Coming back from a dive or a dry cave trip with empty reels and full survey books is the goal of every explorer. Exploration is driven by the excitement to go where no person has been before- to see new places, to find new animals, the hope that the exploration will continue, no matter how logistically difficult.
This session will consist of informal presentations on cave diving equipment and techniques.
Session Moderator
Mark Wenner
Cave Diver
Opens: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Closes: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Mark Wenner
Email: mw@karstterrain.com
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The James G. Mitchell Fund was established in 1965 and is maintained by contributions to the National Speleological Foundation. This award includes a cash award for the best scientific paper presented at the NSS Convention by a student member (or members) of the society. Eligible papers shall be judged by an interdisciplinary panel appointed by the Mitchell Award sub-committee chair. For consideration, contact sub-committee chair, Dr. Kathy Lavoie at award-mitchell@caves.org.
Some lava tubes are referred to as ice caves because they contain ice within. The natural thermal shield provided by the surrounding lava allows these caves to trap cold air during winter months. In some instances, these delicate environments create perfect conditions for exceptionally impressive ice crystalization.
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