1996

Eastern Massif caving expeditions

In 1996 there were three main expeditions. Lancaster University Speleological Society (LUSS) continued work in Ceuva del Entre Cuetos, the Spanish Interclub colloboration investigated caves in Vegas de Andara and a combined South Wales Caving Club (SWCC) and Mendip Caving Group (MCG) made some minor discoveries in Cueva del Nacimiento.

Tresviso 1996 (LUSS)

Abstract

Exploration of Cueva del Entre Cuetos continues and some minor exploration around the Tresviso area.

Summary

  • Cueva del Entre Cuetos was extended through the previous limit to a small draughting chamber (-110m)

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Derek CousinsLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1996Tresviso 1996
Helen HamiltonLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1996Tresviso 1996
Joena PeuleveLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1996Tresviso 1996
Neil TurtonLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1996Tresviso 1996
Phil WalkerLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1996Tresviso 1996
Sean CollinsLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK1996Tresviso 1996

Documents & Links

Campana Bejes 1996 (Interclub)

Abstract

Continuation of the Interclub work in the Samelar area, surveying in Molino Canal and investigation of Sistema Sara.

Summary

  • >60 sites (both new and old) re catalogued with GPS co-ordinates
  • Cueva del Molino Canal survey finished
  • S4 exploration continued

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Adolfo Molina LópezGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Alberto Galindo LealGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Alicia Vich SaezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Ana Dolores Fuentes CaveroAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Antonio Bieyto RodriguezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Antonio Cremades PérezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Carlos Serrano MartinezGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
David Jaramillo BlascoGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Fernando Blanco PrietoGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Fernando de la Fuente MorenoAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Gema Oliver MartínezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Isabel Lorenzo DíazAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Javier Martín AljíbezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Jorge García MartínezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
José González VillalbaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
José Mª Domínguez ÁlvarezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
José Manuel Pascual MartínAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Juan Alberto Martín OteroGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Juan Carlos Jiménez AndrésAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Juan Carlos Lama SánchezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Juan Carlos López CasasGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Luis Antonio de Arizmendi GarilleteGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Luis Fernando Estrada SánchezGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Manuel Calzado RodríguezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
María Cristina Serrano MartínezGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
María Cristina Serrano MartínezGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Miguel Ángel Ruiz RodríguezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP1996Campana Bejes 1996
Ricardo Uña MarínGE FlashESP1996Campana Bejes 1996

Documents & Links

Agua 1996 (SWCC / MCG)

Abstract

A combined club effort to dive the Road to Certain Death sump in Cueva del Nacimiento.

Summary

The attempt to dive the Road to Certain Death, in Cueva del Nacimiento was thwarted by high water levels. Minor discoveries made.

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Dom WadeSouth Wales Caving ClubUK1996Agua 96
Gavin NewmanSouth Wales Caving ClubUK1996Agua 96
Joan GoddardMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96
Joe FramptonMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96
Julie HeskethMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96
Martin RoweMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96
Pat HallSouth Wales Caving ClubUK1996Agua 96
Richard CareyMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96
Tim FrancisMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96
Yvonne RoweMendip Cave GroupUK1996Agua 96

Documents & Links

  • MCG News 257 – Agua 1996 – part two (Tim Francis)
  • MCG News 256 – Picos de Europa 1996 – The other bits (Yvonne Rowe)
  • MCG News 253 – Cueva del Agua ’96 (Tim Francis)