West Chester University Caving Trip
On November 5, 2016 I had the pleasure of taking the West Chester University E.A.R.T.H. Club on a caving trip. Two of them have caved with me before. But, for the other four, this was their first time caving.
I was a little concerned when one of them said that she was a little claustrophobic. I explained that if there was anything they did not want to do, they have no obligation to do everything. There is always another way around in this cave. They all surprised me.
Not only did they go through every tight passage I could find, they climbed and squeezed spots most groups never attempt. As Michelle said, “They are fiercely brave.”
This was just a small group from the club. The idea was they would schedule more than one trip so everyone would have a chance at a great trip. If this is an indication of what the rest of the members are like, the next group should be awesome, too.
I’m hoping that they consider going on more challenging trips in the future. There is a lot they can look for…
I was a little concerned when one of them said that she was a little claustrophobic. I explained that if there was anything they did not want to do, they have no obligation to do everything. There is always another way around in this cave. They all surprised me.
Not only did they go through every tight passage I could find, they climbed and squeezed spots most groups never attempt. As Michelle said, “They are fiercely brave.”
This was just a small group from the club. The idea was they would schedule more than one trip so everyone would have a chance at a great trip. If this is an indication of what the rest of the members are like, the next group should be awesome, too.
I’m hoping that they consider going on more challenging trips in the future. There is a lot they can look for…