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SUMMARY:VTC Level 1 Course  | 2026-10-29 | Payson\, Arizona
DESCRIPTION:VTC Level 1 Course in Payson\, Arizona. \nLimited space remaining. Register here: https://tickets.caves.org/VTC/000091VL1/ \nThe following Vertical Systems will be taught: Frog Systems only\, but any caving descender welcome. \n\nNo previous rope experience is needed\, but students need to bring vertical gear.\nThe class teaches from “zero” to performing changeovers\, rebelays\, and problem solving issues on rope.\nLocated 6-min from Payson\, AZ in the Tonto National Forest.\n\nThis VTC Level 1 course registration is currently open to the public. Scholarships (via reimbursement) are available to CAG members upon completion a conservation-related service project. If you are a CAG member who is interested in this event\, please contact the CAG leadership for further information about the training.\n\nIf you are not a CAG member but would like a VTC event to happen near you\, please reach out to the Western Regional Coordinator\, EC Moe\, at western@vtc.caves.org
URL:https://caves.org/event/vtc-level-1-course-2026-10-29-payson-arizona/
LOCATION:Payson Arizona\, State Route 87\, Payson\, AZ\, 85541\, United States
CATEGORIES:VTC Training
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SUMMARY:VTC Level 1 Course  | 2026-11-06 | Olive Hill\, Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:VTC Level 1 Course in Olive Hill\, Kentucky.\n \nThe following Vertical Systems will be taught:  Frog \nThe course is intended for cavers who are new to vertical\, or experienced cavers wanting to gain better vertical caving skills. The course will provide training on basic equipment\, safety\, and vertical techniques – ascending\, descending\, changeovers\, rebelays\, deviations\, passing knots\, dealing with unexpected problems on rope\, and edge negotiation. The course will be physically demanding at times. After completing this course\, students should be able to safely participate on a basic vertical caving trip.
URL:https://caves.org/event/vtc-level-1-course-2026-11-06-olive-hill-kentucky/
LOCATION:Carter Caves State Resort Park\, 344 Caveland Dr\, Olive Hill\, KY\, 41164\, United States
CATEGORIES:VTC Training
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SUMMARY:Turkey SPAR - Western Region 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Small Party Assisted Rescue (SPAR) seminar is an intensive four-day introduction to cave rescue techniques that can be performed by a party of six or fewer cavers\, using minimal gear normally carried on trips. \nTopics covered in the class include preventing and preparing for common caving-related problems\, basic medical skills\, moving patients through obstacles\, helping people who are stuck on rope\, and building and operating haul and lower systems. \nStudents are expected to study in advance so class sessions reinforce and elaborate on existing skills. Students will practice skills in a controlled setting then build on those skills at cliff and cave sites. The course is demanding\, with long days and evenings\, and provides participants with valuable skills to help other cavers in expedition and alpine caving settings.
URL:https://caves.org/event/turkey-spar-western-region-2026/
LOCATION:NV
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SUMMARY:Special Meeting & Town Hall of the NSS Board of Governors
DESCRIPTION:Special Meeting & Town Hall of the NSS Board of Governors\nAgenda and details to follow \nSpecial Meeting: 7:00pm EST\nTown Hall: 8:00pm EST \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86007778927?pwd=oplbZCSMvUFkFQvQbe3Q3O37PaThZB.1 \nMeeting ID: 860 0777 8927\nPasscode: 022068 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+17193594580\,\,86007778927#\,\,\,\,*022068# US\n+12532050468\,\,86007778927#\,\,\,\,*022068# US \n— \nJoin by SIP\n• 86007778927@zoomcrc.com \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86007778927/invitations?signature=8LVYjYUdz748_48lInhdx0Hpmbney0fO2QgDTjllJBA
URL:https://caves.org/event/special-meeting-town-hall-of-the-nss-board-of-governors/
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SUMMARY:Hawaii Cave Week
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Hawaii Cave week in Ocean View\, HI on the Big Island. The week will be filled with cave trips\, presentations\, field trips\, and invasive species activities. There’s also the chance Pele  could joins us again.
URL:https://caves.org/event/hawaii-cave-week-3/
LOCATION:Hawaii\, HI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hawaii Grotto":MAILTO:hawaiigrotto808@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:NCRC SouthEastern Regional
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Region of the NCRC and Chattanooga Hamilton Rescue Service are proud to present the 2027 SE Regional. \nWe will be offering Level 1 and Level 2 weeklong courses. The class will run from Saturday April 3\, 2027 to Saturday\, April 10\, 2027. It will be hosted at the Circle K Ranch just outside of Sewanee\, TN (same place as the 2025 SE Regional). \nJoin us for a week of rescue training in and around the TAG area. \nRegistration and more detailed information will be available in Fall 2026. \nPlease contact us at se-registration@ncrc.caves.org for more information.
URL:https://caves.org/event/ncrc-southeastern-regional/
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