spelunking

Links:

Moaning Caverns Website globe
This website has information about the different tours and adventures available at Moaning Caverns.   Also directions and FAQ. 

Tuttletown Recreation Area guidebook link
This web site has information about the camping area and two maps as PDFs. 
 

Documents:

Moaning Cavern Release and Waiver  pdf
Moaning Cavern rules on waivers are as follows:
  1. Their parent or legal guardian is present to evaluate the rappel and sign the waiver.
  2. They bring a signed waiver that has been notarized.
  3. They bring a signed waiver that has been witnessed by another adult who is present at the cavern and can verify the signature.

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Vallecito Weather Forecast, CA

Spelunking Trip


Troop 11,
 
Nov. 10 and 11th is a scouting event to the Moaning Caverns in Vallecito, Ca www.moaningcaverns.com  (near Sonora/about 2.5 hours by car).  We are trying to get a head count for this spelunking adventure so we can make tour reservations.  We will be camping at Tuttletown Recreation Area which is located on New Melones Lake.
 
If you are planning to attend, then which one of the following tours will you be taking:
  • 1)  A 45 minute guided walking tour of the history and geology of the cave.  Scouts will descend 265 stairs to the bottom and walk back up.  FEE:  $11.50 for scouts 13 years and older,  $5.85 for scouts 12 years and younger,  $11.50 for adults
  •  2)  A 45 minute guided rappelling tour (rappel 165 ft. to the bottom), walk back up, receive the same information.  FEE:  $47.00 per scout,  $47.00 per adult. 
  • 3)   A 3 hour long adventure tour with the new zip line.  (NOTE:  This tour is currently full so you will be placed on a waiting list.  If you pick this option you must also pick either option 1 or 2, above, as an alternative.)  FEE:  $81.00 per scout,  $81.00 per adult
We will be leaving Saturday (11/10) @ 8:30 am and arriving at our campsite at around 11:30 am.   We plan on returning to Piedmont on Sunday around 1 pm. 
 
Please e-mail me back as soon as possible regarding the following:
 
1.  Will your scout be attending?
2.  If yes, which tour.
3.  Are you willing to drive?
4.  If yes, which day?  Saturday, Sunday, or both?
5.  Will you be camping with us?
6.  Will you be taking a tour as well?
7.  If yes, which tour.
 
If you have any questions or concerns.
 
Thanks,
Steve Debacker


  
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