Past CCG Activities in 2009
Note: This is an edited version of the original website content. Some content (such as location details) is deleted to save space and most contact info has been replaced with "<snip>".
Nov 22, 2009 Sunday: Clarksville Cave (aka Ward Gregory) in Clarksville NY. This is a beginner level trip. The CCG has a some helmets and headlamps available with advance reservations. For info contact the trip leader: Lee DelValle at info@ctcavers.org. Please put "Clarksville Cave" in the subject line, and include your full name and a phone number. Clarksville Cave info: Clarksville Cave.
Nov 14, 2009 Saturday: Red Mountain Pit in southern VT. This is an advanced vertical trip. The cave is basically a 174ft dead bottom pit. The entire time on rope, you will be exposed to very cold water raining down on you. You must have experience, strength and the right equipment for this trip. There is also one bolt / rebelay that must be passed. If you meet all of the requirements, its an awesome, rarely visited marble cave (you rappel through 5 layers of marble.) I want to keep the trip small, 1-2 cars, so please let me know if you are interest. Its about a 2.5 hour drive from Hartford. -- Contact Steve Millett. Please put "Red Mountain Pit" in the subject line.
Oct 3, 2009 Saturday: Bentley's Cave in Rensselaer County, NY. The CCG has a some helmets and headlamps available with advance reservations. For info contact the trip leader: Lori Autorino at info@ctcavers.org and <snip>. Please put "Bentley's Cave" in the subject line, and include your full name and a phone number.
Sept 11-13, 2009: The
2009 Fall NRO
The fall meeting of the NRO (Northeastern Regional Organization) will be
held in Pittsfield Mass. Much more info is at
Fall 2009 NRO.
July 19-26, 2009: 2009 NSS Convention To be held in conjunction with the 15th International Congress of Speleology in Kerrville, Texas. ICS2009
July 31 - Aug 2, 2009:
Caving in the Adirondacks
The Touchy Sword of Damocles, TSOD, used to be considered the world's
largest talus cave, but they changed the definitions a few years ago and it's
now considered a system of smaller caves. It sits under the 1000 foot cliff of Wallface
and is basically a pile of overgrown house sized boulders with passages and rooms
between and underneath. There's likely to be ice in the depths for most of the
summer. Interested? Contact Jeff MacDonald at <snip> and put "Caving
in the ADK" in the subject line.
July 12, 2009: Small mine in Connecticut Assistance wanted with mapping and photography. Contact Bob Simmons at <snip> and <snip>.
Sunday June 21, 2009: Onesquethaw Cave Contact Chris Goodman via info@ctcavers.org and put "Onesquethaw Cave" in the subject line.
May 15-17, 2009: 2009
Spring NRO
Spring meeting of the NRO (Northeastern Regional Organization) hosted by
the Vermont Cavers Association and held in Leicester, Vermont at Country Village
Campground. For more info: Spring NRO.
June 2009: NCRC Cave Rescue Training in Indiana www.ncrc.info
Sunday May 10, 2009: Park
River Kayak-Canoe
See a portion of the underground section of the Park River in Hartford. Access
is from the East Hartford side of the Connecticut River. Must be able to handle
fast water and boat wake. For details please contact Alisa at
info@ctcavers.org and put "Park
River" in the subject line and include your full name and a phone number.
Saturday March 28, 2009: Clarksville Cave (aka Ward Gregory) in Clarksville NY. This is a beginner level trip. The CCG has a some helmets and headlamps available with advance reservations. For info contact the trip leader: Norm Berg at info@ctcavers.org and <snip>. Please put "Clarksville Cave" in the subject line, and include your full name and a phone number. Clarksville Cave info: Clarksville Cave
Saturday Feb 7, 2009: Caving in Albany County This is a beginner level trip. The CCG has a some helmets and headlamps available with advance reservations. For details please contact Alisa at <snip> and include "Caving in Albany County" in the subject line.
Past Meetings
All 2009 CCG Meetings: Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 15, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 18, Dec 15.
