Descent 301

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Chris Scaife

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Front cover: Rachel Smith near Tiff’s Treat in Redhouse Lane Swallet. Photo: Martyn Farr
Back cover: Estramos-barlang, Hungary. Part of the winning portfolio in the Hidden Earth photo salon. Photo: Chris Howes


Descent 301 is published on 7 December and you will not want to miss this one!

In the Newsdesk, we learn of an engaging, family-friendly caving festival in Tuscany, a biblical tree species brought back from the dead, and the devastating effect discarded food can have on fragile underground ecosystems.

In regional news: more diving progress in the Peak District's Whirlpool Rising, a new entrance into the Three Counties system, a discovery on Gower, big news from Redhouse Lane Swallet in the Forest of Dean, some rare discoveries in Devon, a number of finds in Matienzo, a Mendip love story, a rigging topo tapestry and a history of the Croesor-Rhossydd slate mine.

Features:
The Forest is Growing
Tim Nichols tells the story of one of the most astonishing underground finds of recent years. Redhouse Lane Swallet has gone big!

The Descent Christmas Crossword 2024
The Descent annual crossword has become as much a part of the cavers’ traditional Christmas as stockings, mistletoe and wine. Martin Wright has again put together this taxing puzzle.

Hidden Earth at the Llangollen Pavilion
The annual caving conference was held in Llangollen this year and was as popular as ever, with many great talks and presentations. This article features Tom Howard’s personal summary of the weekend and includes all the competition winners and staff credits.

Under the Circling Kites
Tom Thompson reports on some digging success near Stump Cross caverns in the Yorkshire Dales.

Back to Reality
The Ario Caves Project in northern Spain has been keeping British cavers busy for years. Mark Sims reports on some recent significant finds, including deep pitches, big open rifts and the narrow and awkward Ario Reality.

Bestard Boots Review
Carolina Smith has been trying out the Canyon Guide and Wildwater Pro canyoning boots from Spanish company Bestard, in British caves and on an exotic expedition.
 
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Alex

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How have you get your copy, it's not out yet? It says published on the 7th?
 
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Redhouse Lane Swallet, in the Forest of Dean, has gone BIG!
In Descent 301, Tim Nichols writes a comprehensive account of one of the most important UK cave discoveries of recent years, in an article accompanied by a survey and stunning photos of this historic find.

In the photo: Catherine Christopher and Rachel Smith looking north-west from Tiff's Treat in Redhouse Lane Swallet, by Martyn Farr

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Chris Scaife

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Hidden Earth is one of the biggest events in the caving calendar and in Descent 301 you can relive the most recent event in Llangollen, with words by Tom Howard and photographs by Chris Howes.

In the photo: The trade hall at Hidden Earth 2024, by Chris Howes

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Chris Scaife

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The Ario Caves Project in northern Spain has been keeping British cavers busy for years. In Descent 301, Mark Sims reports on some recent significant finds, including deep pitches, big open rifts and the narrow and awkward Ario Reality.

In the photo: Julia Arce Sáez and Phil Baker on the huge main shaft of Tras la Jayada in Ario, northern Spain, by Bartek Biela

Julia Arce Sáez and Phil Baker on the huge main shaft of Tras la Jayada in Ario, northern Spai...jpg
 
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