Hello from central pennsylvania!New to the forum

[rickster75]

Hi everyone,
While im not a cave diver, I do inspire to as soon as the stars align. I am a very active, dry caver, and live a stones throw from Tytoona.. While im not planning to dive tytoona ( i know of the accident, and have read here now of its phreatic loops etc.. )The cave, helped me get my start in caving less than 2 years ago, and still intruiges me.. I just like to dream...Ive been to the sump 20 or so times.. and I cant help but wonder.Does anyone have any pictures of the world class formations in the room past the 2nd sump ?Ive been very involved in central pa caving in the last few years and if everything works out, i might take the first step toward that goal soon ( open water )Anyways, If no pictures , maybe someone can describe it ?I have a vivid imagination when it comes to caves.
Oh , one more thing.. Is there, " beginner dives" in pennsylvania anywhere? if so .. whats the name of the cave?
Thanks,
Rick

[Scott]

Welcome to the forum. What diving experience do you already have?
There are caves that are dive-able in the area but they are all far from beginner dives.

Scott

[pittsburgh cave diver]

contact bill downey (downey diving services) he has dove the sumps many times in the past and has many pictures including some fantastic soda straws...perhaps he can share some with you!
just look him up on the web, as for PA intro cave...i have to agree with the above post nothing for a beginner..
my recomendation is take a trip to Florida, there are many instructors and many begineer cave to "get you feet wet" in
Doug