• Descent 302 is published on 15 February and it will soon be on its way to our subscribers.

    In the newsdesk, read a review of the underground events at Kendal Mountain Festival, plus tales of cannibalism and the Cavefish Asteroid.

    In regional news, we have three new connections in Ogof Agen Allwedd, a report on the iron mines of Anjou, an extension to Big Sink Cave in the Forest of Dean, a new dig in Yorkshire's Marble Steps Pot, student parties, an obituary for Tony Boycott, a tight find in the Peak District and a discovery in County Kerry with extensive formations.

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  1. JJ

    Cave 84, 85, 86

    Wonderful stuff - great to see these again after so many years. Brought back some great memories, always the highlight of the mid 80's UMIST conferences (y)
  2. JJ

    Total length of caves in the National Park

    For reference there are 2,637 km of rights of way (footpaths, bridleways, byways open to all traffic, and restricted byways) in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. (Source - YDNPA 2023). In addition, there are around 120 km of unsurfaced, unclassified roads for example the Turbary Road in Kingsdale.
  3. JJ

    Trident Series, Cueva Hoyuca (Uzueka)

    Wonderful video, great to view, so now I don't have to go back! I had only previously seen these passages with a flickering dull carbide. The last visit in '91 being eventful in more ways than one. So many thanks Si, Di, Juan and co. (y)
  4. JJ

    Cave Rescue Incident Management System

    Sarcall is actually far more than an SMS messaging and response system. I think it is now being used by all Mountain Rescue Teams in England, Scotland, Wales and throughout Ireland for incident logs, critical decision recording and deployments. One of its strengths being interoperability between...
  5. JJ

    Bernie's under new ownership!

    My very best wishes for the future. I look forward to many a brew. I hope it is a roaring success and I hope you get that fire roaring once again too. :)
  6. JJ

    Whale tail descenders

    I have one (with sliding bar) that you can borrow/have. Personal Australian import from memory and with very little use!! PM if interested, available in the Dales or cavers post.
  7. JJ

    Kingsdale Master Cave incident on Sunday (06/08/23).

    No problem, glad we could help (y)
  8. JJ

    Mike Meredith

    JAA I have a new unsold copy of the book - photo cover. PM me if you would like it, free but a donation to your local CRO if you wish. Could be posted at cost or collected/caver post from the Dales. JJ
  9. JJ

    Found - Rope Simpson's Pot

    It was not black Wardy :whistle:
  10. JJ

    Found - Rope Simpson's Pot

    Hi langcliffe. There was a loose thumb knot in the end of the rope, which has stopped it passing through the P hanger!
  11. JJ

    Found - Rope Simpson's Pot

    On a trip through Simpson's today a new(ish) rope was found "hung up" on Storm Pot. This appeared abandoned due to a failed pull down. PM me if it is yours as we took it out. JJ
  12. JJ

    Caving hut recommendations

    Austwick village hall has plenty of space, all the facilities, showers and toilets etc. They do allow overnight stays. https://www.austwick.org/parish-hall-information/
  13. JJ

    Who won the Kendal Mountain Festival VIP online tickets??

    Absolutely wonderful. Many thanks indeed to UKcaving I look forward to some great watching.  8)  :beer2:
  14. JJ

    WIN AN ONLINE VIP KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL PASS!

    I have spent the last 17 or so hours tying to avoid having fluid in my mouth and now I am expected to drink this .............
  15. JJ

    WIN AN ONLINE VIP KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL PASS!

    Jason thinking and scheming ................... I wonder how I can drop that Kendal talk on the unsuspecting Chris
  16. JJ

    THE RESCUE - UK Premier

    Well I watched that trailer. Fairly sure that pitch head waterfall at the start is Diccan Pot - a bit more closer to home  ;)
  17. JJ

    Documenting the 3 counties traverse

    Liked  :) :beer2: (and I even found the "like" button Pegasus!)
  18. JJ

    Northern Cave Photos

    Hi I am more than happy to help with the distribution of some of these. Quite a few venues spring to mind. Cheers JJ
  19. JJ

    Descent + Caves & Caving mags FREE

    New homes found for all I think. Thanks JJ
  20. JJ

    Descent + Caves & Caving mags FREE

    I have around 60 Descents and  the same number of Caves and Caving available to a good home  FREE. Before I recycle them! All in good condition with some duplicates. All from the 80's, 90's and early noughties. Want to clear as a job lot, can be collected from the Dales or caver post arranged...
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