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 …
By Monday, after many OTR 2026 attendees had departed, the effects of several heavy rainstorms were evident. Many areas stayed muddy around TRA campground. Numerous low areas and travel routes had become muddy. Deep tire ruts and churned ground were Read More …
Photographers captured these photos on Sunday as attendees gathered at the memorial garden to form the number 75. Close up of the “75” – If you zoom in you can see everyone waving – it’s the wrong direction, but they 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 …
If you were at the 50th reunion (photo below), then you remember when we had a record-breaking 2400 people packed into our campground, complete with all of their cars, tents, and gear (but a lot fewer campers, RVs, and grotto 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 …
This year, for the first time ever, the wonders of OTR will be documented on film for all of posterity. As a community of cavers, we all know that our membership is eclectic and diverse. But would you believe that Read More …