Descent (119)
August 1994
The Ffantoms of Fountains Fell
The pipes lay on the heather like monstrous pulsating worms, spewing out water from leaking joints, but enabling more exploration to be carried out. Here at last is the true story of how the 1950s Gingling Hole Extensions were made, as told Jim Eyre style.
Shag Cliff and Smuggler’s Hole
An area that’s geologically ‘wrong’ for caves, yet one that produced an enjoyable study and a number of new sites.
Memories of Other Times
Some British and Bahamian humour and history here, as we say goodbye to George, Squeak and Lukewarm.
Crypts, Caves & Catacombs
Do you know what was made in Peak Cavern? You’re only four questions away from winning a book, plus here’s the solutions and lucky winner of the last Descent Quiz
Down and Out in Thailand
In a back corner there was a small hole. ‘Can’t be bothered,’ I thought. Then I realised that the steam from my sweat-covered T-shirt was speeding away, horizontally. It was draughting!
Cover: An imaginary SRT situation drawn with pastels. Artwork: Mark ‘Gonzo’ Lumley
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