Conveniently located across the street from the Bristlecone Convention Center. Microwave and refrigerator in every room, complimentary WiFi, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, air conditioned, DirecTV, complimentary coffee, handicapped-accessible rooms, pet friendly. Upon arrival, each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket that can be redeemed at Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall.
Four Sevens Motel
The Four Sevens Hotel is operated by the Hotel Nevada and has graciously offered a 10% discount on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
Hotel Nevada's staff has asked that you call them during the hours of 8:00-3:00 Mondays through Thursdays. Please ask for Jen who manages all their group reservations, or, if Jen is not available, please ask for Lynne.
Discount Rates:
Single Queen (SQ) & Single King (SK): $80.70/night.
Double (2 Queen beds – (DQ): $86.83/night.
Four Sevens / Hotel Nevada
Phone: 775-289-6665
Address: 500 High Street, Ely NV
Welcome to the Jailhouse Motel and Casino. The Jailhouse is a casino and motel with 60 rooms located in Ely, NV near the historic U.S. Route 50, "The Loneliest Highway". Blow off some steam in our casino where you will find the latest slot machines, video poker, and lots of other great games. Or relax and have a drink at the bar.
Jailhouse Casino Motel
The Jailhouse Casino Motel has graciously offered a discounted rate on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
The Jailhouse staff has asked that you call them during business hours Mondays through Fridays. Please ask for Mary Valencia who is managing our group reservations.
Discount Rates (includes tax):
All rooms: $77.18/night.
Jailhouse Casino Motel
211 5th Street, Ely NV
775-289-3033
As one of Nevada’s landmarks, Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall is centered in the “heart of downtown Ely” and rich in history. This six-story hotel remains in its original glory, with modern amenities added to make everyone’s stay an enjoyable one. The hotel was originally founded during the Prohibition era and was deemed the tallest building in the state for many years.
Hotel Nevada
Hotel Nevada has graciously offered a 10% discount on all rooms during our symposium. To receive this rate, you must call the hotel directly - these rates are not available through any online booking system.
When you call, please let them let them know you are with "NCKMS". That will make it easier to credit you the discounted rate.
Hotel Nevada's staff has asked that you call them during the hours of 8:00-3:00 Mondays through Thursdays. Please ask for Jen who manages all their group reservations, or, if Jen is not available, please ask for Lynne.
Discount Rates (includes tax):
Single Queen (QR or QPF): $101.13/night.
Single King (KR or KPF): $106.24/night.
Double (2 Full Beds) (DR or DPF): $108.28/night.
Mini Suite: $106.24/night.
Hotel Nevada
Phone: 775-289-6665
Address: 501 Aultman Street, Ely NV
The official event schedule for the 2025 NCKMS has now been updated. Please check our schedule page or download a PDF to your mobile device.
Since 1941 the NSS has been at the forefront of cave science, conservation, and exploration. Join our 8,500+ member community and come caving.
Nevada's Lovelock Cave is one of the most important classic sites of the Great Basin archaeological record because conditions of the cave are conducive to the preservation of organic and inorganic material.
In 1911 two miners, David Pugh and James Hart, were hired to mine for bat guano from the cave. They removed a layer of guano estimated to be three to six feet deep and weighing about 250 tons. The miners were aware of the artifacts they were disturbing but, unfortunately, only the most interesting specimens were saved. Archaeologists were quickly alerted to the existence of the cave where they found 11 pre-historic duck decoys stored inside two woven baskets.
The cave was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1984. It was the first major cave in the Great Basin to be excavated.
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as 0. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 37 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
2025 NCKMS T-Shirts
Of course we'll have t-shirts! What would a caver event be without them?
It might look like this thing that an AI system suggested, but we're having real humans dress it up a bit. Might look completely different by the time our humans are done with it.
Our theme at NCKMS this year is "Hidden Waters - Hidden Life". So, we have a concept at least!
