[Colin Heacock]

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I am a Canadian who will be visiting Paris from May 10th to May 13th, 2007. I will be traveling with a female friend. I was wondering if there would be any groups traveling into the Paris catacombs during that time and if it would be possible to join in with such a group?

My past caving / urban explorer experiences include -

I have explored the lava tubes in Washington state where the darkness can be so complete a flashlight is inadequate. The lava tubes are not nearly as extensive as the Paris catacombs though. (side-note: When Mt. St. Helens erupted about 1900 years ago the lava flows created 'natural' caves, called lava tubes. One of these caves is called the Ape Cave).

I have also done some cave exploring in Arizona at the Havasupai Indian Reserve. These caves were not very extensive. I have also done some exploring in the Rocky Mountains near Calgary (i.e. old mine shafts). The
mine shafts were fairly extensive.

I have also done some urban exploring. I have ventured into abandoned buildings (i.e. closed down factories), transit tunnels and storm drains.

I follow the "leave no trace" ethic; take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.

Morthicia recommended I post my request here. Is it possible to get more information about equipment, conditions and requirements for the catacombs? Thank you. All help greatly appreciated.

[Colin Heacock]

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Please feel free to reply in French. Thank you for any help, it is certainly appreciated. If someone is interested in guiding us please let me know. As I mentioned above I have traveled with a friend who was a caver through the mine shafts in the Rocky Mountains west of Calgary (Alberta, Canada).

If someone is willing to help us out what camping store can I hit in Paris to get all the necessary supplies for the catacombs? Thanks again.

[Oxs]

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If someone is willing to help us out what camping store can I hit in Paris to get all the necessary supplies for the catacombs? Thanks again.

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not the cheapest but much choice

[Morthicia]

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Hey Colin,

For a list of basic equipment required to go down, you can check my webpage:

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[nounours pap]

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sympa la description du matos

[matiphas]

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Recommanded equipment :
- old clothes (then environment is not very cold : around 13°C, but quite dirty)
- boots
- gloves
- A reliable headlamp/flashlight, with spare batteries
- a helmet or a cap (head protection)
- something to drink and eat, in case you spend a few hours underground
- a map (and if possible a reliable guide)


nice to have :
- candles
- chicks, alcohol and drugs you can exchange with local primitive people
- reliable camera, with a tripod and a cable release

Regards,

Matiphas

[moize]

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[zgoume]

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http://www.carrefour.fr/static/cfr/catal.../index.htm
page 49 en bas à  droite

Et page 49 en haut a gauche de la page