Membership

Second Fissure, Castleguard Cave

Members of the Alberta Speleological Society can be found throughout western Canada, but our prinicpal centres or 'chapters' are in Calgary, Edmonton, Canmore, Crowsnest Pass and Jasper. Future demographics may change this of course. All members are most welcome to take advantage of what each chapter has to offer. Membership dues are set by vote under the bylaws, and are currently $15.00 per individual or $18.75 per family.

For detailed information on what the club is all about, please visit our Who We Are page. If you share our values and wish to enjoy the benefits of membership, you can join the Alberta Speleological Society through a local chapter by attending a pub meeting (see below) or by mailing a membership form to the Treasurer's address on the executive page.

All members of the Alberta Speleological Society have access to the following, at no charge:

Pub Night get-togethers: These informal events are the social focal point of the club, where cavers swap advice, information, plans for upcoming trips and generally enjoy each others' company. Check our Events Calendar to see if there's a pub night near you.

Newsletter: The Journal of Subterranean Metaphysics is a quarterly publication in paper and digital format that is mailed to each member. Articles focus on new explorations, items of interest to Rockies cavers, event announcements, and administrative information.

E-mail notifications: Members who wish to be on 'the list' will receive periodic e-mails with event announcements, news, and other items of interest to cavers.

Library: A selection of caving publications may be borrowed by members, while archival material such as survey notes, back-issues of club newsletters, and a full set of The Canadian Caver may be viewed by appointment.

Tackle Sheds: Calgary, Edmonton, Crowsnest Pass and Jasper have equipment stores controlled by a Tacklemaster, for use by members only. Equipment typically includes ropes, rigging hardware and other items (but not personal equipment such as helmets, lights or harnesses).

Special offers: Our fundraising committee periodically produces t-shirts, stickers, mugs etc. for sale to members, featuring our club logo and/or caving graphics. Also available is the Castleguard Cave survey.

Website: This is it! Available to all.