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Catalog of Video ProgramsA/V Library
Catalog of Video ProgramsSPELEOLOGIE: ADVENTURE MODERNE - An introduction to organized caving, European style; stresses safety and conservation while demonstrating good techniques in a variety of caving situations. ©Spelefilm, 1987. V101/56:21//P/P
THE WORLD WITHIN - A professional film providing an excellent introduction to caving for the non-caver. Produced by John Slavin & Paul Crawford. ©Orisis Productions, 1978. V103/28:00//P/P
ROPE RESCUE - OVERVIEW - Part 1 of 4 part series. Covers history of rope rescue and overview of techniques. Thorne Group Inc, 1989. V104/65:00//P/P ROPE RESCUE - ROPE & EQUIPMENT - Part 2 of 4 part series. Covers physics of rope use, rope care and use, and carabiners. ©Thorne Group Inc, 1989. V104/65:00//P
ROPE RESCUE - ROPE & EQUIPMENT - Part 2 of 4 part series. Covers physics of rope use, rope care and use, and carabiners. ©Thorne Group Inc, 1989. V105/65:00//P
ROPE RESCUE - KNOTCRAFT - Part 3 of 4 part series. Step by step instructions for tying many knots, bends, and hitches. ©Thorne Group Inc, 1989. V106/55:00//P/P
ROPE RESCUE - BELAYING - Part 4 of 4 part series. Step by step instructions for how to provide a friction safety for a person in an exposed position. ©Thorne Group Inc, 1990. V107/55:00//P/P
CAVE SAFE I: An Introduction to Basic Caving - Part 1 of a 3-part series by Andy Sparrow of the UK. Shows how to organize a caving trip, choose the best equipment, take safety precautions, negotiate obstacles, survive in an emergency, and understand cave formation. ©Third Eye Films, 1992. V108/57:00//P/P
CAVE SAFE II: Ropes, Rigging, Ladders, & Lifelines - Part 2 of a 3-part series by Andy Sparrow of the UK. Shows how to choose a suitable rope, tie a range of useful knots, select safe anchors, lifeline safely, rig ladder pitches, and avoid problems and hazards. ©Third Eye Films, 1993. V109/55:00//P/P
CAVE SAFE III: SRT and Advanced Ropework - Part 3 of a 3-part series by Andy Sparrow of the UK. Covers kitting up, rigging, getting up and down (including rebelays & directionals), pull-downs, problems, and emergency techniques for self and buddy rescue. ©Third Eye Films, 1994. V110/1:16:00//P/P
CAVE DIVING THE NEED FOR TRAINING. A short primer on the dangers of cavern diving and the consequences that await the unprepared. By Mike Garman and Brett Hemphill. ©Hydro-Geo, 1997. V111/5:07/S/S
A SCOUTING APPROACH TO WILD CAVES. The NSS has long wished it had a good video introduction to caving. Well, the Scouts have beaten them to it! This very thorough production looks at everything from caving equipment and techniques, to cavern genesis, to vertical work and self-rescue. And it’s all neatly packaged into 10-minute chapters. This program is very professional and won a Merit Award at the 1999 Video Salon. Produced by Terry Wall, ©1998, Troop 381, Shawnee Mission, KS. V112/1:42:41/P/P
MYSTERIES OF THE CAVERNS. An introduction to caves and caving, created as a special presentation by a Cincinnati TV station. Strong influence by Ohio cavers is evident in its clear messages. And its graphics of cavern genesis are first-rate. A good tutorial for the uninitiated. Produced by Gary Wuerdeman, ©2001, WKRC-TV. V113/24:20/P/P
IMPACT OF FEDERAL CAVE RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT ON LAVA TUBE MANAGEMENT - Video of a slide program by Jim Nieland on the inventory, evaluation, and management of publically owned lava tubes in the western United States, and the impact of the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V202/24:00//S/S
CAVING IN THE WEST - Video of a slide program presented by Louise Hose at the 1991 NSS Convention. Presents the arguments for an alternative model for cave exploration based upon not revealing the existence of sensitive caves and provides examples of its successful application. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V203/25:00//S/S
CAVIS AND ROCKHEAD - This humorous takeoff on the MTV cartoon feature uses the disgusting duo to point out the need to cave softly. This feature marks the first use of digital editing in an amateur production to create great special effects; it garnered an Honorable Mention in the 1996 Salon. Narrated by Allen Padgett. Produced by Fred Baumann, 1995. V204/15:10//S/S
CAVES: CRITTERS, GROUNDWATER & SPELEOLOGY. A group of young teens being introduced to caving by their teacher becomes the vehicle (through a lap-top computer, of all devices) for explaining the importance of conserving caves, cave life, and our water supplies. Won Best of Show at the 1999 Video Salon. Produced by Randall Blackwood, ©1998, USF&WS. V205/19:50/P/P
CAVE CONSERVATION AND ETHICS. The 12 minute video is designed to foster a greater understanding of the world underground, to encourage safe enjoyment and to promote efforts for the conservation of these unique resources. It is not intended as a "How to" video of caving techniques. Produced by Tom Zannes ©2000. Electronic Films, Inc and Guadalupe Mountains Association,. V206/11:26/P/P
MANAGING CAVES - A SPECIAL CHALLENGE. Caves are more popular for recreation than ever! And their ties to the surface world is increasingly more important. Because of this, proper cave management has become critical. This BLM video points out (very well) the importance of the cave resource and the need for good stewardship by federal agencies under the provisions of the Federal Cave Resource Protection Act. Produced by Bob Kyle & Randy Hayes, NARSC Resource, Video Production, for the New Mexico Bureau of Land Management (BLM), ©1995. V207/11:43/P/P
HOLLOW GROUND - This is a conservation video which covers the problems
of water pollution in caves and karst areas. The program starts with a short
discussion on the formation of caves. It then presents the many sources of water
pollution involving caves and karst areas, and includes a number of solutions.
