Head-first into this hell hole of a cave.

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Fenix supplied the lights for this video. We are under no obligation to promote their products but we already use them so we're happy to accept the free gear. Their products are rugged, bright and a little expensive. If you are serious about caving it's great stuff.
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*This video is only for entertainment purposes. Do not attempt any of the actions portrayed by Caveman Hikes. If you rely on information given in the video, you assume the responsibility for the results.
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Most of the gear we use is generic and interchangeable.
This is the gear we like and wouldn't trade.
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*I have hearing problems and this company sent us these as a courtesy and have been very helpful. If you like listening to music or if you have a "hum in the drum" like me, this is a cool way to wear glasses or sunglasses while listening to music without headphones.
Amazon listed gear
Fenix TK35UE V2.0 (TK35) 5000 lumens Tactical Flashlight with Two High Capacity Batteries and a USB Charger a.co/d/bpalzYK
(Good for starting fires too!)
IMALENT MS12 Mini Powerful Flashlight 65000 Lumens, 12 CREE XHP 70.2 LEDs, Beam Distance 1036 Meters, Suitable for Searching and Rescue (Cold White Light) a.co/d/i00ILcU
Fenix HP30R v2.0 Black 3000 Lumen Heavy-Duty Rechargeable Headlamp with Spotlight & Floodlight, Detachable Battery Pack and LumenTac Organizer a.co/d/0cjgtxO
Headlamps (recommended) www.amazon.com/dp/B084HM37CR/...
Usually cheaper alternative headlamp
(excellent but heavy) www.amazon.com/dp/B081XZWMN8?...
The big torch flashlight we use most
(recommended, but expensive)
Fenix LR40R 12000 Lumen 845 Yards... www.amazon.com/dp/B07TK3WLQV?...
Even brighter, even more expensive.
IMALENT MS12 Mini Powerful Flashlight 65000 Lumens, 12 CREE XHP 70.2 LEDs, Beam Distance 1036 Meters, Suitable for Searching and Rescue (Cold White Light) a.co/d/i00ILcU
(This is a little monster, be careful)
Batteries (cheap source of decent 18650 rechargeable batteries)
Tactical Flashlight,Super Bright... www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNWFQDW?...
Battery source again
Super Bright 2000 Lumen 18650... www.amazon.com/dp/B07SQLRMQH?...

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@bi_smth Год назад

There's something so meditative about this. You challenge nature, and nature gives it to you. No whining or complaning. No comfort or accomodations. No mental/emotional gymanstics with society. Just your pure actions, decisions, and grit against the material obstacles of nature. The view might not be worth it, but I doubt I'll come back out as the same man.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

The part that changes you is when you're in a difficult situation and you can't leave and you can't fight and you just have to lay there and succumb to your surroundings. This ultimate passivity really builds in a tremendous amount of patience. And it's the patience that is the tool which can be used to overcome the rest of life's challenges.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

The experience is worth all the effort. The view underground is almost beyond imagination. Watch the “dynamited shut) video. In every cave the colors of the rainbow explode under the power of our 12,000 lumen cave lights. There are times we simply weep at the work of the Great Creator. If you are more interested, add a phone number and I’ll send some video.

@3brenm Год назад

Indeed, it sounds similar to hiking, climbing etc. Anything in nature is meditative tbh. But i have too much claustrophobia for this.

@billeebrady6108 Год назад

It is truly mind-blowing to watch you crawl into a tight passage, knowing that you have to turn around and go back through it to get out. I'm having small panic attacks just watching it! Lol

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@billeebrady6108 Then we have a big cluster of cave spiders fall on us, so we have other things to consider. Great sport.

@Cpchurch87 Год назад

The best part of watching these videos is knowing I’ll never have to do this

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We have you booked for one tomorrow.

@Maverick-ne3mr Год назад

Neva eva

@stevenflores2552 Год назад

Forreal 🫡

@Mahoney5881 Год назад

FACT!

@reelhookcast5551 Год назад

Wouldn’t say never

@Mir4cleMan Год назад

I once panicked when the zipper of my sleeping bag got stuck, I can't even begin to understand why some people do this to themselves. It is really fascinating though.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

This was ONE TOUGH ZIPPER!!

