Category Archives: Caving

Some of us have still “Got It”

Posted on November 17, 2019 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 15 – 17 November 2019 Another weekend at Abercrombie trying to finalise some cave surveying and other information for the book that will be going to print in 12 month’s time.  We were lucky enough to have … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action!

Posted on November 13, 2019 by marilyn

EAT, SLEEP, CAVE, REPEAT Extremely rare footage of M!  As most of you know, apart from being extremely camera shy, I’m also a member of Metropolitan Speleological Society (MSS) – amongst other clubs!  One of our members, Alan Green, and … Continue reading →

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Abercrombie – again?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 16 – 20 September 2019 How many times can you visit Abercrombie Caves in one year?  Well when your speleo club decides to write a book on the area, and you’re a soft touch when the word … Continue reading →

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How many ways can I stuff up SRT?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by marilyn

LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK – 26 May 2019 The continuing story of me trying to become proficient with SRT (Single Rope Technique – used in caving).  If I just have to abseil down a rope, or prussik up the rope, … Continue reading →

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I never thought I’d see the day!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 6 – 7 April, 2019 Ever since I started caving 10 years ago, all I ever heard from Jeff B was “you’ll never get me inside a cave!”  Our trip to Abercrombie Caves this weekend probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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