Basic Vertical Caving Skills and Challenge
I have observed and participated in lots of vertical caving classes, sessions and seminars. I was not satisfied. They could be better. They needed to be simpler. I wanted to…
DIY: Petzl Basic Mod
Here's some DIY that I did. I use a Petzl Basic on my foot for my ropewalker system. I had trouble with the plastic lever catching my opposite foot and…
DIY: QAS Lanyard
Here's a QAS someone was using to explore a vertical cave. I never got an explanation about the knots. It is amazing what cavers can get accustomed to and tolerate.…
Worn Out Bars
One of the great things about rappel racks is the replaceable bars. When they wear out, simply put on a new one. Here's Bill Steele's award winning collection that he…
Spinning Rappels
We all know that rappelling devices can twist the rope. But, how much? We did some backyard testing to gather a little barely scientific data. I think it is safe…
Bat Survey at Blowing Springs Cave
I helped the NC Wildlife Commission with the bat survey and count at Blowing Springs Cave, NC on Feb 4, 2010. We counted over 1500 bats, a lot for a…
Blowing Cave Entrances, Part 2
Perkins Cave, VA. Perkins Cave is managed by the Appalachian Cave Conservancy. All of the ACC caves are currently closed to reduce the risk of spreading White Nose Syndrome.
Blowing Cave Entrances, Part 1
Crevice Cave, MO. The Pipistrelle entrance. Videos by Chad McCain of Perryville, MO. Crevice Cave is the longest cave in Missouri. The USA Long Cave List puts it at number…
Very Dark Caves
Funny, but, where is it from? My powerful Google-Fu tells me that it came from an episode of Father Ted, a 90's sit-com from the UK.
It Goes!
This is the trash filled entrance to Carson Campbell Cave in TN as drawn by Mike Dale of Switchback Designs. It's a shame the entrance is so trashed because the…