TEA KETTLE CAVE, NEVADA

September 18, 2017


Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
Tea Kettle Cave is a small but decorated cave in the state of Nevada. The high elevation, the lack of directions, and the entrance to the cave, has kept this cave in great condition and has prevented people from injuring themselves here.  A rescue would require the use of some substantial operational equipment and manpower.


Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
The cave is rigged on a natural anchor which is around a boulder, inside of the cave.  We rigged into a few different locations and set up a back up for each technical segment as there is a climb to get into the cave and the passage drops down a stair step sequence for around 40ft.


Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
Once we rigged and got to the bottom of the cave, we noticed some of the side passages and we went to check out the ones low and high. 

Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
There appears to be a high lead that might extend the cave and uncover more formation rooms.

Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
About half way up the drop, you can get off rope and there is a side passage that goes into a gallery room of formations.  This area kept going and eventually choked out. 

Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
I snapped a few photos and we started to re rig and head out of the cave when we were done.  I was restricted on time so we had to head out.

Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
I was surprised to see the cave in great condition and to see this room inside the mountain.

Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada
I am sure there are more caves in this area and I know that a bunch of us want to get back up there and do some ridge walking. 


Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada

This is a cave that cavers and the South Nevada Grotto want to keep quiet to protect the cave from destruction and human injury.   That being said, we will be more than happy to take people to Tea Kettle and other caves if you are properly trained and can uphold the same conduct that abide by to protect the caves.  Please reach out to you local grotto, The Southern Nevada Grotto, or just reach out to me. We will do everything we can to prepare you to visit Tea Kettle and other caves.

Shane Streetman in Tea Kettle Cave, Nevada


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