Upcoming
DC Grotto Meetings and Events
September 20-22
NCRC Orientation to Cave Rescue Class in Elkins, WV
This is an intense weekend class that is highly recommended for every
active caver. You will learn what happens during a cave rescue and how
to be a productive part of a rescue team. It also shows you why you
should be a safe caver so you don't become the subject of a rescue.
Friday evening and Saturday will be classroom and practical exercises.
Sunday will be a mock rescue in a real cave. It's a busy weekend, but
well worth the effort. These classes usually fill quickly. More
information is here and a registration form is here.
Sunday, September 22
Grotto Social Meeting
The meeting will be at the Quarry House Tavern at 8401 Georgia Ave in
Silver Spring, MD. It's a 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro
station. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM. This is an informal
meeting with friends, food, and beer. Check the Tavern's website at quarryhousetavern.com.
September 27-29
Fall VAR Meeting in Marion, VA
The Virginia Region of the NSS (VAR) includes grottos in Virginia,
Maryland, West Virginia, and DC. The VAR has meetings at different
locations each spring and fall. They are great opportunities to see
some new caves, meet other cavers, and have a fun weekend. There are
led and self-guided cave trips on Saturday, dinner that evening, and
evening activities. More information is on the VAR website here.
October 4-6
PSC Fall Party
The Potomac Speleological Club will hold its annual Fall Party near
Frost, W.Va., over the weekend of October 5th and 6th. As always,
there will be plenty of caving and other activities, and a big group
dinner on Saturday. (You're on your own for other meals.) Contact
Cheryl Suitor (cavefox216@gmail.com) for more info.
October 18-20
Weekend Cave Trips (location and caves to be determined)
This will be a weekend trip, but the details have not been worked out. Check back as the data gets closer.
Sunday, October 20
Regular Grotto Meeting on Zoom
The Zoom meeting will begin at 7 PM for socializing and the
presentation at 7:30 PM. Anyone interested in caving is welcome to
attend. You don't have to be a Grotto member. The program has not been
determined.
The Zoom link will be posted here and sent to the Grotto's email list about a week before the meeting.
Sunday, November 17
Grotto Social Meeting
The meeting will be at the Quarry House Tavern at 8401 Georgia Ave in
Silver Spring, MD. It's a 10-minute walk from the Silver Spring Metro
station. The meeting starts at 7:30 PM. This is an informal
meeting with friends, food, and beer. Check the Tavern's website at quarryhousetavern.com.