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Caving in West Virginia

West Virginia is wild and the underground is no exception. With spectacular caves and some of the most active exploration in the US, it is a great place to cave.

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Greater Randolph Organization for Speleological Science (GROSS)

960 Broad Run Sinks Grove West Virginia 24976
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Charleston Grotto

Andrew "Nick" Schaer 13 Sleepy Creek Rd. Hurricane, WV 25526
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ESSO Grotto

211 Woodland Ct Grayson, KY 41143-8001
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Germany Valley Grotto

942 Callen Lane Upper Tract, WV 26866-9714
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Greenbrier Grotto

3954 Carroll Hill Road Frankford, WV 24938
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Monongahela Grotto

22 Ben Bryan Blvd Grafton, WV 26354
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Monroe County Cavers

705 Hedrick Road Sinks Grove, WV 24976
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Mountain State Grotto

6429 Glady Fork Rd. Bowden, WV 26254
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Parkersburg Area Grotto

101 Snodgrass Lane Williamstown, WV 26187
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Tri-State Grotto

464 Huckleberry Dr Gerrardstown, WV 25420-4322
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Get Underground in West Virginia

Interested in caves near you? The NSS is a great way to explore and learn about caves in West Virginia. Attend a meeting at one of our local chapters, meet other cavers, get training, and see West Virginia caves. No experience necessary! We are a national organization dedicated to exploring, protecting, and studying caves.

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About the National Speleological Society

The NSS is the largest caving-focused membership organization in the world. We exist to promote fellowship among cavers & protect, explore and study caves. With thousands of members worldwide, being a part of the NSS means being connected to cavers everywhere. There is no better way to get access to trips, training, and fellowship. But the NSS also offers the following benefits:

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Publications

Get immediate digital access to over 80 years and 1,500+ issues of NSS publications, including the NSS News.  For an additional $10/year, members can receive a printed copy of the News. 

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Events

Every year the NSS holds a week long convention. Members receive a discount. Members also get 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

Get 45% or more off outdoor gear from major brands! Additionally, caving-focused vendors like Highline Rope, Inner Mountain Outfitters, and On Rope 1 all offer generous discounts to NSS members.

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Support Caves!

Your membership dollars support NSS cave 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 exploration & scientific grants the organization gives out every year. Learn more here.

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Additional Benefits

NSS Bookstore discounts

Discount on your first Convention

Connect with Cavers through the Membership Directory

Access to NSS Cave Preserves

Free Camping at HQ

Access to the NSS library

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