@Mir4cleMan Год назад

@@billsanders9387 Well the zipper broke when i was flailing my arms desperately trying to get out of the sleeping bag, but I sure do panic really quick if I can't move how I want to. Now if imagine that instead of some cloth and a zipper it was literally thousands of tons of rock...

@jamsstar2010 Год назад

Could say man was a caveman originally

@MinuteManClips Год назад

Dude I panic walking around outside lol couldn't imagine being in there. I'd pass out just from hyperventilating. I can't even watch this too much ha

@user-si7sd4xk8z Год назад

u cant compare a sleeping bag to this ,this is pure anxiety 🤣

@TheRedGlint4427 5 месяцев назад

There's no doubt in my mind that I would absolutely lose my patience and be in a state of total desolate terror and panic if I were in that situation

@larrylightfoot8738 4 месяца назад

Same, I’m imaging myself now getting the least bit stuck and having a full blown panic attack, definitely not cut to be doing caving lol

@rd24life 2 месяца назад

I’m having a panic attack watching this

@RosinDaddy5280 Месяц назад

Yea I would whip out my Ganja and just take my fate into reality 😂😂😂😂❤🎉 9:25

@aero7848 Месяц назад

well that's not useful..

@TheRedGlint4427 Месяц назад

@@aero7848 not even a little bit 😭

@mysticrider76 17 дней назад

General rule of thumb: If I have to crawl through it to get where I want to go, I no longer want to go there.

@altnarrative 6 дней назад

This is even lower than crawling, more like wiggling. The horror!!

@chrisbedley7260 Год назад

I like to watch these videos before I go to sleep, for the simple reason that watching them makes me so thankful and relaxed that I'm safe in my bed and not underground in a tube where these guys are.

@sandiego3704 Год назад

Knowing my dumbass brain I'm going to dream myself in a cave

@BlitzTheFoxi Год назад

bro my nightmare is this except im immortal imagine being trapped there for legit quadragintillions of years i mean its awful

@bojohannesen4352 Год назад

This one was intense

@yomama3926 Год назад

It makes me scared before bed

@TifleTifle-xd2pf Год назад

I was watching in my car and at one point I had to open my door to breathe!!!

@Cherabreena 11 месяцев назад

Everyone is like "this is so relaxing to watch" and I'm here scrolling through comments instead of watching because this is the most anxiety inducing type of phobia for me.

@billsanders9387 8 месяцев назад

And then you get a nest of spiders falling on your head. Now that is fun!!

@ritz6982 7 месяцев назад

@@billsanders9387Spiders are the least creepy critter. Only the venomous ones with big enough a bite to hurt a human are scary.

@billsanders9387 7 месяцев назад

@@ritz6982 In Eastern Oregon and Washington, Black Widows are not uncommon in the caves. We give them a little respect.

@Tsuki17 7 месяцев назад

Omg right. I'm freaking out here.

@thomasquinlan8704 7 месяцев назад

Me too

@lilyrose7624 6 месяцев назад

This video has made me appreciate the sky, the trees, the air I breath and my loved ones even more. That's all the thrills I need 🌳🌸👩‍❤️‍👨

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

We hike remote canyons too, but other people can handle that. Caving takes a unique person.

@VladRadu-tq1pg 4 месяца назад

legit no one gives a shit about your caving...it takes a weirdo to do it@@billsanders9387

@nedlan1857 3 месяца назад

human are not designed for living in tight space or a hole, otherwise we will have flexibile body like a cat

@ru5ty829 3 месяца назад

@nedlan1857 as someone whose been watching a ton of these videos, I can say I would 100 percent go caving, with the right guide. It's not about whether or not you're naturally meant to be in tight spaces, it's about exploring the underground and experiencing God's Creation in a way most people don't ever get to see.

@nedlan1857 3 месяца назад

@@ru5ty829 i also had done caving back in my day during my high school, university life, I'd join backpacking club..but the cave i enter is not nutty putty level, not the one when you have restructuring you entire body and organ just to fit through.. there's differences between exploring the nature / god creation and the need for adrenaline rush

@kenmandelin7812 Месяц назад

The warning in the beginning don’t go into a cave without a guide. Ummm I’m not going into a cave like that EVER!!

@Levi_Tollefson Год назад

No matter how tight the squeezes get and how possibly stuck you guys look, if you upload a video we know that at least one of you made it back out 😂

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Please explain that to all the viewers. 🤪. This one was a bit challenging, however. Thanks for watching

@ekay4495 Год назад

I'm dreading the day when they will abruptly stop...

