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CAVING RULES
1.
NEVER
ENTER A CAVE ALONE!
2.
Every
cave has an owner. Respect landowners
& their property - ALWAYS get permission before caving (failure to do so is
considered trespassing).
3.
Cave
in groups of at least 3 or 4, and have an experienced caver in the group.
4.
Know
your group; make sure your group understands and practices cave conservation
and safety techniques. Otherwise, don't
take them caving.
5.
Let
someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.
6.
Always
have at least 3 reliable sources of light.
7.
Know
the cave and check weather conditions before entering.
8.
Always
wear a helmet & have proper equipment in good working order.
9.
Know
your limits & have proper training & safety equipment before attempting
advanced techniques (vertical caving, cave diving)
10.
Know
and abide by the state and federal cave protection laws.
11.
It
is illegal to break or remove broken formations; disturb, harm, or remove cave
creatures; disturb or remove historic artifacts or bones; deface the cave by
leaving litter or writing or marking on the cave walls.
12.
Don't
leave garbage in the cave; take out all man-made litter & trash and dispose
of it properly.
13.
NEVER
use any ropes, ladders, etc. that have been left in the cave.
14.
Never
run in a cave, and never jump when you can climb.
15.
Always
stay clear of people above and below you.
16.
If
you dislodge anything while climbing, scream "ROCK"!!.
17.
Always
stay with your group - don't wander off. If you get lost, STAY PUT...someone will find you.
18.
Never
drink cave water - it may look clean, but can be polluted.
19.
If
any person on the trip becomes injured or tired, experienced trip members will
escort that person from the cave ASAP.
20.
Don't
give cave locations to just anyone! They may damage the cave, or trespass, or
get hurt or lost.
21.
Please
report cave vandals to the cave owner & police. The actions of a few slobs can ruin caves
& close caves for EVERYONE
22.
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but
time. (NSS motto)
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