CUCC Expedition Handbook

Expedition Handbook

If Expo was a programming language this would be its documentation page.

First steps

You've never been to expo? This is a place to start

Kit list - Things to bring on expo.
Needed paperwork - Things to do to join expo.
Travel - Ways of getting to Austria.
Kit labelling - Gear-tape colours in use.
Lights charging - Power at topcamp and at basecamp.
Topcamp 'toilet' - How to use topcamp toilet. (important!)
Weather - What to expect at top camp.
Surveying - Why and how we survey caves. (important!)
Surveying - beginners guide - Jump to: Beginners guide.

Comunication

Need to get in touch with someone? Look here.

Phone numbers and setup - Topcamp and basecamp numbers, adding credit.
Rescue - How and when to call rescue. (read before you need!)

Computing

This is a scientific expedition - the Austrian government allows us to wander around the plateau in exchange for cave surveys. Learn how to contribute!

Cave locations - How to download locations of known caves.
Phone GPS - How to upload location of the cave you've found.
Recording newly found caves - What and how to record. (important!)
Logbook - Adding trip notes and cave descriptions.
Cave data management - General guidelines about keeping records.
Getting Survex - How to set-up centerline preview software.
Uploading photos - How to add visuals to your trips.
Expo Server - Master archive of expo data and webpage.
Experienced laptop setup - Surveying, data management, version control etc.
Gandalf-grade computing info - Online Systems and Data: Catalog structure, access and update.

Trip report status - Missing .svx's, missing tunnel drawings etc.

Topcamp info

Things that are likely to be relevant at topcamp.

Drill battery charging - How to charge drill batts. (important! you could break them)
Prospecting - first steps - How to check out a possible entrance safely.
Prospecting guide - Maps of known entrances and potential locations of interest.
Web-based prospecting guide - Web-based prospecting guide. (under construction)
Surface landmarks - Finding places on plateau by taking bearings.
GPS fix - Finding places on plateau using GPS-magic.
Solar Panels - Set-up and put-away info.
Bivi Rigging - Bivvi rigging guide for topcamp.
Cave photography - Very brief photograpy handbook.
SRT Rigging - How to rig caves on expo.
SRT Rigging - Introduction - Jump to: Introduction.
Placing bolts - Guide to putting bolts.
First Aid - Guide to First Aid.

Basecamp info

Things that are likely to be relevant at basecamp.

Basecamp - How to basecamp.
Bierbook - Recording beer and expenses at basecamp.
Basecamp computer - What's the setup, how to use it.
Rope history - Rope usage and retirement policy.
Bank of expo - How to use the Bank of Expo.

History

Primer - For new expedition members
Base camps - History of basecamps
Top camps - History of topcamps

Misc

Travelling cavers phrases - Vocabulary in (German, Spanish, French).
Expo Planning Guide - How to plan and orgnise expo.
Expo leader checklist - For leaders: check these before you leave UK.
Expo treasurer's guide - For treasurers: tasks, tips.