@Levi_Tollefson Год назад

@@ekay4495 I think he just meant that there's lots of people who watch the videos that don't understand that they're professionals; and while the tight spaces can be challenging, they're safe about it and are going to make it back out every time.

@bjacobsen927 Год назад

@@Levi_Tollefson accidents always happen idc how professional you are

@Levi_Tollefson Год назад

@@bjacobsen927 I disagree. Serious incidents while caving are very rare. And these guys never get themselves into situations or spots that they won't be able to get back out of. Like they say it takes patience, and they might only be able to move a millimeter at a time, but they're always able to get back out. Bill, the guy that responded to me originally, is the Grandpa of Jacob in this video and he's been caving for 50+ years, maybe even longer. So I'd say he's a pretty good testament to their ability to do this safely.

@MaSp345 Год назад

It‘s impressive how he manages to stay calm and get himself out of a dangerous situation. I would instantly panic

@billsanders9387 Год назад

The appearance of calmness is the key.

@MD2525-1 Год назад

I'm panicking rn watching this. And I'm in bed all tucked in

@thom1244 Год назад

Same

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@MD2525-1 Loosen the covers a bit.

@adriandurlej9266 11 месяцев назад

Same like I'd like to think I can stay calm in most situation.. but the claustrophobia of a cave like this is scary man

@brimcilroy9002 Месяц назад

All I can say is 'why would you put yourself through this with the very real risk of being trapped in a narrow damp tunnel which could likely be your doom', absolute crazy.

@cyrus198604 Месяц назад

I know. Why try to put yourself in truly dire and unsafe situations? Cavers suck.

@UnleashedTraining101 Месяц назад

Why do climbers climb? Why do people run for 6 days through the desert? Why do people race cars? Why do people travel to space? Our curiosity is the reason for the success of our species. Why did our ancestors drift across oceans on rafts instead of just staying put in the Rift Valley? Even though this is just for fun, it’s the exact same trait.

@jamesleon2770 26 дней назад

Agreed, bordering on stupidity

@miketausig4205 20 дней назад

@@UnleashedTraining101Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mt Everest was asked why he would put himself in those positions and climb mountains. His response? “Because it’s there.”

@Piscesandmyth 19 дней назад

Yes, WHY?????

@SoberCatMan 3 месяца назад

Imagine crawling head first with both hands behind you. And suddenly you see a huge reptile coming towards your face. No thanks.

@CalvinHikes 3 месяца назад

Imagine a snake mine in his own business and suddenly a 200 lb no armed monster is coming at them.

@UnleashedTraining101 Месяц назад

@@CalvinHikesfukn gold 😂😂😂

@constancevigilance8696 6 месяцев назад

How mad one have to be to crawl into a passage without knowing if you could turn around and crawl back. It makes me so scared.

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

It peaks our interest and we love it.

@asmodeuso6 20 дней назад

That’s why they’re there and we’re behind a screen

@matthewglass832 18 дней назад

@billsanders9387 I could never do it, but love watching yall do it!

@derdude8201 11 дней назад

@@asmodeuso6 and that’s why some of them are still in there until the end of time… poor fellas

@robertp137 Год назад

Scarier than any horror movie I’ve seen

@tullo5564 8 месяцев назад

It is height of stupidity

@b0rg1010 6 месяцев назад

That just sends shivers down my spine. I was having a panic attack just watching it. Amazing work! Respect! 👍👍

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

Caving cures lots of fear issues.

@GGGOOBED 4 месяца назад

"the cave gave birth to little jacob" had me dying

@billsanders9387 4 месяца назад

Now he’s big Jacob, and a very good caver.

@UnleashedTraining101 Месяц назад

Imagine how it was for Jesus. His mother was a virgin. Tight squeeze 😂

@LexLutha Год назад

The way you keep yourself calm in these tight squeezes really is impressive. Not an easy task

@billsanders9387 Год назад

At least on the part the camera catches. 😝. We have our times.

@StrongerThanBigfoot Год назад

@@billsanders9387 Id like to see those moments as well. That shows you guys are still human lol

@m01d64 Год назад

This is insane, this is torture, my anxiety is going through the freaking roof just watching… You guys are absolutely NUTS!! Keep the videos coming!!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Lol. If we ever show the incredible color and majesty of the underground you would understand why we do crazy stuff. Thanks for watching

@comradesussy7837 Год назад

Never mind. sorry.

