Representatives from a group exploring Canada’s deepest cave will be delivering a presentation discussing the Bisaro Cave Project on February 28 at The Arts Station. The event runs from 8 to 10 p.m. and will include a cash bar and question period following an hour long photo and video presentation covering the history of caving in the south Rockies. Also touched on will be various caves and projects including the Bisaro Project, as well as demonstrations of cave equipment.
Among speakers will be Jeremy Bruns, Kathleen Graham, and Christian Stenner, coleaders and explorers of the Bisaro Project. The representatives are part of a team of explorers from the Alberta Speleological Society that have been voyaging into the murky depths of cave Bisaro Anima and other caves in the south Rockies for decades. Over two expeditions in October of 2017 and New Year’s 2018, they have studied, explored, and mapped the cave system. After extensive investigation, they are ready to present their current findings to the public.
“This event marks the first presentation of caving in Fernie following the establishment of Canada’s deepest cave in the area,” said Bruns. “It’s a great opportunity for locals to learn about the rich history of caving in the south Rockies, how caves in the area have been explored, and just how different a world it is beneath the surface.”
Mount Bisaro, located just behind the Three Sisters, carries within it the deepest cave network in Canada and the continental USA. Bisaro Anima is presently said to be 5.3 kilometres long, and 670 metres deep. However, it is believed that with more effort and exploration, Bisaro Anima could become one of the longest cave systems in Canada.
“The area, rich in limestone karst, is one of Canada’s most prolific cave producing regions. Many wonders await those intrepid enough to make the effort to push into the depths of the Earth,” said Bruns.
Admission to the event is by donation.
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