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I wanted a space to put this meme I made up :-) Elise x

Hey! if anyone has any questions about this mine, give me a message. I can't say anything more because of (reasons...) but I have a lot of info :)

Hi everyone ! I really want to find a neat way to help those who are beginning caving/ thinking of caving find it less intimidating. Does anyone know of any good statistics ( with sources?) which represent how safe caving can be ? For instance, I hear about how you are more likely to...

I have to say a big thank you to the overwhelming response I have been given from this post! It's so lovely to read all the links, the experiences and everything that you have wanted to share with me. I will be making this in to a short documentary, so it's good to hear about it. Do keep the...

Derbyshire!

Hello! I'm looking to do some research on the history of caver attire. (from tweed caps to hard hats!) -Does anyone recollect information from any books they know about the history of caver attire? -Does anyone have/know a friend who would be willing to lend me a working carbide lamp? For...

If you ever need a cave presenter, you know where to find me ! Regards, Your favourite caving-presenter :) https://youtube.com/c/EliseFreshwaterBlizzard

I feel silly for asking, so here goes: I remember reading / hearing somewhere that Carlswark Cavern's Oyster Bed is the largest in Europe. Can anyone confirm this? I'm looking for a source. More broadly: I'm looking for information on Carlswark Cavern. I'm just really interested in the place...

thanks guys! been wondering this. I've seen it in showcaves just as much in non-show caves, so was wondering what it could be. Interesting about the lantern flora, because I've seen this in non-tourist caves, too! Maybe it's a mix of both

The image below was taken this year in a tourist cave. I saw this purple tinge on the bottom right on the calcite. There was no purple lighting I this photo. My question is; why on earth is it purple ? What mineral creates this purple tinge ? this is not the first time I've seen it happen...

Hi everyone, I thought I'd post my video on this Video and Photography Thread. I recently became an ambassador of Fenix and I wanted to create something for them that would represent how I personally feel about Caving. I hope that you resonate with it. This is the Youtube Link.

I completely understand all the comments in this thread, and it's exactly why I made the TV series on caves in the first place. It was good because doing the research was fun, but it felt like I could contribute to caving culture in a way that's often misunderstood by outsiders- that caving is...

This is an interesting topic and I wanted to add my 2 cents as a self-proclaimed 'connoisseur'. On face value, (much like the rest of society who deems alcohol more acceptable), I find it interesting how being incredibly intoxicated the night before, and having a 'hang over' is decided as...

Ugh. This was so uncomfortable to watch. Big Yikes. It made me so shocked and dismayed. However, the Instagram comments made me feel a hell of a lot better, since *ALOT* of them were in disgust at it, too.  :weep: Cave conservation is becoming such a high priority for me right now, and the only...