The approach and structure of our caving courses has evolved over 3 decades. The staff we employ have gained a vast amount of personal experience both here in the UK and overseas on alpine style caving expeditions.
Cave Leaders and Instructors work in partnership with our National Governing Body the BCA (British Caving Association). The BCA trains, assesses and develops the skills of aspirant cave leaders & instructors and serves the interests of the recreational caving community in Britain.
The staff we employ have delivered a very broad range of experiences –ranging from beginner caving sessions and skills training for cavers to overseas expeditions. Our in-house technical expertise and our operational know-how is not easily surpassed.
All of the underground sites we use are monitored for safety by an outside organisation. The mines we explore are routinely inspected by qualified engineers for their structural integrity. The tours we make underground, whether in mines or caves, use routes approved by a local leadership panel or by a qualified mines engineer.
Pro-Venture enjoy privileged access arrangements to a variety of underground locations. Access to these restricted sites and our level of technical expertise mean that the caving experiences we offer can rarely be replicated.
At Pro Venture we consider that colour, shape, sounds, shade, form and texture all define part of the caving experience, equally as much as the physical effort of negotiating and…
Guided Caving Experiences - Vertical Caving trips usually require a whole day. The skill levels required by instructors leading trips into vertical caves and mines are greatly advanced. These days…
At Pro-Venture, we understand that technical handbooks cannot convey the breadth of experience required to mesh individual techniques fluidly and integrate them into practical real time situations experienced on caving…
The Foundation Caving Course is a two day practical caving course. It can be arranged for a minimum of 2 people either based in Derbyshire or the Yorkshire Dales The…
"We've used Pro Venture and Acclimbatize 6 times now and on every occasion the quality of instruction has been excellent. The tutors have all been professional and listened carefully to our requirements whilst remaining fun to spend time around. We have always felt safe even in the most challenging circumstances . We have truly been inspired! " Emma Harper
"From start to finish we couldn't have asked for a more focussed approach to ensure our course was a success. Our aims for the day were carefully taken into consideration and the course was delivered perfectly for our needs. The organisation of the day was perfect, learning opportunities were planned throughout in a skilful and challenging way. " Sarah Roberts