This is an excellent educational resource on the subject of conservation and
water pollution. Produced by Patrick Jackson & Al Ogden ©2001, TDEC.
V208/15:42/P/P
DROP STORY - An odyssey across Australia as a Swiss film team attempts to follow the path of a drop of water; includes an underground city, climbing, hard-core caving and cave diving. ©Spelefilm, 1987. V301/50:25//P/P
SECRETS OF LIMESTONE GROUNDWATER - A short documentary by Frank Binney educates on the sources of groundwater pollution. ©Indiana University, 1987. V303/13:23//P/P
CAVES AND CAVERNS - A short review of speleogenesis and a general discussion of caves. ©National Caves Association, 1985. V304/12:01//P/P
INTO THE GROUND.... INTO THE WATER - The dangers posed by groundwater pollution resulting from sinkhole dumping are discussed by cavers and local experts. ©VA Tech Relations, 1990. V305/14:48//P/P
CAVE SURVEYING (TSS) - This admittedly amateur video nonetheless provides a very solid introduction to the techniques of surveying a cave and rendering the results as a map. Produced by Bill Elliott for the Texas Speleological Survey. ©TSS, 1995. V306/24:12//I/I
DESCENT INTO DARKNESS - Documentary on biological work in the submerged caves of the Bahamas. Features Dr. John "Capt. Karst" Holsinger and Jill Yager, discoverer of a new family of crustaceans called "Remipedia". 1981 V401/52:20//P/P
BATS OF AMERICA - A very entertaining video with scenes showing bats of America catching prey, pollinating desert flowers, rearing young, etc. ©BCI, 1990. V406/16:00//P/P
BIOLOGY OF HAWAIIAN CAVES - Video of a slide program by Frank Howarth on the ecology and conservation of Hawaiian cave animals. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V407/32:40//S/S
ANCHIALINE LAVA TUBES AND THEIR BIOTA - Video of a slide program by Dennis Williams on the biota of coastal lava tubes with tidal phreatic water. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V408/32:07/S/S
SECRET WORLD OF BATS - The long-awaited documentary by BCI which aired in prime time on CBS. Features astonishing slow-motion photography by Deiter Plage. A delight to watch. ©Survival Anglia, 1991. V409/47:23/P/P
CAVE BIOLOGY FOR CAVERS - Dave Culver and Horton Hobbs III leading cavers during the Second Annual Biology Field Camp through various West Virginia caves to observe biota in situ. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V410/17:44//S/S Also on this tape...
VAMPIRE: NOT AS BAT AS YOU THINK - An excellent study of these over-dramatized creatures shows them to be relatively innocuous and fascinating. Shown on "The Wild Side" on PBS, 1979. V411/22:00//P/S
THE BAT, THE BLOSSOM, AND THE BIOLOGIST - A fascinating explanation by Dr Donna Howell of the symbiotic relationship between the bat and the agave (century) plant, told with wry humor and plain language. V412/25:36//P/S
FLYING FOX - The story of the world's largest bats, narrated by William Conrad. ©Time-Life Films, 1978. V415/22:26//P/S Also on this tape...
