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Author: Henry Patton

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

Ario 2025

Ario 2025

Posted onJanuary 18, 2026January 28, 2026 By Henry Patton

The 2025 Ario expedition quickly achieved its first objective, the key connection between Tras La Jayada and the main stream … Continue ReadingArio 2025

Deadlines for GPF and MEF Spring 2026 grant applications

Deadlines for GPF and MEF Spring 2026 grant applications

Posted onJanuary 8, 2026March 4, 2026 By Henry Patton

Please be advised of the deadlines for the above organisations that give financial and other support to UK caving expeditions … Continue ReadingDeadlines for GPF and MEF Spring 2026 grant applications

Matienzo Caves Project 2025

Matienzo Caves Project 2025

Posted onDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025 By Henry Patton

Objectives 2025 were to extend key systems: four valley system extended by nearly 2 km to nearly 79 km, including … Continue ReadingMatienzo Caves Project 2025

Dachstein Caving Expedition 2025

Dachstein Caving Expedition 2025

Posted onDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025 By Henry Patton

This year’s Dachstein expedition was particularly successful, finding 1267 m of new cave passage in WUG Pot (Hirlatzhöhle), and 314 … Continue ReadingDachstein Caving Expedition 2025

CUCC Totes Gebirge Expedition 2025

CUCC Totes Gebirge Expedition 2025

Posted onNovember 3, 2025November 3, 2025 By Henry Patton

We explored 3.7 km of new cave passage. Continued exploration in Kaninchenhöhle extended it by 2,210 m, while Balkonhöhle was … Continue ReadingCUCC Totes Gebirge Expedition 2025

Albania 2025

Albania 2025

Posted onOctober 20, 2025October 20, 2025 By Henry Patton

The Eldon’s expedition to northern Albania in 2025 was yet again a resounding success. During the week the small team … Continue ReadingAlbania 2025

Pozo Azul 2025

Pozo Azul 2025

Posted onSeptember 28, 2025October 20, 2025 By Henry Patton

Objectives 2025: test a new radio location/communication device, survey all side passages and explore sump 6. The water levels this … Continue ReadingPozo Azul 2025

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