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MAR would like to remind you to cave responsibly, practice good landowner relations, and to honor conservation ethics. Caves can be Dangerous! Always strive for safety. Safety requires training, wearing proper clothing, having 3 sources of light, good footwear, wearing an approved helmet with headlamp, and bringing along food and drink as necessary.

Website & Listserv Contact: Christopher Catherman, CAVR NSS #48062, NG #1711, Nittany Grotto Email: MAR_NSS@yahoo.com  Website Administrator and Listserv Moderator

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Web site online since August 2000.