I've always carried a polythene survival bag in my helmet. This weekend mine got used. Can anyone suggest a source for a replacement (must fit in helmet)?

Starting to think about my 2022 mine project:  This will involve reclimbing a shaft which has a bit of in situ tat in it.  Whist pretty confident in the tat (famous last words)  for obvious reasons we want to back up the climb with regularly placed bolts and runners.  Due to the acid nature...

For all us mining types Mining Journal has been digitized and is available at Archive.Org https://archive.org/details/pub_mining-journal?sort=titleSorter Unfortunately not a complete run but certainly a step in the right direction.

Just a heads up that there has been a massive stope collapse in Bedford United mine in the Tamar Valley.  Marquis Shaft, North Lode and the chain ladder stopes are currently inaccessible.  The collapse is loose and dangerous so please stay away.  Work is ongoing to engineer a safe route past the...

Kit all packed, Landy fuelled, off to NAMHO.    ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

The time is fast approaching when I need to replace my handled Petzl Jammer.  My thoughts are to go with the same again (if it's not broken don't fix it).  However is there anything out there that is worth a look before I press the button on the Petzl?

Can anyone recommend a really solid pair of digging gloves as I seem to be going through gloves at an alarming rate of knots.

Sad to announce that this year's NAMHO conference has been cancelled due to coronavirus.  Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Anyone tried these? www.grubsbootsonline.co.uk/grubs-ptarmigan-5-0-walking-boots

Large archive of 1930s - 1950s potholing photos of fleabay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAVING-POTHOLING-Archive-145-photographs-30s-50s-superb-material-BRADFORD-/141780438602?hash=item2102c5ce4a

https://www.facebook.com/llanberismrt/posts/873034789436277

In a club context how does one assess when a new member/novice is competent to go on a club SRT trip?