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Safety & Techniques — Literature

Articles


Safe Vertical Caving

Download article as a pdf (2.7 MB)
Published in the NSS News, Sept. 2008
Volume 66, Number 9, pages 22-23.

This article discusses different kinds of descending and ascending systems used in vertical caving. Author Kurt Waldron also touches on safety concerns and modifications one can make to their gear.


Bunny Ears
Download article as a pdf (316 KB)
Published in the NSS News, Aug. 2008
Volume 66, Number 8, pages 20-21.

This article, written by Clem Akins, talks about how to tie and rig a proper double figure eight loop, which is also known as "bunny ears."


Safety & Techniques, Part II
Download article as a pdf (88 KB)
Published in the NSS News, October 2007
Volume 65 Number 10, pages 9-10.

The article discusses what to wear and what to bring for a safe and fun caving trip. This is Part 2 of 2 by Kurt Waldron.


Safety & Techniques, Part I
Download article as a pdf (12.8 MB)
Published in the NSS News, July 2007
Volume 65 Number 7, page 25.

The article discusses caving techniques like group size, cave access, emergency plan and other aspects for a safe and effective way to prepare for your cave trip. There are also tips for a trip leader taking people underground for the first time. This is Part 1 of 2 by Kurt Waldron.


Reports

S&T Committee Report June 2010
Download report as a pdf (128 KB)
Report submitted 06/25/2010 by Aaron Bird, STC Chair


S&T Committee Report February 2010
Download report as a pdf (108 KB)
Report submitted 02/15/2010 by Aaron Bird, STC Interim Chair

 

 

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