Past CCG Activities in 2007
In Past Trips, some contact information has been removed and replaced with "<snip>" Some CCG activities are not listed on this website.
Late December 2007 - Early January
2008: West Virginia Caving
The Central Connecticut Grotto has scheduled another New Years' trip
to West Virginia. Our friends at the West Virginia Association For Cave
Studies (WVACS) have offered us the use of their field station again
in Renick, which has bunk rooms, kitchens, hot showers, wood stoves,
and serious caver ambience. We will be in the heart of caving country.
Some of the caves we are considering are Friars' Hole, Organ Cave, Scott
Hollow, and the Higgenbothams. There will be both vertical and horizontal
trips, and we always try to accommodate all skill levels. For more info
contact the CCG at info@ctcavers.org
and include "West Virginia Caving" in the subject line.
Dec 18, 2007 Tuesday 6:30pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting with Elections and
Holiday Party and Presentation on Alaska Caving by Lee Boop
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Details
on this meeting are here December
Meeting .For a view of HRP from Google Earth see
HRP. For
direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob Simmons.
Dec 16 or 30, 2007 Sunday:
Schoharie Cave - Schoharie NY and Climbing
Gym - Albany NY
This is a beginners level trip. Schoharie Cave is a generally horizontal
walking passage with a little rock scrambling. Thourghout most of the
cave is covered with cold water from a few inches to a few feet deep.
Ceiling heights vary from 10 to 80 feet. Parking is very close to this
cave, unless snow/ice blocks the access road. The CCG has helmet/light
sets available to use for this trip. After Schoharie Cave there is an
optional visit to Albany's Indoor RockGym
http://www.airrockgym.com/
to do the indoor cave that is more challenging, but warmer and drier,
than Schoharie Cave. If interested, please contact the trip leader.
If you are not a member of the CCG, please include your full name, address,
and phone number. CCG members will be sent detailed information via
the members email list. Trip leader: Norm Berg
info@ctcavers.org or call 860-621-2080
(before 9pm).
Dec 9, 2007 Sunday:
NCC Board Meeting
The board meeting of the Northeastern Cave Conservancy will be in Gallupville,
NY . See the NCC website for more info
http://www.necaveconservancy.org
Dec 2, 2007: Albany Area Caving A Boy Scout trip led by a CCG member and Scout troup leader. There may be space for other cavers. Check with the trip leader, Mark Lucus, for the details via info@ctcavers.org
Dec 1, 2007, Saturday: Morris Cave in Vermont. For more info on this trip contact co-leaders Alisa and Lori at <snip>
Nov 20, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a
map visit: http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
Nov 3, 2007, Saturday: Clarksville Cave (aka Ward Gregory) in Clarksville NY. This is a beginner level trip. The CCG has a limited quantity of helmets, headlamps, kneepads, and gloves available for those who need them. Please contact the trip leader in advance if you are interested, and we will decide on times and carpooling arrangements. Leader: Jansen Cardy 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
Oct 27, Saturday: Roxbury Mine and Tory's Cave. We'll be doing a cleanup trip to Roxbury Mine with the option of a visit to nearby Connecticut's Tory's Cave afterwards. The cleanup will involve a few vertical cavers (we will use a shaft entrance), plus some support personnel to assist above ground. Basically we will be bagging trash in the mine shaft, hoisting it to the surface, and carrying it down the hill. Fun! We'll meet up in downtown Roxbury around 9 am. Those interested in just the Tory's Cave trip can meet us in at the at the Mine Preserve parking area around 1 pm. If you are interested in either or both trips, contact the co-leaders for the meeting location and time. Jansen Cardy at info@ctcavers.org and Steve Millet at <snip> Please put "Roxbury Mine and Tory's Cave" in the subject line, and include your full name and a phone number. Retaled Links: Mine Hill Preserve info - http://www.roxburylandtrust.org/minehill.html Tory's Cave info - http://www.berkshirehiking.com/hikes/torys_cave.html
Oct 16, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a
map visit: http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
Oct 13-14, 2007:
Schoharie Caving
Mainly a Scout trip to Knox Cave and other nearby caves. Non-scouts
are welcome to come for all or part of the weekend. Schoharie Cabin
will be open for those wishing to stay over on Saturday night. Check
with Steve Millett for caving info and cabin reservations. <snip>
Sept 18, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a
map visit: http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
Sept 14-16, 2007:
2007 Fall NRO
Fall meeting of the NRO (Northeastern Regional Organization)
hosted by the Central Conn Grotto at Privacy Campground in Hancock MA.
