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9780762725601
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 campingSelect the right gear for a caving expeditionSidestep common hazards and navigate safely undergroundInvestigate caves with minimal impact on the environmentConnect with established cavers in your communityOrganize and lead a caving trip - or simply be a good team memberBurger, Paul is the author of 'AFalconGuide Cave Exploring The Definitive Guide to Caving Technique, Safety, Gear, and Trip Leadership', published 2006 under ISBN 9780762725601 and ISBN 0762725605.
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