@GunfighterAlpha Год назад

@@comradesussy7837 You have problems if you take his compliment comment as an insult to yourself on someone elses video. Go take a breather

@hannahcskah Год назад

@@comradesussy7837 unclench

@djelliott8041 Год назад

@@comradesussy7837 how do you cave but let a comment on the internet bother you? Jeez man lol

@mje2518 24 дня назад

I play guitar for fun...

@mondoseguendo6113 18 дней назад

Amen 😊

@LARPDARP 12 дней назад

I work out for fun, I can’t imagine going into unknown caves

@Madi_Ernar 7 дней назад

@@LARPDARP it's a known cave

@hellooo12 13 часов назад

wdym @@Madi_Ernar

@Madi_Ernar 12 часов назад

@@hellooo12 caves that are mapped are known caves, duh

@Skkra Год назад

I have awful claustrophobia. I dont even like being in elevators. Never in my life could I possibly do anything like this, so thanks for documenting your insane adventures! Its unreal to me that anyone can handle this. Be safe.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We go looking for adventure, and this is what we usually find. Thanks for watching

@vccv9785 Год назад

@@billsanders9387 ARE CAVES THESE MAPPED ?? OH MY LORD THEY AREN'T. THAT'S A HUGE RISK WOW

@georgebowen2161 Год назад

I do too. I can't handle even an MRI. They had to put me in backwards so my head and shoulders were out of the machine. This is incredibly hard to watch. I'd be a screaming, psychotic mess in a cave like that.

@gtscc9977 Год назад

I’d be in tears 😭 no light, no room to breath, I couldn’t stand to be in a MRI for more than 5 minutes. I give these guys a lot of credit . I can’t even understand how anyone could go down there😫👍👍

@jeremystark3350 Год назад

@@gtscc9977 this is a different level of claustrophobia..😬

@ShrunkenRule Год назад

This channel has 0 skips. I do not think the world has seen caving documented like this in such a safe, educational, and exciting way. You are offered an amazing high quality experience with every video you watch and I am right on my way to binging it all.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Well that is a fine fine compliment thank you very much. Our goal is not to please. Its to do good caving and make good videos. not fussy ridiculous RU-vid stuff. And there seems to be a market for that. Not everyone will enjoy our content but a lot of people appreciate the fact that we don't do we don't do the standard RU-vid stuff.

@williamgallone7310 Год назад

@@CalvinHikes you don't do you don't do?

@millykendrill5301 Год назад

@@jono2330 Free Palestine. Free Islam. Sincerely, a trans-femme atheist Communist furry ally

@agustinvega8969 Год назад

Going through those right squeezes is not “safe”

@terraversalvoid5391 Год назад

@@agustinvega8969 You lost or something? Pretty sure they are well aware of the potential dangers.

@joshswimmerly7110 3 месяца назад

I've watched these over and over again. And every time my palms sweat, my heart races and my stomach is tight and I'm screaming in my head, "WHY?" WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS? Then I realize, the same feeling I have, is the same feeling that you're having, Only it's intensified by around ten thousand times at least. I couldn't imagine how I would react. I'm the very last person you want going with you but I'm EXACTLY the person you want watching your content. Thank you for letting me feel some of this.

@SeanSpecker 3 месяца назад

i been binge watching your stuff. it is hard to observe without feeling anything stressful or anxiety like. i don't know what this stuff does for you but i can pretty much watch an execution without blinking after this. thanks men.

@CalvinHikes 3 месяца назад

Hahaha. Pretty funny. We do this as a stress reliever. Caving is my anti-anxiety medication. It certainly gets my mind off anything else going on above ground.

@JayB2 Год назад

You guys are definitely among the most extreme cavers alive. I just can't imagine forcing my body through those tunnels. The thought of getting stuck deep underground is horrifying to me.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

The mind can develop amazing skills. Being in great condition helps too. Thanks for watching

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@Bzake It’s much more mental than you know.

@TheMercury-13 Год назад

It is Maths, but also care I think - not rushing or panicking, minimising chances of slipping or making mistakes.. It's scares me just watching, yet it's fascinating-!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@TheMercury-13 Because the margin for error is slim to none, you are so right about careful moves and steps. The concentration really helps clear the mind. The camaraderie among cavers is also very uplifting.

