south east kentucky caver invitational 2024

Pine Mountain Grotto, Inc. presents a weekend of caving, camping, and camaraderie in southeastern Kentucky!

WELCOME, CAVERS!

Fellow cavers and friends, you are cordially invited to the 27th annual South East Kentucky Caver Invitational, or SEKCI! The event, held on John Taylor's property in Knox County, Kentucky, gets underway officially on Friday, July 12. However, attendees are welcome to arrive on Thursday, July 11.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The land where SEKCI is held is in the Crane Nest community of Knox County, Kentucky. The property is a secluded yet accessible hollow of thirty-four acres. Camping sites include sunny meadows and shaded woodland. Amenities include a two-holer outhouse and a permanent shower house, along with a six-person hot tub surrounded by a spacious deck attached to the farmhouse. Near the lively campfire, attendees will find a structure where they can sit on a covered porch.

FEATURED TRIPS AND EVENTS

We're working on which caves we're going to visit, so don’t forget to bring your decontaminated gear. (For information on the decontamination process for White Nose Syndrome, go HERE.)

THINGS TO SEE IN THE AREA

Nearby attractions include Daniel Boone National Forest, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

OTHER INFORMATION AND NOTES

Please carpool to SEKCI if possible as parking is limited. Attendees are responsible for food and beverages with the exception of Saturday night’s banquet of hotdogs, hamburgers, and beans. A Vegetarian option is available if requested.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

We ask that all attendees use common sense with regards to COVID-19 (and other communicable diseases). Hopefully everyone is fully vaccinated by now, but if you're feeling sick, experiencing flu-like symptoms, or have verified through testing that you actually have COVID, please sit this one out.
If you have questions concerning this, email us: pmgcavers@gmail.com.



ONLINE/POSTAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online registration is now available, but if you'd rather register using a mail-in form you can click on the 2024 SEKCI Registration Form link to download the PDF version of the form to print and mail.

Registration pricing:
Meal and Camping - $30
Saturday Meal Only - $10

Vegetarian meals are available if requested.

Any profit from SEKCI will be donated to a cave conservation fund. A drawing will be held for those paying full registration and the winner may choose the cave conservation recipient.