Trip Permits and Release Information

What you agree to

• Caving has real risk, including serious injury or death.
• You choose to participate and accept those risks.
• You will follow leader instructions and all cave/property rules.
• You will use required safety gear (helmet, gloves, primary light, backup lights, and trip-specific gear).
• Remote caves may not have immediate emergency care.
• If emergency care/transport is needed, you authorize it and accept the cost.

Cave access and stewardship

• Leave No Trace is required: pack out everything, protect formations, and respect wildlife.
• Clean-caving practices are required to reduce disease spread between caves.
• Some trips require additional landowner/organization permits.
• Minors must have parent/guardian authorization.
• Trip leaders may restrict participation when safety skills/gear are not adequate.

Cave safety reference: saveyourcaves.org/cavesafely