Aventuras Tierra Adentro

21/11/2024

12/04/2024

Rope Access Course, a must for anyone working at heights. Complies and exceeds OSHA regulations.

06/04/2024

Long story short, I decided to go for a second run “solo caving alpine style”, which means, no room for errors.
I was traveling light, with the bare minimum: snacks stuffed in my knee pads, one liter hydration bladder halfway full in my petite jogging backpack, which also had one extra Sten light with battery, a space blanket, and an ankle air immobilizer. On my helmet I had another reliable Sten light and a small flashlight mounted on the side.

I clocked 2 hours and 46 minutes of 6 miles (rough estimate) of underground passages full with crazy obstacles.
I must clarify that this is not considered speleology or even normal sport caving. It was more of a physical and mental challenge, fueled by curiosity. How fast can it be done? was the most burning question of several that I had.
Some non-adventurous people will ask: But why?
A practical, although ambiguous, answer could be: “Because it’s there.”—a quote stolen from George L. Mallory when he was asked the very same question as he prepared to climb Mount Everest.
Remote places where you are surrounded by adventure and nature’s beauty, toped out with rich history, will have this motivating effect on many humans.
“At best such men are regarded as eccentric; at worst, as completely mad.” expressed Walt Unsworth, adventure author and editor.
I would prefer “life seekers”—people who use adventure as a mean to have a life well-lived.

“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.”
— W.M. Lewis

What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits out there; or should I say, deep down there.

22/03/2024

For the first time a thru trip of The Rio Camuy Cave System has been done in one go. This feat was long overdue mainly because of logistics involved in dealing with many obstacles like: mayor barriers that required climbing and pre-rigging, sumps and long water passages, bat guano pits and rooms, magnetic mud, waterfalls and of course, pitch blackness. Weather timing was also a critical element to avoid being trapped in-between low ceiling passages in case of flash flooding. Our strategy was to go light and move fast down stream. Several caving days were done not just for rigging but also for determining the best route thru mazes of collapsed blocks the size of buses. Having a good skillful team and being in good physical condition was of most importance for accomplishing this Tour De Force. Team members: Edda Jimenez-coordinator and support. Anthony Castro-rescue leader on standby. Jeremy Stotz-caver from the mainland. Hexan Gonzalez-caver from Puerto Rico. Rossano Boscarino-local caver and team captain.

18/01/2024

Last 2 spaces available for our next Competent Climber and Rescuer certification. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For details call (787)766-0470 or visit Rope Rescue school.com