We hope you find the following links are helpful. Remember, these links are for satisfying curiosity and building on the skills you learn in person.

Gear

These are the gear suppliers that cavers trust. Remember, try before you buy.

• Ask the Grotto! The best place to get gear is from fellow cavers. 
• Shop and Swap Facebook Group
• Karst Sports
• OnRope1
• Elevated Climbing
• Final Frontier Sports
• Starless River
• Inner Mountain Outfitters

Watch & Read

Videos, books, and articles for honing skills, building knowledge, and geeking out. The internet is not a replacement for real-world training. Learn in-person.

• Knots Guide
• Rope Lab Channel​
• NCRC Level 1 Preparation
• Cave Photography
• TSS Publications
• Speleo Books

Caving in Texas

Explore the history of the UTG and caving in Texas and beyond. News clippings, articles, and publications by, for, and about Texas caving.

• Texas Caver magazine
• Historic Austin caves: Dead Dog Cave