DRAFT Caving Weekends
Caving Adventures
Customized, high adventure trips to a variety of local caves for Troops, Venture Crews and Scouts BSA Patrols. Groups will enjoy the beauty and wonder of exploring some of the best caves in the country. For participants 14 years old and older, there is the option of visiting a vertical cave.
All trips are customized to your wants and skill level and are scheduled on an individual basis.
Are you scared of the dark? Come tame your fear of dark places and seek out some of Region’s best kept secrets in a horizontal cave adventure! This adventure will introduce you to safely and softly caving in limestone caverns and rock formations that have taken millions of years to form. Check out what hides in these dark places and maybe add to your Nature Merit Badge? or your Geology Merit Badge. The caving adventures are accompanied by well-trained caving instructors who have a wealth of knowledge about the local caves in the area. If your worried about squeezing into tight places have no fear! The instructors will fit the adventure to the skill level of the group, this ensures a quality adventure for all. This should be one of the top adventures as a scout, so SPL’s get your troop signed up for a caving adventure today!
Equipment Provided
Atlanta Area Council will provide all helmets for horizontal caving.
Personal Equipment
Gloves, knee pads, coveralls, personal lights/headlamps (3)
Drybags/daypack, other personal items; list will be provided
Max. Participants: 24
Cost: $20.00 per person
Horizontal Cave Event Dates: (November – March)
Requirements: None
This is for a more demanding adventure where you will descend into the cave from a rope and exit the way you entered. There is a bit more training involved with this adventure. We will train you in safe caving practices and make sure you’re ready for the time of your life. This training will take only a weekend to preform like a true caver! Once completed you will explore the exciting underground wonders of some of region’s finest caves.
Equipment Provided
Atlanta Area Council will provide all helmets, harnesses, ropes, and technical hardware for vertical caving.
Personal Equipment
Gloves, knee pads, coveralls, personal lights/headlamps (3)
Drybags/daypack, other personal items; list will be provided
Max. Participants: 10
Cost: $45.00 per person
Horizontal Cave Event Dates: (November – March)
Requirements: Must be 14 yrs. of age. Includes vertical caving training class.
To schedule an event caving please contact David Garton at david.garton@biology.gatech.edu.
