Starting out as a brand new caver can be quite challenging. Finding good caves and good trips is perhaps the most challenging part of caving as a whole. This is hard on people (it was on me); after...

Should you use spelunking or caving? You're in the right place: I want to know as well. In this article, we get into the meaning and origin of both words. If you don't want to read the entire...

Whether you just started out caving, or you are planning to face unexplored depths, getting the proper permit is essential. Every national park has it’s own regulations and procedure, but the...

Creating and reading cave maps is one of the most important skills for cavers and speleologists. But how to read one? In this article, I'll explain how to do it step by step. How to read a cave...

The first question many people ask me when I say I'm a caver: "isn't that dangerous?" I've never particularly felt at risk, but I guess it depends on how responsible you are, and how well you're...

I've never gotten lost, fortunately, but many have, and they have a lot of tricks to get out and stay safe. Want to find out how to do it? You're in the right place. The short version: So how to...