Chris Scaife
Well-known member
Front cover: Jos ‘Yoxz’ Burgers, Rachel Turnbull and Elgazer ‘Boi Boi’ Blein beside the Fractured Column in Krem Wah Dngiem, Meghalaya. Photo: Bill Nix
Back cover: Jasper Crabb caving with a Premier carbide lamp. Photo: Isaac Neale
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It's publication week for Descent 311, featuring the best writing and photography from the caving world.
In the news section, we have reports of discoveries in Ireland, the Peak District, the Forest of Dean, South Wales and the Yorkshire Dales. There is so much going on in the north of England right now that we have six whole pages dedicated to North news. We also have news of protection of SSSIs, a report from the BCRC Medical Conference and a photo of the world's greatest tattoo!
Features:
Into the Great Red Spot of Jupiter
Chris Scaife reports on the major finds of the 2026 Caving in the Abode of the Clouds expedition to Meghalaya in north-east India.
Here We Go Again
Richard Bendall, James Carlisle and Chris Scaife tell the tale of the exploration of a new horizontal cave on Leck Fell in the Yorkshire Dales.
Colours in the North Wales Metal Mines
Lydia De Brett takes a look at the fascinating world of acid metal mines.
A Running Joke and Foolish Desires
Despite being a Scottish caving club, GUPA usually travels south for the weekend and only ever joked about visiting Applecross. But, as Piper Cusmano writes, sometimes you just have to act on those jokes.
The Size of the Mouth
Donald McFarlane, Guy van Rentergem and Joyce Lundberg reveal the true size of the West Mouth entrance to Niah Great Cave.
Uncharged of the Light Brigade
In a world of powerful electric lights, youthful caver Isaac Neale reignites the carbide lamp.
Speleobikepacking
As part of our series of articles on sustainable caving, Chris Scaife gives some practical tips on how to reach the caves by bike.
