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Seminar Series – Cave Science for Expeditions

GPF and BCRA have joined forces to organise a few seminars aimed at any caver involved in exploring new cave passage on expeditions abroad. They are intended to be accessible to any caver regardless of academic background, and will cover the fundamental skills and knowledge required to document scientific finds on expeditions. The seminars will […]

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Invitation: Ghar Parau 50th anniversary

In 1971 a group of British Cavers visited Iran and explored the Ghar Parau cave system. They returned to continue the exploration in 1972. The first expedition broke the Asian Depth Record and there were great hopes for the following year. However, the explorers were only able to descend one more pitch before reaching a […]

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Ghar Parau Anniversary Dinner

The Ghar Parau Foundation is holding a dinner to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and you’re invited! Read below for all the details: What is the Ghar Parau Foundation? In 1971 a group of British Cavers visited Iran and explored the Ghar Parau cave system. They returned to continue the exploration in 1972. The first expedition […]

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Ghar Parau Foundation and Mount Everest Foundation application deadlines, spring 2023

Expedition leaders please be advised of the following deadlines for applications for support for caving expeditions spring 2023 Mount Everest Foundation: Applications close 31st January 2023 Ghar Parau Foundation: Applications close 28th February 2023 For further details please visit both organisation websites