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In order to survey a cave you must first find them. This involves surface field work that can involve examining satellite imagery, topographical and/or geological maps, then systematic examination of the terrain... or, going for a hike and asking locals.
"I can see you" Christian's text woke me slightly after 6 am MST.
He opened his garage door and moved his jeep out. Signaling me to park my jeep inside. Once parked we shuttled my mess of gear into his jeep and we're on our way to the boarder.
Gladly Christian was at the wheel as we exited Calgary heading south.
After some small talk I drifted to sleep.
Around November of last year (2012) I received an email from Chris Jewel asking if I was interested in going to Huautla to recce and help rig the cave (San Augustin - Fools Day extension to the 620 depot). The trip was in preparation for a 2013 trip, in which Jason Malison and Chris Jewell would dive sump 9 "the mother of all sumps".
I arrived through customs at 01:30 after a marathon of airline movies. Met my ride and raced another cab through the streets of Lima (speeds exceeding 150km/hr!), to the hostel we would be using as a base. Andy McKenzie and Adam Haar, arrived the day before, were waiting with beer! We downed a few while catching up until 04:15. So began my Peruvian adventures!
This trip began as far away as one can get from Mexico, in the frozen cave we call Castleguard. It is here that I met Christian Chenier, and Gael Herve. They had decided to come out and experience this amazing cave as there was a “year off” in the Mexpe expeditions. As cavers do, we all shared caving stories and Christian mentioned what the SQS was doing in Mexico, I was hooked.
