Peak District Caving > Cave News Index > July 1999
Reports:
> Eldon Hole - more on the belay stakes.
> Bagshawe Resurgence.
> Broken Finger Pot - update.
ELDON HOLE: Belay stakes, July 1999:
Email report from Ralph Johnson (Crewe Climbing & Potholing Club) 03/07/99 - Crewe C.P.C. have installed the new stainless belay stakes for the North Gully and they are now ready for use.
<<< previuos report 06/1999
The new belay stakes at Eldon Hole.
Photo: Shaun Puckering 03/07/1999
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BAGSHAWE RESURGENCE: Progress in Sump 2, July 1999:
Email report from John Cordingley 03/07/99 - Work has continued underwater in the Sump 2 dig. A two hour dive in good conditions (6m vis.) resulted in one huge boulder being removed. With this rock gone the dig should start making some forward progress.
BROKEN FINGER POT: Update, July 1999:
Email report from Tim Allen 13/07/99 - Last years find, Broken Finger Pot, in East Kingsdale (Yorkshire Dales) has now been completely detackled. A trip to the bottom of this tight East Kingsdale classic will now require some 5 to 7 hours of hard labour. Moving tackle and rigging / derigging the seven pitches will be rewarding entertainment for a dedicated team. If you think you've rigged them all try the 'Grab Attack' pitch for something new. The cave comes highly recommended by all who have visited it.
<<< previous report 07/1998
<<< Also see the Spring 1999 edition (No.83) of Caves & Caving which includes the full account of the breakthrough and exploration including photographs.
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