Comments for Colorado Caves

Comment on Old Gold and Bones in Colorado’s Spanish Cave? by Billy Bog Gascan

Billy Bog Gascan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:12:56 +0000

Naturally they didn’t find any evidence of 15th century conquistadors because the conquistadors arrived in Mexico during the 16th century. Specifically Cortez arrived in Veracruz on good Friday in 1519 and the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, fell on Tuesday August 13, 1521.

Comment on Old Gold and Bones in Colorado’s Spanish Cave? by Scott Webber

Scott Webber — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:56:41 +0000

Back in the mid to late 1960′s, I remember seeing an expose’ on Channel 7 (now KMGH) about this cave. I remember clearly their showing a red cross by the side of the entrance. Inside was a shaft and a tunnel that went back to a table and possibly a chair. I’m not sure if there was anything else. When they tried to explore the shaft, they apparently only made it about have way from their description.
I’ve always wondered if ‘d ever hear about the mine(?) again until now. I would like to know more.

Comment on Forest Service Seeks Public Comments Regarding Colorado Cave Closure Order by Parker Call

Parker Call — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:32:16 +0000

I am very disappointed in the discrimination shown by excluding responsible cavers not members of these two private groups from revisiting and enjoying Colorado’s caves. It seems either ignorant or arrogant to assume that only these two private groups can understand, respect and care for Colorado’s caves. As a resident of Colorado for close to three decades I have enjoyed exploring Spring Cave nearly a dozen times prior to it’s closure. My caving gear has been used exclusively in Spring Cave only. Often I have taken small groups of older scouts and explorer scouts into Spring cave teaching them to appreciate and safely enjoy Colorado’s natural resources. I have missed exploring “thunder road”, “Jones beach” and the viewing of the crystal clear pools and streams. Now with the current ban and your new policy, responsible public cavers are discriminated against in favor of groups who are most likely to spread contaminants from their gear used in caves infected by white nose syndrome. Oddly, I have never come across a bat in Spring Cave, though it seems like an ideal habitat for them. Granted I have never visited Spring cave later than October (poor winter access with all the snow) when bats might use the cave to hibernate in. Instead of using the “buddy system” to hand out permits to friends only, I believe educating the public and allowing all responsible and educated public members to have the opportunity to receive permits would be better public policy. Perhaps banning cave access for all groups from November to March or April would sufficiently protect hibernating bats from White Nose Syndrome (even though it has not been found in this cave system). Or better yet ban caving gear used outside of Colorado or cavers who are not residents of Colorado. The ones being permitted now are cavers from out of state who are most likely to transmit White Nose Syndrome to Colorado through contaminated gear (assuming human transmission is even possible). I hope for a future when we can once again enjoy the caves we grew up with and for decades have respected and protected. Parker Call

Comment on Historic Williams Canyon Plaque Stolen by Steve Garufi

Steve Garufi — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:31:14 +0000

My goodness, that is a troubling piece of news. I’ve walked past that plaque many times.

Comment on Closing Colorado’s Popular USFS Caves Easier Said Than Done by Randy and Jane Ann

Randy and Jane Ann — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:57:59 +0000

We took a group of 15 up to Fulford today with the intent of going into the cave. Was very surprised to see that the closure was extended another year since their was no information in that regard found in googling. Very disappointing to our group. Should publish something regarding the closure extension so that others don’t waste their time driving up there.

Comment on Colorado Grotto Member LeAnn Emry’s 2003 Murder Tragic Result of John Suthers Decision by marie rea

marie rea — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:43:40 +0000

LeAnn was such a lovely and gifted girl. I watched 48hour mystery and felt so sad for her dad, it was heartbreaking. Kimball will get his just deserts if not in this world then the next.

Comment on Spring 2009 National Speleological Society Board of Governors Meeting by Glenwood Caverns at Top of Iron Mountain.

Glenwood Caverns at Top of Iron Mountain. — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:55:46 +0000

[...] Visitors marvel at the scenery. Those who ride or walk up to the top, can enjoy more than just the caves. There is an amusement park with rides and a restaurant from which to enjoy the views. Related [...]

Comment on Closing Colorado’s Popular USFS Caves Easier Said Than Done by Ginger

Ginger — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:21:02 +0000

Caving is a very popular activity in Colorado. And all of sudden you take it away. There are a lot of angry cavers out in the state right now! Whoever’s idea this was Shane on them! I belive it more about power than it is about the bats. What about the stuff that they put in our food that’s causing us cancer? That’s spreading around. Is anyone paying attention to that? It’s a disgrace!

Comment on Preventing Another Nutty Putty Tragedy by squompois

squompois — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:02:44 +0000

It’s bad enough that a young man’s parents must have this cave be their son’s tomb but to leave their son in “nutty putty”, forever entombed in, stuck in nutty putty has got to be beyond the pale. They’re probably wishing the cave had been named something a little more dignified.

Comment on Spring 2009 National Speleological Society Board of Governors Meeting by Nick

Nick — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:46:27 +0000

I would like to request that the link for http://www.cripple-creek.co.us/ be changed to just say “Cripple Creek”. If someone could let me know if this is possible, i would appreciate it.

Thanks