Falls Creek area Cave Conservation Trip

EWLS President and VP, Lisa Bauman and Khalvin Cook, work together in the cave to load the bags on to the rigging.

Volunteers removed debris and non-native grasses that were dumped into this cave. EWLS officers and two Extraordinary Women Cavers (EWC's) featured in the 2013 annual publication participated in the event.

Photos Contributed by Nenita Luper

Kim Luper, Alisa, and Jeff use some muscles to pull up large bags of debris from the cave.

Jeff and Alisa : Alisa was a big help with a large amount of the muscle for pulling the bags and pulley down to the cave opening. She also helped while watching her child at the same time. Nice work lady!

Kim Luper and Nenita Luper enjoy a ride on the rigging created by Robert Johnson that allowed the team to haul the debris up through the skylight. This system reduced the impact on the cave, saved time, and also made it easier and safer for volunteers.

Rebekah Bauman was featured as an Extraordinary Woman Caver (EWC) in our 2013 annual publication. Rebekah helped bring supplies to thirst cavers and enjoyed playing on the rigging system. Read an article about her at on our blog

Ruth Stickney was featured in out 2013 annual publication as an Extraordinary Woman Caver (EWC). She was a big help with the rigging for this event and came down to help in the cave too.

Rebekah Bauman, past EWC, and Ben, Alisa's son wait to be lowered into the cave by Khalvin Cook

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