beginners guide

1.0.0

Emma Ironmonger

The very cave you are afraid to enter holds the treasure you seek

--Joseph Campbell

disclaimer

This guide is intended to compliment suitable instruction. Caving can be a dangerous activity and proper training should be sought before leading trips or taking part in trips without experienced practitioners.

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foreword

I have been wanting to make a guide like this for a little while, putting down what limited experience I have of the underground down onto paper and bolstering it with the expertise of cavers I have the privilege of knowing.

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members manual

0.1.0

Emma Ironmonger

disclaimer

This guide is still in draft format. It is may not be accurate, and might change unexpectedly. We intend to release a final version soon.

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introduction

The brain child of a group of caving buddies, Far Out Grotto was established in 2026 as a virtual caving club to bring together cavers from Aotearoa and beyond. It began its humble beginnings as a group of friends in far flung corners of New Zealand wanting a collective to stay connected while being able to share ideas and events easily.

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