The Boston Grotto is a chartered internal organization of the National Speleological Society (NSS). It was founded in 1952 for the purpose of promoting exploration, conservation, scientific study, and social activities in and about caves.
Current officers:
Chair – Dave Crusoe
Vice Chair – Michael Viveiros
Treasurer – Rich Lester
Secretary – Kristina Johnson
Trip Chair – Mason Sklar
The grotto holds regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month on the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. See Meeting Details for more information.
The grotto sponsors caving trips every month, to Northeastern locations as well as other U.S. caving areas and even other countries on occasion!
We host trips for all levels of caving experience, both horizontal and vertical. Beginners are absolutely welcome underground! We can supply loaner equipment and are happy to teach any needed skills.
Most of our trips are just for recreation (fun!), but we also have opportunities for vertical caving classes, cave surveying, scientific expeditions, and cave rescue training.
Note: to protect bat populations severely affected by White Nose Syndrome, most of our caves are closed between October 1 through April 30. While we still host trips during this time, expect fewer options.
