture of how it went.
<p>
Trying the bread first, Phil came out with "It's not mixed very well, there are dense
lumps of salt in it". Under usual circumstances this would not be too bad, however the
quote was accompanied with a deliberate journey to the door of the tatty hut and
beyond. The bread's final resting place we can only guess at, but it is alluded to
being the bush outside.
<p>
Upon Mr. Waite trying the bread second he ended up lying on the floor, claiming the
bread was "so dense I had to lie down". When I made a move to pretend to kick James on
the way past he responded "please don't make it come up, I don't want to taste it
twice!" It was at this point when Jacob chimed in with the tactful comment "I couldn't
even finish mine", adding "I feel nauseous" for good measure.
<p>
I do not know how it says more about (my bread, the others or Charlotte) but her
comment was "I thought it was actually quite nice". So there you go, idiosyncratic
taste buds or an unwavering commitment to politeness? I'll let you decide.
<p>
In the end I took this episode as an omen, deciding to call off my trip up the plateau
early tomorrow morning. I was on the edge and this certainly seemed like the universe
sending me a message. There is a silver lining though, and that is that I'll certainly
never be asked to make bread again. Another afternoon drinking beer for me!
<br>
Yours to the final Sump,<br>
Isaac.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 0.0 hours</div>
<div class="editentry"><br /><a href="/logbookedit/2024-07-10a">Edit this entry</a><br /></div>
<hr />
@ -200,28 +212,31 @@ The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the sto
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-10b">2024-07-10</div>
<div class="trippeople">Sieds, <u>Wassil</u>, Marie, Lara, </div>
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series</div>
We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).
Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as well.
As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found by using the GPX track from essentials.
At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the rigging, supervised by Lara and me.
As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series, Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.
Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.
So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m of rope.
The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.
We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol
Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).
<p>
Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as
well.
<p>
As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found
by using the GPX track from essentials.
<p>
At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared
to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the
rigging, supervised by Lara and me.
<p>
As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series,
Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.
<p>
Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the
perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we
decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.
<p>
So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m
of rope.
<p>
The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly
approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 5.0 hours</div>
<div class="editentry"><br /><a href="/logbookedit/2024-07-10b">Edit this entry</a><br /></div>
@ -229,30 +244,39 @@ The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the sto
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-10c">2024-07-10</div>
<div class="trippeople">Sieds, <u>Wassil</u>, Marie, Lara, </div>
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series</div>
We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series #2</div>
We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol
Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).
<p>
Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as
well.
<p>
As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found
by using the GPX track from essentials.
<p>
Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as well.
At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared
to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the
rigging, supervised by Lara and me.
<p>
As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series,
Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.
As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found by using the GPX track from essentials.
<p>
Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the
perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we
decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.
<p>
So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m
of rope.
At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the rigging, supervised by Lara and me.
As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series, Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.
Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.
So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m of rope.
The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.
<p>
The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly
approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.
<div class="timeug">T/U: 5.0 hours</div>
<div class="editentry"><br /><a href="/logbookedit/2024-07-10c">Edit this entry</a><br /></div>
@ -260,85 +284,62 @@ The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the sto
<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-10d">2024-07-10</div>
<div class="trippeople">Sieds, <u>Wassil</u>, Marie, Lara, </div>
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series</div>
<p>We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).</p>
Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as well.
As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found by using the GPX track from essentials.
At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the rigging, supervised by Lara and me.
As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series, Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.
Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.
So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m of rope.
