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link to How to Read a Cave Map: Illustrated guide to all symbols

How to Read a Cave Map: Illustrated guide to all symbols

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...

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link to How Dangerous Is Caving Really? – Facts, not opinions

How Dangerous Is Caving Really? – Facts, not opinions

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...

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link to How to Escape a Cave?

How to Escape a Cave?

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...

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link to Caving Helmet Buyer’s Guide

Caving Helmet Buyer’s Guide

After considering a dozen or more helmets, I decided to buy the Petzl Boreo Climbing Helmet (link to check the price on Amazon) for caving. In my opinion, it has the best balance price, comfort, and...

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link to Gift Ideas for Cavers: What we wish you’d buy us

Gift Ideas for Cavers: What we wish you’d buy us

Have you been brooding on thinking up some good caving gifts for this Holiday season, but is it hard to make up your mind? Try some of the suggestions below. It can be frustrating thinking up...

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link to Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for New Cavers on a Budget

Ultimate Buyer’s Guide for New Cavers on a Budget

Want to go caving for the first time without spending hundreds of dollars? I did to. Let's see what the best caving gear is for cavers on a budget. This article gives you a great beginner packing...

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About the Author

I’m Rob, the owner of StartCaving. I enjoy exploring and writing about caves. I live in Ohio and like going out to Ash Cave at Hocking Hills with my family. I plan to hit up more caves across the states in the coming years but until then I will continue to write about them.

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