On February 27th, 2016 an unnamed master organizer set up a get-together at the White-Cliff Cave property. The day was planned for cavers old and new to just hang out. Burgers and Dogs were cooked, food was devoured, and people went caving. There were several generations of cavers, some had been caving since the mid 1960’s and some were brand new. The newest cavers were all under 10 years old.  It was nice to watch the children playing and behaving so well. They kicked a ball around, conversed like young adults, and invented a game with an old can and  sticks. No one needed electronics or games. It is refreshing to have people young and old simply enjoying Life.

There were three separate trips into White-Cliff. No life was observed inside the cave (besides cavers). Water was observed in the pool, but seemed fairly low. The main purpose of the trips was to introduce some folks to caving, and have a nice time.

Aboveground photos by Chris, Underground photos by Joe Fretwell. Story by Philip Walker

Lunch is served.

Some great eat’ens from the grill.

Walking to the quarry.

Down the Hatch.

Getting ready to climb down into the slot.

A stranger at the other end of the tunnel.

Not even Steve can hide from the camera. How did you get in there anyway?