Getting Underground
Join the Colorado Western Slope Grotto
We are a community united by a passion for caving. Our members, ranging from beginners to experts, hail from across Colorado's Western Slope and beyond, including areas like Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, and Denver. We come together for recreational and project caving, surveying, and cave conservation.
Check Us Out
Join the CWSG mailing list for updates and meeting invites
Monthly meetings are free to attend!
This is your first step to caving in the Western Slope of Colorado!
What You Get
A digital subscription to Rocky Mountain Caving Magazine.
Invitations to participate in grotto caving trips and projects.
Meet experienced cavers wiling to help you learn how to navigate and explore caves safely.
Meet Colorado Western Slope Grotto's Leadership
Ken Headrick
Chair
Jack Utermoehl
Vice Chair
Rob McFarland
Secretary
Teka Israel
Treasurer
Will Grandbois
CCS Representative
Join the National Speleological Society
Since 1941 the NSS has been at the forefront of cave science, conservation, and exploration. Join our 8,000+ member community and get connected to the largest group of cavers in the world. The thousands of NSS members are the heart of the organization. Whether you are looking to start caving for the first time or have been underground for years, you belong!