List a short summary of the main Expedition objectives.
Since the 2020 expedition was cancelled, this year we think it is important to focus partly on maintenance of current rigging and routes in Primadona to ensure everything is safe after being left for two years. This will also give us time to get back into expeditionary caving and teach newer members how to bolt, rig and find their way around in the cave.Please explain the aspects of the trip which make it eligible for Ghar Parau funding.
With financial aid from the GPF, ICCC has been exploring System Migovec for over 25 years. This year we plan to continue deep exploration in Donji Milanovac/Polnoletna which will be facilitated by a camp at “The Manger” (-500m). We also hope to push deep leads in Octarine and below the Hallelujah streamway in Primadona. This level of pushing will require a significant amount of rope and metalwork and underground camp will also require a lot of equipment (tents, sleeping bags etc.). Due to COVID-19, we are unlikely to have access to the usual Imperial College Union minibus which means our food and transport costs will be much higher this year than in previous years. Financial support from the GPF will make the expedition affordable for student cavers despite these challenges and enable us to achieve our expedition goals.Give 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.
Shallow LeadsGive 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.
Exploration on the Migovec Plateau began in 1974 by JSPDT members. We (ICCC) have run expeditions to this area in: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and smaller recces in Easter 95, Autumn 06, Winter 09.Travel plans: |
# from UK: | 20 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from UK: | £8,430 | SUV cost: £1,200 base fee + £300 for 2 additional drivers (needed for transport when in Slovenia) Fuel cost: £500 fuel per vehicle = ~£1000 total Insurance for drivers on personal car: £400 Ferry: 2x £125 return with a flexible ticket fare (± 4 hours window) =£250 total Flights (16 persons): £280 return flight (London-Ljubljana) with hold luggage (larger bags required due to lack of minibus space) £50 airport transfer return. Total costs leaving from UK*: £ Number of personnel leaving from UK*: 4 (car) + 16 (flights) = 20 persons Item quantity Unit price (£) Total (£) SUV hire 1 1200 1200 Additional drivers 2 150 300 Ferry (flexi ticket) 2 125 250 Car insurance 2 200 400 Fuel - - 1000 Return Flights 16 280 4480 Airport transfers 16 50 800 ___________________________________________________________ TOTAL 8,430 |
# from outside UK: | 0 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from outside UK: | £0 | At this stage we are unsure if anybody from overseas will be joining us so have not included this in the budget. It is possible some may come from Europe and that travel costs will be similar to that from the UK. |
Travel total: | £8,430 | Travel p.p. from UK: | £421 |
Travel p.p. from outside UK: | £0 |
Total: | £3,850 | Comments: |
Subsistence p.p.: | £193 | All non perishable food is usually bought before the expedition and transported to Tolmin in the minibus. This year we will have to purchase most of the food in Slovenia due to lack of space in cars. Fresh food will be bought on location and re-stocked during the expedition when/as required, however most food is non-perishable or dehydrated. Previous years have spent ~ £2500. We expect to spend more this year due because food prices are higher in Slovenia so we estimate costs to be around £2,750 |
Total: | £3,390 | Comments: |
Gear p.p.: | £170 | Group caving equipment: - bolting kits, rope, maillons, spits, hangers, tackle bags, rigging tape: these need yearly or frequent replacement because they are PPE, and the rocks are extremely sharp and abrasive. We also use numerous bolts as each year we discover many large pitches, which require careful rigging and bolting to avoid rope rub, and to ensure good rock for bolt placement. -drill equipment (maintenance, bits, custom Li-ion battery packs, rawl bolts) ~£3,000. UG camp: This year we wi |
Exped Total: | £15,670 | Exped cost p.p. travelling from UK: | £783 |
Exped cost p.p. travelling from outside UK: | £0 | ||
Mean Exped cost per person: | £783 |
Total: | £0 | Comments: |
We will apply for funding from Imperial College Union but it is unclear whether this will happen this year or how much money it will be. |
Total shortfall: | £15,670 | Mean shortfall per person: | £783 |
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: Tony provides the club with small group training sessions for rigging and advanced SRT rescue techniques twice a year.
Reason: Long term associate of Imperial College Caving Club.