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Peak District Caving News May 1999

Peak Cavern - Titan - Climbed to 145m

Report FromDave Nixon.
Report Date05/1999.
Published05/1999.

The final section of the climb to the roof of Titan has just been completed reaching a point 145m (475ft) above the floor. An exposed climb out under the roof dome led to the base of an aven leading up to a flowstone ramp and a platform. There is a small rift that needs investigating but the main route up is blocked with flowstone. Exploration continues.

The upper section of Titan as seen from the 130m side passage.

Photo: Robbie Shone

MARLOW

Ropes

have sponsored the project and generously supplied the ropes to rig Titan.

previous related report 04/1999

next related report 06/1999

Knotlow Cavern / Hillocks Mine Pollution

Report FromD.C.A.
Report Date05/1999.
Published05/1999.

D.C.A. Have received another report of bad air in Knotlow Mine on Sunday 16th May. Classic symptoms of dizzyness, short of breath, headache, etc. from people climbing from the bottom of the 210ft Engine Shaft. There was also a comment that someone reported "stale air" in Water Icicle on Saturday 15th.

reevious related report 03/1999

J.H. and Rowter Hole Access

Report FromDave Nixon.
Report Date05/1999.
Published05/1999.

The J.H. (& Rowter Hole) access restrictions imposed by the landowner due to lambing have now been lifted.

Eldon Hole Belay Stakes

Report FromRalph Johnson.
Report Date05/1999.
Published05/1999.

Crewe C.P.C. have had in their posession for some time now stainless steel stakes for the North Gully on Eldon. They are currently awaiting permission from DCA/English Nature to go ahead with the installation.

previous related report 04/1999