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

Burger, Paul

ISBN 10: 0762725605 / ISBN 13: 9780762725601

Published by UNKNO, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FalconGuide Cave Exploring: The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762725605
• ISBN 13: 9780762725601
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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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 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.