On Rope: North American Vertical Rope Techniques for Caving ... Rappellers

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Vertical Bible

A Must Have Reference

Tons of Valuable Information

Cool but consider getting the first edition too...

Not an "expert"

On Rope: North American Vertical Rope Techniques for Caving ... Rappellers
Bruce Smith , and Allen Padgett
Manufacturer: Natl Speleological Society
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ASIN: 1879961059

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Vertical Bible.......2007-08-24

This is the most informative and educational book about Caving and Rope.
I have to keep buying them because they get borrowed and never find their way back. But thats ok because my next one is never leaving my site.
Well ilistrated and written.

A Must Have Reference.......2007-06-15

This book is rated 5-stars because the information contained is absolutely necessary to anybody who climbs and/or works with rope. However, I must say that the information could be organized better, and the quality of writing could also use a little help. In the end, it is still the best "general" book on using rope when your life is on the line.

Tons of Valuable Information.......2007-05-08

I bought this book after I finished training in vertical rescue. Lots of good information for rescuers as well as for those who use rope recreationally.

Cool but consider getting the first edition too..........2006-07-25

I bought this book to learn vertical caving and teach Venture Crew members. The local Grotto helped. We hoped to learn Prusiking (3 knot rope ascending), but the details in the second edition aren't as good as the 1st edition. The Grotto guy sent me some photo copies of the first edition that clarified stuff in the second addition.
I now own both additions. This is a must have if you do vertical caving or want to do vertical caving. The window washing info, and circus rigging is cool but I don't think we will rig a trapeze any time soon... Talk around, perhaps the 1st addition is for you!

Not an "expert".......2006-07-06

The "military" section of this book is entirely in error and evinces complete ignorance of military rappel techniques though the cover vaunts this as a, if not THE authoritative source.
The "military section" amounts to a sneering, contemptous, wholesale and arrogant dismissal of all military rappel technique and training.
The author sneeringly attacks the military policy of using very spartan equipment as a matter of military principle, because of the extreme demands of combat operations that vastly exceed anything this author might have experienced in even the most "extreme" civilian climbing or adventure racing etc. We need as few parts in any given machine as a matter of life and death principle- every ounce we carry is critical and every extra piece of gear is one more thing that can break or break down or get lost when we are
50 miles behind enemy lines or 30 miles off shore in helicopters at the limits of endurance in extreme weather and pointed at hostile beaches at wavetop level and under fire.
As for Australian rappel- (dismissed as showing off) -it is not only the one method that allows covering the area we are rappelling into with our weapons, it is also the fastest method of rappelling -even allowing slack to be pulled and a skydiving jump to be employed -not for thrills -because we might have 65 seconds to get 30 men and rescued hostages or POWs off a cliff or out of the top story of a building before it is overrun- or may have 15 seconds to get 7 men out of a helicopter before the enemy brings antiaircraft or small arms fire to bear and shoots the helicopter down. We don't have time to back down a cliff or building face- and training to is a waste of time. Sorry if the author is scared to go off a cliff face down, -we don't have a choice. And we have plenty of budget for climbing equipment- we can't however afford needlessly elaborate systems -all of which only make things more comfortable and soft (and
slower)- or safer for less expert civilians. Nice try "expert".
So egregious is this section- it calls into question the entire rest of the book. Don't buy or refer to it.

Exploring Caves: Journeys into the Earth (Imax)

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Exploring Caves: Journeys into the Earth (Imax)
Nancy Holler Aulenbach
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The Science and Truth behind the cave Environment
An intelligent, well-detailed introduction to caves

Spelology Caves & the Cave Environment
N. Sullivan
Manufacturer: Cave Books
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ASIN: 0939748452

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This newly-revised edition of a classic introduction to speleology covers the latest discoveries about the mysterious world of caves. Drs. Moore and Sullivan are among the founders of modern cave research. They present here the principles of speleology in language that anyone can understand. The authors show how cave processes involve biological as well as geological, chemical, and physical processes, and they examine such topics as the origin of caves, the structure of cave food chains, and the evolution of blind cave animals. The book was a selection of the Science Book Club and is widely used as a textbook in high schools and colleges.

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The Science and Truth behind the cave Environment.......2007-06-28

If you want to know what it is that makes up a cave, get this guide. Included in this book are facts about cave biology, chemistry of the cave, geological assessments that grandly improve your knowledge of the world of caves. Don't believe me? You'll be amazed how many different caves are in your backyard, and you'd want to know what to expect before venturing and exploring it for yourself. Contrary to popular belief, there are living animals that reside where the sunlight does not touch and how simply made or delicate they may be. Not only that, you'll find out much more that is quite intriguing about caves. I understand this is a simple review in comparison to others, in truth here is the reality behind the science.

An intelligent, well-detailed introduction to caves.......2001-08-16

This book explains the geology and biology of caves, and how they have been used by human beings. The authors explain the details very well, drawing upon lots of interesting examples of caves from around the world and providing useful illustrations, charts, and photographs throughout the book.

In the section on limestone formations, they explain why most limestone caves have been formed by slowly moving water in a thin horizontal zone directly below the water table. They examine scallop formations, carbon dioxide content, calcite solubility and other factors. (Sandstone caves, sea caves and lava tubes are covered just briefly.)

There is some good coverage about water movement through caves, the growth of speleotherms, and how to date caves and cave deposits. There is a table provided that lists the secondary minerals found in limestone caves and the caves they can be found in. You will also learn about cave temperatures, relative humidity, and how different karst formations are related to the nature and distribution of the soil in different climatic zones.

There is also a section about the many cave dwelling micro-organisms, troglobites, and vertebrates. It explains their evolution, adaptation to the cave environment, and how they fit into the food chain.

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Complex Vampire Mystery

Wonderful book

Wierd tale #2

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Daylight
Elizabeth Knox
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
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ASIN: 0345457951
Release Date: 2003-04-01

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Brian “Bad” Phelan, a New Zealand policeman and bomb disposal expert, likes to live dangerously. Bad is an expert climber and caver and, while on vacation on the French/Italian border, he helps bring a body out of a rocky, wave-swept cove. Curiously, the dead woman bears striking similarities to a young woman he met years ago, shortly before she disappeared in a flooded French cave. Haunted by the strange connection, Bad is compelled to investigate.

In following a series of increasingly eerie leads, Bad learns the story of the Blessed Martine Raimondi, a World War II resistance heroine and martyred nun. He also meets Eve Moskelute, the beautiful widow of a celebrated French artist; Daniel Octave, a Canadian Jesuit who investigates miracles; and most surprisingly, Dawn Moskelute, Eve’s twin sister, who just may be a vampire.

Sensuous and heavenly, Daylight combines Elizabeth Knox’s greatest gifts: her wildly imaginative storytelling and her clear eye for atmosphere and place. Daylight is set in one of the most beautiful regions on Earth, from the unspoiled beauty of the Cinque Terre to the antiquities of Avignon, yet much of the action takes place in a world the tourist never sees, a world of caves and secret passages, of hidden cloisters and the rooms behind doors in the vaulted tunnels of medieval streets. It is in this “world beneath the world” that Bad Phelan finds himself face to face with history and myth, with phantoms whose hearts are still beating, and hungry, and able to break.

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Hard to get into.......2007-05-09

This novel jumps back and forth between present and past as the novel develops different characters. It can be a chore to read. Just as you are becoming familiar with one character, he or she disappears while other characters are developed. The plot eventually is drawn together. It is a complex tale of people "infected" who live alongside normal prople (except they cannot go out in daylight, hence the name of the novel). Miracles are attributed to a nun executed during World War II, and she is beautified as a saint; but there are further inquiries into what really happened.

I found myself skimming some parts, which is not a good indication, but the main plot kept me interested enough to finish the novel. It is not recommended for people who have trouble dealing with stories about the supernatural. Everyone ends up going their own directions as the novel ends and, in that respect, the novel seems a little unfinished. Matters are solved, but not publicly. The vampires are still out there.

Complex Vampire Mystery.......2006-07-24

I detest vampire fiction and stopped reading "Interview with a Vampire" because I was so freaked out by the evilness of the characters. So why did I buy this book? The setting and the writing. My family has visited Menton, France, where much of the action takes place, and I love the entire region on both sides of the French/Italian border. I skimmed the book at the bookstore and immediately was hooked by Knox's prose. I also enjoy historical fiction and parts of this novel are set in the past. About two-thirds of the way through, I was getting uneasy about the possibility of a nun and saint being a vampire. Way too creepy. However, I persevered and was positively blown away by Knox's satisfying ending. I was worried that she would leave loose ends, but she didn't. All is revealed. I can't believe the reviewer who couldn't tell who was a vampire and who wasn't. This is no mystery by the end of the book. I still do not like vampire fiction; "Daylight" did include some pretty horrifying descriptions. However, the writing is so beautiful and characters so deftly drawn, that "Daylight" was worth the discomfort.

My only remaining question is: Why is this book out of print?

Wonderful book.......2005-12-03

I chose this book because I was absolutely stunned by the beauty of Vintner's Luck. While I an not a fan of vampire lit, I also loved this book because of Knox's feeling for and understanding of Mediterranean culture and I liked the sophistication of the characters who casually cross borders and change languages.

