A new publication that may well prove useful; to holidaying cavers in France; as it has been many years since the last one was published. The 'Coume' must be one of the most amenable of the1000m deep systems and with over 50 ways in it has trips to suit all tastes and expertise...

Am sure I am not the only one to have seen this but haven't seen any comments about it as yet. It seems to do what is required and maybe a bit more. Not too bad a price either. http://www.merlinlazer.com/D810-Touch-Laser-Tape-NEW

You go caving for the weekend in the Dales but on expedition to Matienzo. Why? What makes an expedition an expedition? Is it just the mode of transport required to get there, crossing water or taking a plane perhaps? Does this make a couple of days in Clare an expedition? Or a trip down P8 for...