Dec 15, 2009 Tuesday 6:30pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting with Elections and Holiday Party
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Details on this meeting
are here December Meeting
Nov 18, 2009 Wednesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
Note change of day. At HRP Associates, 197 Scott
Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP from Google Earth see
HRP. For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
Oct 20, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
Sept 15, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
This meeting is held in Southington. We will critique the Fall NRO event, discuss
past and upcoming trips, and likely have an informal presentation on recent cave
exploration. Meeting details and directions will be emailed to CCG members. Cavers
and future cavers are welcome. For more info:
info@ctcavers.org and <snip>
August 15, 2009 Saturday:
Monthly Grotto Meeting and more
Note change in date and location. An afternoon meeting and recreation (kayaking,
boating) at a members home on Long Island Sound in Gilford, CT. Detailed info will
be send to members. Non-members, please email info@ctcavers.org.
July 21, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
June 16, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
This meeting is at the summer location in Southington. Details are sent to members.
Cavers and future cavers are welcome. info@ctcavers.org
and <snip>
May 19, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
April 21, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
Note change in location for this meeting. Held
at the "Wrench in the Works Collective" 861 Main St in Willimantic,
CT 06226. www.wrenchintheworks.org/.
Presentation is "The Dark Side of the Park River" about the Park River
under Hartford, plus narratives and tall tales by those who claim to have been there.
The business meeting will include a discussion of the recent cave closures and the
upcoming Spring NRO. Questions? call <snip>.
March 17, 2009 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032.
Feb 17,
2009 Tuesday 7pm: Monthly Grotto Meeting
Presentation on the recent CCG West Virginia caving adventure.
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view
of HRP from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
Jan 20,
2009 Tuesday 7pm: Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032.
Past CCG Activities in 2010
Note: This is an edited version of the original website content. Some content (such as location details) is deleted to save space and most contact info has been replaced with "<snip>".
Late Dec 2010: West Virginia Project Caving For cavers with vertical caving (rope work) proficiency. For more info please email Steve Millett steve.millett@gmail.com and include "WV Caving" in the subject line.
Nov 23, 2010 Tuesday: Clarksville Cave (aka Ward Gregory) in Clarksville NY. This is a beginner level trip. The CCG has a some helmets and headlamps available with advance reservations. For info contact the trip leader: Jonathan LeMay at info@ctcavers.org. Please put "Clarksville Cave" in the subject line, and include your full name and a phone number. Clarksville Cave info: Clarksville Cave.
Nov 21, 2010 Sunday: Caving in NY State Beginner level caving in the Hudson Valley region of NY. Contact Steve Millett at steve.millett@gmail.com and put "Caving" in the subject line.
October 16, 2010, 6-10PM: NCC
Barn Dance in Knox NY area
Fundraiser for the Northeastern Cave Conservancy. Contras, squares and folk
dancing for all from 7 - 10 PM with a live fiddle band playing traditional Early
American, Celtic, French-Canadian, Old-time and original fiddle tunes (jigs, reels,
waltzes). No experience necessary, all dances are taught. Much more info is at NCC Music and Dance
Sept 10-12, 2010: Fall
2010 NRO
The fall meeting of the NRO (Northeastern Regional Organization) will be
held in Pittsfield Mass. Much more info is at
Fall 2010 NRO.
August 2-6, 2010: NSS Convention in Essex Junction, VT. The annual national convention of the National Speleological Society is within a half-day drive of Connecticut. It is hosted by the cavers of VT (VCA) and the Northeast Regional Organization. There are also many caving and special activities before and after the convention. NSS 2010 Convention. The CCG will be assisting at this convention - if you can volunteer some of your time please contact info@ctcavers.org and put "NSS Convention" in the subject line.
July 10, 2010, Saturday:
Morris Cave, Vermont
Morris Cave is largest cave in Vermont and the finest marble cave in New England.
Like many northeast caves, this cave has many tight passages, crawls, standing water,
and mud. Some photographs:
http://www.necavephotos.org/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7301 Leaders
are Alisa W. and Lee B. Contact Lee at <snip> and at
info@ctcavers.org and put "Morris Cave" in the subject line.
June 13, 2010 Sunday:
Tory's Cave
This is a beginner level trip to one of Connecticut's largest caves. It's
in New Milford and about a 2 minute walk from the parking area. Basic caving gear
is required. For info contact info@ctcavers.org
and put "Tory's Cave" in the subject line.