FLYING FOXES - More great photography of these giant bats. V415/15:00//P/S
SPELE-ICE - This made-for-TV film by Swiss producer Gerald Favre explores ice-filled caves in the high Alps, glacier caves, and geothermal caves in Iceland. ©Spelefilm, 1987. V601/50:05//P/P
PITS, CRATERS, AND LAVA TUBES - A Swiss film team visits the lava caves of Hawaii, even rappelling into a smoldering crater. ©Speleofilm, 1987. V602/50:05//P/P
MEGADOLINES - Dramatic adventures highlight early explorations in Papua New Guinea by a Swiss/French team, including 360 meter deep sinkholes and kayaking into a giant resurgence. ©Spelefilm, 1987. V603/55:15//P/P
DARK CRYSTALS - Caving adventures in Southern Africa with a team of Swiss filmmakers; includes interesting caving fantasies. ©Spelefilm, 1987. V604/51:16//P/P
IN THE CELLARS OF THE WORLD - Shot by Russell Neville in 1927 using magnesium flares, this historic film includes scenes in Mammoth, Carlsbad, Salts Cave and others. B&W, musical background added. 1987. V610/23:00//I/S
DESERT VISION - Splendid photography of National Parks and Monuments in the West, employing a steadicam for surreal camera movement; includes a beautiful segment in Carlsbad Caverns. ©Miramar, 1987. V611/51:20//P/P
DOWN UNDER TEXAS - This segment of the Made In Texas series gives an overview of caving in the Texas hill country. Includes a strong groundwater conservation message. ©Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept, 1990. V613/28:00//P/P
POWIE, ALASKA - Description of the caves on Prince of Wales Island and the POWIE expeditions by Dave Klinger using slides. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1991. V614/28:00//S/S
VULCANO-SPELEOLOGY SYMPOSIUM, HAWAII - An educational and entertaining moving-image program on the lava tubes of the Big Island from its rain forests to high on Mauna Loa. By Paul Stevens, 1992. V615/1:03:50//S/S
LAVA TUBES IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM - Video of a fascinating slide presentation by planetary geologist Ron Greeley from Arizona State University on the volcanism which recent spacecraft have observed on various planets and their satellites. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V616/32:51//S/S
LAVA TUBES IN EL MALPAIS, NM - Video of a fast-paced slide program by Bruce Rogers on the lava tubes in El Malpais National Monument. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V618/17:46//S/S
JACKSON BLUE - Beautiful photography of cave diving in Jackson County, Florida with scenes of Florida Caverns State Park. Strong conservation message. ©Charles Bickelman 1992. V622/18:30/P/P
APPALACHIAN CAVING, RAMBLING IN TIME & SPACE - Video of a slide program by Will White on his observations on caves and caving over time. Presented at the 1992 DC Grotto Christmas Banquet. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V623/44:00//S/S
CAVES OF ISLA DE MONA, PUERTO RICO - Video of a slide program by John Mylroie on the caves of Mona Island presented at the 1992 NSS Convention. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1993. V624/19:37//S/S
EXPLORATION IN THE SIERRA JUAREZ, OAXACA MEXICO - Entertaining video of a slide program by Matt Oliphant on one of the most exciting areas of Mexico caving using slides by Bill Stones and other participants. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1993. V625/23:40//S/S
CHINA EXPEDITION - Video of an entertaining slide program by Ian Baren on US caver exploration of caves in China's famous karst. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1993. V626/43:00//S/S
SECRETS OF THE ANCIENT MAYA CEOTE - Divers penetrate a Mexican cave, now underwter, to preserve bone samples and charcoal from Mayan era. ©Sea Impressions. V627/31:26//P/P
SPIRIT OF EXPLORATION - Discover the wonders of Carlsbad Caerns National Park including off trail portions of Carlsbad, Ogle, Slaughter Canyon, Spider, and Lechuguilla caves. Superb videography by Tom Zannes. 1994 NSS Video Salon "Best of Show" award. ©CCGMA V629/50:23//P/P
THE CAVES OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA - An introduction to the geology, hydrology, and biology of the unique caves and karstland near Ketchikan, AK. By Ward Serrill. V630/13:19/S/S
TEXAS UNDERGROUND - This segment from Texas Parks & Wildlife seeks to educate the public on the importance of caves and the need to protect them. Features NSS cave biologist Dr. Bill Elliott. V631/11:30//P/S
CAVES OF THUNDER - The caves, land, and people of Irian Jaya, New Guinea, are featured in this spectacular 6-projector slide show by Gavin Newman (UK), with an original sound track by Rob Gould. ©Gavin Newman, 1993. V632/18:15/P/P
THE JEWELS OF THE DARK Philippe Axell and a video team set out to document Europe’s finest caves on high-definition video particularly those caves and passages which are never accessible except on very special occasions. A unique opportunity to visit the best of the best. Exquisite photography! ©Axell Comm., 1993 V633/50:17/P/P
TAG - YOU'RE IT! - A wonderful retrospective on T.A.G., its caves and cavers, produced by Benjy von Cramon as the program for the 1998 NSS Convention Banquet. Full of history, characters, and yarns; includes `fantastic' pit-bopping and even exploration of virgin cave. A great grotto program! ©NSS/BVC, 1998. V634/52:05/P/P
HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE YUCATAN Follow a group of cave divers to the premier underwater caves of Mexico’s Yucatan. Includes the logistics of getting gear to the often remote sites, and some spectacular underwater footage. Produced by Mike Garman, ©1998, Hydro-Geo. V635/22:36/S/S
JOURNEY INTO THE EARTH - This film presents the adventures of a team of speleologists who have set out to capture images that reveal to the general public the incredible forms and colors of the subterranean world. Exquisite scenes from the lava tubes of Lanzarote (Canary Islands), the caves of Postonja (Slovenia), the sunken depths of Fontaine de Vaucluse in France, and the crystal palaces of Cigalere in the Pyrenees. ©Byzance Film, 1999. V636/50:56/P/P
