Sunday 5th May We had just got to the bottom of Diccan Pot when we heard a rock “boom” from the direction of the open shaft. Time: 12.55. We headed up towards the bottom of the last pitch of Alum Pot to look at the view. Literally as we looked up at the daylight a rock (we both estimated to...

£20.00 collected from CPC (Horton in Ribblesdale) or £3.00 extra posted

Quality Beaver undersuit with elasticated cuffs and ankles. Knees and elbows are also padded. Was worn by my wife, 5’4 and a quarter. £30.00 Collection from CPC (Horton in Ribblesdale) or posted for £5.00 extra.

Just wondering on the off chance if anyone knows of a survey / artistic impression of the GG system that could be used on an information board up at the shake hole. Regards Ian

No SRT experience required

Off-grid home on Yorkshire Dales mountainside goes up for sale https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-67863554

Just looking at options for caving over the next couple of days. The weather is looking rather “moist”. Does anyone have experience of the above caves In very high water ? (Only as an exchange, not going deeper into the system) No issues with “intimidating” “spray” “ noisy” etc. TIA Ian

Hi all One of the outcomes of the recent anchor installers forum was to use UKC as the main “hub” for discussion and information in the future. I am led to believe you can have a “private” or “closed” section on this forum platform. The idea would be to have a closed forum specifically...

Hi Would anybody more talented than me (not a high bar !!) be able to produce a nice A4 size poster to help promote the CNCC “new to caving” initiative. (I am planning on putting them up at GG and other suitable locations) I have had a go but something more “professional” would be really...

https://cumbriacrack.com/2023/04/22/emergency-services-called-after-adventurer-gets-stuck-in-lake-district-caving-experience/

In Alum yesterday with a CNCC workshop. It was really busy, loads of routes rigged, cavers “everywhere”, everyone really friendly, lots of banter and cooperation, and surprisingly little waiting around. Thanks everyone 👍.

A Mother’s Day caving trip By Lily Patrick aged 3 1/2 years old My personal carers and snack carriers: Mummy (Laura Patrick) Daddy (Rich Hunt) Nanny (Lin Patrick) Grumpy Gramps (Ian Patrick) Mummy asked if I wanted to go caving again with Nanny and Grumpy Gramps. But this time we didn’t...

Red Good condition A few available £30.00 each Dales drop off or £4.00 P&P

Excellent condition 4 available £45.00 each Dales drop off or £4.00 P&P

Found today. Handjammer and Crab Small back up head torch. (Don’t appear to match any of the recent lost posts.)

Picked up via UK Climbing https://www.grimper.com/news-deconventionnement-interdiction-une-grande-partie-presles Apparently due to the FFME having to pay out a large insurance claim? Not sure if it will effect caving and canyoning?

After a recent discussion with someone regarding how to call cave rescue, it got me wondering if there was any other route to use ? Im thinking the 101 number? Calling 999 to report “Bob and Bill late from an Easegill trip “ would feel a bit “awkward” in the current climate. Calling having...

Today I managed to make a mobile phone call (and had 3g) from an iPhone whilst stood on the “bridge” half way down Alum Pot. Unfortunately the Pizza company don’t cover that post code !! (I was using the phone as a camera and got a surprise message through).

Sling and Crab found today bottom of Rumbling Hole. Marked up with “USAR”

Pics from CPC webcam showing a rather quick rising. (Look at the times)