Beginner Caving Class (Registration Deadline):

Date: February 09, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Blacksburg Community Center / Recreation Center
Organizations: Blacksburg Parks and Recreation Department
Cost: Residents: $25.00 Non-Residents: $35.00

Description: Blacksburg Parks and Recreation presents a Beginner Caving Class on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM meeting at the Blacksburg Community Center with the registration deadline by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Push, pull, crawl and squirm through breathtaking passages. Experience total darkness and view unique cave formations. No experience necessary. All caving is in accordance to the caving protocols in response to White-Nose Syndrome in Virginia. Gear, instruction and transportation provided.

Caving is a great way to get outside in any weather all year round, as the temperature is always around the mid 50s. It is also a unique way to exercise as you will be walking, crawling, climbing, squeezing, and pushing your way through beautiful and geologically interesting passages.

The cost is $25.00 for Blacksburg residents and $35.00 for non-Blacksburg residents.

The registration deadline is on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 by 5:00 pm.

Participants must be 11 years or older.

For more information or to register visit: http://www.blacksburg.gov/recreation or https://www.facebook.com/BlacksburgParksandRecreation or call 540-443-1100.