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Welcome to the Grotto

The Underground Texas Grotto (UTG) is an Austin-based non-profit that explores caves in Central Texas and beyond, keeping alive traditions from 1951. We are the oldest caving organization in Texas and have served as the nexus for cave exploration all over Texas and Mexico for more than fifty years. Members range from total beginners to international expedition cavers. Any central Texan interested in caves is welcome. Learn about our meetings below.

Calendar

MEETINGS

We meet twice monthly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. The first meeting of the month is a formal meeting, held in-person at a rotation of venues. Details are available on our email list, calendar, and Facebook page. Formal meetings feature presentations by guest speakers, trip reports of recent caving, announcements about upcoming trips and practices, and a chance to mingle afterward. Informal meetings are all about getting to know the grotto. We meet at The Posse bar and restaurant, honoring a long-time grotto tradition, to discuss all things cave related.

 

August 2 Meeting Announcements

Upcoming Events

August 18 - Concert at Natural Bridge Caverns

August 22 - Rope Night (Contact Ethan)

October 13-15 - Texas Cavers Reunion! (Contact Crash)

November 18-26 - Mexico Trip! (Contact Crash)

Check out some of our past presentations:

MEMBERS

Everyone is welcome to join the UTG. Start by filling out

this form and then attend your first meeting and beginner trip. Recommended dues are $2 for first-year cavers and $10 for all others. Dues are paid directly to the Treasurer.

Terry Raines - May 2022 UTG Meeting at Marco's..jpeg

see you underground

Past Presentations
Meeting Info