I will be going to Travis County Midnight Cave on Sunday Mach 16th to clean up some trash that was exposed by the October floods. It's mostly broken glass.
I know allot of newer U.T. Grotto members have never seen this cave so I'm offering up the opportunity to visit. Signup Required! The entrance is a nice 50' drop rigged with a simple re-direct. You must have prior vertical experience, such as Vertical 101. I'm willing to offer assistance to those seeking a Vertical 301. If you're coming just to see the cave, please also be willing to help with the cleanup. If you're coming because you need a Vertical 301, you get a pass on helping with the cleanup, as much of the work is at height. All participants need to have verifiable vertical experience, such as completing Vertical 101. On that note, Lydia is hosting the monthly Grotto rope night (Vertical 101,301) on Tuesday night. I'll have the cave rigged from 11-4. There is only room at the bottom of the drop for a few people at a time, as much of the chamber is a lake fed by a currently flowing 30' waterfall. As such it might be best to have people arrive staggered throughout the day and be prepared to spend most of there time visiting around the entrance, and telling curious onlookers about how cool caves are and how the chemicals they put on their lawn ends up in our drinking water. Wear Boots - broken glass and deep mud - wear boots. Space is limited, signup required, e-mail me what time you'd like to arrive and whether you'll be visiting/helping or seeking training. This is a private event not associated with the City of Austin. http://stileslife.com/Gallery/midnightcave/Midnight_4 http://flic.kr/p/bDnfyP -- Justin Leigh Shaw [email protected] 512-797-4734 Box 40056 Austin, TX 78704 "we need to start using our collective intelligence in a creative, clear and coherent manor" - John Trudell
