Cavers

American cavers recommend a minimum of three independent sources of light per person, but two lights is common practice among European cavers.

This sentiment is exemplified by bumper stickers and T-shirts displayed by some cavers: "Cavers rescue spelunkers".

We're very careful about which cavers and divers we work with, and we're very clear about the parameters of that relationship in terms of safety and appropriate levels of training.

In Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness, a team of cavers reaches new depths in Tears of the Turtle, the nation’s deepest known limestone cave.

The man, believed to be from Canberra, was with a larger group of cavers making their way through some of the Jenolan Caves, west of the Blue Mountains.

While he had never rescued an animal from a cave, Rochette said other cavers he has spoken to have told him of other rescues.

Jahmon McClendon scored eight touchdowns in Monte Vista’s runaway win over the San Diego Cavers in last year’s San Diego Section Division IV championship game at Southwestern College.

Caving has also been described as an "individualist's team sport" by some, as cavers can often make a trip without direct physical assistance from others but will generally go in a group for companionship or to provide emergency help if needed.

However, vertical cavers have often encountered longer stalactites while exploring.

In addition to the equipment already described, cavers frequently carry packs containing first-aid kits, emergency equipment, and food.

In long or complex caves, even experienced cavers can become lost.

It is fair to say that while caving shares some attributes of sport activities, for many it transcends sports as many cavers pursue cave science, mapping, photography, and the management and conservation of cave resources.

Many cavers carry two or more sources of light - one as primary and the others as backup in case the first fails.

Some however consider the assistance cavers give each other as a typical team sport activity. citation Too much emphasis on the labeling of caving as a sport can narrow the goals of caving as a whole.

Such long trips necessitate the cavers carrying provisions, sleeping and cooking equipment.

The development of the rappel rack and the evolution of mechanical ascension systems extended the practice and safety of pit exploration to a wider range of cavers.