Planning is underway!
Yes, it’s the last day of January. Yes, many of us are in the middle of the effects of “The Polar Vortex”. But, the OTR Chairman and Vice Chairman were recently very hard at work at an OTR Planning Retreat Read More …
Author: Ruth Willams
Call for TRA Award Nominations
Time has come again to call for nominations for the TRA Awards to be presented at OTR 2019. This year, there will be a new award classification, the Stevens Award for Distinguished Service, that was approved by the TRA Board Read More …
TRA Campmaster Program 2019 Season
We are actively seeking persons to staff the 2019 TRA Campmaster Program. The purpose of the TRA Campmaster Program is to provide seasonal, on site caretakers for the TRA Site from April to October each year. The TRA Campmaster Program Read More …
OTR 2018 Aerial Photographs
Here is a link to the Aerial Photographs that were taken during OTR 2018 on Saturday and Sunday and again on Monday afternoon after OTR 2018 was shut down. Thanks to Charlie Williams for the images and he gives permission Read More …
LET SOMEONE KNOW BEFORE YOU GO (Caving that is)!
You know you should let someone know when and where you are going caving. To make it easier for you, BATS and the Eastern Region, NCRC have developed a CAVER INFORMATION FORM. You can fill it out and leave it Read More …
Event Tent Schedule
Dave Field has been working behind the scenes to pull together great presentations to be held at the Event Tent. Come on over to hear and see some presentations on a variety of subject matter. Here is the schedule with Read More …
Schedule of Events
See the Schedule of events below for OTR 2018. **It is subject to change so check the Coot and Holler and also the information in the Contest Boot at Cooters for any updates.** 2018 Schedule (Download) Things to note that Read More …
Event Tent Presentation: Cave Rescue in the Eastern Region
Ever wonder what happens if you don’t come back from a cave trip on time? Or if your family and friends start to panic because they think you should be back already? Or what happens if someone on your trip Read More …
Stillhouse Cave Mapping
Who is interested in mapping Stillhouse Cave on the Sunday of OTR? You can bring your friends (if you have any!), as we would like to throw multiple parties into the cave to finish the survey in one day. Our goal Read More …
Memorial Garden
Across the bridge from the Registration Building is this little piece of heaven, the Memorial Garden, where you will find Lutz Rock surrounded by landscaping and benches. This is where our Opening Ceremony is held on Thursday at 6:00 pm. Read More …