Obstacles (Inventory)
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The Obstacles section is used to record stations where there is some obstruction or difficulty for normal travel through the cave. The goal is to record impediments for rescue situations.
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Crawl
The Crawl Obstacles inventory field is used to list stations which need to be noted as a potential issue for rescue. If the crawl is less than 12 inches or so, it may require additional consideration as feet and noses may scrape the ceiling in normal sked configuration. Any station which would present difficulty for a rescue litter or sked should be listed, not necessarily just true crawls. Narrow passages; quick turns; and squeezes of any kind should be listed. Pits and unroped climbs or chimneys have their own fields as do other obstacles.
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Unroped climb or chimney
The Unroped climb or chimney field in the Obstacles section is used to record stations where some exposure (potential for a fall) is found but no rope is needed.
Some climbs or chimneys may not be much of an obstacle for normal travel through the cave; but, they could be a serious impediment to rescue. If such an exposure is found at a station which would affect rescue efforts, it should be recorded.
Example
- Unroped climb or chimney: FA17 (chimney up through crack to FA18 and beyond)
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Pit
The Pit obstacle field should be used to record any climb requiring rope.
Any pit, climb or any situation requiring rope should be recorded especially for rescues. Describe the rigging, rope length, pit depth, and quality of rope. These details should be recorded next to the station.
Example
Pit: AA77(currently unrigged, 160 ft. drop, rig around stalagmite, 180 ft. rope needed)
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Other
The Other field of the Obstacles section should be used to record any obstacle which is not a crawl, unroped climb or chimney, or pit.
This field is a kind of catch-all field for any type of obstacle which does not already have its own field. Some examples of obstacles that might be listed here include: crossing a pool by means of a narrow ledge; a steep, slippery slope; a very delicate area which could be damaged; or others that might hamper or impede a rescue. It a good practice to describe the type of obstacle next to the station.
Example
Obstacles
- Other: G37 (handline advised on steep slope)
