Israeli Speleo School
The Israeli Speleo School offers courses and training in many aspects of caving: rope courses, cave rescue, field series, navigation and mapping, enrichment and study courses.
Our courses
SRT1 course 13-14.3. SRT fundamentals course. A three-day course that gives the ability to move along an open SRT route, climbing and descending. Taught by Yuval Green.
Cave rescue course 22-28 March 2026. The cave rescue course is a 7-day course recognized by the European Cave Rescue Association (ECRA). We learn to rescue a casualty on a stretcher in a variety of settings while dealing with various failures. Taught by a team from the Caving Academy.
Basic caving course 14/5, 6-7 May 2022. The course that is the entry ticket to the world of caving. We learn how caves form, get to know the unique fauna, and learn the rules of nature conservation and ethics. We learn to observe and collect information systematically. Taught by Shemesh Yaaran.
Expedition preparation course 2-5 March 2023. A practical, intensive course of four full days that is the opening shot of six months of preparation for a small group with high abilities to take part in one of the expeditions to the great caves. Taught by Mark Dickey and Jessica van Oord.
Full SRT course according to the Bulgarian syllabus 6-12 March 2022. A 7-day course taught by the continent's senior caving instructors. The course takes place in Israel. In the course we learn the basis for working in vertical caves in a comprehensive and in-depth way. Taught by Angel and Stanimira.
Cave documentation course 4-5, 11-12 February 2022. A follow-up to the basic course that also suits experienced cavers. In the course we go deeper into the various phenomena related to the underground and learn to turn field observations into quality reports. Taught by Shemesh Yaaran.
Cave navigation series A fun and interesting day in which we learn what is special about navigating in caves. We learn how caves form, go out on a guided navigation in a cave, and finally do an independent navigation. Taught by Shmulik Avidan.Cave rescue course 6-12 March 2022. The cave rescue course is a 7-day course recognized by the European Cave Rescue Association (ECRA). We learn to rescue a casualty on a stretcher in a variety of settings while dealing with various failures. Taught by Tony and Encho.
Cave mapping course 21-25 March 2023. Cave mapping is one of the most important parts of the cave documentation process. In the course we learn to map horizontal and vertical caves. We learn the secrets of the TopoDroid software and get to know the Illustrator software. Taught by Tony and Encho.
Cave photography course 6-12 March 2022. Photography in caves is a complex challenge that requires a great deal of knowledge and patience. In the course we learn how to use the camera correctly, how to place lighting correctly, how to build a proper frame and how to protect the equipment. Taught by Efi Cohen.Our instructors
Tony Vlaykova Senior instructor. Chair of the distinguished Sofia Caving Club and Speleo School. Teaches SRT and rescue courses.
Encho Enchev Senior instructor for SRT and rescue courses.
Shemesh Yaaran Senior instructor. A researcher at the Cave Research Center for 9 years. Instructor in the basic caving course.
Yoav Negev Senior instructor. Chair of the Israeli Speleological Association and manager of the Israeli Speleo School.
Shmulik Avidan Senior instructor. Works in field guiding and navigation in a variety of frameworks. Guide of tours in unique caves. Took part in and led research and mapping of many caves.
Efraim Cohen Photography instructor. One of the best cave photographers in Israel. An active volunteer at the Cave Research Center for a decade.