@gamegoof Год назад

Imagine a little earthquake.. like a peppermill... Goodnight

@lart277 Год назад

I would never do this but watching these videos knowing you guys made it out alive is weirdly comforting

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Yes. Not making it out alive would just be weird! Thanks for watching.

@Ryan-eu3kp Год назад

What if there was a million dollars in cash at the bottom, would you do it?

@lart277 Год назад

@@Ryan-eu3kp mannnn idk that’s a lot of money. i wouldn’t do it without a professional with me for sure haha

@Ryan-eu3kp Год назад

@@lart277 ok let's try again. At the bottom of hole If you reach it alone, there is certain rock that gives you dbz like powers! Also a billion dollars in crypto on a usb, plus a magic jeenie that gives you the ability to have gokus instant transmition and he gives you fame. Would you go down? you said never, I want to hear you say it lol

@lart277 Год назад

@@Ryan-eu3kp ok i guess can work with that but only if theres someone outside waiting for me ready to call for help

@ratfacekick 10 дней назад

"I feel like I'm dying". He hears that, says "interesting", and moves forward to that exact position. With no one behind to pull them out

@saintazepam 22 дня назад

horror movies don't do it for me anymore, so now I watch caving videos to feel terror

@aleem8036 8 дней назад

😂

@SimonB. 6 месяцев назад

This makes me think about what kind of panic and horror John Jones must have felt in his last hours in Nutty Putty Cave

@bommellp1742 6 месяцев назад

I wondered about his body still being down there with them ... I thought they coudnt carry his body out

@Samir20002 6 месяцев назад

⁠⁠@@bommellp1742 his body is still stuck down there 💀

@cbbmbnuto8400 6 месяцев назад

I thought this close this already

@kingsol4786 6 месяцев назад

Last hours. You mean the 27 hours he was stuck upside down! It’s been sealed off thank god so no one else will ever suffer the same fate

@leeeel811 6 месяцев назад

@@kingsol4786 Good news, I have been talking with the owners of nutty putty cave property and it looks like I will be able to buy that property plus some, in about 2 years. I am going drill out the cement and reopen it to the public with a permit system.

@antoniovalentini9071 11 месяцев назад

It's like seeing John Malkovich having fun living my worst nightmare

@MikeJohnson-qy4wq 3 месяца назад

Gyet this myan his myoneh

@submissions72 4 месяца назад

Im just so grateful that youre recording an experience i will never willingly experience myself. Thank you!

@billsanders9387 4 месяца назад

Glad you enjoy it. It really is relaxing.

@MetalDetectoristMick 6 месяцев назад

Yall will do more than what I ever will. Thanks for the good works you do and thanks for helping me cope with claustrophobia.

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

You’re welcome. You have a fun hobby too, bro.

@jhh-jiynks6568 Год назад

Love the diagrams shown to have a better idea of what you guys are going through. Very interesting and intense video with great information and showman ship entertainment

@CalvinHikes Год назад

You're welcome. And let it be known that the diagrams are harder to draw than the caves are to crawl.

@jhh-jiynks6568 Год назад

@@CalvinHikes hahaha, love ya guys. What's even cooler about this channel is the wonderful bonding experiences you all have as a family. This isn't my cup of tea to do personally, but I sure do enjoy watching you all experience this passion of yours. Thank you

@Jimmythefish577 Год назад

I’ve absolutely no idea why anyone would do this for fun 😂

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We love the exclusive life. Thanks for watching

@kerryyoung3220 Год назад

I know right it looks right the opposite of fun to me it looks horrifying I struggled to make it through the whole video because I thought Jacob got stuck in that Little bitty tube and I thought there was no way his uncle was going to make it that far back in there to get him and drag him back out and then Jacob wasn’t stuck but the uncle decided to follow him and I thought the uncle was stuck and I was literally hyperventilating watching this video until I come to my senses and realized hey there OK they’re both going to be OK because had they got stuck in that cave they would have never got out and this video would have never got posted then I was able to calm myself down and make it through the rest of the video

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Not our first tight cave...but it is a booger!