The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series #3</div>
<p>We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig
Mongol Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).</p>
<p>Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as
well.</p>
<p>As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we
found by using the GPX track from essentials.</p>
<p>At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and
prepared to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had
priority on the rigging, supervised by Lara and me.</p>
<p>As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series,
Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.</p>
<p>Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the
perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we
decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.</p>
<p>So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of
139m of rope.</p>
<p>The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was
rapidly approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.</p>
<div class="timeug">T/U: 5.0 hours</div>
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<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-10e">2024-07-10</div>
<div class="trippeople">Sieds, <u>Wassil</u>, Marie, Lara, </div>
<div class="triptitle">balcony - Rigging balcony entrance series</div>
<p>We were tasked by Antony to rig the entrance series of Balkonhöhle so that he could go and rig Mongol Rally (presumably a more interesting rig).</p>
<p>Obedient as we are, we agreed to the task and decided to make it a rigging learning expereince as well.</p>
<p>As we were the first people going to Balkonhöhle we had to add refelctors to the path, which we found by using the GPX track from essentials.</p>
<p>At the entrance of the cave, I rigged the handline onto the balcony. We then got changed and prepared to go underground. As it was supposed to be learning experience, Sieds and Marie had priority on the rigging, supervised by Lara and me.</p>
<p>As Sieds was geared up first, I took him to rig the first pitch. Midaway down the entrance series, Marie took over. She got to rig the large drippy pitch, which I was a bit jealous of.</p>
<p>Around this time, Lara was getting a bit worried because of the storm that was forecast and the perceived increase in drip. For the sake of expediency, I rigged the last bit. At the bottom, we decided that it would be irresponsible to keep going and rig the traverse we were meant to.</p>
<p>So we slowly made our way out of the cave, which wasn't very far, since we rigged a total a of 139m of rope.</p>
<p>The walk accross the plateau back to top camp was uneventful, except for the storm that was rapidly approaching. Luckily we made it back to camp 5 minutes before it started pouring.</p>
<div class="timeug">T/U: 5.0 hours</div>
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<div class="tripdate" id="2024-07-11a">2024-07-11</div>
<div class="trippeople">Marie, <u>Wassil</u>, Jono, Becka, </div>
<div class="triptitle">garlic - Setting up Garlic Cave Camp</div>
<p>It turns out that Garlic Camp is a really good idea. 1h58 from the car park, under 20 minutes from Homecoming, so I'll be spending more time there.</p>
<p>It turns out that Garlic Camp is a really good idea. 1h58 from the car park, under 20 minutes from
Homecoming, so I'll be spending more time there.</p>
<p>In order to make that happen, Jono organised our small group to set up Garlic Camp. Before that could happen, some gear needed carrying to Balkonhöhle, which Becka tried to organise. Seeing that I was sceptical of the plan, she tried to appeal to my male ego by saying that she tought I the next big thing on expo. Marie was a bit easier to convince.</p>
<p>In order to make that happen, Jono organised our small group to set up Garlic Camp. Before that
could happen, some gear needed carrying to Balkonhöhle, which Becka tried to organise. Seeing that I
was sceptical of the plan, she tried to appeal to my male ego by saying that she tought I the next
big thing on expo. Marie was a bit easier to convince.</p>
<p>At top camp, I edited the water collection system, hoping to make a system that is more robust and easier to replicate next year.</p>
<p>At top camp, I edited the water collection system, hoping to make a system that is more robust and
easier to replicate next year.</p>
<p>Once Becka, Jono and Marie were back, we slowly made our way towards Homecoming via Fishface. At Homeconing we bumped into Charlotte, Lara, Wookey and James, who were just starting with the rigging of the Homecoming entrance series.</p>
<p>Once Becka, Jono and Marie were back, we slowly made our way towards Homecoming via Fishface. At
Homeconing we bumped into Charlotte, Lara, Wookey and James, who were just starting with the rigging
of the Homecoming entrance series.</p>
<p>From there, the walk to Garlic Camp was rather short, Jono claiming it was only 12 minutes, excluding the breaks taken.</p>
<p>From there, the walk to Garlic Camp was rather short, Jono claiming it was only 12 minutes,
excluding the breaks taken.</p>
<p>At Carlic Camp, we set up a water collection system, solar panels, and a tarp to protect the sleeping area. Further, we did some terraforming to make the space more livable.</p>
<p>At Carlic Camp, we set up a water collection system, solar panels, and a tarp to protect the
sleeping area. Further, we did some terraforming to make the space more livable.</p>
<p>At around 17, Marie and Becka decided to make their way back to Top Camp. Shortly afterwars, Jono and me left for the car park. On the way to Homecoming, we caught up with Marie and Becka. Sadly, we had to say our goodbyes for the second time after we reached Homeconing.</p>
<p>At around 17, Marie and Becka decided to make their way back to Top Camp. Shortly afterwars, Jono
and me left for the car park. On the way to Homecoming, we caught up with Marie and Becka. Sadly, we
had to say our goodbyes for the second time after we reached Homeconing.</p>
<img src="/expofiles/photos/2024/path-to-col-from-homecoming.jpeg" width=60% />
<img src="/years/2024//expofiles/photos/2024/path-to-col-from-homecoming.jpeg" width=60% />
<p>Image of the path to the car park from Homecoming</p>
<img src="/expofiles/photos/2024/path-to-top-camp-from-homecoming.jpeg" width=60% />
<img src="/years/2024//expofiles/photos/2024/path-to-top-camp-from-homecoming.jpeg" width=60% />
<p>Image of the path to top camp from Homecoming</p>
<p>The walk from Homecoming to the col was actually surprisingly pleasant and easier than the one from top camp. It could definitely become a trade route in the future.</p>