What equipment do you need to go caving?
Helmet. Headlamp. Rope, harness and climbing gear. Protective boots and a caving suit.
How do you cave safely?
Move with care
- Do not run or jump in a cave. Plan each move carefully.
- Do not enter a cave when there is rain predicted in the area. Cave often flood suddenly.
- Never touch or damage stalactites or other cave formations. These take thousands of years to grow.
What do you wear in a cave?
Because caves are typically cold, you should plan on wearing layers of warm clothes, including long underwear. Cavers should avoid wearing any type of clothing made of cotton because it absorbs and holds more water than synthetic materials and will make you cold more rapidly.
What potholing means?
Potholing is the leisure activity of going into underground caves and tunnels. [mainly British]regional note: in AM, use spelunking.
What do cavers wear?
Abrasive protection. Cavers commonly wear protective oversuits, similar to boiler suits but made of heavily abrasion-resistant material such as cordura. In wet or windy caves, PVC oversuits may be preferred, as they provide a greater degree of warmth and protection against getting wet.
What is cave climbing called?
Caving – also known as spelunking in the United States and Canada and potholing in the United Kingdom and Ireland – is the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems (as distinguished from show caves).
What is cave exploring called?
Definition of spelunking : the hobby or practice of exploring caves.
What is cave exploration?
Caving – also known as spelunking in the United States and Canada and potholing in the United Kingdom and Ireland – is the recreational pastime of exploring wild cave systems (as distinguished from show caves). In contrast, speleology is the scientific study of caves and the cave environment.
What qualities do you need to be a caver?
Be in a good physical condition. Having good balance and coordination is helpful because you will be walking on muddy paths and stepping on slippery rocks.