Trip Sheet
Caving
Roan Mountain State Park
1-3 December 2000
Description
The trip is to cabins in the state park overnight Friday and Saturday.
During the day Saturday we will be exploring a cave, Grindstone, with spelunker,
Bill Mattocks. On Sunday, Bill is willing to take us to another nearby
cave before returning home.
Schedule
Depart: 4:00pm, Friday 1 December 2000, Chapel of the Cross.
Arrive: Approximately 9:00 pm, Roan Mountain
State Park. Sleep in reserved cabins.
Activity: Caving
Leave: Approximately 2:00 pm Sunday.
Pickup: 7:00 pm Sunday, Chapel of the Cross.
Personal Equipment
All linens and cookware provided. Each scout should have clothing
for a wet 50-55 degrees. Clothing and shoes may never look
the same again. Pack accordingly. Wool sox recommended.
In small pack (eg. hip pack or sack) have: one large black plastic bag,
two sources of light, extra batteries, water bottle and high energy snacks.
Knee pads are optional. Helmets and helmet lights are to be provided.
Dry clothing and shoes for after caving both days.
Food
Each scout should bring a bag meal for Friday night and Saturday lunch
in or near the cave. Saturday breakfast and dinner, as well as Sunday
breakfast will be prepared as a troop. Bring $10 to cover costs.
Any excess will be put in troop treasury, any deficiency covered by same.
Also bring $ for fast food (at the discretion of the driver) on the way
home.
Messages and Emergency Contact
Messages may be left at 967-8963. The estimated time for return will
be available at 967-8963. Roan Mountain State Park can be reached
at 800-250-8620 or 423-772-0190.
Driving Route
West on I-40 to Winston Salem. North on 421 to Boone. North
on 321 to Hampton, TN. East on 19E. South on 143 to Roan Mountain
State Park.