OTR 2026 Virgin Welcome & Reception!
Thursday, starting at dusk Newcomers are special to the OTR community, and we welcome you with a few annual traditions! Step 1: Come to the Bonfire Lighting, where we will hold a brief Welcome Ceremony to introduce you to the Read More …
Operation Team Ride (OTR): Serving Our Ol’ Timers (S.O.O.T.s)
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 …
Event Tent 2026: Genevieve von Petzinger
Friday, 6 PM 2026 NSS Convention Keynote speaker – Genevieve von Petzinger (Recording) Genevieve von Petzinger is an internationally recognized paleoanthropologist and rock art researcher specializing in prehistoric cave art and early proto-writing systems. Her academic work focuses on the Read More …
Event Tent 2026: Cavers Against Sexual Harassment (CASH)
Friday, 5-6 PM Come learn from fellow grottos and caving organizations their lessons learned on how to handle those difficult situations of sexual harassment. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure a safe, supportive caving culture. We will have a respectful, Read More …
Saturday Night Pavilion Party! (PLUS Fireworks!)
Saturday, 7 PM to ?? This year’s Saturday night Pavilion Party is the time to get decked out in your greatest OTR costume!!! Dress up in your favorite costume from any OTR in the past! Or create a new costume Read More …
75th OTR Aerial Photo
Sunday, 12:30 PM We last assembled for a formation-style aerial photo at the 50th reunion in 1999. Here’s your opportunity to be a part of the next generation of OTR photographic history! Meet at the Lutz Rock Memorial Garden on Read More …
Lutz Rock Memorial Service and Memorial Plaque Reading
Thursday, 5:15 PM Come to the Lutz Rock Memorial Garden before the Memorial Service to observe a solemn reading of the names of our dearly departed members displayed on the Memorial Plaques. Thursday, 6 PM Join us as we kick Read More …
OTR Trivia Night!
Friday, 7 PM Bring your phone and your friends to the Pavilion to show off your vast knowledge of all things OTR! If you don’t know the answer, you’ll at least learn something new about how OTR came to be Read More …
Event Tent 2026: All About Knots!
For the knot-tying enthusiasts and future NCRC scholars amongst us, we present not one, but TWO thrilling knot-tying classes at the Event Tent! Tie a Knot with Dan with Dan Lemaster (Friday, 1-3 PM) While you may have found yourself following Read More …