13th international

cave rescue conferenceLe CAMP, Vaumarcus, Switzerland

16-19 April 2015 Pre-conference: 13-15 April

Swiss Cave RescueSwiss Speleological SocietySpéléo-Club Nord-Vaudois

European Speleological Federation International Union of Speleology

Each time a caving accident happens, we wonder what factors contributed to it.

This 13th international cave rescue conference is your chance to discuss, among other subjects, how to prevent caving accidents while maintaining the exploration and adventure sides of caving.

Participants will be able to exchange and compare techniques and equipment through daily practical workshops underground.

In the evenings, discussions will continue through lectures, demonstrations, and reports of the day’s activities.

To facilitate communication, a team of caver volunteers will translate. We intend to publish the proceedings after the conference.

Topics- Accident prevention- International collaboration- Rescue techniques- Communication techniques- Providing medical care underground- Cave-diving rescue

Provisional programmeThursday 16 April- underground workshops (Vallorbe caves)- evening: lectures and discussionsFriday 17 April- workshops on cliffs (Covatannaz gorges)- evening: lectures and discussionsSaturday 18 April- workshops, lectures, discussions at Vaumarcus- evening: lectures and discussionsSunday 19 April- rescue exercise in a local cave

Pre-conferenceMonday 13 & Tuesday 14 April- caving in local caves and potholes. Bring your own gear.Wednesday 15 April- tourist trip

OrganisersSwiss Cave RescueSwiss Speleological SocietySpéléo-Club Nord-VaudoisEuropean Speleological FederationInternational Union of Speleology

Venue : http://www.lecamp.ch/

Website : www.speleosecours.ch/LeCamp2015/

13th international cave rescue conferenceLe CAMP, Vaumarcus, Switzerland, 16-19 April 2015, Pre-conference: 13-15 April