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COLORADO | MONTANA | SOUTH DAKOTA | UTAH | WYOMING

The Rocky Mountain Region is a regional association of cavers, scientists, and conservationists within the National Speleological Society.

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The Rocky Mountain Region

Colorado's Brush Creek Valley south of Eagle.

About the Region

The Rocky Mountain Region includes chapters, surveys, and projects of the National Speleological Society in the five member states.

Gypsum flower in Horsethief Cave Wyoming

Regional Caving Information

Caves and karst can be found throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. Many caves are open for exploration and scientific study.

Caving Projects

Interested cavers are invited to participate in a number of projects hosted annually in each of the states in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Salt Lake and Colorado grottoes founder and prolific author Dr. William R. Halliday once said, “Adventure is Underground.” For Rocky Mountain Region cavers, the promise of underground wonders that Dr. Halliday offered has been fulfilled through remarkable cave discoveries. There’s promise, too, of much more to be discovered in the coming years.

William R. Halliday 1951

ABOUT THE REGION

Caving at Altitude

Be a part of an extraordinary national association of individuals like you who love caves and karst. Since 1941, members of the National Speleological Society have explored, surveyed, and documented caves; studied cave and karst geology, biology, and microbiology; and worked with federal, state, and local agencies along with private landowners in protecting and preserving caves.

By joining as a member of the Society or one of its local chapters, called grottoes, you’ll have the opportunity to participate with other cavers in discovering the underground wonders of the region. You’ll be connected to a caving community and meet and join with cavers, scientists, and conservationists from thorough the region.

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Colorado's Yuggoth Arch near New Castle.

QUESTIONS?

Whether you are an experienced caver new to the Rockies or someone just getting acquainted with caving, we’re here to answer any questions.