HAWAII CAVE DIVING IN PARADISE - Beautiful visuals highlight this visit by Florida cave divers to the crystal waters of Hawaii, including an underwater lava cave. By Mike & Sherry Garman. ©Hydro-Geo, 1999. V637/16:18/P/P
THE DIG - Scenes of Fred Luiszer pursuing several promising digs near Cave of the Winds, CO. After 9 months of digging, Big Alcove Cave was connected to the NE Passage of Cave of the Winds. Also shown is an impressive find of a Pleistocene bone in the cave. Produced by Gerry Estes ©2000. V638/19:30/S/S
EXTREME SCIENCE: ICE CAVES - Italian scientist Giovanni Badino specializes in studying glacier caves, a unique world that holds promise of revealing the secrets of glaciers and of new organisms that may help fight disease. Follow Giovanni through icy crevasses that can kill the unprepared. Produced by Larry Engel, ©2001, Engel Brothers Media. V639/26:00/P/P
THE SOUND OF THE SILENCE - This video was produced by Cuban Speleological Society. The program is a video montage of three very beautiful Cuban commercial and wild Caves. There is no narration, but the program is set to music. This video is definitely worth watching. The caves are unique and very beautiful, and the camera work is very well done. Produced by Video Atenas ©2002. V640/25:10/S/S
SILENT SPLENDOR AND EXTENSION - Story of the discovery of new passage in Cave of the Winds, CO. The Extension is outtakes from the production and extended discussion with cavers. ©Denver Museum of Natural History, 1986. V710/1:06:54//P/P
THE MACOCHA ABYSS MYSTERY - The story of 40 years of exploration in a major Czechoslovakian cave system. B&W, narrated in Czech with German subtitles, but very "watchable". ©Kabel Publishers, 1987. V711/1:14:40//P/P
CARLSBAD CAVERNS, NM - A commercial video on Carlsbad Caverns National Park. ©Finlay-Holiday, 1987. V712/18:12//P/P
MAMMOTH CAVE, KY - A commercial video on Mammoth Cave National Park. ©Finlay-Holiday, 1987. V713/29:05//P/P
FISHER RIDGE CAVE SYSTEM, KY - A tour of this 46+ mile cave system from its historic entrance to the watery base level passage, The Grand Junction. By Detroit Urban Grotto, 1988. Winner of 1989 NSS Photo Salon as Best video addition to A/V Library in 1989. V715/25:43//S/S
LECHUGUILLA CAVE, NM - A video of this famous cave with its fabulous formations emphasizing its "wilderness" potential. ©Denver Museum of Natural History, 1989. V716/27:00//P/P
VOICES OF THE CAVE, KY - Reenactment of the history and usage of Mammoth Cave. ©Earthrise Production for NPS. V717/30:08//P/P
CASTLEGUARD: CHALLENGE UNDER THE GLACIER, CANADA - This classic early caving film follows an expedition attempting to find the end of this unusual and difficult cave. National Film Board of Canada, 1974. V718/50:44//P/P
CASTLEGUARD 1988: USING CAVE RADIO - An early spring expedition to this challenging cave attempts to prove the usefulness of a cave radio. By Ian Drummond , Bob Mongomery and others of the Alberta Speleological Society. V719/28:00//P/P
LECHUGUILLA CAVE: THE HIDDEN GIANT (CAVER'S VERSION) - An extended version of V716 that includes in-depth interviews with the explorers. ©Denver Museum of Natural History, 1989. V720/1:08:03//P/P
NAHOCH NAY CHICH, MEXICO - Tour this underwater cave. By Randy Lathrop of ©Get Wet Video Publishers, 1989. V721/18:08//P/P
WAKULLA SPRINGS PROJECT - View the high-tech exploration of Wakulla Springs by cave divers in this professional video. William Stone, 1989. A slide program on the project is available as S743. V722/52:42//P/P
HOWE CAVERNS, NY - A narrative of the discovery and development of the nation's oldest show cave and other regional attractions near the site of the 1991 NSS convention. ©Postcard Videos, 1988. V724/25:10//P/P
CAVERNS OF SONORA: NATURE'S ART GALLERY - Superb photography highlights this treatment of a well-known show cave, including its discovery, development, evolution and a selection on cave conservation. One of the better show cave videos. Produced by G.A.B. Productions, Atlanta, with assistance from the NSS. By ©Seco Mayfield, 1990. V725/47:27//P/P
DISCOVERIES IN LECHUGUILLA CAVE, NM - Video of the slide presentation by Patricia Kambesis given at the 1989 NSS Convention on discoveries during the 1988-89 period including extensions off Prickly Ice Cube and the Voids, climbs at Apricot Pit and Aragonightmare, and the discovery of Land of Enchantment and East Borehole. Produced by Alex Sproul, 1989. Also includes Bruce Zerr's program Lechuguilla Cave Air Study. V726/25:44//S /S
WIND CAVE, THE WORLD BELOW - A very entertaining professional video developed by the NSS for sale at Wind Cave National Park. Follows a trip to the farthest reaches of one of the world's longest caves. Includes special supplement on how the video was made. By John Scheltens & Paul Stevens, et. al. ©NSS, 1990. V728/32:58 + 20:01//P/P
HUAUTLA EXPEDITIONS - HIGH TECH CAVING - Video of a slide presentation by Bill Stone of the exciting story of a ten-year project that explored this Mexican cave, finding over 33 miles of passage and pushing it to a depth of over 4,400 feet. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1991. V729/34:17//S/S
HISTORY OF McFAILS CAVE, NY - A video of a slide and viewgraph presentation by Fred Stone with video overlays of surface scenes and cavers at the cave. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1991. V730/28:00//S/S
KAUMANA LAVA TUBE, HAWAII - Follow cavers in this entertaining and educational moving-image video as they explore a lava tube near Hilo. Bruce Rogers explains the features along the way. Includes scenes of active lava flows. By Paul Stevens, 1991. V731/30:52//P/S
