Descent (33)
April 1976
PSM Retains Record
An international expedition has resulted in not one but two broken records
New Guinea 75
The 1975 British expedition to Papua New Guinea has completed its work and returned home, producing this full report.
Blea Gill Cave
Here is a club’s diary of exploration in Blea Gill Cave in the Yorkshire Dales.
NCA News Bulletin
The NCA reports back to cavers.
Fine Sport Down the Piaggia Bella
Bradford PC members set their sights on the Piaggia Bella system in Italy.
Dale Head Pot Third Deepest in North
After plenty of underground engineering, Dale Pot Cave has attained a depth of 540ft.
Grotte de la Cigalère
A British team has reached the end of the Cigalère, but draws a blank when diving the sump.
Report on the SRT Fatal Accident in the Picos
In 1975 Chris Murray fell while ascending a pitch using SRT, and subsequently died in the cave. His friends on the trip offer their observations.
Hull University Link Pollnacrom & Reyfad
Two major systems in Co. Fermanagh have been linked.
The Hardware Scene:
The Jerry Pad
Protecting your ropes at a rub point.
Cover: Stalagmites. Photo: Uncredited
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