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Author: Henry Patton

North Peru: Granada Plateau 2026

North Peru: Granada Plateau 2026

Posted onOctober 28, 2026October 28, 2026 By Henry Patton

The expedition returned to the high (>3,300m) Picos del Oro Plateau in North Peru. The weather was far wetter than … Continue ReadingNorth Peru: Granada Plateau 2026

Albania 2026

Albania 2026

Posted onOctober 24, 2026October 25, 2026 By Henry Patton

The Eldon Pothole Club returned to northern Albania to explore new caves in the high limestone mountains east of Lepushe. … Continue ReadingAlbania 2026

Tresviso 2026

Tresviso 2026

Posted onOctober 4, 2026October 6, 2026 By Henry Patton

The 2026 expedition concentrated on the newly discovered stream in C29 Torca Brana Espina. Downstream has continued to be explored, … Continue ReadingTresviso 2026

Preservation of ancient Maya caves

Preservation of ancient Maya caves

Posted onJuly 30, 2026August 1, 2026 By Henry Patton

The primary objective was to collect charcoal and freshwater marine shell samples from cultural contexts throughout caves in Monkey Bay … Continue ReadingPreservation of ancient Maya caves

Mae Hong Son 2026

Mae Hong Son 2026

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026 By Henry Patton

In February 2026, a multi-national team of 32 cavers visited Pang Ma Pha, Mae Hong Son province, north-west Thailand to … Continue ReadingMae Hong Son 2026

Mulu Caves 2025

Mulu Caves 2025

Posted onMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026 By Henry Patton

The expedition was focused on central clearwater in the ‘blank sq km’ with a camp in Armistice, deep into the … Continue ReadingMulu Caves 2025

Caving in the Abode of the Clouds, Shnongrim Ridge Mini-Expedition

Caving in the Abode of the Clouds, Shnongrim Ridge Mini-Expedition

Posted onMay 11, 2026June 10, 2026 By Henry Patton

The main aim was to revisit and complete the survey of UmThloo and push the remaining 30 leads in the … Continue ReadingCaving in the Abode of the Clouds, Shnongrim Ridge Mini-Expedition

SUSS joining the Gourgouthakas

SUSS joining the Gourgouthakas

Posted onFebruary 17, 2026March 4, 2026 By Henry Patton

The main aims of the SUSS expedition were to resurvey and push LOC81 (named Keramos 2). These were successful, resurveying … Continue ReadingSUSS joining the Gourgouthakas

Nova Meja – New Frontier

Nova Meja – New Frontier

Posted onFebruary 5, 2026February 9, 2026 By Henry Patton

Despite ambitious goals, the 2025 expedition succeeded in its objectives. 11 cavers were introduced to alpine expeditionary caving, our first … Continue ReadingNova Meja – New Frontier

Core Geo-Expeditions South Garo 2025

Core Geo-Expeditions South Garo 2025

Posted onFebruary 5, 2026February 9, 2026 By Henry Patton

After the very successful Expedition in 2024 this one was planned to continue work in the Chibe Valley based out … Continue ReadingCore Geo-Expeditions South Garo 2025

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