So you want to learn vertical caving? That’s great! Congrats on making the next step of your caving career! The Vertical SOP outlines expectations of vertical training with the Aggie Grotto. Reading and videos are great but cannot replace real-life experience! Below is the Vertical Training Commission (VTC) which is championed by the National Speleological Society. VTC aims to set the standards for safe vertical caving throughout the nation.

Vert SOP

NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC)

Supplementary Knot and Rigging Guide