For more info:
Fall
NRO or email Fall2007NRO@ctcavers.org
Sept 9, 2007 Sunday:
NCC Board Meeting
The board meeting of the Northeastern Cave Conservancy will be held
in Kent, CT. See the NCC website for more info
http://www.necaveconservancy.org
August 30 Sept 3, 2007:
OTR - West Va
Not a CCG event, but there will be CCG cavers and hundreds of other
cavers attending. See the website OTR.
Need to know more? Come to a CCG meeting and ask.
August 25, 2007 Saturday:
McFails Cave - Albany County New York
Vertical and horizontal dry and and wet caving in the largest cave in
NY. Contact Jeff MacDonald at info@ctcavers.org
for more information.
Aug 11, 2007 Saturday: Mystery (Surprise) Cave near Westbrookville, NY. Mystery Cave is one of the largest and most interesting caves in the Northeast. Lots of mazy passages, nice formations, large rooms, streams, waterfalls, etc. Among the places we will probably visit are Heaven and Hell (yes, those are real places!). This will be an intermediate level trip - some experience is highly recommended. The trip will involve some climbing, chimneying, vertical work, and tight areas. Contact Bob Jacobs for details at <snip>
August 5, Sunday: Monthly Grotto Meeting: Not at the usual place. Afternoon meeting and recreation at a members home in Gilford, CT. Detailed info will be send to members. Non-members, please email info@ctcavers.org
July 23-27, 2007: NSS Convention in Marengo, Indiana NSS Convention 2007 website. There are also many caving and special activities before and after the convention.
July 21-22, 2007: Surprise Cave Survey near Westbrookville, NY. Join the survey group for one or two days to survey Surprise Cave (aka Mystery Cave). Caving experience is required. Survey equipment is provided along with training. Camping (optional) at nearby Oakland Valley Campground. Contact Peter L. at pgmpjl<the at sign>gmail.com . Also see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SurpriseCave/
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July 17, Tuesday: Monthly Grotto Meeting: This meeting is at the summer location in Southington. Meeting opens at 6 pm, with the formal meeting at 8 pm. Members will be sent directions and other details, and non-members may call Norm Berg <snip> for information. Vertical practice area (bring climbing gear), also grill setup (bring your own food/drink).
July 8, 2007 Sunday: Surprise Cave Survey near Westbrookville, NY. Assist with the survey of Surprise Cave (aka Mystery Cave). Caving experience is required. Survey equipment is provided along with training. Contact Peter L. <snip> . Also see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SurpriseCave/
July 1, 2007 Sunday: Knox Cave in Knox, NY. Meeting at a CPL near Hartford at 9am. Email co-leader Alisa at <snip> if you wish to come or for more details.
June 19, Tuesday: Monthly Grotto Meeting: This meeting is at the summer location in Southington. Meeting opens at 6 pm, with the formal meeting at 8 pm. Members will be sent directions and other details, and non-members may call Norm Berg <snip> for information. Vertical practice area (bring climbing gear), also grill setup (bring your own food/drink).
June 16, 2007, Saturday :
Met Grotto - Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Hello cavers. Met Grotto is throwing an all-day affair up in
Kingston, NY, on Saturday, June 16. Dubbed "Mine Eyes Have Seen the
Glory," the BBQ/Picnic will be held at Hasbrouck Park in the center
of town. Map: http://tinyurl.com/2qj9ph.
Explore a monstrous nearby mine, rappel 150' shafts (or learn to rappel
shorter heights), head to nearby caves or simply hang out in the sun
and drink beer. We have the park pavilion from 9-5PM. Approx start 11AM.
BBQ all day. Free for members. $10 non-members. Food and drink included.
Alcohol is legal with the permit. ***** PLEASE RSVP ***** We will need
a head count for planning food and drink.
http://www.metgrotto.com/events/
May 26-28, 2007:
West Virginia Caving
Conservation Trip to West Virginia On Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28.
We will be working with local grottos to clean out a sinkhole on the
property of our good friend Bill Balfour. Bill has done so much for
us and the entire caving community, and this is the perfect opportunity
to thank him and do a meaningful cave cleanup project. Nearby are several
entrances to the Culverson Creek system; who knows what might be underneath
all that trash? Participants are welcome to stay at the WVACS station,
and there will also be a pig roast put on by John Pearson of the Bubble
Cave Conservancy. To sign up and for more information, contact the CCG
Conservation Chair Garth Varian at
info@ctcavers.org and include
"West Virginia Caving" in the subject line.
May 18-20, 2007:
2007 Spring NRO
Spring meeting of the NRO (Northeastern Regional Organization)
hosted by the MET Grotto
at a campground in Central Bridge, NY. Check http://www.metgrotto.com/2007_Spring_NRO/index.htm
for details.
