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Green Eye 2, Cave Capers 2015, Indiana

Green Eye 2 at Cave Capers — a 65ft drop into a decent-sized room for Indiana standards. On the way up, the rope appeared heavily frayed. Completely floppy and soft to the touch — core shot. Isolated the damage with a double butterfly knot. The second as emergency backup. Group passed the knot on ascent without incident. A real-world rope inspection lesson that Cave Capers trips sometimes deliver.

 
 
 

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