08/15/2026
This coming Tuesday August 18 is our main meeting at the Draper Library and on Zoom, at ~7pm.
We have an informative presentation relevant for members of all levels: brand new cavers, intermediate cavers, and advanced cavers!
We will of course have announcements and such -- then our main topic will be about cave maps. We will cover both improving skills for reading cave maps AND for making them from survey data (cartography). This will be helpful to a broad range of caver experience and interests!
First, we will focus on learning to read cave maps, from basic to tricky. This is a “sliding scale” skill ... it depends on the map complexity! Map skills are needed for safety and also for having a fun time finding all there is to see in established caves. It’s crucial for trip leaders, future trip leaders, and truly all participants who wish to take self-responsibility for their safety to a good extent. A discussion of what makes maps more easily readable also helps map makers refine their techniques for optimal readability. We will additionally have some tips for getting into cartography and discuss digital considerations in cartography skills.
Timp Grotto board member Rod Horrocks, who has won national-level recognition for his cave maps, will present this very interesting session. There will be plenty to please a digital audience, but a bonus of even more to gain in person with some paper maps on display, too. So, if you can swing attending in person, it’s a great meeting for show & tell. We'd love to see you either way, and a good time is assured for all!
Timpanogos Grotto Main Meeting - Tuesday, August 18th, 7:00pm
***In-person:
Draper Public Library - Big Meeting Room (first right as you walk in), 1136 Pioneer Rd, Draper, UT 84020.
*Gather outside the room due to a prior group reservation! We may have to run a few minutes late, but we will move as fast as we can to set up.
***Online:
PLEASE MESSAGE FOR LINK. Due to some meeting intrusions in the past, I just need you to convince me you are a real caver by offering some brief info of your choosing. Thank you!
And please check us out at Timpgrotto.org if you haven't already! We always welcome new members -- and of course also donations, which are now tax deductible since our 501c3 status!