May 16, 2007 Wednesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
Held the day after the usual meeting day. At HRP Associates, 197 Scott
Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a map visit:
http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
May 13, 2007 Sunday:
Caving in NW Connecticut
Look for, and perhaps find and explore, some of the obscure caves in
Northwest Connecticut. Leader Bob Simmons <snip> <snip> .
May 5-6, 2007 Sat - Sun :
NJIRT Basic Orientation to Cave Rescue
The New Jersey Initial Response Team. Check-in and late registration
begins at 8:00 am; class starts promptly at 9:00 am. Held at the Clinton
First Aid & Rescue Squad building (Clinton, NJ). Cost is $40/registrant.
Registration form:
NJIRT 2007 OCR Registration Form. NJIRT website:
http://www.njirt.org/
April 27-29, 2007 Fri - Sun :
2007 Spring VAR
Spring meeting of the VAR (Virginia Area Region)
http://www.varegion.org/
April 17, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
Special location, East Hartford CT. For directions call <snip> or <snip>
or email info@ctcavers.org and
put "CCG meeting" in the subject line and include your full name and
phone number.
April 13-15, 2007 Fri - Sun :
Met Grotto Schoharie NY Area
April Showers bring... wet caves. Come on up to Schoharie to
indulge in some of the areas finest, a-hem, wet caves. All sorts of
trips - horiz, vert, wet, dry, beginner, advanced. Contact: Scott
Sala, chair@metgrotto.com.
More info at: MET Grotto
March 20, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a
map visit: http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
March 18, 2007 Sunday:
Schoharie Cave - Schoharie NY
Schoharie Cave will be a beginner level trip, It's horizontal with cold
water throughout that is three feet deep at times. Ceiling heights vary
from 10 to 80 feet and has walking passage with a little rock scrambling.
Parking is very close to this cave, unless snow/ice blocks the access
road. The CCG has helmet/light sets available to use for this
trip. After Schoharie Cave there is an optional visit to Albany's Indoor
RockGym http://www.airrockgym.com/
which has an indoor cave that is more challenging, but warmer and drier,
than Schoharie Cave. If interested, please contact the trip leader.
If you are not a member of the CCG, please include your full name, address,
and phone number. CCG members will be sent detailed information via
the members email list. Trip leader: Norm Berg <snip> <snip> (before
9pm).
March 11, 2007 Sunday:
Caving in NW Connecticut
Look for, and perhaps find and explore, some of the obscure caves in
Northwest Connecticut. Leader Bob Simmons <snip> .
February 28, 2007 Wednesday 5:30 - 10
pm: Vertical Practice
Indoors in Manchester, CT at
Stone Age Rock Gym. The
Gym's regular climbing fee applies to those who climb. See their website
for cost, directions, and other info. If interested, contact the leader
so he can get an idea of the gear needed. Leader Steve Millett <snip>
February 20, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a
map visit: http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
February 18, 2007 Sunday:
Schoharie Cave - Schoharie NY
Cancelled due to heavy snow; see March 18.
February 7, 2007 Wednesday, 5 - 7:30 pm:
Rare Book Library at Yale University
The staff at Yale University has arranged for the CCG and interested
public to view some of the materials related to caving/caves from Yale's
collection.
http://www.library.yale.edu/
For information please email info@ctcavers.org
and include "cave book exhibit" in the subject line. In your email please
include your name and a phone number.
February 3, 2007 Saturday:
Clarksville or other cave - the Wet
Parts - Albany County New York
Visit the wet sections. Wetsuit required. Contact Steve Millett <snip>
for more information.
January 27, 2007 Saturday:
Tories Cave - Western Connecticut
Suitable for beginners, but like most in the northeast, is wet and cold.
Short walk from parking area. Contact Lori Autorino <snip> for more
information.
January 20, 2007 Saturday:
Onesquethaw Cave - Albany County New York
Suitable for beginners, but likely to be wet and cold. A good deal of
easy crawling and short chest deep immersion roughly halfway. Contact
Jeff MacDonald for more information.
January 16, 2007 Tuesday 7pm:
Monthly Grotto Meeting
At HRP Associates, 197 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. For a
map visit: http://www.hrpassoc.com/offices/ctoffice.htm.
For direction related info call 860-674-9570 (days) and ask for Bob
Simmons.
Past CCG Activities in 2008
In Past Trips, some contact information has been removed and replaced with "<snip>" Some CCG activities are not listed on this website.
March 18, 2008 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.
Feb 19, 2008 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 15, 2008 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.