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Jeff Bartlett wrote:Pardon my candor... but rappelling into Golindrinas with several knotted ropes, most of which are dynamic, while having no idea what you're doing, inappropriate equipment and no experience with long drops sounds like the worst idea ever.
It is my understanding that wildlife officials in Mexico do not allow base jumping anymore because of the possible impact it may have on the birds that nest on the ledges in the pit. It is the noise of the canopy when it opens ( the loud pop sound) that they are concerned about. They also discourage yelling when in the pit. They also do not want cavers to throw rope bags or anything else into the pit. There are several types of birds in the pit.The floor of the pit has a spongy feel to it because of all the droppings over time.JR-Orion wrote:I was just watching a youtube video of base jumpers diving into this cave. Did something bad happen that made them ban the activity?
Jeff Bartlett wrote:Pardon my candor... but rappelling into Golindrinas with several knotted ropes, most of which are dynamic, while having no idea what you're doing, inappropriate equipment and no experience with long drops sounds like the worst idea ever.
Amazingracer wrote:Jeff Bartlett wrote:Pardon my candor... but rappelling into Golindrinas with several knotted ropes, most of which are dynamic, while having no idea what you're doing, inappropriate equipment and no experience with long drops sounds like the worst idea ever.
I have to agree with Jeff on this one.
I understand you are looking for more information on Golondrinas, but judging from the statement above it is way out of your league at this moment. Find a grotto(caves.org), learn vertical work, practice, practice, practice, and then practice some more. After that consider finding a team thats gone before, practice even more with them, then go with them(odds are they have a 1200' rope).
The caving community saw two people die in a vertical cave over the weekend from inexperience. Do not add yourself to that list.
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