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UID:pretalx-nss-convention-2026-3RJDA8@talks.caving.dev
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DESCRIPTION:Since our last presentation on Warm River Cave over 10 years ag
 o\, this unusual hydrothermal cave has continued to provide interesting an
 d challenging new exploration opportunities. Over a mile of additional pas
 sage has been accessed\, mainly via digs and bolt climbs. The cave is now 
 over 4 miles long. In the Hot Stream\, significant upper levels have been 
 discovered by climbing\, adding a new dimension to this historic passage. 
 Elsewhere\, climbs in the 'new' discovery have also provided access to sig
 nificant upper levels\, demonstrating that there is more to the cave than 
 a simple stream passage. Most exciting is the recent discovery of a large\
 , going upper level at the very end of the cave\, which could substantiall
 y expand the known footprint and potentially bypass the current upstream s
 ump. Digs have also proven effective. A significant shortcut to the Trade 
 Winds section has made access to this interesting area much easier\, and t
 aught us a lesson about what constitutes a lead. A dig through breakdown i
 n the main stream resulted in closing a huge loop over 2300 feet long with
  excellent closure. In another passage\, a dig followed by a bolt climb an
 d more digging gave access to a huge upper level that challenged our under
 standing of the cave's development. In addition to exploration\, biologica
 l collection trips have provided insights into the unique environment of t
 his very unusual cave. Exploration is ongoing.
DTSTAMP:20260826T232305Z
LOCATION:Auditorium
SUMMARY:Warm River Cave Update - 
URL:https://talks.caving.dev/nss-convention-2026/talk/3RJDA8/
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