Category Archives: Desert Cave

Typically a little lower elevation, and often dry and dusty if they don’t go deep into the bedrock.

2011 Snow Canyon Lava Tube

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Jasonbx

This was a somewhat spur of the moment trip. We had spent the weekend with my grandparents at their rental property in St George. My wife was unimpressed with the fact that our midwinter trip to “the warm southern part … Continue reading →

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2006 Tripod lessons with Schurtz

Posted on November 4, 2006 by Jasonbx

Somehow I talked my way into what was basically a Shurtz family trip for this event. It was the first time in quite a while that I felt like the slow person who was out of shape and slowing everyone … Continue reading →

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2006 Whipple

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Jasonbx

This cave is well into Nevada, and requires some planning if being visited from Utah. But the extra effort of thinking through your nights is well worth it. An interesting desert cave, with some reflecting pools and a massive formation … Continue reading →

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2006 Candlelit Formations Galore

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Jasonbx

This was my first visit to this cave. It requires a 90′ free hang rappel, then you have to get into a side passage before you get off rope to avoid going another 100′ straight down. Not a good place … Continue reading →

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2006 Old Man’s Cave with Wasatch Grotto

Posted on March 25, 2006 by Jasonbx

Old Man’s Cave is an interesting place to visit near Great Basin National Park. The cave is a maternity colony for bats in the summer. So you can only get in during the winter months. And the logistic’s are a … Continue reading →

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