Vertical caving terminology and methods > Pitches and potholes, general terms
A non-caving member of the public who has no idea how to safely exist near the edge of a surface shaft. They may be found throwing rocks down the surface shaft while cavers are down below, sitting with their legs dangling over the lip, looking down the surface shaft with binoculars, allowing their dogs to run around without being kept under control near the edge, or leaning each other over the edge of the drop, held by nothing more than sweaty hands or a few strands of cheap clothing. While rare among tourists, these are one of the most significant hazards at some popular destinations, and will frequently ignore warnings and fences in their desire to put other people at risk.
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