June 6, 2010 Sunday: NCC
Board Meeting
The board meeting of the Northeastern Cave Conservancy. See the NCC website for
more info http://www.necaveconservancy.org
May 29, 2010 Saturday:
Knox Cave
Knox is a dry, beginner-friendly cave located southwest of Albany, NY. Please
plan for several hours underground, and a all-day trip overall. Beginners
who need gear can borrow from the CCG gear stash; reserve gear in advance. If you
are interested in attending or have questions, please contact Chris who will send
emails the with details and ridesharing as we get closer to the date. Trip leader:
Chris Goodman, info@ctcavers.org
and put "Knox Cave" in subject line.
May 14-16, 2010: 2010
Spring NRO
Spring meeting of the NRO (Northeastern Regional Organization) is hosted
by the NCC at a Hide-A-Way Campsites in Central Bridge, NY. The CCG will be managing
the Gear borrowing and decon areas. For more info: Spring NRO.
End of May or Early June - date to be set: Bolton Notch Caves
See trip on April 18. If not a CCG member, send an email requesting updates
to info@ctcavers.org
and put "Bolton Notch Caves" in subject line.
April 25, 2010 Sunday: Hasbrouck Mine. In Kingston, NY. A beginner level trip. The CCG has some helmets and lights that beginners can borrow if reserved in advance. For more info: info@ctcavers.org and put "Hasbrouck Mine" in the subject line.
April 18, 2010 Sunday:
Bolton Notch Caves
These are small (even for Connecticut!) solution caves, ranging from a few
feet to about 50 feet of passage. Getting there involves a short but rough hike.
Meet at 10 am in parking lot at Bolton Notch State Park. For info contact the trip
leader: Norm Berg at info@ctcavers.org.
Jan 1, 2010 Saturday: Clarksville Cave (aka Ward Gregory) in Clarksville NY. This is a beginner level trip. The CCG has a some helmets and headlamps available with advance reservations. For info contact the trip leader: Mark Lucas at info@ctcavers.org. Please put "Clarksville Cave" in the subject line, and include your full name and a phone number. Clarksville Cave info: Clarksville Cave.
Past Meetings
All 2010 CCG Meetings: Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 18*, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 14* (* not typical date). Dec 14, 2010 Tuesday 6:30pm: Monthly Grotto Meeting with Elections and Holiday Party Note, this meeting is a week earlier than usual, and at a member's home in Southington. Info at December Meeting Details are sent to members. Non-member cavers and future cavers are welcome. For directions, email info@ctcavers.org or call 860-621-2080.
Dec 14, 2010 Tuesday 6:30pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting with Elections and Holiday Party
Note, this meeting is a week earlier than usual, and at a member's home in Southington.
Info at December Meeting Details
are sent to members. Non-member cavers and future cavers are welcome. For directions,
email info@ctcavers.org or call 860-621-2080.
Nov 16, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
Oct 19, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
Sept 21, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
Note change in location for this meeting. Held at the "Wrench in the Works
Collective" 31 Moulton Court Willimantic, CT 06226. Entrance is at the
lower level behind a weathered red door, at the end of a ramp, to the right of a
loading dock. www.wrenchintheworks.org/.
Presentation to be determined. Questions? call 860-621-2080.
August 17, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
This meeting is at the summer location in Southington. Details are sent to members.
Cavers and future cavers are welcome. info@ctcavers.org
and <snip>.
July 18, 2010 Sunday:
Monthly Grotto Meeting and more
Note change in date and location. An early afternoon meeting and day of recreation
(kayaking, boating) at a members home on Long Island Sound in Gilford, CT. Detailed
info will be send to members. Non-members, please email
info@ctcavers.org.
June 15, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
This meeting is at the summer location in Southington. Details are sent to members.
Cavers and future cavers are welcome. info@ctcavers.org
and 860-621-2080
May 18, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
This meeting is at the summer location in Southington. Details are sent to members.
Cavers and future cavers are welcome. info@ctcavers.org
and /<snip>
April 20, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
March 16, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
This meeting will be held in Hartford. For directions please email
info@ctcavers.org or call <snip>.
Feb 16, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
Jan 19, 2010 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a view of HRP
from Google Earth see HRP.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.