LE TROU DU DIABLE - The true story of the discovery and exploration of Boischatel Cave, Quebec, reenacted by the explorers. Medal winner in the 1992 NSS Salon. Dialogue in French, but the story is quite easy to follow. V732/80:00//P/P
OLAA LAVA TUBE, HAWAII - Video incorporating moving images and slides of one of the world's longest lava tubes. Presented by Dave Bunnell. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V734/29:45//S/S
EXPLORATION & SURVEY OF BLUE SPRINGS CAVE, TN - Video of a slide program by Bill Walter and Hal Love on the discovery and exploration of over 20 miles of new passage in Blue Springs Cave. Produced by Paul Stevens, 1992. V735/30:26//S/S
BREAKTHROUGH IN BROWN'S DEPRESSION - Video of an entertaining slide program presented by Peter Haberland on the 1992 discovery and exploration of a major cave just to the west of NSS's McFails Cave (NY). Produced by Paul Stevens, 1993. V737/19:30//S/S
THE ORGAN CAVE SYSTEM - An excellent video follows cavers as they plunge deep into this 38-mile cave, over the Bowen Drop to the sump of Big Canyon. NSS Salon Merit Award winner - very entertaining and fast paced. Produced by Paul Stevens, ©NSS, 1994. V738/26:30//P/S
TRAILSIDE: ORGAN CAVE - This segment from the PBS series pairs host John Viehman with cavers Dave Culver and Bill Joness for an introduction to caving in West Virginia. ©New Media Inc 1993. V739/28:00//P/P
NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS, TX - NSS cavers discovered and developed this outstanding tourist attraction near San Antonio. ©NBC V741/16:20//P/P
COTTONWOOD CAVE - Well-known cave specialist Jerry Trout and Ransom Turner lead a thorough tour of this well-known New Mexico cave, describing its features and Forest Service restoration efforts. Strong conservation message for cavers. V742/35:15//S/P
SEARCHING FOR CHRISTMAS - A humorous fast-paced narrative filmed in Paxtons Cave, VA follows cavers in search of the perfect picture. Great video and an entertaining story. Produced by Paul Stevens, ©NSS, 1994. V743/37:00//P/S
END OF ENDLESS - An entertaining narrative filmed in Endless Caverns, VA, as cavers pursue the limits of exploration. Great video of pushing the tight wet leads that make caving so memorable. Produced by Paul Stevens. ©NSS, 1995. V744/20:00/P/S
BEYOND THE LOST WATERFALL - High drama as cavers brave heavy water to penetrate into virgin territory in Culverson Creek Cave, WV. Fictional story by Dave Socky includes an original score for the theme music. ©Hodag Video Prod. V745/20:50//S/S
HUAUTLA: THE MEXICAN CAVE - See original exploration as it happens, as American cavers push Sistéma Huautla to a world depth record. Includes scenes of Anthodite Hall, heavy water in the Gorge, Camp III and beyond. Garnered a Merit Award for Jay Arnold in the 1996 Video Salon. ©Deepest Cave Co., 1995. V746/35:00//P/P
BLUE SPRINGS CAVE - This small Tennessee cave yielded to further discoveries in 1989, and now includes over 31 miles of mapped passage. Its spectacular decorations are captured by Fred Baumann in this short video (1995). V747/15:40//I/S
CAT TRACK PASSAGE - Follow a group of cavers as they tour Berome Moore Cave, one of Missouri’s longest, and the focus of decades of project caving. A highlight is the tracks of a large cat which roamed the cave via an entrance which has never been found (the present one is man-made). By Jim Padgett & Greg Small, 1995. V748/31:22//S/S
THE MOST DANGEROUS SCIENCE - Cave divers attempt to follow the waters of the Nahoch Nah Chich Cave System, deep in the Yucatan peninsula, to their eventual outlet in the Gulf of Mexico. Unprecedented footage shot and produced by Wes Skiles for The New Explorers TV series, 1995. Received a Merit Award at the 1996 Video Salon. ©Karst Prod., 1995. V749/55:50//P/P
THE DEVIL’S SINK HOLE - Two young men decide to explore this famous Texas pit-cave by going hand-over-hand down a hemp rope with only flashlights; everything that can go wrong – does. This classic, theatrical film was made in 1950 by Fred Foster. V750/52:56//P/P
CRYSTAL BEACH SPRING PROJECT ’96 - Cave divers explore a freshwater cave system that exits from beneath the ocean floor off Crystal Beach, FL. Good visuals of dive technique and cave biota. ©Hydro-Geo Env. Research, 1997. V751/19:37/S/S
UNDERGROUND SYMPHONY - This whimsical piece demonstrates the magic that digital editing and animation have brought to amateur video. Cave formations come to life, playing classical accompaniment to dancing hodags and gremlins. ©Fred Baumann, 1997. V752/10:06/S/S
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SP CAVE - Forest Service efforts to protect and preserve this spectacular Arizona cave are the focus of this documentary. Unique monitoring and restoration techniques are highlighted. ©Fred Baumann, 1997. V752/18:03/S/S
DEATH CANYON II - Cavers’ attempts to penetrate "Death Canyon" and the second siphon in Culverson Creek Cave, WV, are documented. Unlike the original video, which was fictional, this sequel follows real-life attempts to extend this already large cave system. Medal winner in NSS Salon. ©Hodag Video Prod., 1997. V753/33:35/S/S
CAVING SAN ANTONIO - This segment of the "Scouting Challenge" series, broadcast on the Outdoor Life Channel, follows caver Bill Steele and a group of Explorer Scouts into Robber Baron Cave, beneath the streets of San Antonio, TX. ©BSA, 1997. V754/23:55/P/P
WAYNE’S WORLD SINK CAVE SYSTEM - Follow the explorers as they discover a new karst window linking several known underwater Florida caves. ©Hydro-Geo, 1997. V755/12:44/S/S
CATHEDRAL CAVE - A tour of this very nicely decorated
Missouri cave by Greg Small and Jim Padgett. ©Small/Padgett, 1997. V756/16:40/S/S
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CATHEDRAL CAVE RESTORATION - The efforts of Missouri cavers to remediate
and conserve this spectacular cave are highlighted. By Greg Small and Jim Padgett.
