Descent (34)
August 1976
Langstroth Deaths – Foul Air Blamed
Three potholers have died while attempting a free-dive out from Langstroth Pot.
Wookey Hole Breakthrough
Martyn Farr reports on the latest diving discoveries in Wookey Hole.
SRT Know-how for 200 at BCRA Buxton Symposium
A special symposium organised to cover the subject of SRT draws an impressive crowd of cavers.
Treasure Under a Welsh Hill
Speleo Rhal CC describes their new find in Tunnel Cave.
Otter Hole
Two of the support party for a diving trip in Otter Hole spend their time wisely and make their own breatkthrough.
Moldywarps Find Skye’s Longest Cave
A few minutes’ digging reveal a new site: Uamh Cinn Ghlinn.
NEL Report on SRT Rope
A report on independent tests applied to ropes.
Montana: Rugged, Beautiful Land of Promise
With a sparse population and a wilderness designation, huge tracts of land are ripe for exploration.
How Strong are Tape Slings?
With an upsurge in SRT in the UK, it’s time to examine your slings for their suitability.
The Hardware Scene:
Whaletail Versus Rappel Rack
Continuing the debate begun in Descent (30) as to which system is the best and safest.
Blea Gill Cave: The Discoveries Continue
Les Mottram continues the story of how Blea Gill Cave was opened up.
Cover: Graham Moseley on the bolt traverse in Ogof Ffynnon Ddu 1. Photo: Ian Davinson
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