List a short summary of the main Expedition objectives.
Carry on exploration from 2014 of the last 2 vertical caves we left going, carry on with the exploration of the horizontal caves we left going and to continue finding and exploring all the known caves we were shown in 2012 and 2014 by our very friendly local guide we found during our 2012 expeditionPlease explain the aspects of the trip which make it eligible for Ghar Parau funding.
GPF is a very important foundation within the caving world and so very important within the Shepton Mallet Caving Club, as a club we try to support the GPF as much as we possibly can. Any grant money that we can get goes completely into the expedition fund, we use the money for all caving equipment but especially for ropes, Nan province is full of vertical caves so the wear and tear on ropes is great, also we need to regularly replace ropes as the years go byGive a more detailed account of the purpose of the trip, including any particular known caves you intend to visit, specific areas where you will explore for new cave, and scientific experiments you will attempt.
Tham Pha Phueng and HQ AreaGive details of any previous work in this area by your own and other teams. Include references to reports and articles published on the area, and the names of any local cavers or academics with whom you have discussed the Expedition.
AS GPF know and have copies of, we publish a guide after each of the Thailand expeditions, these guides go into great detail of past exploration of the areas caved inTravel plans: |
# from UK: | 15 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from UK: | £15,300 | Flights 15 x £700 return = £10,500.00 Car Hire 4 x £700 each = £2,800.00 Fuel, Total - £2,000.00 |
# from outside UK: | 2 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from outside UK: | £250 | travel from Loa for 1 person = £200 travel from Chang Mai for 1 person = £50 |
Travel total: | £15,550 | Travel p.p. from UK: | £1,020 |
Travel p.p. from outside UK: | £125 |
Total: | £4,000 | Comments: |
Subsistence p.p.: | £235 | Accommodation = £2,500 Total Food = £1,500 Total |
Total: | £850 | Comments: |
Gear p.p.: | £50 | Ropes = £300.00 Total Spits/Hangers & rigging kit = £200.00 Total Drill = £350.00 Total |
Exped Total: | £20,400 | Exped cost p.p. travelling from UK: | £1,305 |
Exped cost p.p. travelling from outside UK: | £410 | ||
Mean Exped cost per person: | £1,200 |
Total: | £0 | Comments: |
Total shortfall: | £20,400 | Mean shortfall per person: | £1,200 |
Please give the names, addresses and phone numbers of two suitably qualified people whom the Committee can contact. You should ensure that they are aware of the objectives of your trip, and that you have their permission for the Committee to contact them.
Reason: President of Shepton Mallet Caving Club
Reason: Trustee of the Shepton Mallet Caving Club