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Descent (41)

March 1979

Descent (41)Statham and Yeadon Break World Record in Keld Head Dive

The subject of a television film, the through-trip from Kingsdale Master Cave to Keld Head has been completed.

Italy’s Abissa Fighiera

In the Antro del Corchia, is the Abissa Fighiera in line for the world’s deepest cave?

Exploring High Karst Areas of the Land of Big Drops

Bill Stone presents the wonders of Mexican caving.

Solo Caving

Right or wrong, caving solo has its attractions, says Dave Checkley.

The Hardware Scene:
Testing the Jumar

Not only the results of testing a Jumar to destruction, but the strength of ropes and the Whillock rope climber as well.

Cover: Geoff Yeadon kitted up at the Keld Head dive site. Photo: Yorkshire Television

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