No one specifically called you Donald trump… and you didn’t answer the question. “There’s no perfect solution so we should carry on f*ing up the only habitable planet we have access to” is not the attitude that will make the younger generations particularly happy, them being the ones who will...

On a trip through today we replaced the rope for the long sump. There was more damage to other sections, but we had run out of rope to replace it with. They were all still useable.

I wouldn’t want to be the poor bugger who has to porter them up the fell, but knowing I’m the youngest member of the team it would be my job!

Sorry, meant the beck on the surface, with the bridges to the farm

I think the wade in roof tunnel is a red herring really, I believe it’s a slow drain section and there was some rain overnight. My personal rule of thumb would be if the beck is flowing under the bridges, check the master cave level. If it’s flowing over the lower bridge, go to the pub.

Well done to the diggers, one I was following closely! Guess I’ll have to go and do the Masongill traverse again!

Today I forgot my wellies. My lovely new walking boots which have been up one mountain have had a fun time down out slues

I once helped my partner to cobble together an SRT kit because she had forgotten it, reminding her to always check her kit. Only to realise I’d forgotten my helmet. The ribbing I got was well and truly deserved on that one!

Having reread the thread and new responses, I’m now back onto the fence on this. If, as said, the chains won’t affect hard rigging the cave, that is one of my concerns answered. If there is a marked safety improvement that cannot be replicated by offset pull through bolts in this location, then...

I would certainly not prefer that kind of system, my snide comment about the outcome and subsequent effects of any recent referenda should not be taken as such. This discussion encapsulates what I like about democracy, everyone has a right to make their voice heard.

I’ll throw my tuppence worth in as well! My initial response was “Why do we need to add more stuff to the cave?” But I appreciate that often there are other factors I may not know about. Open discussion like this is essential to get differing opinions across. In this case I don’t see that...

Just wondering if anyone has a modified Disto X2 they no longer want, I’d be very keen to get my hands on one! Pm me with details of you do 😀

A trip down Alum brought out a bag of ropes and rigging gear, sadly unmarked. Must have been lost some time between the 4th sept and 13th sept. If you think it’s yours, PM me some details.

Have you considered taking Hagrid on a search mission down there and then just waiting till the whole thing is expanded when he gets stuck in it 😂😂 Magnet fishing in caves sounds like a right laugh, I’m sure there’s all sorts to be found in sump pools.

I was leaving my caving kit at the entrance of the cave we were pushing, so the waterproof Transport was better than my main rucksack for that. Plus, I already had all my kit packed into the transport anyway, so it was easier to just throw it in the van. The strapping and support on the...

I’ve recently got the 60l new version, and trudged it across an Austrian plateau carrying stupid weights that my back has thankfully has forgiven me for. It’s very comfortable and hasn’t shown any signs of failure. I recommend! I also have a mk2 45l but seem to have gotten lucky with it not...

I’ve checked my kit and I’ve never been to Craig y Fynnon so I don’t think it’s mine

Marked up all my ropes after measuring and cutting them on Saturday. I don’t like shrinkage.

Most recent one that springs to mind was Grange Rigg. Another was Great Douk

Which Dales cave would you like to see a modern/updated survey for outside of the 3 counties system? I often find myself wanting to see a survey of caves but can’t find them! You never know, maybe this thread could inspire some surveyors!