Final registration: 1645 Number of Virgins: 227 Number of Guests: 429 Number of COOTS: 338 Number of ROOTS: 124 Number of TOOTS: 7 Average number of OTRs attended: 15 Youngest attendee: B.W. (4 months) Oldest attendee: J.G. (89 years) Average Read More …
Calling all Speleo-Olympians!! The 2026 OTR contest results are now available online. Have a look and see how you scored against your peers. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place contest certificates are also available for winners to download and print for Read More …
Following one of the largest attended Introduction of the OTR Virgins, attendees gathered for the traditional bonfire lighting. The fire ignited instantly with a resounding boom, drawing an immediate reaction from the crowd as flames surged skyward. As the blaze Read More …
Congratulations to the newly elected officers and trustees of The Robertson Association, elected on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Your leadership helps sustain the Old Timers Reunion and advances safe caving, conservation, and fellowship in the caver community. Thank you for Read More …
After years of talking about it, it’s finally happening! For the first time ever, CaveSim is bringing its immersive caving simulator all the way from Colorado to OTR! CaveSim is a simulated cave built inside a trailer. Participants navigate through Read More …
The Shanty Irish Band has had the privilege of playing at Cooters for Old Timers Reunion for at least 15 years (we’ve lost count). We have loved every minute of playing for David “Shack” Shackleford, his crew, and all their Read More …
Nine years ago, after the unfortunate death of dear friend and larger-than-life OTR personality Kim ‘Bubbles’ Michalek, Stacy Mock and Kelsea Johnson crafted a vision to memorialize Bubbles with one of her favorite social activities: a red dress hash run. Read More …
For our attendees who arrive with mobility issues, a small group of kind souls has organized a campground transit service. New in 2026, watch for a golf cart named “Laney” to assist in ferrying individuals upon request within the campground Read More …