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GroundquestMSA wrote:I think that more people should try solo caving, vertical and otherwise. It is a completely different experience than caving with company and while potentially more risky, it's extremely fulfilling.
I think bennettbike's real original question may be more of who could actually carry that much equipment in and back out in the same day.
And I do know better, as I am the first to acknowledge that it is more dangerous than caving in the company of others
Cheryl Jones wrote:I propose that someone who has competently prepared for the trip and has the skills, experience, judgement, and equipment to traverse the obstacles and face the mental challenges the cave presents is not necessarily less safe or in more danger than he/she would be if caving in a group (particularly a group of cavers who were less skilled, prepared, and focused). The solo caver risks waiting longer for medical care, equipment replacement, and rescue should he/she not be able to exit or return to the group, however the trip itself isn't necessarily more dangerous.
Of course, solo caving is not for everyone, nor should it be. But we shouldn't be too quick to pass judgement based on our own fears, inadequacies, and "conventional wisdom."
Leclused wrote:A bit off-topic but the film "Solo" is now available on You-Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=y ... pp=desktop
A film about solo caving / exploring.
A bit off-topic but the film "Solo" is now available on You-Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=y ... pp=desktop
A film about solo caving / exploring.
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