You will need a doctor’s release if you:

• Have a history of heart disease, heart attack, or heart or blood vessel surgery
• Have a history of high blood pressure, angina, or take medication to control blood pressure
• Have had chest surgery
• Have a history of seizures, dizziness, blackouts or fainting, convulsions or epilepsy, or take medications to prevent them
• Have a history of respiratory problems or disease
• Have a history of lung disease
• Have had emphysema or tuberculosis
• Have had a collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
• Have a history of ear disease, hearing loss, or problems with balance
• Have a history of sinus problems
• Have a history of ear or sinus surgery
• Have any psychological reasons that would prevent you from hiking in the cave
• Have a history of colostomy (a surgical opening that connects the colon to the surface of the abdomen)
• Have diabetes
• Have asthma
• Have recently had an operation or serious illness
• Have a nervous system disorder
• Have a history of bleeding or other blood disorders
• Are under the care of a physician or have a chronic illness
• Over the age of 45 and have a family history of heart attack or stroke

You should seriously consider not participating in this program if you:

• Have had difficulty with your ears
• Are claustrophobic or have panic attacks
• Are currently suffering from a cold or congestion

Our partners will not be able to accommodate minors on medications for ADD/ADHD without a supervising adult