Summaries - Pierk Caving Magazine of Speleo Nederland

PIERK / Caving Magazine

Summaries of Pierk number 2, June 1999

by: Marcel Dikstra

2 Carlsbad Caverns, A Dutch caver paid a visit to Carlsbad Caverns.
9 Carbid. A continuing story of Carbide.
10 Gouffre de Pourpevelle, Doubs, France. Description of a trip down this magnificent French cave system.
15 Speleo Exotica. New items 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 cave training site in Belgium.
21 Techniek. The Author makes a plea for taking a long sling as a standard piece of equipment.
22 Laos Millennium Group. An invitiation to join the Laos expedition in 2000.
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 Boekbesprekingen. Book reviews.
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.