Spelunking Trips with Outdoor Rec
Spelunking is technical word for exploring caves. Our program sticks to horizontal caves, meaning that no rope work is required to enter or get around in the cave. Our trips are designed for a group of 10-12 people, and require no previous experience. Each trip is led by Outdoor Rec. Trip Coordinators who are experienced in spelunking and that specific cave. All caving equipment, even batteries, is included in the trip price. All you need to provide are clothes that you don't care about if they never get perfectly clean again!
Upcoming Trips
JULY 20 (Sunday)
SPELUNKING
Espey Cave, TN
Cost: $24
Sign-up by: Friday, July 11
Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, 7/15 at 5:30 PM
Espey Cave is a good all around cave. It has nice formations, plenty of “breakdown”, space to walk, as well as places to crawl. Sturdy boots or shoes are recommended. (NOTE: price includes all equipment and batteries.) Estimated trip duration: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
Trip Information
Most trips are designed for a small group of people (10-12), and many of the trips require no previous experience. The fee for each trip covers the activity, transportation, in-camp food, camping fees, and group equipment. For more information, look for flyers around campus or stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center (along Capers Ave. and the Intramural Fields behind the Student Recreation Center) during rental hours. This is also where trip sign-up takes place. Trips are open to all VU students, faculty, staff, and Rec. Center members. Alcohol is not permitted on any trip.
Outdoor Recreation Program | Vanderbilt University
Box 6033, Station B | 2600 Capers Avenue | Nashville, TN 37235
615-343-8182 | outdoorrec at vanderbilt.edu
