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Do Ascenders Damage Rope?

Climbing rope isn’t cheap, so it’s fair to wonder if ascenders could damage it. At first, there’s no visible signs of wear and tear from ascenders, but what about after extensive...

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Are All Caves Underground?

A few days ago my friend asked me if all caves are underground, I slowly replied with a “yes…”. It may sound funny, but I actually had to call him the next day to correct myself. This is what I...

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Do All Caves Have Water In Them?

If you’re planning your first caving journey, you might wonder if you’ll come across water or not. Not all caves have water in them, but most do. The primary cause of cave formation is from...

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Can You Go Caving When Pregnant?

Pregnancy affects women in various ways. Some may feel drained of energy during the first months, while others take part in physical activities without a problem. You can go caving during...

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Is There A Difference Between Caving And Climbing Helmets?

Most cavers use helmets that are advertised as climbing helmets. Climbing helmets that are EN12492 certified provide protection from falling rocks and other potential impacts. But there are some key...

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Do Caves Always Have An Exit?

Caves form when acidic water flows through and dissolves soluble rock. So is it fair to assume that all caves have an exit from where water flows out? It’s possible, but not guaranteed. Caves...

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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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