Tag: caving

First time at GB Cave in Mendip

29 November 2024

The first time I went to G.B. in Mendip, it was a fairly intimidating trip. I hadn't been briefed much about G.B. beforehand, and after like 3-4 hours, I felt stressed that we'd have to reverse everything we'd done and had a bit of a meltdown. It was at this point that I learnt there […]

Evening we were supposed to go caving

14 November 2024

Throwback to an evening where we were supposed to go caving with Grandma, but instead ate snacks in her boot. [airbags disabled in pic 3] Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Giants Entrance to Garlands trip with mum

12 November 2024

Throwback to a Giants Entrance Garlands trip with my mum, dad, son and oldest nephew. I've had a bit of anxiety of doing this trip with a front mounted baby – as there's a section shortly before the Giants Bypass section where it's usually best to go sideways. With a front mounted babysaur, I wasn't […]

One sunny Saturday Caving Crew trip

10 November 2024

One sunny Saturday, one Caving Crew trip in the past, some suncreamed cavers set out to slither and climb a well known boardgame in a welsh quarry that literally noone has ever posted on social media before. We ventured up a wonderful scree walks that was hugely popular with the team, found a sturdy table […]

Caving with a baby – choosing the right trip

4 November 2024

If you're caving with a baby, you must make sure the trip is appropriate. This is common sense – a bit like saying "when selecting drinks for your baby, don't choose absinthe", but some people on the internet seem to think that all caves are like absinthe. Just like we start babies on water or […]

Memorable trip to south Wales with the Caving Crew

27 October 2024

Throwback to a memorable trip to south wales with The Caving Crew – @thecavingcrew – where we visited Craig Y Ffynnon. One of the problems of incredible stalactites and stalagmites is that they're often Very Difficult to get good photos of. It's not impossible. It's just very equipment and effort-heavy. Really you need lots of […]

Throwback to a wonderful parents and children trip

22 October 2024

Throwback to a wonderful parents and children trip. On this occasion with Nomz and her son who has a super cool name. They did so so good! What a great trip! Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Giant wet stal and wriggles in the cave

1 October 2024

Some giant wet stal was observed, much wriggles occurred and Sam did NOT get too cold. The Caving Crew / @thecavingcrew Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Sunday family caving trip with firsts

22 September 2024

from today: a Sunday family caving trip. Some firsts: James's first walking underground James's first experience of puddles (he loved them) James's first lost wellie in the mud (first of many!) Swipe to the end to see my top advice for avoiding skin damage underground. [We're experienced in this sort of thing – all the […]

Baby became more crawly and cave suited

22 September 2024

He became more crawly and cave suited and booted thanks to some wonderful friends. Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Taking Jan and Pav around Bagshawe Cavern

31 December 2022

Throwback to an adventure taking Jan and Pav around Bagshawe Cavern with Jen last year with the Caving Crew. Originally posted on this post on Instagram

Taking Jade, Neil, Sophie and Mary to Bagshawe

27 December 2022

One Tuesday some time ago, Jen and Tim took Jade, Neil, Sophie, Csilla, and Laura caving for the first time. They decided to visit Bagshawe Cavern in the Peak District. Sophie was thrilled to be caving for the first time and said, "I loved every minute of it! The watery parts were my favorite, even […]