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2005-01-07..08 Winter Course Reloaded
People: M&M Trybulec
Place: West Tatra Mts.

For the opening of 2005 we decided to visit some of the caves from the winter course. We also wanted to spend some time in true winter (not having one in Warsaw). Water conditions in the caves were favorable and generally speaking, the trips were fun. But as for the winter... I have no words. On the second day on the road from Witow to Zakopane, the temperature rose to plus 11 degrees... at the beginning of January!

Trips:
  • Jaskinia Zimna (Cold Cave, 2005-01-07)
  • Jaskinia Kasprowa Niznia (Lower Kasprowa Cave, 2005-01-08)
Details:

Jaskinia Zimna (Cold Cave, 2005-01-07)

The Sinkhole was dry, so we had no problems of getting to Blotny Prog (Mud Ledge). Here a rope was already rigged, so in a few moments we were at the Prog z Wanta (Pitch with a Boulder). We had the following plan: if we will have problems with climbing this pitch, we will go to Zwolinskis' Sump, otherwise we will go on to the Hut. Martha attacked the pitch - she quickly and without any hitches got to the top. Since it was going so well, she got ready for the Black Chimney. Although this took her a bit longer (and she fell several time), after a brave struggle she won it in three rounds. Unfortunately, at the Barrel, it turned out that we had run out of time...

See also Martha's previous trip to Cold Cave.

The Sinkhole was dry, so we had no problems of getting to Blotny Prog (Mud Ledge). Here a rope was already rigged, so in a few moments we were at the Prog z Wanta (Pitch with a Boulder). We had the following plan: if we will have problems with climbing this pitch, we will go to Zwolinskis' Sump, otherwise we will go on to the Hut. Martha attacked the pitch - she quickly and without any hitches got to the top. Since it was going so well, she got ready for the Black Chimney. Although this took her a bit longer (and she fell several time), after a brave struggle she won it in three rounds. Unfortunately, at the Barrel, it turned out that we had run out of time...

See also Martha's previous trip to Cold Cave.
Jaskinia Zimna (Cold Cave, 2005-01-07)
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See also the cave's description on Epimenides (in Polish).

[MJT] Winter under Cold Cave
[MJT] Winter under Cold Cave
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[MUT] In front of the entrance
[MUT] In front of the entrance
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[MJT] On top of the Black Chimney
[MJT] On top of the Black Chimney
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[MJT] Brown-white-gray formations at the top of the Black Chimney
[MJT] Brown-white-gray formations at the top of the Black Chimney
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[MJT] First descent into the Black Chimney
[MJT] First descent into the Black Chimney
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[MJT] Some formations on the way
[MJT] Some formations on the way
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[MUT] Supper under the Black Chimney
[MUT] Supper under the Black Chimney
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[MJT] Martha's proud of her accomplishment (climbing the Black Chimney)
[MJT] Martha's proud of her accomplishment (climbing the Black Chimney)
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[MUT] Lake with the Turn
[MUT] Lake with the Turn
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[MJT] Ice formations near the exit
[MJT] Ice formations near the exit
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Jaskinia Kasprowa Niznia (Lower Kasprowa Cave, 2005-01-08)

We planned on exploring the Sponge parts, next through the Gold Duck's Nest (if dry) and then to the Lake with Matches. Near the entrance it turned out that my suit is happily hanging and drying at the base. Tough, I had to go in in my normal clothes.

I really like the passages in Lower Kasprowa, especially those in Sponge Parts. We spent some time there getting to know all the larger and smaller passages; and took some pictures. After a small meal near the Stalagmite we went in the direction of the Nest. Climbing the Great Pitch/Chimney was a breeze; next it turned out that the Nest is dry and dug out. Next a not very nice, slippery ascent and after that - the Great Passage. Unfortunately, a long and deep lake blocked the access to Knights' Chamber. I went there alone (I have higher boots), but had to get wet nevertheless - water up to my thighs. I remembered the Knights' Chamber as much larger... Next I went to the Hanging Lake, but didn't want to go further only by myself; so that's where the trip to Lower Kasprowa ended.

See also our previous trip to Lower Kasprowa Cave.

We planned on exploring the Sponge parts, next through the Gold Duck's Nest (if dry) and then to the Lake with Matches. Near the entrance it turned out that my suit is happily hanging and drying at the base. Tough, I had to go in in my normal clothes.

I really like the passages in Lower Kasprowa, especially those in Sponge Parts. We spent some time there getting to know all the larger and smaller passages; and took some pictures. After a small meal near the Stalagmite we went in the direction of the Nest. Climbing the Great Pitch/Chimney was a breeze; next it turned out that the Nest is dry and dug out. Next a not very nice, slippery ascent and after that - the Great Passage. Unfortunately, a long and deep lake blocked the access to Knights' Chamber. I went there alone (I have higher boots), but had to get wet nevertheless - water up to my thighs. I remembered the Knights' Chamber as much larger... Next I went to the Hanging Lake, but didn't want to go further only by myself; so that's where the trip to Lower Kasprowa ended.

See also our previous trip to Lower Kasprowa Cave.
Jaskinia Kasprowa Niznia (Lower Kasprowa Cave, 2005-01-08)
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[MJT] In front of the entrance
[MJT] In front of the entrance
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[MJT] The Sponge
[MJT] The Sponge
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[MJT] The Stalagmite in the first chamber in the Sponge
[MJT] The Stalagmite in the first chamber in the Sponge
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[MJT] The Sponge, contd.
[MJT] The Sponge, contd.
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[MJT] The Hanging Lake
[MJT] The Hanging Lake
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[MUT] After the return through the lake in the Great Passage
[MUT] After the return through the lake in the Great Passage
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[MJT] Martha's crawling through the (dug out) Gold Duck's Nest
[MJT] Martha's crawling through the (dug out) Gold Duck's Nest
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[MJT] Ice formations in the entrance chamber
[MJT] Ice formations in the entrance chamber
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[MJT] Red Summits in winter
[MJT] Red Summits in winter
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