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Novice (I)

The Caving Novice-1 Course allows students to peer into this complex, exciting and unknown sport/ science. It is the first contact with the underworld, the equipment and techniques used in caving.

140€ per participant

Combine Novice(I) and Novice(II) for only 240€

Dates and Times
2 consecutive days 9:00 to 18:00 – All year round

Details

Minimum number of students: 2
Ratio: 6 students per instructor
The instructor is certified

What does the course include?

  • Certified instructors
  • Course Materials
  • Technical Materials
  • Jumpsuits
  • Photos and videos
  • Accident insurance and third-party liability insurance
Course Topics

  • Introduction
    • History and development of caving
    • Natural environment
  • Equipment (I)
    • Individual basic equipment (I)
    • Group basic equipment (I)
  • Techniques & Safety
    • Horizontal progression
    • Rope progression (I)
    • Orienteering (I)

Novice Caving Course Programme

Day 1

  • 9:00 – 9:30 Registration and course presentation
  • 9:30 – 9:45 Transfer to the Cuevamur
  • 9:45 – 13:30 Theoretical and practical workshop
    • Introduction, basic concepts and equipment
    • Vertical rope progression (ascent and descent)
  • 13:30 – 14:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 – 18:00 Practical Workshop
    • Transitions, knot passing and changing devices
  • 18:00 – 18:30 Back to the nor3 headquarters in Ramales

Day 2

  • 8:30 – 10:00 Trip to the Coventosa Cave
  • 10:00 – 11:00 Practical and Theoretical Workshop
    • Horizontal progression
  • 11:00 – 13:30 Practical and Theoretical Workshop
    • Interpretation of topography and orienteering
  • 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
  • 14:30 – 17:30 Practical Workshop
    • Vertical progression techniques
  • 17:30 – 18:00 General overview, course evaluation and closure
  • 18:00 – 18:30 Back to the nor3 headquarters in Ramales