Caving - Crystal Ball Cave, Garrison (Intro Clinic)

*This is a lottery event. You will be notified on Sept 8th if you got in. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified as spots open up.

Itinerary:

Carpooling - 6 am (3hr 45 min drive)

Trailhead - 10 am

Crystal Ball Cave - 10-12pm

Lunch - 12 pm

Lehman Cave Tour - 1-2 pm

Drive home - 3 - 7pm (dinner on the way)

Directions: Bates Family Ranch, Garrison

 Lehman Caves, Nevada 

Cost: Crystal Ball Cave - $10-12 suggested donation

            Lehman Cave - $12 Parachute Shield Tour (Mt Mamas will purchase Oct 30th)

Activity: 

• Caving - Crystal Ball Cave - Guided tour through a BLM cave from local steward, Kiersten. 1 mile total. 0.25 mile steep uphill approach. Walk on dirt paths through cave with several spots you need to duck or kneel down to go through. Mostly large caverns. Unique formations only found in this cave along with a prehistoric horse hoof and ankle! Need to bring your own light. Road Trip Ryan Trip Report. 
• Caving - Lehman Cave - Guided ranger tour to the Parachute Shield area. 1 hr long. 0.3 miles paved trail with some stairs. Many formations.   

Gear: headlamp, small flashlight, extra batteries, hiking pants, synthetic t-shirt,  long sleeve shirt, 1 Liters water, 3-4 snacks, brown bag lunch, first aid kit, hiking boots/running shoes, baby wipes, $ for dinner, $ for gas chip in, knee pads 

Guide: Emily Hacken 801-860-4591

Base Commander: JD Hacken 801-793-1809