<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <title>CUCC Expedition Handbook</title> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/css/main2.css" /> </head> <body id="top"> <h2 id="tophead">CUCC Expedition Handbook</h2> <h1>Expedition Handbook</h1> <h2>First steps</h2> You've never been to expo? This is what you need to know before packing to come: <ul> <li><a href="kitlist.html">Kit list</a> - Things to bring on expo.</li> <li><a href="paperwork.html">Needed paperwork</a> - Things to do to join expo.</li> <li><a href="onlinework.html">Join the online groups</a> - Join the expo email list and chat</li> <li><a href="travel.html">Travel</a> - Ways of getting to Austria.</a></li> <li><a href="geartape.html">Kit labelling</a> - Gear-tape colours in use.</li> <li><a href="essentials.html">GPS safety</a> - Get GPS tracks of safe paths on your phone before you leave home.</li> <li><a href="mapapp.html">Map app - Offline prospecting website</a> - Get the website with a map on your phone.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Second steps</h2> This is what it's all about: <ul> <li><a href="intro.htm">Introduction to expo</a> - a 40-year institution</li> <li><a href="primer.html">Primer</a> - For new expedition members - the caves we are exploring</li> <li><a href="rig/rigit.html">SRT Rigging</a> - How to bolt and rig caves on expo. Care of ropes between expos.</li> <li><a href="survey/index.htm">Surveying</a> - Why and how we survey caves. (important!)</li> <li><a href="survey/what.htm">Surveying - beginners guide</a> - Jump to: Beginners guide.</li> </ul> <h2>Communication</h2> Need to get in touch with someone during expo? Look here (See "Join the online groups" above for general comms). <ul> <li><a href="comms/phone.html">Phone numbers and setup</a> - Topcamp and basecamp numbers, adding credit.</li> <li><a href="rescue.htm">RESCUE</a> - How and when to call rescue. (read before you need!)</li> <li><a href="comms/cavelink.html">Cavelink</a> - The VLF radio system that enables communication between topcamp and underground.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Computing and Cave Surveying</h2> This is a scientific expedition - the Austrian government allows us to wander around the plateau <em>in exchange for</em> cave surveys. Learn how to contribute! <ul> <li><a style="color: blue" href="computing/contribute.html">How can I contribute?</a> (even when not on expo) - there's lots anyone can help with at any time.</li> <li><a href="computing/onlinesystems.html">Expo online systems</a> - Overview of expo server capabilites.</li> <li><a href="survey/newcave.html">Recording new survey or cave</a> - Expo process for what and how to record. (important!)</li> <li><a href="computing/upload-simple.html">Uploading photos</a> - More detailed description on photos management.</li> <li><a href="computing/gpxupload.html">Phone GPS</a> - How to record the location of the cave you've found.</li> <li><a href="logbooks.html">Logbook</a> - Adding trip notes and cave descriptions.</li> <li><a href="computing/basiclaptop.html">Using your own laptop</a> - Minimal setup to download and upload stuff.</li> <br /> <li><a href="survey/caveentry.html">New Cave - How to Enter the Data</a> - Straight to <var>step #6</var> of the online cave data-entry process</li> <li><a href="survey/status.html">Trip report status</a> - Missing .svx's, missing tunnel drawings etc.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Plateau bivvy, toilet and first aid info</h2> Things that are likely to be relevant once you have walked up the hill. <ul> <li><a href="1staid.html">FIRST AID</a> - What is kept at top camp at Stone Bridge</li> <li><a href="lights.html">Lights charging</a> - Power at topcamp (12V) and at basecamp.</li> <li><a href="/noinfo/handbook/stool.html">Topcamp 'toilet'</a> (important!)</li> <li><a href="druginfo.html">Painkillers etc.</a> - simple drugs on expo</li> <li><a href="bivirig.html">Bivi Rigging</a> - Bivvi rigging guide for topcamp.</li> <li><a href="charging.html">Drill battery charging</a> - How to charge drill batts. (important! you could break them)</li> <li><a href="solar.html">Solar Panels</a> - Set-up and put-away info.</li> <li><a href="garlictarp.html">Garlic Camp</a> - Garlic Camp tarp rigging guide, plus other info</li> <li><a href="undergroundcamping.html">Camping Underground</a> - Advice on how to set up, use and remove underground camps</li></ul> <hr /> <h2>Plateau walking and caving info</h2> Things that are likely to be relevant on the plateau, looking for caves and surveying them. <ul> <li><a href="meteo.htm">Weather</a> - What to expect at top camp.</li> <li><a href="logbooks.html">Logbook</a> - Adding trip notes and cave descriptions.</li> <li><a href="essentials.html">Cave locations</a> - How to get GPS locations of paths & caves onto your phone.</li> <li><a href="look4.htm">Prospecting - first steps</a> - How to check out a possible entrance safely.</li> <li><a href="/prospecting_guide/">Prospecting guide</a> - Maps of known entrances and potential locations of interest.</li> <li><a href="prospecting_guide_short.html">Web-based prospecting guide</a> - Web-based prospecting guide. (under construction)</li> <li><a href="findit.htm">Surface landmarks</a> - Finding places on plateau by taking bearings.</li> <li><a href="cavelink.html">Cavelink</a> - Radio system between topcamp and inside a cave.</li> <li><a href="survey/gps.htm">GPS fix</a> - Finding places on plateau using GPS-magic (old).</li> <li><a href="survey/newcave.html">Recording newly found caves</a> - What and how to record. (important!)</li> <li><a href="photo.htm">Cave photography</a> - Very brief photograpy handbook.</li> </ul> <h2>Basecamp info</h2> Things that are likely to be relevant at basecamp. <ul> <li><a href="baseops.html">Basecamp</a> - How to basecamp.</li> <li><a href="bierbook.html">Bierbook</a> - Recording beer and expenses at basecamp.</li> <li><a href="computing/computer.html">Basecamp computer</a> - What's the setup, how to use it.</li> <li><a href="rig/rope_history.html">Rope history</a> - Rope usage and retirement policy.</li> <li><a href="bankofexpo.html">Bank of expo</a> - How to use the Bank of Expo.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Planning to next Expo</h2> <ul> <li><a href="planning.html">Expo Planning Guide</a> - How to plan and orgnise expo.</li> <li><a href="leader.htm">Expo leader checklist</a> - For leaders: check these before you leave UK.</li> <li><a href="treasurer.html">Expo treasurer's guide</a> - For treasurers: tasks, tips, accounting policies.</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>History</h2> <ul> <li><a href="primer.html">Primer</a> - For new expedition members - the caves we are exploring</li> <li><a href="bcamps.html">Base camps</a> - History of basecamps</li> <li><a href="tcamps.html">Top camps</a> - History of topcamps</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>Misc</h2> <ul> <li><a href="photo.htm">Photography Guide</a> - vital for entrances and documenting caves. <li><a href="vocab.htm">Travelling cavers phrases</a> - Vocabulary in (German, Spanish, French).</li> </ul> <hr /></body> </html>