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Last post Please READ ME FIRST before posting!
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Nov 14, 2018 3:11 pm
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by Steve_S
Oct 27, 2018 4:54 pm
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by caverdan
Nov 10, 2018 4:20 pm
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Last post Re: Seeking advice from those who know
by CaverScott
Nov 8, 2018 4:30 pm
Conservation Forum
Cave conservation issues, techniques, questions. Also visit the NSS Cave Conservation and Management Section.
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Last post Highly vandalized cave cleaned up
by ohiocaver
Jul 27, 2017 11:52 am
Everything Bats
Please post all bat-related stories, discussions here.
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by ohiocaver
Nov 9, 2018 8:09 pm
Equipment Forum
Discuss caving lights, packs, helmets, clothing, etc.
For rope and vertical equipment, go to the On Rope! forum.
Cave electronics enthusiasts can also visit the Communications and Electronics Section forum.
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Last post Re: Head torch alternative
by bobby49
Nov 14, 2018 5:29 pm
On Rope!
Discuss vertical caving, equipment, & techniques. Also visit the NSS Vertical Section.
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by bobby49
Oct 30, 2018 9:57 pm
Photography and Videography Forum
Techniques and equipment.
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by Caver Keith
Oct 9, 2018 12:48 pm
Publications
NSS News, other caving publications, and books.
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Last post Mammoth Cave: Drawings, Paintings, Photographs
by bcbmammoth
Dec 17, 2017 5:15 pm
Cave Rescue Techniques Forum
Discuss training events, techniques, equipment, safety and related issues. Click here to visit the National Cave Rescue Commission webpage.
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by cavedoc
Feb 3, 2018 12:15 am
Speleology Forum
Cave geology, biology, and similar topics. Also visit the NSS Biology Section, or the Cave Geology and Geography Section, or the NSS Paleontology Section.
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Last post Karst Hydrology in the Grand Canyon
by Squirrel Girl
Dec 14, 2017 3:00 pm
Speleo-Marketplace
Buy or sell cave gear, speleo-publications.
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by trogman
Sep 30, 2018 8:04 am
Survey and Cartography Forum
Techniques, equipment and issues. Also visit the NSS Survey & Cartography Section.
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by bobby49
Oct 25, 2018 10:05 pm
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Last post Ellison's guide needed
by pkabanuck
Jun 30, 2017 11:36 am
Youth Groups Forum
Share ideas and experiences, seek advice for leading youth groups underground. Also visit Youth Group Caving.
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Last post The NSS Youth Group Liaison Committee Needs Your Help
by amaddox
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NSS Home Page
Click here to go to the home page of the NSS Web site.

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NSS Conventions, regional caving events, local caving events. Please spell out event initials for new members.
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by ohiocaver
May 18, 2018 9:20 am
NSS Announcements
Official announcements from the National Speleological Society. This forum is for announcements only.

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Last post Interim Administrative Vice President Elected!
by JeanDeVries
Aug 20, 2015 8:38 pm
Find An NSS Grotto
Local NSS caving clubs are called Grottos. Click here to find one near you.

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NSS Archives
This forum is for NSS Archives only. Images posted to this forum are from the archives. The NSS would like Cavechat user input on the history of certain items in the archives and will request that info in this forum.
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Last post Re: Schoolhouse Cave
by jharman2
Jan 10, 2011 8:52 am

NSS Organizations Forums

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NSS Grotto Forums
Any NSS Grotto can have its own subforum on Cavechat.
Subforums: Mother Lode Grotto, Charleston Grotto, Dogwood City Grotto

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Last post TAG 2015
by eyecave
Oct 11, 2015 7:41 pm
BORC Forum
This is a private forum for members of the Board of Regional Coordinators for the National Cave Rescue Commission.
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Last post This forum is protected.
by FW
Jul 12, 2018 6:58 am
Safety and Techniques
This is a public forum for individuals to discuss safe caving practices and techniques.
Subforum: Safety and Techniques Committee

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Last post Re: WNS Decon Videos
by driggs
May 22, 2017 12:02 am
Communications and Electronics Section Forum
This is a public forum for discussing electronic technology related to caving. Participation in this forum is open to all. Click Here to visit the NSS C&E Section home page.
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Last post What does C9 mean at the PCB board?
by luuna
Mar 14, 2018 4:58 am

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Open Talk Forum
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Last post Re: Alabama utility pumps air into a cave?
by William Bagwell
Sep 24, 2018 8:02 pm
Joke Forum
Want to share a good joke? Post it here. No offensive jokes, please.
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by ohiocaver
Jan 27, 2018 4:26 pm
In Memory of
This is a new forum to recognize our many caving friends that we have lost. Please feel free to post an "In memory of" thread about your caving friends you have lost.

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Last post Colleen O'Connor Olson (MCNP)
by ohiocaver
Sep 16, 2018 3:50 pm

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