NSS CONVENTION 2007
Marengo, Indiana
INTRODUCTION
The National Speleological Society 2007 convention was held Marengo, Indiana, from July 23 to July 27.
The convention was interrupted by a micro burst that ripped through the campground on the evening of July 26th.
Fortunately most people were away from the campground at a multi-media presentation when the storm hit.
Flash floods struck the area, prompting a cave rescue team to be sent out to rescue our group, because we were in a flood-prone cave.
We didn't even know a storm had hit the area because we were in the cave.
When we arrived back at the campground, we were surprised to see a massive intervention by EMS, state police and the Red Cross
Harry's camp at the convention.
Harry's camp at the convention.
A trip to the local liquor store prompted an impromptu photo opportunity.
There was much drinking.
Maybe too much drinking?
Yours truly.
More drinking.
MAUCK'S CAVE
Mauck's Cave is small but highly decorated.
A tight crawl through formations leads to the back of the cave.
Rest stop.
LANGDON'S CAVE
Langdon's Cave is a muddy cave with a difficult nuisance drop over slick boulders.
A hang line is nice to have just because the muck is so slippery.
BUDDAH'S CAVE
Buddha's Cave is a technical cave that requires some climbing and rope work.
Just inside the entrance is a short but tricky and exposed climb.
Once back in the cave, a short 40-foot rappel takes you down to the stream passage.
You don't want to be in this cave in wet weather.
OLD TOWN SPRING CAVE
Old Town Spring Cave is a long, wet river cave.
The water is FREEZING.
We turned around after about 2,000 feet because it was just so damn cold.
It took quite a few beers to warm me up afterwards!
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