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Sliding through cave corridors is an important safe caving technique; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Caving into large holes and sliding through tight spots should be done safely and with a guide; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Damp caves can be cold and get colder suddenly; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Staying together in the cave is important, and slow cavers should never be left to catch up; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Caving can be an athletic sport, part mountain climbing and part fitness hiking; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Maps are an important part of caving and cave exploration; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Cavers should stay close and avoid getting separated in caving trips; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Safe caving is easier if the caver knows climbing techniques, which can be ported to the cave environment; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Gloves help protect cavers' hands and allow climbing assistance in wet caves; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Caves can have sharp floors, and boots are a must for cavers exploring new and old caves; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

It is smart to eat before caving and fill your body with nutrients in case your caving trip runs long; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Learning to slide in caving is a fundamental skill for new cavers to master; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Cavers must take care of carbide lights with water and can find more water in caves; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Caving demands clothing that fits the environs of the cave, and tough materials are essential; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Helmets are great safety equipment for caving; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Carbide lights and LED lights are two good sources of lights for cavers, and both lights are needed; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

First rule of caving: do not cave alone or go off alone in a cave. Learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Helmet lights are great for caving; they keep your hands free and point light where you are facing. Learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Caving safely is an important skill set to learn for adventurous spelunkers; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Check out the Buda Hills in Budapest, Hungary and follow a caver into the dark; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

New cavers need to prepare for caving and learn the basic safety skills; learn to cave safely in this free video on caving (spelunking) and recreation.

Knowing how cave length and shape are related can help spelunkers understand the save they are in.; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Caves can be extremely dark and quiet, leading many people into a panic; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Finding a shortcut in a cave could be helpful later on in the exploration; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Getting through tight spaces in a cave is part of spelunking that many people find scary; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Getting through tight spaces in a cave is part of spelunking that many people find scary; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

There are differences between thermal caves and cold water caves that climbers and scientists both should know; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free...

Caves can collapse for a variety of reasons, some are discussed here; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Spelunking is fun, but being lost in a cave can be very dangerous; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Corridors in a cave can be misleading and may shift over time; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Limestone caves are formed through many years of cracking and splitting; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Bats can swarm and circle spelunkers if the cave does not have an immediate exit route for them; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

People can use caves for recreation like throwing a party, hosting a concert, or having class; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Thermal caves are interesting geological formations that scientists and climbers can enjoy; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Cold water caves can be very dangerous in bad weather, and a spelunker should be able to recognize cold water caves; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this...

A "bridge" in a cave can be a tricky climb, and these tips might help you out; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

The ceilings of a thermal cave have interesting features a spelunker might enjoy; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

The Palvolgyi cave in Budapest, Hungary was used as a bomb shelter in World War Two; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Seashells and fossils in caves can offer information about the geology and history of a cave; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Cave exploring can be dangerous, and people can become lost in a dark cave if they do not know how to find their way; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this...

Thermal water caves are formed by warm water springing up through cracks; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Budapest, Hungary is the cave capital of the world, with many caves like the Palvolgyi cave featured here; learn about spelunking (exploring caves) and natural facts about caves in this free video.

Cave exploration is a recreational activity that offers participants physical challenges, new places to explore and the opportunity to get really dirty while crawling around in the dark. The...