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Transportation, safety equipment and meals are not provided for this or any event. Because this event will include underground mine exploration and there are inherent dangers, no children will be allowed.

List of items you'll need:
Lunch, snacks, drinks
Toiletries and medications

Sunscreen
Helmet
Flashlight x3
Gloves
Dust mask
Communications radio (limited amount available for loan)

Folding chairs

Recreational shooting is often expected at these events. Feel free to bring your own firearms and ammunition. If you'd like to try shooting, but don't have your own firearms, most people are willing to let others try what they've bought, but be courteous and provide your own ammunition. Don't be that guy who shoots everyone else's ammunition. If you're shooting, make sure you bring eye and ear protection and your own ammunition.

We will not be stopping between meeting and the mountains. Stop for fuel, food, and other supplies before meeting. We will be stopping for lunch on the trail, but lunch will not be provided. This is not a cookout event. There will be no grill or fire for cooking. Only bring enough food and drinks for yourself and your party. There are no restrooms along the trail. Bring your own toiletries and medications.

There will be some trail obstacles, but nothing too severe or technical. A high clearance vehicle is required, but not 4 wheel drive. Offroad tires are recommended. All participation is voluntary and all portions of the trail should be considered optional. If you come to a portion of the trail that you feel is beyond the capability of your vehicle or skill level, there is no requirement to continue. As stated in the Safety and Waivers all participants are responsible for their own property damage.

Some hiking and climbing with moderate elevation changes should be expected throughout the day, but nothing of length or extreme difficulty. We will be exploring underground. Bring your underground gear.

Your basic underground safety kit is not optional and should include: Helmet, gloves, dust mask, flashlight x3, communications radio. If you show up without it, please don't make it uncomfortable and make someone remind you to gear up. Either we are all safe or none of us are.

I don't mind loaning out our spare equipment, but If you've been to a few events, you really should have your own equipment. I can't be responsible for providing gear to others for each event. Our spare gear needs to be available to first timers. You don't need equipment specific to climbing. A construction or bicycle helmet will do. A handheld flashlight will do, but you should have spare and backup lighting. Gardening or mechanic gloves will do. I think, these days, everyone has a mask.

Because there are so many variables, an estimated return time cannot be given. I do know the one-way drive from meeting to offroad is about an hour. Most of our events end around 2-3 PM, but each event is different. We always have a goal to have everyone back on pavement by sunset.

Attending this and any site group event is with the understanding, agreement, and acceptance of the event liability and waivers. If you have not or it's been a while, please read or review the information provided in the link.

Attending this and any site group event is with the understanding, agreement, and acceptance of the event liability and waivers. If you have not or it's been a while, please read or review the information provided in the link.

Scheduled Event: Saturday. February 15, 2025
Because of the recent mine closures, our goal is to revisit some of our favorite local mines before they are sealed. Our second trip of 2025 will be a revisit of Sultan Mine in Goodsprings and, quite possibly, our last to this mine.

We haven't been there in a while, so we're unsure of current conditions. At best, we can drive up to the base of the mine with a short hike up to the main portal. If trail conditions have worsened, we'll have to park further requiring a long hike up an uneven and boulder filled wash. Please, be honest with yourself about your physical fitness and capabilities.

Meeting Place: Burger King. Corner of St. Rose Parkway and Bermuda Road.
1.8 miles east of I-15
35°58'40.65"N 115° 9'23.45"W
If you're new to the group, we usually occupy a few tables at the far left. If the dining area is closed, we'll probably be the only group gathering outside in off-road vehicles.

Meeting: As early as you'd like. Most arrive half an hour to an hour early.
Safety/Waiver Briefing / Q&A: 8:50 AM
Departing: 9:00 AM