Blind descent / Tabor, James M

James M. Tabor chronicles the adventurous efforts of two scientists who attempted to discover the deepest cave on the planet and recounts the experiences of American Bill Stone, who explored southern Mexico's Cheve Cave, and Ukrainian Alexander Klimchouk, who explored the Republic of Georgia's Krubera.

Documents the 2004 race between American and Russian scientists to dive to the planet's deepest spot, profiling each nation's team and expedition leaders while explaining how both sides were ultimately victorious.