3rd Time Lucky, An OFD Through Trip

For Ollie's 3rd ever caving trip he was keen to try something a little more ambitions I suggested a through trip and told them to decide which one.
As Kay and Ollie discussed which through trip to do, Clive Westlake wandered over and introduced us to a chap called Tarquin who was looking for a decent length trip for a Sunday .
He was most keen on a through trip and asked if we fancied an ofd1 to top trip, and so the decision was made.
We made swift progress through OFD1 with Tarquin giving us a full descriptive history of the cave. We paused for a while at the letterbox as I tried to better a shot I had previously taken there before continuing on in to the main streamway. The water levels weren't too high and although we often had to jump in to the deep water it wasn't too strenuous. We again took a quick shot before leaving the streamway and once we arrived at the crossroads Kay took over the navigation out.
A thoroughly enjoyable day in good company.

Ollie entering the letterbox climb

Kay in the main streamway

Ollie learns that just one more shot isn't always quite truthful!

Present: Ollie Woodward, Kay Wood, Tarquin & Mark Burkey

OFD to Cwm Dwr Through Trip

For Sunday we were joined by Ian who had requested a through trip. Jess and I were feeling somewhat better rested after a good meal and nights sleep.
We were in good spirits as we sauntered down the hill and in to the bottom entrance. We set an easy pace to ensure Ian enjoyed rather than endured his trip and even made time for a couple of photo's as we made our way through.
At the letter box Ian was pleased to find the climb and manoeuvre in to the slot was easier than he feared and again at the divers pitch he had worried it would be tougher than it was.
Infact at 70 this year Ian did a sterling job tackling each obstacle and even shot through the exit crawls at such speed that I had trouble keeping up with him!

Chloe traversing the stream way.

Ian and Mark just after the sump

Ian Admires the formations in the connection

Mark at the letterbox

Present: Ian Millward, Mark Burgess, Jess Burkey, Chloe Burney & Mark Burkey