Pierk Summaries

PIERK / Caving Magazine

Summaries of Pierk number 1, March 1999

by: Marcel Dikstra

2 Redactioneel - Editorial
2 Carlsbad Caverns - A Dutch Caver paid a visit to Carlsbad Caverns.
9 Carbid - A continuing story about Carbide.
10 Gouffre de Pourpevelle, Doubs, France - Discription of a trip down this magnificent French cave system.
15 Speleo Exotica - New item s of caving gear are discussed such as a breaking carabiner, a new type of descender, etc.
19 België Geologisch - Geological observations of the area around Villers-le-Gambon, a popular training site in Belgium.
21 Techniek - The Author makes a plea for taking a long sling as a standard piece of equipment.
23 Deuxième Journée...- 2nd Scientific caving day at Han-sur-Lesse, a report of the proceedings.
24 Gouffre du Gros Gadeau - Description of this sporting cave in the Doubs, France.
26 La Grotte du Géographe - Description of a new cave in Belgium. This article was previously published in Regards 33, 1998.
30 Het Licht Gezien - About lights. Speleo Technics, Petzl and Kidneypacks.
33 Boekbespreking - Bookreviews.
36 Réveillon á Aven de Noël - A Christmas trip to this extremely well decorated cave in the French Ardèche region.
39 Ingezonden brieven - Letters to the editor.
40 Gattogadgets - The benefits of furry suits with extra long zipper.