The National Speleological Society published a small booklet that will be of interest to all those thinking about being "a caver". The booklet is called "A GUIDE TO RESPONSIBLE CAVING". It covers all the basic topics quite well for such a small booklet. Topics include:

• Caves
• Formations
• Cave Life
• Caves Need Our Protection
• Caving Courtesy and Land Owner Relations
• Safety
• Hazards
• NSS Policy for Cave Conservation
• Safe Caving Practices
• Suggested Caving Equipment
• Suggested Additional Reading

While this publication is well edited, it is not meant to be a "how to" book, nor should you consider yourself qualified for wild caving once you read it.