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Descent (65)

August 1985


Descent (65)The NCA Column

The NCA reports back to cavers.

China Caves Expedition ’85

Planning for the first Western caving expedition to head for a land rich in limestone.

Basic Caving Techniques

Part one of a continuing series covering personal equipment and clothing.

Helium for Deep Sump Dives

Trimix is the key to the latest Wookey explorations, says Bill Stone.

The Ascent of Nettlebed

Exploring New Zealand’s premier cave – from the bottom up.

The Nare River Expedition

After Armageddon, on to more finds in East New Britain.

Cave Photography

Part one of a series by Chris Howes, opening with equipment basics.

Cover: Descending into Peña Colorada, Mexico. Photo: Rob Parker

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