south east kentucky caver invitational 2023
Fellow cavers and friends, you are cordially invited to the 26th 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, August 11. However, attendees are welcome to arrive on
Thursday, August 10.
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.)
We'll have more information about special events and such as we get closer to August 11, so watch this space!
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.
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.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
If you have questions concerning this, email us: pmgcavers@gmail.com.
Online registration is now available, but if you'd rather register using a mail-in form you can click on the 2023 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.