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With the 2013 NSS Convention on this week, it’s only fitting to ask a convention themed question for this week’s Ask Cavers query. So, this week, we want to hear …

While we all know that mobile phones don’t get any service under the ground, there are plenty of apps that don’t require a signal. With the recent report of the …

Last week the National Park Service asked for feedback on what Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park means to people. In a similar vein, for this week’s Ask Cavers question, we’re …

Although caves that have foul air, either due to lack of oxygen or an excess of other dangerous gasses, are a small minority, they can pose a significant risk to …

Claustrophobia, the fear of having no escape and being closed in small spaces or rooms, is likely not very prominent in cavers, but at least a few we’ve talked to …

While reading through the loads of the positive reviews of the recently opened Indiana Caverns, it got us wondering, what exactly makes a great cave tour? Is it enthusiastic guides …

Caving seems to destroy footwear, with the mud and crawling acting like acid to dissolve away even toughest of boots. After ruining yet another pair of hiking boots while caving …

Although there are many excellent head lamps out there, the most awesome and powerful ones tend to have a price tag that puts them out of reach for the casual …