Check this link and see how much you know about cave archaeology. I want to gauge how many cavers are in the know, I hope the results will help us (cavers) gain a better understanding. I will put entrants into a draw and I will buy the winner a pint next time we meet  :beer2:  . Good luck...

FYI Victoria Cave archaeology project 'under the Uplands' is bringing the YDNP and the cave to the masses. It will be aired on the BBC's Breakfast show on Saturday 10th October with a possible interview on R4's Today programme on the same day (although this has not been confirmed yet).  :beer2:

The Victoria Cave archaeology project 'Under the Uplands' (you may have seen me at Hidden earth) is to be viewed on the BBC's Breakfast show on Saturday 10th October. They may have an interview on R4's Today programme on the same day (although that has not been confirmed yet). For further...

We have permits for the above trips, are both accessible?

Chatting to a member of the Orpheus the other day, he tells me that he never whistles in a mine because it awakes the spirit of the miners. This had me thinking about superstition and caving, are we a superstitious bunch or not? I always have a good breakfast before a caving trip (it might be my...

Can anyone tell me the condition at Goyden, have a trip planned tomorrow, wondered if there was any point setting off in the car  :-\

We have a club trip booked down Strans at the end of this month and i had heard on the grapevine that it was blocked. Can anybody tell me if that is correct. Many thanks

Can anyone tell me what is the difference between a vauclusian rising and a phreatic lift  ;D

After reading the manufacturers info on Firefly 2 and 3 it states that Firefly 3 is suitable for digital cameras. Does this mean that Firefly 2 is unsuitable :-\

Found a good example of quartz the other day. I have given it a clean under the tap etc. with a toothbrush but it still has some inclusions on the surface. Can anybody advise on suitable methods of removal. If i can get it clean it will look good on the mantlepiece ;)

where can i get hold of a peak cavern and white river survey.

Had a grand walk over to Mossdale last Friday via Yarnbury. Passed the memorial on the tops ( close to priest tarn) and down to the cave entrance. I have not been here for some years. The memorial plaque has gone  :o. I seem to remember that it was near head hight. There has been a lot of recent...

Posted a similar message on the Yorks Dales thread. Lost a red and grey SRT bag at the bottom of Fall pot on Sat. If anyone can retrieve such bag will be much appreciated. Could drop off at Bull pot Farm or Bernies/Inglesport :bow:

During a  through trip Lancaster to wretched rabbit on Sun 24/01/10 i managed to loose a small red and silver SRT bag. Last seen at either the top of Rat trap or the bottom of cow pots main pitch. If any club has a permit for Lancaster in the next two weeks, rescue of the bag would be...

Anybody have any ideas for caving games that can be done at the Christmas party, space is quite limited :beer2: