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Just read Diving into Darkness by Philip Finch. ( the David Shaw story) At the beginning of one of the chapters, he describes a water-filled cave "in western Missouri" where the entrance is a narrow tunnel that must be entered head first and turning around is not possible until you have reached a depth of approximately 120 feet. Does anyone know which cave this is? thanks Darren
Sounds like all the MO caves to me. We MO cave divers are macho dudes, man.Quote:
Originally Posted by diverdarren
WJH
p.s. Only joking; I haven't been in the one described above yet, but you did ask in the right place--I'm sure a legit answer will be along very soon.
Blue Springs?? or is that in Arkansas? I saw a video of a very tight vertical system being pushed a NSS video//
That Blue Springs you saw video of is in AR and yes you cant turn around until you have gotten to 90 fet or more. It is a TIGHT cave.
SLIM
Thanks for the info, guys. I believe I saw some pictures and info on Blue Springs on the OCDA website. Think it said that the OCDA was not actively diving that sight at this time and that the diving was by permit only. Anyone know the procedure for obtaining such a permit? Darren
Also meant to ask how can I view this video of Blue Springs? Darren
The video is available for purchase.
https://secure.nsscds.org/store/prod...ff160d212f913b the spring in Arkansas AFAIK the blue spring from the OCDA if a different one
Yup there are 2 Blue Sprins, one in MO near KCMO and the one in AR that the video is of. The OCDA have not been or have anything to do with the Blue Springs in AR.
SLIM
Blue spring is not the spring in the book. It was a virgin system when we shot the vidio
We are continuing exploration of that system. We're governed by weather as to when we are able to get in and make progress. It's been about 5 months since conditions allowed us to get in. Obtaining a permit is a very difficult process. It took us literally years to obtain access and it's an annual adventure to keep it. The OCDA is always in need of more members to help. You can PM me if you want more info.Quote:
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BTW, the opening to Blue Springs in MO is huge and the flow is kickin' (like Ginnie), thus not the one in the book.
There are many Blue Springs throughout the Ozarks. Blue Springs in Shannon county, Missouri, near Eminence is an active project site for the OCDA. Pictures can be seen at the OCDA website, www.ocda.org.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLIM
Sometimes my toilet is a blue spring after the cleaning lady has been there.Quote:
Originally Posted by willylump
Ugh, I think I need to go diving. Let's go to Mexico.
:rollguy Tie a primary into the toilet paper holder and hope nobody flushes! Happy Diving!Quote:
Originally Posted by chilldive