Caving Adventures
"Learn To" Cave Adventure
What: Imagine hiking into a cave—all daylight ceases after the first twenty feet of hiking. You are guided only by the illumination from your headlamp. Then, the cave narrows and you must crawl on your hands and knees to reach your destination. Once there, everyone turns off their lights and the cave is pitch black—you cannot even see your hand in front of your face. This is an example of what youth experience during an Outdoor Recreation spelunking adventure. Our trained Adventure Leaders will teach the guests how to safely explore caves with the latest equipment and newest techniques. The “Learn To” series will be three full day sessions, beginning with the basics of cave techniques and etiquette, and continuing with exploring an “easy” cave, then a “hard” cave. Each guest needs to bring water, lunch, snacks and sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes (hiking or good fitting tennis shoes), and tough, loose fitting pants. Dress for the weather, but bring a jacket for inside the cave. Keep in mind that caves are rough places, and your clothes may be damaged during the adventure, so wear old ones.
Who: There are twelve spaces for youth ages 11-17
Prerequisite: Must be able to hike two miles, and be able to attend all 3 sessions
Cost: The cost is $30 for the series
When: None scheduled
Where: U-Mound, in the Sandia foothills; Junction Cave, El Malpais; Diablo Cave, near Santa Fe. All trips meet at the Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 1801 4th Street NW and then guests are transported in a City vehicle to the destination of the day. Please be here between 7:45am and 8:00am, so we can leave on time.
How: Pre-registration is required. Space is filled on a “first come/first served” basis, so call quickly. More information and registration forms are available by several methods. Call Outdoor Recreation at (505) 857-8100, or e-mail outdoorrecreation@cabq.gov, or call Albuquerque’s Citizen Contact Center at 311.
Forms needed to participate in Outdoor Recreation Adventures
Caving Adventures
What: Imagine hiking into a cave—all daylight ceases after the first twenty feet of hiking. You are guided only by the illumination from your headlamp. Then, the cave narrows and you must crawl on your hands and knees to reach your destination. Once there, everyone turns off their lights and the cave is pitch black—you cannot even see your hand in front of your face. This is an example of what youth experience during an Outdoor Recreation spelunking adventure. Our trained Adventure Leaders will teach the guests how to safely explore caves with the latest equipment and newest techniques. Each guest needs to bring water, lunch, snacks and sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes (hiking or good fitting tennis shoes), and tough, loose fitting pants. Dress for the weather, but bring a jacket for inside the cave. Keep in mind that caves are rough places, and your clothes may be damaged during the adventure, so wear old ones.
Who: There are twelve spaces for youth ages 11-17
Prerequisite: Must be able to hike two miles
Cost: The cost is $10 per guest
When:
- July 8 Beginning-Junction Cave 7:45AM-5:00PM
- July 17 Intermediate-Diablo Cave 7:45AM-5:00PM
Where: Junction Cave, 4 Windows Cave, or Big Skylight Cave, El Malpais National Monument. Caving trips meet 15 minutes prior to trip start time at the Parks and Recreation Administration Building at 1801 4th Street NW, and then guests are transported in a City vehicle to the cave. There is a short presentation on caving safety and etiquette at our office that is a requirement to attend either trip.
How: Pre-registration is required. Space is filled on a “first come/first served” basis, so call quickly. More information and registration forms are available by several methods. Call Outdoor Recreation at (505) 857-8100, or e-mail outdoorrecreation@cabq.gov, or call Albuquerque’s Citizen Contact Center at 311.
Forms needed to participate in Outdoor Recreation Adventures