@kerryyoung3220 Год назад

@@billsanders9387 I know I have seen the two of y’all put yourselves through some doozies before but this was by far The worst one I’ve ever seen I felt like I needed to start hollering for help just watching the two of y’all

@TFD5hunned Год назад

I think you should try it….. with a touuuurrrr guuuiiddeeee😎😏

@dr.emmettbrown9359 2 месяца назад

I got to go through a huge cave system a couple years ago it was black water rafting, as the name implies the cave had large sections of deep river flowing through it and even some mild rapids and waterfalls, the majority of the cave was roughly 40 meters underground, with glow worms and all. It Was an absolutely amazing experience, however only 2 small sections had parts where we had to crawl on all 4 fours, about 1 and a half foot tall. But man I could not imagine going through longer, smaller, and unexplored sections of cave. That's a whole other level of brave or crazy! Good on you guys but man I'd never!

@dcconstruction676 7 дней назад

Definitely some of the most heart racing footage out there. Now im not claustrophobic, but watching this sure makes me doubt that.

@billsanders9387 7 дней назад

We have had to deal with several flavors of claustrophobia. Stuck while freezing cold and wet with spiders is the best flavor. It’s in video.

@HoodstackZech Год назад

I am fairly claustrophobic, and your videos give me an adrenaline rush. I love watching them, but its torture at the same time. Keep it up, but most important, stay safe guys!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Glad you enjoy the videos. Caving is our form of therapy. (Two tour gulf vet)

@steve00alt70 9 месяцев назад

Why da fuk wud u torture yourself?

@akhlaqkhan8987 6 месяцев назад

Just how I feel watching it..

@shreeve1985 Год назад

I can't crawl under my house without freaking out. You guys are nuts!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Lol! Great compliment.

@Stephen-jr4kb Год назад

Then, you should watch the documentary about John Edward Jones. You think his wife ever re married by now?

@billsanders9387 Год назад

All cavers know that tragic story. JJ made about every possible mistake. Our family has been caving and developing survival skills since the 50’s. It’s our life, not our death. See latest video…with three generations in a huge cave with a tiny entrance. Ages are 14-74. Thanks for watching

@anointedone5154 Год назад

I get anxiety just going under my bed

@LmaoMinty Год назад

@@anointedone5154 same I was just about to comment that lol

@evil4600 20 дней назад

I've been watching for a while now. Gotta have respect for this guy and the guts he's got. Great content. And exploring the unknown, I get stressed just watching sometimes lol. .best of luck with your future explorations.

@KingChrisBreezyTheGoat Месяц назад

I know for a fact I would panic if I was in his position 😭 I dont see how he is so calm, I'm having anxiety just watching him maneuver through those tiny spaces. This sure is comfy and calming watching this from my bed.😊

@billsanders9387 Месяц назад

Well, thanks for watching. Ever you see here is VERY real.

@quintili1 Год назад

These lava tubes just don't look fun at all. Extremely tight and very jagged looking. Hats off to you guys for pushing through these, it's nuts.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Thanks. Hats off in this one will be a head banger. 🤪

@jeremystark3350 Год назад

Jacob has to be breaking records with all his climbs. He has to be the youngest to do this type of caving at such a high level. 👏

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We don’t know of any others in his league. Thanks much

@jacksyoutubechannel4045 Год назад

All I can think of is their poor wife/mother. 😂 You know she must never watch these, for her own sanity.

@kxloux8466 Год назад

Floyd Collins historically is a more accomplished caver, but that was over a hundred years ago.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Mom packs the lunches, dad caves with us frequently, brothers, nieces and nephew all cave on occasion. The family that caves together…destroys clothes! 🤪

@kangacrew540 3 месяца назад

You guys have a check list that takes precedence over everything else and feel you have alot to offer people becoming interested in sport/ exploration. Keep safe and always come home

@billsanders9387 3 месяца назад

We are very precise with preparation and planning. The margin for error is kinda slim. Thanks for watching

@Gibsonite 2 дня назад

This is so awesome to watch im addicted to extreme people doing their thing, thanks for doing what most wont and documenting it this is high octane 🍿 entertainment and clearly a showcase of professionals/masters of their craft at work 💪🏿!

@huckelberricampbell4616 Год назад

The ability you guys have to not swear while scraping around in the devil's pumice is incredible.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Thank you. The trick is, that its a very weak muscle. I never exercise it so it's just not in my vocabulary. Also thank you for noticing. We get a lot of comments with people just cursing up-and-down who don't seem to notice this is a family show. It's a bit harsh, but it's still a family friendly show! ( I don't care if others curse it's just they generally don't notice that we don't)

@marianne3024 Год назад

I don’t know how you do it. I’d lose my sht.