©Small/Padgett, 1997. V756/15:40/S/S
BURNS CAVE #2 - This West Virginia cave is only accessible during periods of extreme drought, and even then it’s a wetsuit challenge. Once inside, however, it’s large, dry borehole. A chance to see some very pristine cave. ©Hodag Video, 1997. V757/14:22/S/S
HAN: MYSTERY OF THE LESSE -- "Les Grottes du Han" is the most famous and extensive cave system in Belgium, and has fascinated man for centuries. Of its 14 km of passages, only 2.5 km are open to commercial tourists. How you can see the rest, including excellent period reenactments and talks with the original explorers. A true caver’s video and a delight to watch. ©RTBF-ACE-PHL-SGHR, 1992. V758/49:04/P/P
CLIFTON CAVE - An almost surreal presentation of a visit to this beautiful Virginia cave. Excellent narration and stunning formation shots. Produced by David Socky, ©1998, Hodag Video. V759/6:10/S/S
SULPHUR SPRINGS -- Sulphur Springs used to be a swimming hole and tourist attraction, but diversion of stormwater by the city of Tampa into nearby Orchid Springs, has caused the aquifer – which is a primary drinking water source, to become contaminated. Cave scientists and divers are now exploring the aquifer and sampling the water in an effort to remediate the situation. By Mike & Sherry Garman. ©Hydro-Geo, 1999. V760/17:42/P/P
SALT SPRING - This spring has long been known to geologists, but has only recently been discovered by cave divers, who promptly discover a deep pit and a huge underwater cavern. By Mike & Sherry Garman. ©Hydro-Geo, 1999. V761/:00/P/P
LOCUST CREEK II - Members of the Northeast Sump Divers (NEST) document their efforts in exploring Locust Creek Cave (WV) past three underwater sumps to discover over 3 miles of cave. Produced by Joe Kaffl ©2000. V762/19:58/S/S.
EXTREME SCIENCE: ACID CAVES - The story of Villa Luz cave - home of the Snottites - in Tabasco, Mexico, follows cavers Louise Hose, Dave Lester, Doug Soroka, and Lynn Kleina, as they investigate this very unusual cave filled with sulfur-eating bacteria and teeming with cave life - and peril. Produced by Larry Engel, ©2001, Engel Brothers Media. V763/26:00/P/P
GEORGIA OUTDOORS - CAVES - Series host Michael Skinner is taken to several GA caves by TAG cavers Brent Aulenbach and Alan Cressler, Allen Padgett, and Diane Cousineau. Produced by Keely Walker, ©2001, GA Public TV. V764/26:45/P/P.
