Category Archives: Caving

Lights, Camera, Action!

Posted on November 13, 2019 by marilyn

EAT, SLEEP, CAVE, REPEAT Extremely rare footage of M!  As most of you know, apart from being extremely camera shy, I’m also a member of Metropolitan Speleological Society (MSS) – amongst other clubs!  One of our members, Alan Green, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abseiling, Canyoning, Caving, MSS | 4 Comments

Abercrombie – again?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 16 – 20 September 2019 How many times can you visit Abercrombie Caves in one year?  Well when your speleo club decides to write a book on the area, and you’re a soft touch when the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Bushwalking, Caving, MSS | 2 Comments

How many ways can I stuff up SRT?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by marilyn

LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK – 26 May 2019 The continuing story of me trying to become proficient with SRT (Single Rope Technique – used in caving).  If I just have to abseil down a rope, or prussik up the rope, … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS | 4 Comments

I never thought I’d see the day!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 6 – 7 April, 2019 Ever since I started caving 10 years ago, all I ever heard from Jeff B was “you’ll never get me inside a cave!”  Our trip to Abercrombie Caves this weekend probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS | 13 Comments

Who would have thought re-belays were that complicated?

Posted on March 24, 2019 by marilyn

GLENROCK SRA – 24 March 2019 Daniel B had organised a Single Rope Techniches (SRT) field day for Newcastle Hunter Speleos, so Marcia K and I (as associate members) thought we’d go along to get some SRT practice.  Marcia had … Continue reading →

Posted in Caving, MSS, NHVSS | 2 Comments