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• Howard's Waterfall Evening Trip

  • When
    February 23, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade County, GA
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  This is a exploratory trip by Josh Null to Howards Waterfall
  
  You must sign the SCCI permit to join on the trip

      Meeting time: 6:00pm EST

      Meeting location: At the cave. Register for the address and contact info of Josh
  
  The trip is an exploratory trip to get to the disaster room and explore the right branch just before the bypass.

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  What to wear & bring:

  -At a quick look

         -Standard  horizontal caving gear.

        -Extra layers in case you get chilly

        -Good knee pads, there will be crawling and breakdown

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  -In depth

          To wear:

        - Fast drying clothes. Synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon work best.
  

          Bear in mind that caves frequently destroy the clothing you take into them.

        - Long pants, think light and durable.

        - Shirt - long or short sleeve depending on how hot or cold you normally run.

        - Warm packable layers.

        - Good sturdy boots or shoes.

        - Knee pads necessary, elbow pads optional

        - Gloves! Rubber garden gloves work well. Gloves don't only protect you from the                                      cave but more importantly protect the cave from YOU!

        - A helmet with a mounted headlamp and fresh batteries.

     

  
  

        To bring:    

       - A cave pack or small durable day bag.

       - At least two light sources per person in addition to the one on your helmet.

       - Extra batteries for each light source protected by a water-resistant container

       - Snacks. Protein bars, dried fruit, nuts and jerky pack well. Put snacks in ziploc bags                                 to protect from getting wet. Be prepared to carry your trash.

       - Water in a lightweight reusable bottle, 24 -32oz recommended.

       - A large plastic bag to put your dirty wet clothes and boots in.

       - A towel and clean clothes and shoes for the ride home.

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• February Rope Night

  • When
    February 27, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Duluth, GA

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  Come get on rope for the first time, or swing by to practice your SPAR skills. All experience levels welcome.

  We have a couple of loaner gear sets, and a variety of different types and brands of gear that you can play with. 

  Our perma-rig in the trees includes a few free-hang lines, as well as a rebelay ladder and a j-hang. If you want something specific rigged to practice on, please let us know in advance and we’ll try to get it rigged up for you. Interested parties can help us work on weaving the permanent space net at the top where folks can hang out. We’ll also pull out some rope shorties for people to practice their knots, and we have a small library of caving and knot tying books you can page through.

  Not into rope but want to come hang out? We’ve got a fire pit set-up where you can watch the action from outside the fall zone.

  Please bring your own helmet, leather gloves, and sturdy shoes. 

  Please don’t block the driveways and avoid parking too close to the stop sign.

  We plan to do these on the last Friday night of every month as long as we don’t have a conflict.

  NOTE ON MINORS: Hosts are not currently equipped to have minors (those under the age of 18) on the course. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Regular Campout Meeting @ North Sand Mountain

  • Start
    March 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    March 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    North Sand Mountain

  Register

  Join us for our March campout meeting of 2026!

  Friday camping will be available, and the grotto meeting is Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. EST. 

  Saturday Night Presentation

  Kent Ballew 

  About our Campout location

  The North Sand Mountain Campout will be held at Steve and Karen Davis' house. The location is less than an hour from caves in and near Trenton. It is also less than an hour from Stevenson and Kimball. There are many amazing caves in this area. If you need help with cave information, please reach out to our trip coordinator or the board of the grotto.
  
  We are camping here by special arrangement, because the DCG has been respectful users of the area. Please be sure to be respectful of the area. There is a bathroom on site, and we will have a campfire outside.

  Register for directions!

  Hope to see you there!

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• Florida Cave Cavort

  • Start
    March 26, 2026
  • End
    March 29, 2026
  • Location
    Jerry’s farm 7130 NE 150th Ave Williston, FL Florida 32696

  This is a courtesy event. Find more information here - https://www.floridacaving.com/2026-florida-cave-cavort/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPSNVtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeWxi-pCyy5tlVMF0OE6IEwfhimJOS1X31TqBKErXvWD4KtD7H1BMBNNNOI1I_aem_XkJwFFvdw5NMNZdrFtBy6Q

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• Johnson's Crook Cave Evening Trip

  • When
    March 30, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Dade County, GA
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  This is a exploratory trip by Josh Null to Johnson's Crook Cave
  
  You must sign the SCCI permit to join on the trip

      Meeting time: 6:00pm EST

      Meeting location: At the cave. Register for the address and contact info of Josh
  
  The trip is an exploratory trip to get to the Johnson's Waterfall within the cave. The entrance to the cave features a 20' rope drop. Vertical experience is required with the capability of changeovers and traverse lines.

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  What to wear & bring:

  -At a quick look

         -Standard  horizontal and vertical caving gear.

        -Extra layers in case you get chilly

        -Good knee pads, there will be crawling and breakdown

  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

  -In depth

          To wear:

        - Fast drying clothes. Synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon work best.
  

          Bear in mind that caves frequently destroy the clothing you take into them.

        - Long pants, think light and durable.