@rhysiswar Год назад

@@CalvinHikes that’s good to know actually! I have a tendency to use foul language from time to time but as a viewer knowing that you prefer to keep your videos/comment section clean I will be more mindful! Enjoy your content even though I find it terrifying 😂

@SuavisforsenE Год назад

@@CalvinHikes well its definitely comfort inducing, thats for sure, so keept that muscle as low as possible!

@Str1k3r1 Год назад

My potty mouth is best described as an unmaintained truck stop outhouse. Great control.

@EdwardBaker103 6 месяцев назад

It is so cool watching you get through those caves. You remain calm and work through any issues. Your communication with each other is great. I could never do that myself but I love watching you all. Stay Safe!

@CalvinHikes 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words

@blornblad4381 Год назад

Sweet baby Jesus, that was difficult to watch. I think that’s the most claustrophobic cave I’ve seen you guys go through.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

It had a couple of pretty tough points. Though, not super long. So rugged!

@forgetfulpriestiv14 Год назад

@@CalvinHikes I'm endlessly impressed with you and your sons emotional fortitude. My nerves would be through the roof with stress doing something this restricted. Just watching this I get nervous

@ethanlanglois7524 Год назад

@@forgetfulpriestiv14 I believe it is his nephew just to clear that up for you

@floseatyard8063 Год назад

@@CalvinHikes jesus christ you are madlads, I can't imagine the courage it takes to just casually go through the caves like a normal hobby

@jonfoulkes3160 22 дня назад

I'm taken aback. Respect to you guys. Jacob is something else, like top tier badass! 🙏

@jakedrake3660 6 месяцев назад

this was hilarious lol love your sense of humor, especially during such stressful moments

@CalvinHikes 6 месяцев назад

Thank you

@adagiostan1938 Год назад

I like exploring the big open caves that don't have there squeezes and tight spaces, you guys are really incredible.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Our motivation for the restrictive tight caves is that many have not been explored or mapped yet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@jonrogers8542 Год назад

The skill level and the teamwork/communication skills you two share to not only navigate these insane caves but get it all on video in an educational manner is incredible. You need your own documentary on the history channel. I’ve never seen anything like this and I can’t stop binging these videos.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Thank you so much! Discovery and a couple other channels have approached us. But we keep saying no. We're just out here havin a good time!

@frodosfrostbite Год назад

@@CalvinHikes good choice. You already film yourselves. Why give a TV channel a piece of your pie when you do all the work and risk your life. Stay true to yourselves and keep this incredible content coming

@UnleashedTraining101 Месяц назад

Some of the most skilled caving I’ve seen. I’m more of a climber myself because I somehow feel more comfortable with falling into jagged rocks than be slowly constricted by them. It takes a special breed of adventurer to do this. I used to do a bit of caving in tight spots, but nothing close to this level.

@leoncharleton6563 Месяц назад

Finding the best picnic spot is very important.

@jimmy66651 Год назад

I use fenix lights for hunting and fishing, and I’ll say good luck finding higher quality lights

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Very true. We are brutal on them and they hold up.

@AvianCorrado Год назад

How about for 1 million dollars

@13kmawayfromyou39 Год назад

@@AvianCorrado what

@AvianCorrado Год назад

@@13kmawayfromyou39 shit that was for another comment lol

@AvianCorrado Год назад

@@JustTryingToRU-vid lol would you go down there for a mil

@TerrapinStation Год назад

I’ve never gotten stuck or cut up in a cave by never going into a cave. good lord fellas… I’m sweating over here.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

You live too safe…but appreciate you watching.

@julienfaure8236 3 месяца назад

iver là Anglais A few months ago, I was worried just imagining myself in your shoes, or just watching these caving videos, and this one in particular. But by dint of watching again and again I managed to get my mind used to this idea and I managed to do my first chlostrophobic challenges by going through narrower and longer nozzle tubes, and now I would like to do this tunnel. So thank you for helping me get to this point.

@LikeSomeDude Месяц назад

No idea how you guys are cheerful and cracking jokes. What you are doing is literally my greatest fear. I go to sleep at night praying to God that he NEVER put me into a situation like the one in this video.

