Andrew McLeod
Elected Member
Active Expedition Caving Committee Member
Areas of Expedition Expertise:
- planning for caving in Alpine caving regions in terms of personal kit required and setting up permanent infrastructure to support exploration (rigging, fixed camps, use of fixed aids such as stemples).
- former treasurer and expedition leader, experience setting up expedition bank accounts.
- familiar with the application process for Eurospeleo grants and SUI grants (if you have Irish cavers).
Caving & Expedition Background:
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began caving in 2015 having been lured to the dark side from climbing.
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first expedition (the Dachstein) in 2017, and within a couple of years was Treasurer for the expedition and now run the expedition
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worked in Vietnam on caving tours, as well as visiting Mulu and some European caving trips plus other exploration trips to Austria.
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various club committees over the years, and a member of CRO.
What to Contact Andrew About:
- Expedition training options and able to assist with training events in the UK.
- Cave Link, , including the use of it during expeditions rather than cave rescue
- Cave science, close contacts to assist with carrying out science on expeditions
To contact Andrew please email secretary@gharparau.org.uk