Wierd tale #2.......2005-09-11

I absolutely adored The Vintner's luck but was very disappointed with this tale of other world creatures. I had trouble connecting the characters or even understanding who was a vampire or who was not. Elizabeth Knox's prose saved the book, for me, from not finishing it.

Great Story, Engaging Characters.......2004-06-25

I really enjoyed this book. It was beautiful and the characters were interesting. I wish there were more!

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A must read for spelunkers, rockhounds, & mineralogists

Cave Minerals of the World
Carol A. Hill
Manufacturer: Natl Speleological Society
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A must read for spelunkers, rockhounds, & mineralogists.......2001-07-29

Cave Minerals of the World (Second edition) is a must read for spelunkers, and amateur and professional mineralogists and geologists. It will also be of great value to owners and operators of commercial caves throughout the world, giving all non-scientists a greater understanding and appreciation for the how and why of cave minerals formations.

The text starts with descriptions and color photographs of 38 morphological types of cave growths. Following the first 117 pages, the authors present descriptions of some 247 minerals that are conveniently grouped as in a mineralogy text by their chemistry. After these descriptions, profusely illustrated with color photographs, are descriptions of 9 organicminerals. Next is a chapter on related forms running the gamut from lava formations to guano-fire minerals. There is a lengthy section of special topics related to the mineralogy of speleothems from their crystallography, color, luminescence, mono and macro crystallinity, microclimate of formation, dating and other interesting subjects. The text is topped off by the authors picks of the top 10 caves in the world with multi-page articles about each cave. A handy glossary, lengthy bibliography, and useful index round out the publication.

This is the one complete treatment of caves and their minerals from the standpoint of the environment necessary for any given mineral to form. The explanations of the various types of speleothems and their growth mechanisms are clear and understandable to both professional and layman.

This book presents a great value for its moderate price of and brings together information otherwise scattered throughout the literature. Its attractive cover, small coffee table dimensions, and high quality paper and graphics makes it a standout in value. Once examined, this publication will become a much used reference text.

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Caving is exciting, adventurous, and sometimes dangerous. It's the one true exploration frontier still available to the individual. Michael Ray Taylor's fascination with canyons and crevices hundreds of feet below the earth has taken him from Wyoming's Grim Crawl of Death to Chinese burial caves, the Old Croton Aqueduct beneath Spanish Harlem, and in 1994 to Zacaton, Mexico, where the world's greatest cave diver, Sheck Exley, dies in a dive. In a book of travel adventure, natural beauty, and emotional honesty, Taylor tours the world's deepest and least accessible pits, illuminating the personalities and people whose passion is slithering in the dark.

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Another world!.......2007-06-06

After reading this and realizing I live within minutes of some of the places mentioned it makes me want to try it. It also helps me realize how lucky I am to live here. The book took me to what seemed like another world at times. Although I might not agree with some of his and other caver's philosophy, I still appreciate what they are trying to do with the sport. Maybe, I'll get to meet a member of the tight knit, eccentric, caving family and experience first hand some of the thrill and pain of going underground.

Continued praise for Cave Passages.......2000-06-16

After finishing this book for the second time, I again felt the pang of loss for having the pages not continue. A blend of caving, philosophy, and caving philosophy, his work gives one pause for finding meaning in one's life. I for one am jealous of the karst regions he has been fortunate to explore. Telling about those exploits is handled with style that doesn't get in the way of the story itself. I'm sure others would enjoy this book. I do.

Enter the fascinating world of caving........1999-07-03

Come visit Michael Ray Taylor's underground world and explore some of the last great wilderness on earth without leaving the safety and comfort of your armchair. This collection of short stories on caving takes you around the world to some of the most exotic caving regions. Michael's easy and casual style of writing puts you right in the action. One can easily imagine how tight the Devil's Pinch must be, and what those rocks felt like as they squeeze you from above and below. I liked how Michael made each account personal by letting you get to know the other cavers and the local inhabitants of the region. This book is for anyone with an adventurous spirit.

I was hoping for more...........1999-05-23

Caving is a fascinating sport, but this book didn't captivate me as I hoped it would. Eleven of the 22 chapters had little or nothing to do with caving (the author just wandered-off on tangents...96 pages worth); that was a disappointment. The chapters which did talk about caving (the other 156 pages) were well written and very descriptive. The book was 252 pages long (the other 30+ pages included a glossary, index, appendix, etc.). I also purchased a book called "The Longest Cave," but I haven't read it yet; I'm hoping it'll be better.

Taylor caves so you don't have to.......1999-04-22

In this irresistable book, Taylor shares his passion for caving in easy-going prose that never falters. He takes us all over into all kinds of caving situations, and the result is simply fascinating. What's more, Taylor never falls prey to the immodest "boy-am-I-ever-cool-and-macho" style that afflicts some who write about their awesome adventures. On the contrary, Taylor is disarmingly candid about his occasional fears and breaches of caving ettiquette. His honesty adds to the pleasure of reading this fine little book. Although the book is never quite as lyrical as one might hope, the last few paragraphs are surprisingly bittersweet.

The single significant flaw is not in the text, but rather in the lack of photographs. One wonders how a book in which great pains are taken to describe underground scenes, and in which the personalities and work of several cave photographers are described, could be virtually photograph free. It's strange and a little frustating. But this is still a delightful book.

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Excellent book, but needs an update

Not too much help

Good Introduction before hands on training

READ ME FIRST!

Adventures in Caving

Adventure of Caving
David R. McClurg
Manufacturer: National Speleological Society
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Excellent book, but needs an update.......2007-02-05

This is a good practical book about caving. It is well-written and thorough. A beginner could read select chapters in this book and feel prepared to go on a group trip in a noncommercial cave.

Caving is physically demanding, requires planning, and entails risk. Mr. McClurg covers those basics like cave safety, dressing properly, and the essential supplies one should take into a cave. Some chapters cover more advanced topics like knots, harnesses, and ascending and descending. Though these are things you should learn from experienced cavers and not in a book, it does serve as a good reference. The knots section could be clarified with some schematics to accompany the good photo illustrations of essential knots.

There is one issue that needs to be addressed: this book is out of date regarding headlamps and lighting in general. Though no book will be completely current regarding LED light sources, this book --ten years old at the time I wrote this review--makes no mention of LED headlamps or flashlights. It also discusses NiCD rechargeable batteries, which have fallen heavily out of faver (NiMH batteries are far superior and more environmentally friendly).

I love this book; it is good enough that it should be updated and published as a new edition. Those who wish to find updated info on lighting technology can find it on the WWW.

Not too much help.......2006-03-08

I was looking for a book about ass spelunking, and this did not cover that topic. I was dissappointed, but not surprised at all. Overall, the topic was covered pretty well, except for that it didnt cover what I WANTED.

Good Introduction before hands on training.......2004-01-23

Mr. McClurg's book covers a wide range of caving topics, from equipment to conservation to basic techniques and advanced vertical techniques. I read this book when I first became interested in caving. While no book is as effective as hands on training and experience, it did provide a good foundation for the techniques used in caving. When I later joined the National Speleological Society, I was able to grasp the concepts taught to me much more quickly.

READ ME FIRST!.......2000-09-26

I had the good fortune to read Mr. McClurg's book, "Adventure of Caving" BEFORE I undertook any wild cave trips on my own. This was back in 1988, so I own the previous edition of the book.

Because I encountered this book PRIOR to caving on my own, I didn't have to deal with some of the problems new cavers often have, such as running out of light, getting lost or hurt. (It usually happens in that order.) He helped my wife and I to understand how to cave safely, knowing what the dangers are and how to avoid them, but he writes in such an enthusiastic, breezy and humorous style, the "learning" is nearly painless. This is a book that one can read and enjoy even if you don't plan to go caving on your own. Some of his jokes had me laughing out loud on my first reading. One of them, gets funnier and funnier the more I cave (and we've done a LOT since then). He says,

"Crawling isn't the ONLY thing that cavers do. It just SEEMS that way."

For some reason, this quote comes back to haunt me every time I do the 1500 foot crawlway in a certain unnamed cave in Indiana. Of course, at that time, my sense of humor is being sorely tested. It seems much funnier afterwards when we're sitting around a hot pizza and a cold beverage. It's hilarious, now that I've sworn off doing that particular cave altogether, since I'm just getting too old and fat to enjoy the squeeze.

If you are thinking about going caving, or just interested in the sport, you will enjoy reading, "Adventure of Caving" by David McClurg. I've read it at least ten times, and still refer back to it from time to time. Thanks, Dave for getting us off to a good start!

Adventures in Caving.......2000-07-05

While none of the things shown in the book should ever beattempted without proper, expert instruction, David McClurg providesan in-depth and fun look at the sport known as Caving. His extensive experience in both horizontal and vertical caving shows the reader how one gets around in the underground, and he places empathisis on safety althroughout the book. The reading is easy and illustrations are clear and simple to enhance comprehension...

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Hard to find, but worth the effort!
Fast action and a thrilling plot
just an allright novel
Cavern
ONE "BEAR" OF A NOVEL!