EASTWATER CAVE: CAVER'S CAVE - This short, British-produced program
is intended as a guide to one of the routes through the challenging Eastwater
Cavern. It contains a narrated introduction and then subtitles which describe
the different sections of the cave the guide is going through. This is definitely
a "Caver's Cave"! Produced by Neil B. Wooldridge ©2001. V765/9:40/S/S
RESCUE AT ROWLAND'S CAVE - An account of the rescue by divers of 4 cavers trapped by rising water in this Arkansas cave. B&W. By SSA, 1965. V901/24:35/S/P/P
BRIDGE DAY 1988 - A documentary of the rappelling and base jumping activities at the New River Gorge Bridge on 10/15/88. The video of this 800 foot drop is well done with narration & musical background. By Alex Sproul, RASS, 1988. V909/27:14//I/S
1989 NSS CONVENTION, SEWANEE, TN - Highlights of most of the convention events and many TAG caving scenes. Edited by Peter Grant, 1990. ©NSS, 1990 V914/58:00//S/S
THE SPELUNKER - A classic early B/W film directed by Roger Brucker which provides a fascinating view of how caving has changed over the years...and how much remains the same. By Bill Hulstrunk, 1951. V917/22:25//S/I
CAVING IN AMERICA / THE HISTORY OF THE NSS - The story of how caving in America evolved with emphasis on the NSS since its founding in 1941. Blends historic photographs & film into an entertaining program. By Alex Sproul & Paul Stevens. ©NSS, 1991. V919/21:00//P/S
A BRIEF HISTORY OF AMERICAN CAVING - An excellent and entertaining video on the history of American caving with emphasis on the northeast. By Art Palmer and Peter Grant, 1992. V921/36:30//P/S
HISTORY OF VERTICAL CAVING - Cole, Cuddington, Handley, and others describe the evolution of vertical caving in the USA. Produced by Peter Grant, 1992. V922/36:36//I/S
NSS PHOTO SALON 1992 - 73 of the best slides from the 1992 Photo Salon with a musical background. Produced by Peter Grant. ©NSS, 1992. V923/21:00//S/S
MYSTERIES UNDERGROUND - An unparalled caving documentary with great footage of Lechuguilla Cave shot by Sid Perou, the story of Floyd Collins, pit-bopping with the Huntsville Grotto, the C-3 expedition, and a retelling of the famous Mammoth-Flint Ridge connection. ©National Geographic, 1992. V924/55:00/P/P
A COLLECTION OF CAVE HUMOR VIDEOS - Several short humorous videos on cave-related topics starring Doug Bradford & Bob Ehr and produced by members of Diablo Grotto in the early 1980's. While the quality of the media is poor, some of the skits are excellent. By Paul Greaves, 1993. V925///S/I
KOREAN CAVING DOCUMENTARY - A professional documentary on caving in Korea. Although the narration is in Korean, the video is easy to follow and includes many spectacular scenes including the birth of a baby bat. Well worth watching! V926/1:29//P/S
CALL FOR HELP - A fictional account of a caving accident and the ensuing rescue effort in a difficult, vertical cave. A realistic portrayal of the organization and techniques of cave rescue, one that every caver should see. Produced by Paul Stevens and the Eastern Region, NCRC. ©NSS, 1995. V927/24:19//S/I
JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS [Expedition in die Finsternis] - Winner of Best of Show in the 1996 Video Salon, this German documentary by Bernhard Kliebhan chronicles the life of E. A. Martel, whose exploits in the late nineteenth century earned him the title of "Father of Modern Speleology." Rare old photos and film, reenactments, and modern caving scenes are seemlessly blended to create an impressive tribute. ©Hessischer Rundfunk, 1994. V928/58:00//P/P
TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES... – A group of Indiana cavers shows how to find adventure and fun, Hoosier style, while respecting nature’s handiwork. By Billy Pea. V929/27:44/S/S
WE’RE CAVERS AND WE’RE RESCUERS – It’s a caving music video! This tongue-in-cheek production is set to an original ballad and spoofs the rescue community by showing how not to rescue a caver. Lots of fun! ©Hodag Video, 1997. V930/8:35/S/S
DEPTHS OF WONDER – Episode #103 of the PBS series Anyplace Wild follows hostess Annie Getchell as she joins Arkansas cavers for trips to Copperhead and Fitton caves. Well done, and with all the right messages. ©Env. Rec. Group, 1997. V931/26:28/P/P
NSS CONVENTION 2000 PREVIEW. This convention ‘teaser’ is not your typical drab review of facilities and programs; it has real pzazz! It boasts an original song and an outstanding montage of caving action shots, as well as a tongue-in-cheek welcome to West Virginia. It was enthusiastically received at the 1999 Convention; now you can play it at home. Produced by David Socky, ©1999, NSS. V932/15:00/S/S)
WONDERS FROM UNDER THE GROUND. Billed as a sing-along video for children, this short production features dancing bats, salamanders and formations and a conservation message that reaches kids, set to an original song by Marian McConnell. Produced by David Socky, ©1999, Hodag Video. V933/3:50/S/S
DOCTOR DESCENT. An amusing response to the question "Why do we cave?" Presented as a multi-media slide show copied to video. Produced by Carl M. Tootle, ©1998. V934/12:13/S/S
HEAVENLY SIGHTS IN HELL BELOW. The episode from the PBS series "Anyplace Wild" follows host Annie Getchell and several well-known NSS cavers on trips to New Mexico’s Hell Below and Cottonwood Caves in the Guadalupe Mountains. Produced by Darryl Czuchra, ©1998, Env. Rec. Gp. V935/26:26/P/P
THE STORY OF FLOYD COLLINS - The tragic story of the death of this infamous cave explorer in Sand Cave, KY, as told through two reenactments made for NBC-TV; "Rescue" aired in 1951 on Philco Playhouse, and "Crisis at Sand Cave" aired in 1958 on Robert Montgomery Presents. At the end of "Rescue" there are brief appearances by Homer Collins (Floyd’s brother) and Skeets Miller, the cub reporter who tried to comfort Floyd during his long ordeal. These programs are an important historical record of this tragedy. V936/1:55:39/P/P
