1982

Eastern Massif, Picos de Europa, Northern Spain

In 1982 there were two main expeditions to the area. Lancaster University Speleological Society (LUSS) continued exploration of Torca del Cueto de Los Senderos (Sima 56), pushing the cave to -820m deep. The Red Rose Caving and Pothole Club (RRCPC) also visited the Road to Certain Death area in Cueva del Nacimiento and conducted some minor exploration on the Sierra del a Corta region.

Tresviso 1982 (LUSS)

Summary

  • Sima 56 camped at Humbug Hall, bottom now -820m

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Alan BurkeLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Bob RileyLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Bob StevenLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Cedric MarshLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Colin BoothroydLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Colin JacksonLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Dave BryantLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Dave CheckleyLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
David CrellinLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Fay HartleyBradford Pothole ClubUK1982Tresviso 1982
Howard McKeeLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Isobel BishopLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Jes PetersonLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Ken DaykinLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Mandy PinchesLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Mark SeftonLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Martin JamesLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Mike AvisonLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Mike ColeyLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Neil DeanLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Nigel BriggsLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Paul SavilleLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Pete HartleyBradford Pothole ClubUK1982Tresviso 1982
Pete IlesLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982
Tony HammesLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1982Tresviso 1982

Documents & Links

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BPC Bulletin Vol 6 No 5 (1982) 6.5 MB 23 downloads

including trip to Cueva de la Marniosa ...
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Tresviso 1982 Promotional Flyer 2.4 MB 15 downloads

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Tresviso 1982 3 MB 28 downloads

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Tresviso 1982 1 MB 21 downloads

alternative report credited to LUSS and SEII ...

    Tresviso 1982 (RRCPC)

    Summary

    • Road to Certain Death, in Cueva del Nacimiento, dived to -15m
    • Sima Del Cuetos (T300), on the Sierra del a Corta, explored
    • Minas do Los Ingleses (T301), near Tresviso, explored

    Members

    NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
    Andy HallRed Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Helen SergeantUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Hugh St LawrenceUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Jim DavisUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    John KerryUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Mick DoranUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Olwen BirchUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Sandra PhillipsUniversity of Leeds Speleological Assocation / Red Rose Caving and Pothole ClubUK1982Picos 1982
    Terry WhitakerNorthern Cave ClubUK1982Picos 1982

    Documents & Links

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    BPC Bulletin Vol 6 No 5 (1982) 6.5 MB 23 downloads

    including trip to Cueva de la Marniosa ...
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    RRCPC 8 10 MB 24 downloads

    1982 visit by ULSA / RRCPC ...