FalconGuide Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership - Softcover

Burger, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762725605 ISBN 13: 9780762725601

Publisher: UNKNO, 2006

Synopsis

The mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology--the exploration and study of caves. The reader will learn about the history of cave exploration; the geology of caves and the spectacular rock formations that are sometimes found in them; caving gear; general and specialized caving techniques; risks and safety measures; and surveying and mapping of caves. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration.

The mysterious world of caves has held our attention since Pleistocene people first painted the walls of Lascaux. In this book, veteran caver Jill Florio teaches a complete course in speleology--the exploration and study of caves. The reader will learn about the history of cave exploration; the geology of caves and the spectacular rock formations that are sometimes found in them; caving gear; general and specialized caving techniques; risks and safety measures; and surveying and mapping of caves. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in caves and cave exploration.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Burger has explored and mapped extensions of caves in Colorado, South Dakota, and New Mexico, most notably at Lechuguilla Cave in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. He serves as that park’s official geologist-hydrologist and is also the co-author of Deep Secrets, a book on the discovery and early exploration of Lechuguilla Cave.

From the Back Cover

If you haven't seen gypsum flowers, cave crickets, or stalactites made of ice, you don't know what you're missing. Cave Exploring shines a light on the unique underground world of rock formations, flowing rivers, and crawling critters. In this definitive guide, veteran caver Paul Burger clearly and carefully describes the techniques needed to safely climb, crawl, tread softly, and swim in the quest for underground discovery.

Learn how to:

Get into horizontal caving, vertical caving, wet caving, and cave camping

Select the right gear for a caving expedition

Sidestep common hazards and navigate safely underground

Investigate caves with minimal impact on the environment

Connect with established cavers in your community

Organize and lead a caving trip - or simply be a good team member

Edition details

• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762725605
• ISBN 13: 9780762725601
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 119