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Recent content by krJoest

  1. krJoest

    First Hiking Picture of 2026

    Saalman Hollow in Hoosier National Forest
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    Cave Gating

    Source: Illinois Speleological Survey https://share.google/l1J6u3bXbzIgKz1Cm
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    Cave Gating

    I think that every state has a Cave Survey program that has all the location information, anyone can join one of these organizations. After a period of time and meeting their requirements they give you access to their cave locations!
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    Cave Gating

    I like sharing pictures of wild caves, and I'll usually give people cave locations via private message if they ask for it. They majority of wild caves are on private property, and require land owner relations to access. If someone has established relations to get cave access, telling people the...
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    Happy Holidays

    Merry Christmas!
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    Are FKTs a bad thing?

    I think it's awesome, I like to read about them! I've never seen anything negative about the FKT website.
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    Cave Gating

    You're not supposed to publicly post the locations of wild caves. Ive seen a lot of cave locations showing up on Gaia, they're not all accurate.
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    Not running Tunnel Hill

    She signed up after she retired from marathon running but she got hurt training and couldn't run.
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    Not running Tunnel Hill

    She kept it 💯 not running tunnel hill!
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    Unwind

    Trail running is a big time co.m Good luck with a 10 minute mile! You'll get it in no time
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    Not running Tunnel Hill

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    Cave Features

    Walking passage! This might seem odd, because if you listen to cavers, it's all walking passage.😆
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    Unwind

    I like to run after work. Biking is good too, it gives me something to look forward to during the day.
  14. krJoest

    Favorite photos from a recent hike?

    Crazy sandstone formations in Plaster Creek, HNF
  15. krJoest

    Caving gear

    I use a 75' nylon strap, I have a 35' one too. Some people like the nylons tube, the strap works fine.
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