VENDORS ROW - Every caver’s second favorite place to be! Vendors and cavers are lampooned, with a great original song by Marian & Dan McConnell. Shot at caving events by Dave Socky. A lot of laughs! ©Hodag Video, 1999. V938/9:03/P/P
BORN TO CAVE WILD - This special remake of the Steppenwolf classic captures Speleo-Americanus, its development and habitat, in original video and song. A good laugh and great visuals. Earlier version was the preview for the Elkins NSS Convention. ©Hodag Video, 1999. V939/9:05/P/P
BRAINSTORM ‘CAVES’ - This segment, produced by a Phoenix TV station for a local kids’ series, explores the world of caves and cave critters for the middle school set. Filmed in Kartchner Caverns and includes an in-depth interview with its discoverers. Produced by Ron Mella with consultation by Ray Keeler. Fast-paced, informative, and fun. ©KTVK, 1999. V940/23:03/P/P
SOLO - Within the earth, within the mind a journey of discovery and obsession. What drives a person to risk their life deep underground, and alone, in an unexplored cave? Solo explores the innermost thoughts and fears of a lone caver as he ventures into uncharted caverns, culminating in a tense and dramatic struggle for survival. By Andy Sparrow. ©Third Eye Films, 1998. V941/32:05/P/P
HER FATHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE - Mandy comes home from college to tell her Dad that she's discovered caving, and a new caver boyfriend. She knows that Dad can have some peculiar ideas about things he doesn't know much about, but she hopes her explanations will help him understand. This is the story of Mandy's mission, and what can happen when true understanding really takes place. Produced by David Socky ©2001. V942/23:46/P/P
JUST KIDDIN' AROUND - CAVES - Go on a restoration trip to Lone Hill Onyx Cave (MO) with Bill Elliott and some middle school kids; join a CRF survey trip to Powder Mill Creek Cave; go mist-netting for bats with DNR biologists; learn how to build a bat house; and see a virtual cave website. This is a great program for kids, with a strong, positive message. Produced by Kipp Woods, ©2000, MO Dept. of Conservation. V943/27:00/P/P.
NSS 60th ANNIVERSARY SLIDE SHOW - A video of a six projector multi image slide show originally presented at the 2001 NSS Convention in Mt Vernon, Kentucky, July 24th 2001. This is a great program which presents 6 decades of caving in the NSS along with music to match each decade. Produced by Colin Gatland, 2001. V944/12:00/P/P
JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES -
DESCEND INTO WORLDS WITH NO LIGHT, NO AIR, AND NO ROOM FOR ERROR. Journey Into
Amazing Caves is a visceral, suspenseful expedition with a new breed of scientists
who boldly explore places once thought off-limits to human presence, let alone
IMAX cameras. Join Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach as they travel to unique
and forbidding ice caves in Greenland, underwater caves in the Yucatan, terrestrial
caves in the Grand Canyon and other spectacular locations. You will wriggle
through tiny, twisting passages, swim through flooded underground vaults, drop
into gleaming blue labyrinths of ice, and enter a world so extreme the microscopic
creatures who live there are called extremophiles. For those compelled to push
their limits in the world's most hostile environments, the risk of fatal danger
and thrill of new discovery are the everyday factors that make cave exploration
such an awe-inspiring experience.
Includes: "Making of" Documentary.
Also available as a DVD (D1)
Produced by Greg MacGillivray, Alec Lrimore,and Steve Judson. 2001. V945/40/P/P
UNDERSTANDING: CAVES - This is a very professional program on caving
produced for the Discovery Channel. It was aired on TV in May 2002. It presents
a number of aspects of caving - from safety considerations when wild caving,
to conservation issues with wild and commercial caves to primitive Native Americans
in Mammoth Cave and cave diving in Florida.
Produced by Paul Gasek ©2000, Discovery V946/50:00/P/P
THE GREATEST CAVER: FLOYD COLLINS, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE COLLECTOR
(Also available as a DVD, D2) - Floyd Collins
is touted as being the greatest caver in the world. But this reputation was
obtained only after his tragic death, in 1925, due to being trapped in a small
and unstable crawlway in Sand Cave, Ky. Because the rescue was widely publicized,
it captured the hearts, minds, and hopes of millions of Americans. Not only
did the rescue attempt make for a dramatic story, but the fact that thousands
of Americans from all over the country showed up to watch, wait, and hope, made
Floyd into a great American folk hero.
Because of the drama, the tragedy, and the excitement of the event, people from
all walks of life began collecting memorabilia about Floyd Collins. As time
went on, the photographs, letters, banners, and other items increased in value,
making a these collections quit valuable.
This program is about some of the Floyd Collins collectors, and their collections.
In describing their old photographs, postcards, newsreels, and other items,
the story of Floyd Collins, and his untimely death, is told.
Produced by Dave Socky, Hodag Video Productions ©2002 V947/31:00/P/P
CATALOG OF MULTIMEDIA (CD) PROGRAMS
MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS:
CAVES AND CAVING POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - A Microsoft Powerpoint presention
on CD ROM about caves and caving. Produced by Colin Gatland. 2002. C1/?/P/P/P