Central Ohio Grotto

Join us March 27–29 for a Spring Warm-Up Caving Weekend! This trip is designed as both an introduction to caving and a great way for experienced cavers to kick off the season. Whether it’s your very first time underground or you’ve been caving for years, this weekend will have something for you.

We’ll be camping Friday and Saturday night at the Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve, which gives us access to a great setting to spend the weekend together. On both Saturday and Sunday, we’ll have cave trips that are beginner-friendly and ideal for someone’s first cave experience, while still being enjoyable for more experienced cavers looking to shake off the winter rust.

This is also a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a grotto member. If you’ve been curious about getting involved, this would make a perfect first trip to meet people, learn the basics, and see what it’s all about in a welcoming and supportive environment.

We’ll also visit the historic show cave at Great Saltpetre Cave, a registered historical landmark that is only open to the public two days a year. It’s a rare chance to experience an important piece of history that most people don’t get to see.
If you’ve been thinking about trying caving, this is a great place to start. And if you’re already experienced, it’s a perfect way to start the spring season with good people and good trips. I understand there will be questions, and I’m happy to answer anything — just comment on the event or send me a message. Looking forward to a great weekend underground!

Sorry for the short notice but here’s a link to a presentation 3/24 at 8:30pm on pack rat middens which is a great talking point for scouts as our Rockcastle caves are full of them!

www.greatbasinfoundation.org

Pittsburgh Grotto has invited COG to a special weekend of caving in West Virginia. There is something for everyone during this event.

Friday, March 20
Check into WVACS Field House (heated) Friday night. Members (per night) $8, guests $10 ($19 for weekend) and hot showers $1. https://wvacs.org/facilities/
Saturday, March 21
Choice of beginning, intermediate and through trips in the Bone-Norman system or the option of visiting Boar Hole https://wvcc.net/norman/ or https://wvcc.net/boarhole/

Sunday, March 22
We head over to Lost World Caverns. https://www.lostworldcaverns.com
LWC is a stunning, self guided show cave. We have been granted permission to drop grapevine pit on property. Grapevine pit is a 128’ rappel into a heavily decorated, well lit cavern onto a platform below. It’s an honor to be allowed access, so please be respectful in front of the tourists/paying customers. (No changing in the parking lot.)
Participants can choose to walk the show cave, drop Grapevine or explore the wild section of the cave.

Keep on the look out for more information on facebook, Instagram or the Squeaks for the upcoming events listed on the Spring calendar. See you soon!

Join Jason Glancey and others to learn or practice your vertical caving techniques on Saturday February 28th from 9AM to 4PM at the Hocking hills climbing and rappelling area. All experience levels are welcome and we will have ropes rigged with 20', 90', and 120'. This is a perfect opportunity to try something new or practice what you already know!

We will meet at the parking lot for the Hocking hills climbing and rappelling area at 9am and make our way once the group is ready towards Big Springs.

Please join us tonight at the Worthington Presbyterian Church Youth Room or online through the information below. we'll be joined by Andrew Erickson from the Gauntlet (https://gauntletsrt.org/). He will cover what the Gauntlet does for the community, their history, obstacles, practice area, conservation, and how to get involved.
The Gauntlet is a free Volunteer-Run Alpine Single Rope Technique Course with the mission of helping cavers to learn, expand, refine and build confidence in their caving vertical skills.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zfc-wktg-wzz
Or dial: (US) +1 662-674-1233 PIN: 431213899 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zfc-wktg-wzz?pin=8923801100058&hs=7

Join us for our next monthly meeting in the Worthington Presbyterian Church Youth Room on Wednesday, February 25 at 7 PM EST in person or online. To join virtually, use the Google Meet information below. You do NOT have to be a member to attend, everyone is welcome. After the meeting, we'll head over to Villa Nova Ristorante for pizza and drinks. Please bring cash to cover your share.
COG Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 25 at 7 PM – 8:30pm EST
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/zfc-wktg-wzz
Or dial: (US) +1 662-674-1233 PIN: 431213899 #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zfc-wktg-wzz?pin=8923801100058&hs=7
This month we'll be joined by Andrew Erickson from the Gauntlet (https://gauntletsrt.org/). He will cover what the Gauntlet does for the community, their history, obstacles, practice area, conservation, and how to get involved.
The Gauntlet is a free Volunteer-Run Alpine Single Rope Technique Course with the mission of helping cavers to learn, expand, refine and build confidence in their caving vertical skills.

Welcome to the official Central Ohio Grotto page!
We will begin posting content on here as well as on Instagram such as upcoming events, grotto history, and educational posts.
Feel free to reply with any recommendations or ideas, stay tuned!