2010

Eastern Massif caving expeditions

In 2010 there were three main expeditions to the area; Andara 2010, by SWCC, was a continuation of the small 2009 expedition exploring some of the leads on the Pico Boro. Campana Bejes was continued by the Spanish ‘Interclub’ and S.E.B. Escar commenced some new exploration work in Invernales de Caballar (Asturias).

2010 also saw the start of collaboration between Interclub, specifically AD KAMI, and the UK based expeditions

Andara 2010 (SWCC)

Abstract

A small lightweight expedition with key objectives to; revisit and continue exploration of Cueva del Entre Cuetos, Sierra del a Corta area, locate and examine current limit of exploration in Torca Septrin, Pico del Moro area, locate and examine current limit of exploration in T207, Pico del Moro area, locate and examine current limit of exploration in T69, Sierra del a Corta

Summary

In the short amount of time available for the expedition some interesting and promising leads were revisited and further progress made.

  • The Cueva del Entre Cuetos was extended with 3 new pitches (7m, 8m, and 10m) with the final pitch dropping through an impressive new chamber. The depth of the cave is now around -130m.
  • Torca Septrin was also extended for around another -30m depth, down a series of climbs, and a draft is still evident at the current limit of exploration. The depth of the cave is now around -140m.
  • T207 was re-discovered on the Pico del Moro
  • A number of leads on the Sierra del a Corta were revisited and minor progress was made.

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Alberto OrtegaGrupo de Espeleologia GeologicasESP2010Tresviso 2010
Bob ClaySouth Bristol Speleological SocietyUK2010Tresviso 2010
Colin BoothroydLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK2010Tresviso 2010
Dave CheckleyLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK2010Tresviso 2010
Derek CousinsLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK2010Tresviso 2010
Duncan HornbySouth Wales Caving ClubUK2010Tresviso 2010
Howard JonesLancaster University Speleological SocietyUK2010Tresviso 2010
Mike BroadSouth Bristol Speleological SocietyUK2010Tresviso 2010
Phil WalkerSouth Wales Caving ClubUK2010Tresviso 2010

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Campana Bejes 2010 (Interclub)

Abstract

The continuing exploration of CS-9 Torca Jou Sin Tierre.

Summary

  • Continued exploration of CS-9 Torca Jou Sin Tierre to -803m
  • PB-1 explored to -124m
  • Numerous entrances in the Cueto de los Senderos area documented

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Alfredo Moreno RiojaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Angel García FuenteAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Antonio Cordero GarcíaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Antonio Marcos NuezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Belén Pérez PérezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Carolina Rodriguez DomingoAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Daniel García GarcíaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
David Durán FernándezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Fernando de la Fuente MorenoAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Francisco Torrejón LeónAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Guillermo Posada AlbarránAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Jairo Salvador Reina QuintanaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
José Alberto Castellanos AlavedraGE FlashESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
José Fernando Asins MartínAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Pablo Mejina de PolancoAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Pedro Merino MúgicaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Raul Castilla VelaAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Raul Pérez LópezAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010
Rocío Gómez PratAsociación Deportiva KAMIESP2010Campana Bejes 2010

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La Caballar 2010 (SEB Escar)

Abstract

Re-started exploration of Torca La Barga and other caves in the Invernales de Caballar region, to try and understand the hydrological relationship to either the Duje Valley or Cueva del Nacimiento.

Summary

  • Torca La Barga rigged down to -106m,at the top of the P85, and the upper levels resurveyed
  • Cueva’l H.ou’l Probe (Cueva del Concha Vies) found and rigged to -123m
  • Torca’ l Cazu discovered and bottomed at -26m

Members

NameClubNationalityYearExpedName
Ángel Muñozo OrdoñezSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Carlos Santos SánchezSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Darío Alaiz RodríguezSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Ernesto Carrera CallejaSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Gonzalo Sánchez HerreroSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Israel (Isi) Sánchez SáncheSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Juan Carlos (Río) Riobello AmadorSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Manuel Gegunde RuedaSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
María Herrera MuñozoSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Nacho Montero García-San MiguelSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010
Pablo Solares VillarSociedad Espeleológica y Barranquista ESCARESP2010Caballar 2010

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