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| | | Pursuing the void: The discovery of Canada’s new longest cave system
Spanning 25,450 metres in length, British Columbia’s ARGO cave system surpasses Castleguard Cave by more than 4,000 metres
By Christian Stenner |
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John Lay and Franck Tuot pictured at the entrance rock of ARGO. (Photo: PegLeg films) |
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Alison Criscitiello with the peak of Mt. Logan behind her. (Photo courtesy Alison Criscitiello) |
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| IN A BOLD CELEBRATION of Canadian winter spirit, Canadian Geographic, with the support of its charitable arm, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), are thrilled to announce the 4th annual Polar Plunge peer-to-peer fundraising event, set to take place across the country on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
This icy extravaganza invites participants to take a chilly dip for a fantastic cause, raising funds to support critical programming including expedition and research grants, educational programs, and Canadian Geographic’s Explore Podcast.
Join notable Canadians, adventurers, explorers and RCGS Fellows as we strive to reach our goal of $50,000! |
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