Cavern
Jake Page
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Set in and around the town of Carlsbad, New Mexico--home to both the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP), the underground dumping area for irradiated materials, and the magnificent Carlsbad Caverns--Cavern is a truly terrifying thriller, laced with flawless science, caving research, and an excellent romance.

The salt tunnel excavations for the WIPP site, and the entombment of radioactive material might seem a dangerous enough risk for humanity; but when a newly revealed series of immense caverns leads to the discovery of a colony of colossal bears that have survived and adapted to their subterranean environment since the ice-age glaciers disappeared from what is now the desert southwest, not only is man at risk, but the whole Department of Energy's multi-billion dollar investment in WIPP.

"Cavern is one of the most gripping novels I have read in ages. It is a grand adventure story, a tale of intrigue, science, and terror set in a warren of caverns deep under the Southwestern desert. But it is more than just a heart-pounding thriller: it is a story populated with richly drawn characters, unforgettable descriptions of a magical underground world, exceptionally fine writing, and a creature guaranteed to arouse your most atavistic fears. Jake Page knows his science, and he has created a story that is all too believable. This is most definitely not a novel for anyone with a heart condition or claustrophobia. Read it with the lights on and the doors locked."--Douglas Preston, coauthor of Relic and Thunderhead

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Hard to find, but worth the effort!.......2006-04-10

Jake Page's "Cavern" is a quick, solid read that's both entertaining and educational. Page gets to show off his knowledge of both the New Mexico area and the world of caves. When the protagionist, Jake Whittaker, a master caver, discovers a previously unknown cavern in New Mexico that could rival Carlsbad Caverns, he decides not to share the info with anyone until he can secure the rights to the discovery. What he eventually stumbles upon are some very unusual residents of the cave that begin to start exploring outer areas of the cave that just so happen to infringe on a radioactive waste management company. While it's unclear whether the inhabitants of the cave were affected in any way by the radioactive material, Page, at least, leaves that door open. Whittaker decides to enlist the aid of his ex-wife, Dr. Cassie Roberts who helps to identify the inhabitants and determine what the course of action should be regarding the cave and its dwellers.

As is almost always the case, the government gets involved along with a group of locals who discover the existence of the cave. The main thrust of the plot from that point is a race to see who can gain ownership of the cave without being methodically picked off by the cave's inhabitants.

Page does an adequate job of explaining all the details and making it fit into a fairly believeable plot. There's plenty of action and more than a few chills and thrills from the various claustophobic sortees into the cave. The ending is open-ended enough to suggest that a sequel could follow.

Grab a copy (if you can find one because this book is tough to find) and enjoy an exciting underground adventure!

Fast action and a thrilling plot.......2003-05-17

The setting is an unexplored cave near Carlsbad Caverns and the scientists who study it ý and begin disappearing. Something is evidently down there, and amid issues of nuclear waste and research lies evidence of a new threat to mankind which must be stamped out. Cavern features fast action and a thrilling plot which will keep readers guessing to the end.

just an allright novel.......2001-09-17

I wanted more bear action in this novel. It seems the "extinct" bears got less play than the romance? between exes Jack and Cassandra. I know I wouldn't want to be in some deep, dark cave with my ex! All in all this book reminds one of a few recent books like "Extinct" and "The Trench" where thought to be extinct creatures come in contact with man with expected results. I'm not saying this is a bad novel, just that there are better examples of this genre out there.

Cavern.......2001-06-17

I have to admit that I could not put this book down. A fast entertaining read. The story line moved and subplots were good. If you need a book for the plane or the beach, Get this one. I for one liked the ending and the far fetched plot. I like a book that I can read enjoy and feel satisfied with. If I want a book heavy with reality or more realistic could be, I read one. Sometimes I just want to read books because I want to be entertained by them. This was one.

ONE "BEAR" OF A NOVEL!.......2001-04-16

In an undiscovered cavern in Carlsbad, New Mexico, a species of bear thought to be extinct has survived and adapted to the dark confines of its underground dwelling. Undetected for over ten-thousand years his world and our world are about to collide.

Now, I know you're thinking that a pre-historic bear doesn't sound very scary, but these guys are much bigger and more vicious than their modern day cousins!

Jake Page presents a well researched and well written story that comes across very believable. The darkness and tight confines of the caverns are enough to give anyone a severe case of claustrophobia and \ or the willies.

The only letdown was the ending. Too predictable. Just once I would like to see the main character go public with his discovery of a new species instead of keeping it secret from the rest of the world.

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The 6th International Symposium on Vulcanospeleology

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