        - Shirt - long or short sleeve depending on how hot or cold you normally run.

        - Warm packable layers.

        - Good sturdy boots or shoes.

        - Knee pads necessary, elbow pads optional

        - Gloves! Rubber garden gloves work well. Gloves don't only protect you from the                                      cave but more importantly protect the cave from YOU!

        - A helmet with a mounted headlamp and fresh batteries.

     

  
  

        To bring:    

       - A cave pack or small durable day bag.

       - At least two light sources per person in addition to the one on your helmet.

       - Extra batteries for each light source protected by a water-resistant container

       - Snacks. Protein bars, dried fruit, nuts and jerky pack well. Put snacks in ziploc bags                                 to protect from getting wet. Be prepared to carry your trash.

       - Water in a lightweight reusable bottle, 24 -32oz recommended.

       - A large plastic bag to put your dirty wet clothes and boots in.

       - A towel and clean clothes and shoes for the ride home.

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• April Regular Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    April 06, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Register

  Join us for our April regular meeting held virtually via Zoom. 

  Presenter:

  Andy and Miki Kalber will speak on their trip to Hawaii for Cave Week.

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  Meeting ID: 827 8049 3422
  Passcode: 935233
  

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• May Regular Meeting Campout and Auction w/ Sewanee Mountain Grotto

  • Start
    May 01, 2026
  • End
    May 03, 2026
  • Location
    900 Old Sewanee Road Sewanee, TN

  Register

  Join us for our May super campout and auction with Sewanee Mountain Grotto at Cavers Paradise.

  Camping will be available Friday and Saturday night, and the meeting and auction will take place Saturday night at 7 pm eastern. There will also be led caving trips Saturday and Sunday. For the auction, please bring any items (lightly used gear, literature, art, etc.) you’d like to donate.

  SPECIAL NOTE: THIS CAMPOUT COST $5 PER PERSON. PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING $5 AS WE WILL PASS THE HAT AT THE MEETING TO COLLECT THE FEE

  This is to help with upkeep and keep the bathrooms in repair.

  Cavers Paradise

  is a Caver owned and operated (by Maureen Handler) campground situated in the heart of TAG, and is thus centrally located for caving anywhere in the area. It features hot showers, flush toilets, wood-fired hot tub, and RV hookups at many level campsites.

  Presentation:

  Page Ashwell will be speaking on his caving and exploration in Thailand. 

  Stuff to do:
  

  Hiking: Close by is the hiking trail to Sewanee Natural Bridge Also close is the Lost Cove / Buggytop Cave hiking area. The caves will be open May 1, but you will need to get a permit to enter any of the caves by contacting the South Cumberland State Park for details, but the hike is awesome either way.
  Russell Cave National Monument is also nearby, with an interesting trail and museum, but you cant explore the cave.
  The DCG Library is also very close to Russell, if you want to visit, be sure to make arrangements with Andy Zellner first.
  
  

  Caving: There are several caves within walking distance of Caver's Paradise: Hang M Hi, For few mi more and others (on state land, no permission req'd). These are more advanced caves, but the HMH entrance is a nice drop. Sherwd Mtn Pot is an 80' pit that is close, and right by the road (no permission req'd). Cedr Rdg. Crystal is a very easy, well decorated visit (Gated, must arrange for key) Hrrmit and Bible Spg are not far away horizontal caves (no permission req'd),  and also Cagles Csm (199' Pit) (no permission req'd) and S. Pittsburg Pit (160' Pit - Scci permit req'd) are also a short drive away, as are many many others.

  Paddling:
  A short paddle to view the Batflight at Nickjack Cave at Dusk each night is easily arranged - be aware that doing this on Saturday, you may miss the meeting!
  

  So, lots to enjoy! We'll see you there!

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• SERA Cave Carnival 2026

  • Start
    May 07, 2026
  • End
    May 10, 2026
  • Location
    1091 Jeffrey Rd., Scottsboro, Alabama.

  This is a courtsey event. Please visit this link for more information. 
  
  https://sera.caves.org/CaveCarn.htm

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• SCCi Homecoming Weekend

  • Start
    May 15, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    May 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    2477 Old State Rd, Menlo, GA

  This is a courtesy event. Please click the link for more information - https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/sccis-homecoming-weekend-menlo-may-1021434 

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• June Regular Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    June 01, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Register

  Join us for our June regular meeting held virtually via Zoom. 

  Presenter:

  Chad McCain will present on recent explorations in Missouri and the surrounding area.

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  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82780493422?pwd=YUUw8aylWPHJGg56KkZaNqYlLlZwZS.1
  
  Meeting ID: 827 8049 3422
  Passcode: 935233

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• Karst-O-Rama

  • Start
    June 12, 2026
  • End
    June 14, 2026
  • Location
    Great Saltpeter Cave Preserve, Salt Peter Cave Rd, Livingston, KY, 40445

  This is a courtesy event. 

