Why Join the NSS?

Become a part of the world’s largest caving network. Connect with fellow explorers and access training, events, gear discounts, and more. Explore the full list of benefits below.

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Member Benefits

Publications

Get digital access to 80+ years of NSS publications, including the NSS News. For an extra $10/year, receive a print copy of the News.

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Events

Members receive a discount to the annual NSS Convention (a week-long national event) and access or discounts to regional events held all over the country.

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Training

Members get discounts on National Cave Rescue Commission training events held throughout the country.

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Gear

Receive 45% (or more!) off outdoor gear from major brands. Additionally, a number of platforms offer generous discounts to NSS members.

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Support Caves!

Membership dollars support NSS preserves, scientific programs, and exploration grants. Be a part of protecting the most fragile ecosystems on Earth.

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Grants

NSS members can apply for the annual exploration and scientific grants awarded by the organization.

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Additional Benefits

NSS Bookstore discounts

Discount on your first Convention

Access to the NSS Membership Directory

Access to NSS Cave Preserves

Free Camping at HQ

Access to the NSS library

Membership Types

Regular Member

$40/year

Join the NSS and get access to events, publications, gear, training, and more.

  • Immediate digital access to publications. Receive monthly print copies of the NSS News for $10/mo more.
  • Gear discounts through Expertvoice and On Rope 1
  • Access to NSS Members only events. Discounts on other events
  • Discount on NCRC training
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Introductory Member

$20/year

Under 26 years old? The NSS offers a discounted membership for $20/year. Introductory members received digital access to the NSS News but do not have the option to receive print copies.

  • Immediate digital access to publications. Due to the reduced membership cost, introductory members CANNOT receive printed copies of the News..
  • Gear discounts through Expertvoice and On Rope 1
  • Access to NSS Members only events. Discounts on other events
  • Discount on NCRC training
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Institutional Member

$110/year

Organizations can join the NSS too! Institutional membership grants all the same membership benefits as regular membership save for the ability to hold leadership positions.

  • Immediate digital access to publications as well as monthly print copies
  • Gear discounts through Expertvoice and On Rope 1
  • Access to NSS Members only events. Discounts on other events
  • Discount on NCRC training
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Life Member

$1,000

For a one time payment, Life Members get access to normal member benefits for life.

  • Lifetime access to NSS News and other NSS Publications
  • Life Member fees finacially support the society by adding to the Life Member Fund, which has sustained the organization for decades
  • Access to NSS Members only events. Discounts on other events
  • Discount on NCRC training
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Conservation Life Member

$2,000

Conservation life members get all the benefits of Life Members but also make an additional donation to support cave conservation.

  • Lifetime access to NSS News and other NSS Publications
  • Life Member fees finacially support the society by adding to the Life Member Fund, which has sustained the organization for decades
  • The additional $1,000 supports the NSS' conservation and education efforts.
  • Access to NSS Members only events. Discounts on other events
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Family Membership

$40/year

An existing member can sign up their household for a family membership. Family members get one copy of publications for the entire household.

  • Immediate digital access to publications as well as monthly print copies for the household
  • Gear discounts through Expertvoice and On Rope 1
  • Access to NSS Members only events. Discounts on other events
  • Discounted membership compared to individual memberships for the entire family
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