As a caver, they're not as quiet as you think. Most caves are filled with the sounds of dripping water, running water, and blowing wind. While you might not be

As a caver, they're not as quiet as you think. Most caves are filled with the sounds of dripping water, running water, and blowing wind. While you might not be immediately next to one of those sources, they echo quiet a bit. Granted it's still quieter than most environments, but feels less so than things like a heavy snowfall.