Descent (029) August 1974

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Tragedy During Record Cave Dive

Roger Solari has died during a push in Agen Allwedd.

Cave Photography

Part one of a new series on cave photography by expert photographer Alan Coase.

The Unparalleled SRT Technique of Jim Eyre

By his own pen, of course. Expect humour: extreme setting.

From Yorkshire Pot to the Sumidero Yo Chib

Pete Lord has been caving with Mike Boon, now resident in Canada – a trip that took in here, there and everywhere.

Miss Descent

The results of the Miss Descent competition for the best photo of a female caver underground. The results are, well, a little surprising.

Dalebarn Cave

Derek Crossland reports on a cave diving push that has taken the sump in Dale Barn Cave to over 2,500ft.

Know Your Ropes

Part one of a continuing series on ropes: what do you need for caving, and why?

The Hardware Scene

Home-made Ladders

This latest report covers not so much making ladders, but the dangerous faults that have developed.

Descent of Deepest Shaft in Wales

A great pot on Little Orme has been bottomed.

Cover: Colin Brookes on the Long Churn route into Alum Pot. Photo: D.J. Elliot

 

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