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Basic Vertical Caving Skills and Challenge

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:March 18, 2010
  • Post category:basics/rope/skills/teaching/training/Vertical

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…

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DIY: Petzl Basic Mod

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:March 12, 2010
  • Post category:ascender/DIY/Petzl/Vertical

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…

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DIY: QAS Lanyard

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:March 2, 2010
  • Post category:DIY/knots/QAS/rope/Vertical

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.…

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Worn Out Bars

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:February 26, 2010
  • Post category:bars/Bill Steele/rack

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…

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Spinning Rappels

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:February 25, 2010
  • Post category:biner wrap/figure 8/micro rack/munter hitch/rack/rappelling/rope/spin/spinning/videos

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…

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Bat Survey at Blowing Springs Cave

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:February 25, 2010
  • Post category:bats/entrance/hazmat/NCWC/rope/tyvek/videos/WNS

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…

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Blowing Cave Entrances, Part 2

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:May 28, 2009
  • Post category:ACC/blowing entrance/Perkins Cave/videos/Virginia/WNS

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.

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Blowing Cave Entrances, Part 1

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:May 28, 2009
  • Post category:blowing entrance/Crevice Cave/Missouri/videos

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…

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Very Dark Caves

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:May 20, 2009
  • Post category:humor/nutty/TV

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.

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It Goes!

  • Post author:Scott McCrea
  • Post published:May 19, 2009
  • Post category:drawing/entrance/illustration/sera/sktf/trash

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…

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