Basic Vertical Instruction
Posted: Feb 23, 2015 2:08 pm
I have attended a Vertical Techniques Workshop at last NSS conference in Huntsville, AL. I have done some book research on vertical caving techniques by reading the following books; On Rope by Bruce Smith and Alan Padgett, Alpine Caving Techniques by Georges Marbach and Bernard Tourte, and Vertical by Alan Warild. I have recently bought a frog ascending and descending system. Everyone that I have sought out advice on vertical instruction, they have suggested to join a local grotto to become familiar with vertical caving. I'm from Florida so there are not many opportunities for vertical experience. I was looking at the NSS Vertical section website and it seems like it has not been updated since, it still lists Bruce Smith as training coordinator and I though that he had retired. I'm looking for a recommendation of someone that teaches the Basic Vertical Techniques course or someone to act as a mentor. I will be in the TAG area with a friend also looking for instruction during spring break from March 28 until April 5.