  Point of Contact: kor@gcgcavers.com

  https://karstorama.com/?fbclid=IwVERFWAPN_4RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEemv0ubAGwqjHOacnJxlUzZGhK67iqzUZZvzgIwl4cc6eeC0DIfcMB8KYUIcw_aem_za9lzjpx9q_xUXlgFMALpw
  

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• NSS Convention 2026

  • Start
    July 06, 2026
  • End
    July 10, 2026
  • Location
    Cobleskill, New York

  This is a courtesy event. Please follow the link for more information.

  https://caves.org/convention/2026-nss-convention/schedule/https://caves.org/convention/2025-nss-convention/

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• July Regular Meeting and Campout at John Maddox's

  • Start
    July 17, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    July 19, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    @ John Maddox’s at the base of Pigeon Mountain

  Register

  Join us for our July campout meeting at John Maddox's property!

  The address will be emailed to you following registration.

  Presentation:
  

  Walker County Rescue Squad will be simulating a mock rescue that members can participate in.

  Google Maps

  Bing Maps

  The plan is to camp near the woods close to the fire ring. There is a creek crossing on the property that might be a bit much for low clearance vehicles, but it is an easy stroll across the field to the tree line. There is a water spigot located on the property.

  A few additional comments from our host:

  High clearance vehicles recommended to cross creek.

  Hammock recommend for forest camping. 

  Please park in the field or off to the side of the road in the woods.  DO NOT park directly in the road, it’s a loop.

  No trailers in the woods, feel free to drop them in the field.

  Grill and potable water available for use. 

  Please pick up all trash and use the ports potty’s.

  Valid Ga hunting or fishing license required to access all caves on pigeon mtn. 

  Please follow flagging tape to the WMA boundary and stay on WMA if going to ASC.  DO NOT trespass on the adjacent property to the south. 

  This is a primitive camping site. Use toilet paper sparingly, and pack it out!

  There are numerous caves in the immediate area, but none on the property. Many of these caves are located on DNR property and require a license (hunting, fishing, …) to access. More information on licensing can be found here.

  Please contact any member of the Board of Directors or call the Caving Hotline if you have any questions. See you there!

  
  

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• August Regular Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    August 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Register

  Join us for our August regular meeting held virtually via Zoom. 

  Presenter: 

  Matthew Niemiller - Biology Professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville 

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  Meeting ID: 827 8049 3422
  Passcode: 935233

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• Campout @ Andy and Miki Kalber's in Cookeville, TN

  • Start
    August 07, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    August 09, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Cookeville, Tennessee

  Register

  Join us for a bonus August campout in Cookeville, TN at Miki and Andy Kalber's property.

  Friday and Saturday camping will be available, and there will be led caving trips going out Saturday and Sunday morning.

  About the Location:

  Andy and Miki Kalber are members of the Dogwood City Grotto (DCG) and are opening up their property for the campout. They have 2-3 acres of flat camping space in the upper fields of the property, and you will be able to drive directly to the camp spots. Some hammock camping opportunities are available for those who want to hammock camp. 

  They will have a bonfire area and a port-a-potty (indoor bathroom use limited but available). Fresh water for drinking and cleaning gear is also available. There is limited electricity, but people can charge phones and lights in the garage if needed. Use of the microwave and gas grill are also available. 

  Cookeville, Tennessee is home to many caves, both horizontal and vertical, and there are several hiking trails in addition to disc golf courses in town. 

  Register for directions!
  

  Hope to see you there!

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• September Regular Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    September 07, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Register

  Join us for our September regular meeting held virtually via Zoom. 

  Presenter:

  TBD

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  Meeting ID: 827 8049 3422
  Passcode: 935233

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• October Regular Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    October 05, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM

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  Join us for our October regular meeting held virtually via Zoom. 

  Presenter: 

  Adam Haydock, a Nevada caver, will speak on an article he wrote for the Smithsonian as well as cave exploration in Nevada.

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  Passcode: 935233
  

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• Members Meeting - Campout @ Kelly Smallwood and Jason Hardy's

  • Start
    November 06, 2026
  •  
    5:00 AM
  • End
    November 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  Join us for our November campout meeting of 2026! 

  Friday and Saturday camping will be available, and the grotto meeting is Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. EST. 

  Saturday Night Presentation

  TBD

  About the Property

  We can have a fire in the front yard and the meeting there as long as weather permits, if not we can use the living room.

  If you are not camping, it is suggested that you park in the road and walk down the driveway. There is room for some small car camping, as well as an area to the right of the house that's big enough for three small cars to camp as well or for a small teardrop camper. 

  There is space to pitch a tent or hang a hammock in the front yard as well. And we also have some floor space inside.

  For anyone interested in the 4x4 camping, please come find me before you drive into that area and I can show you where to park.

  There are a few vertical caves in the cove below our house, which folks are welcome to hike to.

  We will have our 950 gallon western red cedar hot tub fired up as well.

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• December Regular Meeting via Zoom

  • When
    December 07, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM

  Register

  Join us for our December regular meeting held virtually via Zoom. 

  Presenter TBD.

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  Meeting ID: 827 8049 3422
  Passcode: 935233
  

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