List a short summary of the main Expedition objectives.
Two objectives:Please explain the aspects of the trip which make it eligible for Ghar Parau funding.
To support the purchase of equipment to enable both of these caves to be rigged and explored.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.
Sima Cabeza MuxaGive 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.
OUCC expeditions to Ario plateau since the 1960s. Expedition reports here.Travel plans: |
# from UK: | 25 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from UK: | £9,943 | Channel crossing return approx £350 Mileage approx 1,100 miles. 45mpg = 24.4 gallons@ £6.67 per gallon = £162.7 per journey. Tolls = £60. Return journey = £445.50 Total = £795.50 for a car with two passengers so £397.75 pp |
# from outside UK: | 5 | Travel costs breakdown (for personnel leaving from the UK): |
Total costs from outside UK: | £3,500 | Flights from outside the UK approx £450 Car hire for two weeks approx £250 |
Travel total: | £13,443 | Travel p.p. from UK: | £397 |
Travel p.p. from outside UK: | £700 |
Total: | £12,600 | Comments: |
Subsistence p.p.: | £420 | Accommodation and food in refugio = 35 EUR £30 per day for 420 person days |
Total: | £2,862 | Comments: |
Gear p.p.: | £95 | 1200m rope = £1,458 140 mallions = £470 140 hangers = £529 150 SS 8mm bolts = £405 |
Total: | £1,000 | Comments: |
Special 1 p.p.: | £33 | 5 x £100 for donkeys to porter gear up to Ario plateau 5 x £100 for donkeys to take gear down from Ario plateau |
Exped Total: | £29,905 | Exped cost p.p. travelling from UK: | £945 |
Exped cost p.p. travelling from outside UK: | £1,248 | ||
Mean Exped cost per person: | £996 |
Total: | £0 | Comments: |
Total shortfall: | £29,905 | Mean shortfall per person: | £996 |
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: Diver who last explored the Cabeza Muxa terminal sump
Reason: Expedition caver who has been part of numerous Ario expeditions.