Greyhound pit is a scenic open air pit located in the high karst plateau of a Utah alpine plain. The vertical extent of this pit appears to be around 100 feet. The initial drop is around 60 ft. down to a pile of snow. The drop is a nice open air drop with a (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); lot of moss on the walls...
Can Can Pit is another 60-80 footer that has a room in-between the drop. The drop into the room is a bit awkward and the continuation (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); into the lower level is also awkward to get into. The large boulder that is in the way will need to be negotiated around. This pit was not on the top of...
Pyrite pit is another high elevation pit that is located in Utah's high karst plateau. This Pit has two vertical rooms that are both accessible to get off (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); at, on rope. There is a 30 ft drop that takes you down into the first room and another 50 ft drop that is basically a free air drop down to the...
Photo by Alex ChagovetzWe wake up to a lightly smoked atmosphere which made for a very beautiful sunrise. the crew was starting to get up early and getting ready for a gear haul to Boat box cave. We have around15 people helping out (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); with the effort and I am so glad that we had that help. That was the perfect...
WHITESIDES is in North Carolina is a beautiful and surprisingly mountainous area for the region. The lush forest and the beautiful scenery made this trip a treat to see. After hearing about cavers rappelling and ascending whitesides, I was eager to check this place out. I personally feel that just being at the top to see it was the highlight and rappelling and...
Griffith Peak is a great 1/2 hike-trail run to the summit and back on a hot summer day. Its not far from LAs Vegas and you can get some pretty amazing views from the top. There is a 10.2 and 3,500 ft gain out and back trail that takes you right to the peak. I went to check out this peak to search for...
Kronos cave is another horizontal cave discovery I made in Nevada earlier this year. This cave is around 120-150 feet of passage that is mostly walking. I was not the first one in this cave because I found a knife in the back of the cave Most caves in Nevada are kept quiet but if you are interested in learning more about Nevada caving please reach...
Weakness in stone. It is quite the popular focus point with many outdoor stores. looking for a weakness in cracks or faults is a good number of climbing routes. Following down drainages made by watershed or weaknesses in stone is what most canyoneering routes originate from.In Caving, most every cave is caused by solutional processes especially in weaknesses in joint controlled, watershed, or a fault. Usually...
