August 2021
Desoto Falls – Short Rope
This will be a trip to Desoto Falls where we will rig a rope near the waterfall, except we will intentionally rig the rope a bit short so we can enjoy the fall into the water. It's a bunch of fun! We will swim under the falls and likely take several turns on the rappel.
Find out more »September 2021
Blue Spring Cave
This will be a horizontal trip to Blue Spring Cave, Tennessee's longest cave. This will be an all-day trip, as this cave is near Sparta, TN.
Find out more »Grotto Auction and Cookout
Join us for the annual grotto auction and cookout. The grotto will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Please bring your auction items, beverage of choice, and a side item. Please RSVP through the Facebook event on the grotto group page.
Find out more »Balcony Sink
This will be a trip to one of SCCi's newer preserves, Balcony Sink. You must sign the permit if you plan to go. This is a beautiful open air pit with a bit of multidrop passage at the bottom.
Find out more »October 2021
Bluff River
This will be a horizontal trip to Bluff River Cave. Bluff River is a heavily decorated cave and it should make for a fun trip!
Find out more »Greentree Pit
This is a vertical trip to Greentree Pit and possibly Cook's. These pits are very close to town, so it should be a semi-leisurely day.
Find out more »Cherry Hollow Cave
The trip to Cherry Hollow Cave is scheduled for Saturday, October 30th. Cavers of all experience levels will enjoy this horizontal cave, which is primarily a vadose stream passage located 100 feet from the landowner's driveway. There are a few short crawls, areas that require stoop walks, but mostly walking passage with some element of water. Depending on your height, expect the water to be calf deep (your legs to a small farm animal), although a wetsuit is not required.…
Find out more »November 2021
Gourdneck
This will be a vertical trip to the SCCi's Gourdneck Preserve. This is a fun, wet, multidrop cave. Permit will be required.
Find out more »January 2022
January’s horizontal trip to Iron hoop
January's Horizontal trip is to Iron hoop Cave. We will be meeting at 8am, at the NSS Headquarters. Sign up at the grotto meeting, or by contacting James Lavigne.
Find out more »January’s Friday Practice
Friday practice is a great place to get introduced to SRT, setup new equipment, or hone your skills. We always have a great time!
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