The Gouffre Berger 2013

[Tim Watts]

I'm considering applying for a Permit for the Gouffre Berger during the Summer of 2013.

Invites to all UCET members, extended to other NW club members, and 'others'.

I need a feel for the amount of interest from within UCET.

Permits are normally for 10 days i think.

I may drive there and back to shift all the gear if its cost effective compared to flying - can obviously seat a few people or get a cheapo flight there and back.

As such - cost per person would be minimal.

It was the first cave to go beyond 1000m (thats m not ft!) deep, although has since been overtaken on this count. It not all that technical - although full SRT and Rigging needed, and it is a 'long' trip underground depending how deep we aimed to get.

The point is - between now and 2013 anyone could get up to speed in terms of the technicalities required as there is nothing 'that' technically difficult.

If you've got even half an interest then please give me a nod below...

Tim

There are loads of trip reports etc online ie.

 http://www.caving.ie/wp/wp-content/uploads/2004-Gouffre-Berger-Report.pdf

and

 http://www.caving.ie/wp/wp-content/uploads/2006-Berger.pdf

etc etc

Names in hat:

1 Tim Watts (UCET)
2 FranktheSurf (UCET
3 Aliweb (UCET)
4 Deano (UCET)
5 (Suboffender) (UCET)

[Frank Hill]

Hi Tim
I feel like I have an appointment with this cave after the last epic and  failed attempt in the early 80's.
Pending dates I'm in.

[Tim Watts]

Is that it? Just Frank and I?

Looks like i'll have to spread the invite on ukcaving.com - i want to get about 20 - 30 people on the trip!

[Ian A]

Tim,

The first I saw of this post was 22:54 6th April 2012 - I noted that it had been up 3 days+ when I saw your post "is that it ... just me and Frank..."

Seriously, is it just me that is having problems with the webby or is there an underlying issue at programming level ?

:unsure:

Ian

[Tim Watts]

i suspect that you just missed it when i was first posted.

Just you i think (hope) darling! ;-)

Still having problems with Explorer? Did you manage to do a test with google chrome for me yet??

[Alison Webster]

Tim - I'd be interested in this trip too.

[Dean Wood]

Oh go on then put me as showing an interest

[Joel Colk]

Put me down as interested. It's dependant on dates though.

[Claire Brimson]

Wahooooooooooo
Put me down - dates dependant

:cheer: dude

btw... you Guy and me need another beer time........

[Tim Watts]

I was actually thinking that maybe we need to talk you into another mendips trip?

And another OHA sumps trip?

[mike leahy]

[quote="TimWatts" post=5849]I was actually thinking that maybe we need to talk you into another mendips trip?

And another OHA sumps trip?[/quote]

defo . have you done the crtt video yet mr speilberge

[Tim Watts]

Speilberg or Gouffre-Berg? haha

no. But i'm planning to make a start on it when i get up to my cabin later - unless i get a better offer haha

[mike leahy]

[quote="TimWatts" post=5851]. when i get up to my cabin  i get a better offer haha[/quote]

 your on a oil rig in the middle of the north sea, of coarse your'll get a better offer

[Claire Brimson]

[quote="TimWatts" post=5849]I was actually thinking that maybe we need to talk you into another mendips trip?

And another OHA sumps trip?[/quote]


Mendip - where do you fancy going? and when?

OHA - thats what I meant re: another beer time (after OHA)

[Tim Watts]

I'll start a new thread and suggest some weekends.....

check:

http://ucet.org.uk/index.php/forum/13-trips-events/5859-mendip-weekend-2012#5859