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In this episode, legendary caver Roger Brucker discusses his experiences and contributions to the exploration of Mammoth Cave.

Legendary caver Roger Brucker has authored several books on the exploration of Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area, including The Caves Beyond, The Longest Cave, Beyond Mammoth Cave, and more. Enjoy this first of a three-part series with Mr. Brucker to close out 2025 where he touches on the early days of the CRF, and exploring Crystal Cave and other caves that would eventually all be considered part of Mammoth Cave. Order a custom cave suit from our sponsor, Sophireaptress! https://www.sophireaptress.com/ 2026 NSS Convention Promo Video https://youtu.be/9hQ2K-XREqY?si=hMwiNpXafTbP2JNO NSS Calendar of Events https://caves.org/calendar/ Find your local grotto! https://caves.org/committee/i-o/grottos/new_grotto_page-v2.shtml

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