Join DC Grotto
Caves are fragile environments and can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. In most cases, cavers will not disclose cave locations to people they don’t know– there have been too many cases of people getting lost or injured or damaging the caves. For those who are new to caving, or are thinking of trying caving, we strongly suggest that you start by coming to a Grotto meeting. Check our Calendar of Events page for the latest meeting information.
At the meeting, you will have a chance to get to know some of the local area cavers and to find out about Grotto-sponsored caving trips suitable for beginners. Most tourist trips are open to everybody, even if you’ve never been underground before, and the Grotto can loan you a helmet, lamp and cave pack to get you started.
When you’re ready to join, download the PDF below, fill it out, and return it to the grotto using the contact information listed on the application.
Pay Membership Dues
Dues are as follows:
| 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Membership | $10 | $20 | $25 |
| Family Membership | $2 | $4 | $6 |
Family membership includes voting privileges and an email subscription to the D.C. Speleograph newsletter. Another person at the same address must be a regular member.
Dues payments can be made either via PayPal or check, but credit cards cannot be used since they incur a processing fee. Details for using both payment methods are listed in the Membership Application Form (PDF).