Caving is common sense. If you do not use common sense then your underground experience will be very dangerous. The less chances you take, the safer you will be, and the trip will be more enjoyable for everyone. Do not consume beer, alcohol, or drugs before, during, or after a cave trip, especially in front of or near a landowner. Also, change clothes out_of_site from a landowner and their neighbors. Never cave alone. The minimum number to have is four. Always let someone know where you are going and when you will be out of the cave.

The best thing to do to get introduced into the caving scene, is to go on organized caving trips. Organized, meaning a nationally recognized organization or club that is solely a caving club or organization that leads trips for novice cavers and others. You can pick up some good tips, like the type of gear that works or does not work, light sources, etc.. To find out about caving organizations in your area, you can contact the National Speleological Society in Huntsville, Alabama at 205-852-1300. Also, see Caving Links for more information.