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Postby caverdoc » Dec 17, 2006 11:24 am

Just heard from the Oliphants that the 2006 Alpine Karst is due out Monday (December 18). Order online at

http://www.alpinekarst.org/order.html

Thanks Tina for a great job editing!

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Postby ian mckenzie » Dec 18, 2006 12:44 am

..um, you mean the 2005 Alpine Karst :oops:
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Postby caverdoc » Dec 18, 2006 1:19 pm

Nope, it's 2006.
Looking forward to reading your article, Ian.
Mine is on page 156.

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Postby ian mckenzie » Dec 20, 2006 4:58 pm

Heh. I was referring to the editor asking me to hurry up with my article, since it had to be received by June 2005 to make it in. I guess they had a few delays...
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Alpine Karst 2006

Postby Joe Oliphant » Dec 23, 2006 4:04 pm

Greetings Ian,

Regarding your comments.......

Lots of new material came in after our 2005 announcement and so we allowed others time to make those contributions. The editor also spent significant time learning a new publishing software. Working with other countries and new software caused delays but in the end the publication benefited greatly from both.

Ian, we appreciate your contribution. Having you support the publication in a positive and upbeat manner would be very much appreciated.

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Postby ian mckenzie » Dec 23, 2006 6:59 pm

I've already ordered my copy and can hardly wait! I'm just impatient I guess.
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2006 Alpine Karst

Postby Joe Oliphant » Dec 26, 2006 8:25 am

2006 ALPINE KARST


MORE INFORMATION

Publications details:
Size: 8.5 x 11
No. of pages: 170
Maps: 70
Color Cover and Back
Photo images 127
Retail Cost: $19.00 (includes shipping)
Note: International orders email for shipping cost and options
Publisher: Cave Books
Editor: Tina and Joe Oliphant
Copy Editor: Red Watson

Description:

This issue of Alpine Karst continues the classic stories of mountain cave exploration, science, and innovative alpine caving techniques. Read about Blood, sweat, and tears, skis, toboggan, and innovative approach to technical dome climb.

Find articles on science and exploration of Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming. There are serious articles on Deep Caves of Croatia and Castleguard Cave, Canada. Other international articles are represented in the Swiss Pre-alps, Peru, and Albanian caves sections.

If you are interested in gear Jay Kennedy critiques the Petzl Nest Rescue Stretcher and Alan Warild explains how he tunes his SRT/Frog system.

A generous amount of photos and maps accompany the publication.

To order or for more information go to:

http://www.alpinekarst.org

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Postby Ralph E. Powers » Dec 26, 2006 9:47 am

Will the 2005 editon be reprinted... or is that now a collectors?
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Alpine Karst

Postby Joe Oliphant » Dec 26, 2006 9:59 am

Hello Ralph,

The 2004 Alpine Karst is still available. Cave Books and NSS Bookstore should have them. If not let us know and we have some here.

In 2005 we did not publish so the 2006 is second book published by Alpine Karst Foundation and Cave Books.

Hope this answers your question.

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Re: Alpine Karst

Postby Ralph E. Powers » Dec 26, 2006 10:35 am

Joe Oliphant wrote:Hello Ralph,

The 2004 Alpine Karst is still available. Cave Books and NSS Bookstore should have them. If not let us know and we have some here.

In 2005 we did not publish so the 2006 is second book published by Alpine Karst Foundation and Cave Books.

Hope this answers your question.

Cheers, Joe

Umm.... err... yeah that's what I meant... the 2004 edition! :oops:
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Postby caverdoc » Jan 1, 2007 9:21 am

I finally got around to reading my new "Alpine Karst" and it is worth every penny! Especially good are the abundant Hans Bodenhamer articles. Canada's Castleguard cave becomes the scene of some very interesting winter exploration, including an epic ski-trip to the cave complete with duct-taped feet. Ian, I'm about to read your Peru article, the maps are great as are the photos!
What got me tinkering in the ol' basement is Al Warild's excellent article on "Fine tuning your SRT rig." AWESOME article on Al's personal rig. He suggests using a Dyneema climbing sling for a footloop (got a couple of those floating around the gear boxes) and a length of dyneema cord to attach the loop to a Petzl Basic (i.e. the non-handled ascender). His cowstail is made from a kit sold by Expe, as are his fancy chest harness and seat (MDTE, available from Expe in France). I have almost identical rigs made by another European vendor, Aventure Verticale (Vertical Adventure).
Very nicely done publication, kudos to the editors and contributors.
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Postby barcelonacvr » Jan 19, 2007 10:35 am

caverdoc wrote:I finally got around to reading my new "Alpine Karst" and it is worth every penny!
Very nicely done publication, kudos to the editors and contributors.
Doc K


I just got my first edition,what a spectacular production.Great science and content for everyone and very compelling articles.

I have always had a fascination for Alpine cavers.What they go through even just to GET to the cave is impressive(The rear cover photo illustrates this well).What a beautiful realm ,we are fortunate explorers share their experience's with us.

WELL worth the very reasonable subscription fee.A big thank you to the Oliphant's and contributors.
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