El Yoyo, Part 3: Going Up
I’ve gotten my fill of the pit’s bottom, and now I begin one of the most strenuous, terrifying and sublime climbs of my life.
Read more "El Yoyo, Part 3: Going Up"I’ve gotten my fill of the pit’s bottom, and now I begin one of the most strenuous, terrifying and sublime climbs of my life.
Read more "El Yoyo, Part 3: Going Up"Having safely arrived at the bottom of my harrowing drop into El Sótano de las Huahuas, I take a moment to calm down, enjoy the atmosphere and contemplate why it is I do these things.
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Read more "Staying Dry In Badger Canyon"After a caving trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the universe feels more infinite than ever.
Read more "Exploring The Grand Canyon’s Fractal Dimensions"Like poems, caves take a lot of time to interpret. And even when you do arrive at a coherent interpretation, there’s no guarantee it won’t be usurped by a competing theory.
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