Officers
 Meetings
We meet at 7:00pm in Smythe 146 (how to find it)
on the Virginia Tech campus every Friday night during the regular semesters.
Exceptions are during Spring and Winter breaks and during final exams.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning about caves and caving.
Most cave trips are planned at the meetings, so attending a meeting is
the best way for a student to get underground. The trip leader will announce
the cave, the expertise level, what you'll need to bring, and the time
and place of departure for the trip. If you cannot attend a meeting but
want to go caving, please email the club's vice
president.
Many meetings include a caving-related program. These are often slide
shows of recent caving excursions. This is a great chance to see what
caving has to offer in other states and even other countries.
Upcoming Events
No more official meetings until Fall semester.
Unofficial get-together and trip planning typically at Hokie House on Fridays after "work".
About the VPI Grotto
We are an official student grotto (club) of the National
Speleological Society (NSS). Our goal is to promote interest in and
to advance the science of speleology, to promote conservation of caves
and safety in their exploration, and to encourage fellowship among Virginia
Tech students and alumni interested in caving.
 In 2002, we celebrated our 60th anniversary of the founding of the club. Read
up on club history here.
About Caving
Caving is done for scientific research or just for fun! There are lots
of things to see underground which you won't see anywhere else. Cave formations
known as "pretties" cover the ceiling and floors in many colors
and shades. Caving can involve climbing, crawling, chimneying, and even
rappelling. Plus there's several types of cave trips: "sport"
caving, surveying, and photo trips. Each cave and cave trip offers a unique
experience.
Let us take you into this fascinating underground world and teach you
how to enjoy this hobby safely and with respect for the cave environment.
There are lots of caves to visit within a short drive from the Virginia
Tech campus.
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