Presentations

The rustic Liburn research cabin in snowy woods.

A Brief History of Lilburn Cave and the Redwood Canyon Karst

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Presentation: Down through the decades, literally hundreds of members of the Western Region have pitched in as CRF Joint Venturers and researchers (and prior to 1976, as Western Region cavers) helping to map and study Lilburn Cave and the Redwood Canyon Karst. John Tinsley (CRF Ops Manager at SEKI from 1983-2014) will present a history of caving in Redwood Canyon, including the CRF years 1976-Present.

John Tinsley

So.. What is This California Cave Survey About Anyway?

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Presentation: The presentation will review the who, why and what of the newly formed California Cave Survey. This includes who is working on it, how it was formed, what are the aims and goals, how is it organized, what exactly it will be doing, the web page, the Knutson Hoard, and more.

Joel Despain

What’s so Great about the Western Cave Conservancy?

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Presentation: Steven will share a power point presentation detailing the mission and accomplishments of the WCC with extra commentary and questions answered.

Steven Johnson,
President WCC
Sunlight illuminates a lush green forest inside a large cave opening.

The Recent Past and Future of Caving in Vietnam

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Presentation: An introduction to the NSS expeditions in Northern Vietnam from the 2025 season. Join us while we talk about the breathtaking projects and discuss the future of NSS caving in Vietnam.

Alexandar Reed
People gathered at Trail of a Hundred Giants, President Bill Clinton signing the Proclamation at a table.

The Formation of Giant Sequoia National Monument and How Caves Played a Part

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Presentation: Learn how it kind of started in Church Cave, progressed through many meetings, multiple Presidents, more Church Cave trips, some interesting characters, and a call from the White House. I will also discuss things that still need to be done to protect the area.

John Rasmussen

Interpersonal Safety in Caving

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Most of us know the physical hazards of caving, but there are interpersonal hazards in caving that we need to be willing to talk about.

Presenter: Joyce Mok