==> A Regional Cave Rescue Operations and Management Seminar
FromWorld Caving News http://www.zenas.gr/WCN => 7 Mar. 2006.The NCRC
Southeastern Region presents: A Regional Cave Rescue Operations and Management
Seminar Level 1, 2 & 3 June 16 June 24, 2006 at Union Hill School
Somerville, Alabama (the same location as the 2005 NCRC National Weeklong) This
seminar consists of extensive classroom and fieldwork in all phases of cave
rescue including underground environment, vertical rescue, hauling systems,
extrication techniques, medical management, communication systems, and the
organization and management of cave rescue operations. Basic and advanced
course material is presented for students who typically include cavers,
emergency services personnel, and emergency managers. The seminar provides
approximately 100 hours of instruction over eight days. Its classes are
physically strenuous and participants must be in good physical health. Students
should be prepared to work in difficult situations, both above and below
ground. It is very rare and under special circumstances that a Regional is
allowed to conduct a Level 3 training. The SE Region is honored that the NCRC
BORC approved this Seminar! National Instructors Becky Jones and Rod Dennison
will once again be lead instructors for Level 3! All 3 levels of this Regional
training will be conducted and adhere to the same high standards and quality as
a National event. Register now and register early, as class sizes may be
limited. For a brochure, registration form and contact information see the
training link at: http://ncrc.info or a direct download:
http://www.caves.org/io/ncrc/SoutheasternBrochure2006.pdf Source:
http://www.caves.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=9355
http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=4011
==> Arizona Tries Tourism to Save Living Cave
FromWorld Caving News http://www.zenas.gr/WCN => 7 Mar. 2006.In 1974 cool,
moist air billowed from a crack in Arizona's sunbaked desert and lured cave
hunters Randy Tufts and Gary Tenen underground. There, glistening formations of
rock hung from the ceiling like icicles and sprouted from the ground. The
explorers were overwhelmed. They'd discovered a so-called living cave. Source:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/04/0419_050419_caves.html
http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=4010
==> Unearthing mans ancient domain
FromWorld Caving News http://www.zenas.gr/WCN => 7 Mar. 2006.Trekkers stand at
the entrance to a cave, home to prehistoric people dated 7,500 years ago. The
cave is accessible through a flights of several dozen steep steel steps.Source:
http://www.asianewsnet.net/level3_template4.php?l3sec=5&news_id=53354
http://www.zenas.gr/site/home/eng_detail.asp?iData=4009
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