Hiya All,
Next Thursday we have x2 TRIPS, Thorntree Shaft will hopefully be rigged (under guidance) by those who learnt some rigging skills last week in Hendre. - Thorntree will be for competent SRT cavers & members only and will be limited to 10 places MAX.
TRIP 1:
Pearl Shaft is a 'walkabout' mine with some squeezes and is considered sporty.
This is a lead mine with a fixed ladder entrance pitch of, around, 60 feet (20m). Once down, some of the passages are a little squeezy. There are a couple of short, rope assisted areas. There is also an area of crinoids (if you know where to look) as well as a nice sphalerite vein (again, if you know where to look). You will get muddy.
Suitable for novices with some experience, not suitable for debut cavers. Tripod and Lifeline will be taken.
Meet Place : Halkyn Quarry
Meet Time : 6:30pm-6:45pm
Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, Belt/Harness mandatory for lifeline down
Link to Parking: goo.gl/maps/Z4YmeFgNBYS1P9Ev6
TRIP 2:
Thorntree Shaft - 10 places MAX
Meet Place : Halkyn Quarry
Meet Time : 6:30pm-6:45pm
Requirements : Wellies, overalls, helmet, lamp, gloves, Full SRT)
Link to Parking: goo.gl/maps/Z4YmeFgNBYS1P9Ev6
Confirmed Attendees:
1. Mark E - Rigger 1
2. Chris - RIGGER 2
3. Kieran or Gaz or Rich - RIGGER (Guidance)
4. Ade
5. Charlie
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Thanks,
Kieran & Gaz, Trip Organisers
Hi, I'd definitely like to come and practice some more rigging !
Count me in please, happy to do some rigging (under guidance) :silly:
I'm happy to do either trip
Don’t forget a small sling for thorntree
I don't think I'll make this one, but if I do I'm happy to do pearl as I've still done neither.
Happy to do either trip. Happy to coach rigging too if needed, or not do the SRT if someone wants the practice.
[quote="AKuhlmann" post=48672]Happy to do either trip. Happy to coach rigging too if needed, or not do the SRT if someone wants the practice.[/quote]
Rigging and SRT on thorntree is quite straightforward
Me for trip 2. Any chance of doing both?
[quote="Charliep" post=48674]Me for trip 2. Any chance of doing both?[/quote]
Well you’ll prob end up heading in alone.
That's a tough one, as could do with more rigging practice but love Pearl!
:silly: Pearl for me :cheer:
[quote="Charliep" post=48674]Me for trip 2. Any chance of doing both?[/quote]
You won't do them both on the same night
I'll be there, happy to do either, will go wherever :lol:
I will be there for trip 1.
Let me know if anything needs picking up from stores for Thursday night, I'll be down Mold tomorrow.
Probably won’t make it out :huh:
[quote="Mark65Evans" post=48692]Let me know if anything needs picking up from stores for Thursday night, I'll be down Mold tomorrow.[/quote]
I've now got all the kit, so I'll bring it along
I'll do pearl
Pencil Me and Ryan in for trip 1 please
Hopefully get there on time after work depending on work load tomorrow. Thank you
Make sure Ryan has his harness with him
I'll be along for Pearl please
I'll be there to do pearl
I should be able to come. Would be keen for SRT but would prefer to decide tomorrow when I've heard more about the trips
SRT is very basic and really easy
Pearl it is then I guess!
[quote="Chris65" post=48666]Hi, I'd definitely like to come and practice some more rigging ![/quote]
Hi Chris, when you get a minute, could you check your harness please, I seem to be missing a steel crab from the rigging last night, cheers.