$15 a year ยท Cavers of all levels
Become an OHDG Member
Join OHDG
Join the Oregon High Desert Grotto and become part of a passionate community dedicated to the exploration, study, and preservation of Central Oregon’s fascinating caves!
For an annual donation of just $15, you’ll gain access to a range of valuable benefits that will enhance your caving experience and connect you with fellow enthusiasts.
See what members do: cave graffiti removal, glacier cave expeditions and more grotto projects, plus the grotto library members can borrow from.
Your OHDG Membership Includes:
Access to our Exclusive OHDG Forum
This is our central hub for all things caving! Here you’ll find announcements for upcoming cave trips, details about grotto meetings, real-time trip updates, gear discussions, and a place to connect directly with other members.
Invitation to Caving Trips
Get ready for exciting explorations of the diverse cave systems in Central Oregon. Our experienced members organize a variety of trips suitable for different skill levels.
Invitation to Conservation trips and functions
We have a robust group of conservation activities from sandblasting caves to remove graffiti, bat counting, cave survey and mapping, and general clean-ups.
Access to past editions of “Oregon Underground” Newsletter
There is a small library of past editions of “Oregon Underground,” a newsletter created and produced by our past grotto member Matt Skeels.
Access to the OHDG Library
Members can borrow from our collection of cave-related books, guidebooks, journals, and other valuable resources.
How to Become a Member
Becoming a member of the Oregon High Desert Grotto is easy! Simply make an annual donation of $15 through the secure PayPal button below.
Once your donation is processed, our membership coordinator will send you an invitation to join our private OHDG Google Group forum. Please allow a few days for this process to be completed. Keep an eye on your email inbox (and possibly your spam folder) for the invitation.
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The Oregon High Desert Grotto is an internal organization of the National Speleological Society (NSS), the leading organization in the United States dedicated to the study, exploration, and conservation of caves. While NSS membership is encouraged, it is not required to join our local grotto. We are a dedicated group of cavers based in Central Oregon who believe in responsible exploration and the importance of treating caves as the limited and fragile resources they are.
Learn more about the NSS and our sister grottos on our caving resources page.
Have a Question
Have questions about your membership? Shoot us a message on our contact page.