Descent (209)
August 2009
Gear Review: Beast D-ring
It’s a neat bit of kit, it seems; how could you live without ... a D-ring?
Of Tigers and Old-Timers
The latest expedition to return from the giant caves of Mulu was a stunning success, combining exploration with cutting-edge science and drawing on the talents of not only newcomer cavers, but those of greater years and experience.
A Life in Caves
We say a final farewell to Claude Chabert.
The Siren Song
Artur Kozlowski continues his account of diving exploration in the Green Holes of Doolin on the Atlantic coast, where unentered passages weave their spell.
A Wharfedale Weekend (Part 5)
With a new Hidden Earth weekend on the horizon, we conclude our major coverage of the 2008 event.
Working with St Patrick
Yet more passages have been found and the survey is now far advanced, so the team thought it was time for an update on work in Shannon Cave.
Resurrecting Fernhill
What was lost was not forgotten – these are cavers, after all! They knew full well that the void of Fernhill Cave still lay beneath the quarry spoil. It seemed that the time to excavate had come, to reveal once more the cave’s rich decorations.
The Bottom Line: Life As We Know It
Yes, it’s the return of Alan Jeffreys with another of his occasional, captivating musings, this time concerning what might become of his blood!
Cover: Mandy Voysey in Fernhill Cave. Photo: Mark 'Gonzo' Lumley
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