Florence Guillot

Guillot, speleologist for the past thirty years, is co-responsible for the speleological expedition IOWA 2014 in Papua-New Guinea, taking place this very moment! She is the only female of the team of 15 and the first female instructor of the French Federation of Speleology (FFS). Guillot has a PhD in History and is an archaeologist and director of research programs and the head of the Heritages House in Auzat. She is an expert in surveys, vertical techniques and cave rescue (having participated in many trainings). She is also a technical consultant in Ariège. This extraordinary woman was awarded by France its highest honor, when she was made a member of the Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur (Order of the Legion of Honor) for her investment in Cave Rescue. She is co-author of the guide Spéléo Guide en Ariège Pyrénées.

Her speleological explorations have taken her to France, Spain (Picos de Europa, -1000m, 7 expeditions), Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Laos (2004, 2006, 2011, 2013), Vietnam, China (2008), Papua-New Guinea (2002, 2003, 2005, 2010, 2012), Mexico (-1120 m, 2009). And she's again in Papua-New Guinea right now. Way to go, girl!

SOURCE: http://iowa.papouasie.org
Submitted by Carole Devillers

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