Most NSS cavers can be better appreciated with a dead cow story to tell. I had mine in 1960’s with the San Francisco Bay Chapter. Introducing me to Crystal Palace Cave. On the hike out we encountered a collapsed mine entry. It issued a stream of cold brown water. Some said it was tasty. Most just laid in it to cool their overheated condition. I and two other young cavers climbed up the slope to see some rusty machinery. Yup. Found another portion of mine collapse. With a dead cow down in the water. I can’t recommend kissing cavers with… Read more »
Most NSS cavers can be better appreciated with a dead cow story to tell. I had mine in 1960’s with the San Francisco Bay Chapter. Introducing me to Crystal Palace Cave. On the hike out we encountered a collapsed mine entry. It issued a stream of cold brown water. Some said it was tasty. Most just laid in it to cool their overheated condition. I and two other young cavers climbed up the slope to see some rusty machinery. Yup. Found another portion of mine collapse. With a dead cow down in the water. I can’t recommend kissing cavers with… Read more »
I’m not sure I’d ever drink the water pouring out of a collapsed mine, for multiple reasons! oof. Thanks for sharing J.A.!
De nada, amigo.