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[svn r6525] Misc edits. Moved 76.htm into the 76 directory. Added some material to the rigging handbook. Fettled intro pages. Added a link to the new 204 glossary page.

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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ exploration by any groups who have not previously worked in the area.</p>
that knowing the coordinates of a cave, and/or bearings to prominent landmarks,
is no guarantee of being able to find it in the intricate and confusing
limestone karren fields. Marking of caves or routes by paint is now strongly
discouraged, more discrete metal tags being used instead. This makes caves even
discouraged, more discreet metal tags being used instead. This makes caves even
harder to spot from any distance away.</p>
<p>Many of the caves were explored up to twenty years ago, using 8mm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ deteriorated, even though, in most cases, they were greased during derigging.
Some of them are very hard to find (even with a detailed rigging guide) and
omission of a critical rebelay or deviation can render a pitch much more
dangerous either through abrasion or through greater exposure to floodwater.
Many of the caves contain loose rock, many are subject to rapid flooding with
Many of the caves contain loose rock; many are subject to rapid flooding with
very cold runoff water. Rocks can move, ice formations can form in different
places each year and may be in a greater or lesser state of decomposition
during the summer. What may have been safe rigging during the original
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ unaware.</p>
<p>Please take these caves as you find them and treat their descent as if it
was original exploration. It is up to the individual to satisfy his or herself
that the descent is safe, that any belays used or reused are sound. CUCC does
that the descent is safe, that any belays used or reused are sound. CUCC does
not maintain any of the anchors or fixed ropes in the caves except during their
own continuing explorations and even then cannot guarantee their safety.
Neither CUCC nor any member or guest of a CUCC expedition can be held