Anyone know who's liable for the settling ponds. Undoubtedly a lot of toxins lurking. I lived in Stoney when the dam burst and that was a major incident.

A bit off piste but has anyone clocked if the ice climb has formed in Eldon Quarry?

Much appreciated. 👍

Forgive my ignorance but is there a guide book for N Welsh mine exploration?

Got flash flooded halfway down Simpsons once though it was only drizzling on the surface. We pre rigged VE with no standing water. After battling down KMC half expecting to be sucked to Keld head we reached the ladder pitch in over waste deep still water. Very eerie and we didn't hang around too...

Fantastic, not been up North for a while but will pop in when I venture upwards. Hope the caving world and beyond supports your efforts. 🤞

Inspired generations. RIP

Suss went there in 88. Attempted the Couey Lodge. Things might have changed but what I remember is a steep scree slope held back by not much more than chicken wire. Quarter way down the big pitch rocks flying past dislodged by those above. Be careful, hopefully improvements have been made.

Total respect for you guys on that rescue. Saw the Sid film on Youtube. Put me off ever going down there.

Just seen on Look North, big vote tonight at Bradford council on the Hall's future. Fingers crossed it will be saved.

SUSS went there in 1988 for a few weeks of general fun. We stayed around Pierre-Saint-Martin area. Back then you needed the key to the tunnel connecting to La Verna chamber, now its an organised tour. The upper entrance is on the pic d'anie plateau, worth a walk in its own right and the summit...

School trips in 1980 to 1982. Not bad considering the school was in Northamptonshire. Our physics teacher took us to the dales, Derbyshire and Mendips.

Years ago caving near the Berger, (jean noir?) Both my petzl jammers failed at the same time around 3/4 up the big pitch. I dropped around a meter thinking the dodgy bolts had failed. I stopped and quickly tied a knot in the rope and clipped in a cow's tail. Gingerly removing my hand jammer it...

Gone are the days of a shed full of Owd P at the Hill Inn and then going caving. Probably for the best. Saw on Right Move the Helwith was under offer. A bargain at 350k.

Daft question but is there anything on the Peak side that might connect?