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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) -- Cave explorers discovered a pit inside a mountain range in central Croatia believed to have the world's deepest subterranean vertical drop, at nearly 1,700 feet, a scientific institute reported Monday. The cave, in Croatia's mountainous Velebit region, has a steady, weaving descent of 203 feet before it takes a direct vertical plunge of 1,693 feet through the ground, said Ana Sutlovic Baksic, a researcher at the Velebit Speleological Society. The cave's widest stretch is about 100 feet. "We have even bigger caves in Croatia, but according to available data, this cave has the world's deepest vertical drop," Sutlovic Baksic said. At the foot of the Velebit cave are small ponds and streams, including one of the largest known colonies of subterranean leeches, Sutlovic Baksic said. It is located in the Rozanski Hip National Park reserve in the rocky Velebit mountain range in central Croatia. The pit was discovered by a team of explorers from around the country. The Voronya Cave in Georgia's West Caucasus has the world's deepest cavern, measuring 5,610 feet. But the pit discovered in Croatia is thought to have the largest underground vertical drop. Croatia, which is rich in natural wonders, is home to two of the world's 20 deepest caves. The Velebit region is Croatia's largest mountain range, attracting speleologists, botanists and hikers from around the world. Much of the rugged area remains untouched, and scientific expeditions over its vast expanse covered by rare flora and fauna have been ongoing for years.

I tell the student that I am going to hook them up real tight at which time you might feel my chapstick. I pause, then pull out some Blistex and put it on my lips. I then show them the pocket that its in and tell them its right there don't worry.

I got my pass last year last minute. Like in October. Jason said it was ok as long as the jumper that it was being transfered to had already had a background check during the previous year. So if you are a new jumper probably not. If you have been to bridge day in the past two years then probably so. There is a possiblity that this has changed this year though. Of course Super Server Man will reply when he gets out from under the desk looking for the plug.

Is this better? Kenyon

I hacked in and found a back door and pre registered 400 of my closest friends. Jump passes are now starting at $200 on ebay. Happy bidding. Just kidding. Sitting hear with my finger in my nose with the rest of the jumping world.

Nice Photo! Can I get a copy? I have very few photos with that angle. Kenyon Salo www.triaxproductions.com

I have recently heard about a Continuum Drinking game, The rules are that you watch it and everyone has a 6 pack of their favorite beer. Then whenever there are malfunctions everyone must down a beer. By then end its a pretty ugly site. In terms of the packing that has been resolved. There is a story behind each one as always and each one was a learning experience. Sometime if you ever run into me I will tell you the long versions. Kenyon If anyone has a shot that they feel should be in C2, please email me and I will chat with you about it. Unfortunatly I can only offer film credit. As of right now we are not Warren Miller yet.

Thank you very much for your support. Triax (Damian Doucette, Chris Pope and myself) have been working on gathering footage for C2. We expect to start editing this summer and have something by the end of the summer. C2 will have lots of new angles, ideas, and shots for you to chomp on. Continuum is available on Blinc Magazine in VHS or PAL. We can ship the same day or next day at the latest. C2 will be on DVD, but do not pass up Continuum just because its on VHS. Thanks again. Kenyon Salo Triax

Magazine directs climbers over cliff http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01/21/offbeat.hiking.mistake.ap/index.html