@billsanders9387 Месяц назад

The God you pray to goes with us as we explore His creation.

@LikeSomeDude Месяц назад

@@billsanders9387 the God I pray to has no place in fear for there is no fear where He is

@janh2852 27 дней назад

I agree. No caves or coal mines 🥺

@arlichar11 9 месяцев назад

i think the most scary part is after deciding to venture a hole you dont know how big is.. if you are able make it thru to an end, are you able to return that same hole, as your body and angle might be diffrent the other direction ! i think the entrance to the cave was cool.. and that size of a passage would be fun.. but i dont want be in situation where im almost stuck in anyway..

@billsanders9387 8 месяцев назад

Experience tells us our body is not going to like this. We ignore those messages, because the body follows the mind. You can if you think you can!

@bk7212 7 месяцев назад

@@billsanders9387what do you do if both of you would not be able to get out?

@billsanders9387 7 месяцев назад

@@bk7212 We have never been that unfortunate, but other members of the caving community know where we are on a given day. It’s a pretty tight community. All are experienced in rescue.

@bk7212 7 месяцев назад

@@billsanders9387 Okay, glad to hear that. Greetings from Germany.

@falewhail5394 Год назад

I will never understand the mindset that propels you guys into places like this. It's awesome and terrifying. I'm claustrophobic but I have a profound interest in looking beneath the surface of the earth. Watching you guys in these tunnels was physically unpleasant at times. It's utterly insane how you manage to get through such narrow spaces. I admire your explorer spirit immensely. Thank you for giving me this powerful perspective.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

The mindset is I want to have a good time but I don't want it to be easy. ; )

@falewhail5394 Год назад

@@CalvinHikes It definitely did not look easy :D It's easy to see the pure adrenaline and satisfaction in those moments where you laughed. Crazy in the best way, for sure.

@Komatik_ Год назад

@@CalvinHikes Don't want it to be easy? You certainly chose the right hobby for that.

@zorkan111 Год назад

If you have a profound interest in caves as you say, then I definitely suggest you look up a caving association/club, and give it a try, regardless of claustrophobia. Not all caves are tight squeezes. In fact, in my several years of caving, I've never had to crawl more than a meter or two at a time. Of course, local geology dictates what kinds of caves tend to form in the area. These are lava tubes. Karst caves, on the other hand, tend to be quite spacious most of the time.

@falewhail5394 Год назад

@@zorkan111 I appreciate the suggestion, thank you. I've been tempted in the past and, whilst tight squeezes are a horrifying prospect, most of my fear stems from the idea of being trapped underground at all, really. Objectively, I realise the chances of this happening are pretty slim at the best of times, but anxiety and phobias don't care about logic :D

@andyvaldez2830 2 месяца назад

Your ability to stay calm and focus on the task at hand. Especially as the walls are closing in around you. That's amazing to me. At 6'2" and 215 lbs I'm sure that I would never attempt anything like this.

@scuderiajames1 6 месяцев назад

I enjoy the calmness and patience of these guys. 😊

@CalvinHikes 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for noticing. Very specifically We Believe our videos are about calmness and patience while the caving is incidental.

@finnmuller42 Год назад

This is the best one I've seen so far. Insane to think you are the first people to make it down there. I really appreciate all the effort you guys put in to make these videos. I'll be waiting for the next!

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@zachhampton191 Год назад

@@CalvinHikes you guys are awesome, you guys inspire me to try this some day

@calr614 Год назад

I cannot believe you pushed through that to meet with Jacob. Props to you for making it, an expert indeed! But god I can't even imagine had the fate of that cave been just slightly different and closed up, what it would be like to attempt to back out of that pinch, almost seems impossible :/ so glad you two made it out, I think this is one of the more uncomfortable caves I've seen you crawl!

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Advantage of Jacob getting larger is that if he makes it down a passage there's a good chance that I can follow. Though it took some creativity and I had to take some of my clothes off. So this was all Jacob he had the courage to go down there first and that's all was scarier.

@Essey209 7 дней назад

Now imagine an earth quake and you feel the cave closing but you cant get out...

@MrTurbowankel 6 месяцев назад

This is my worst nightmare and my gut turns and i shiver watching this. And yet i cant stop watching

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

We appreciate the views.

@franciscobeaulieu1883 Год назад

I literally have to take breaks to not freak out just watching the video. This is sick, keep it up boys! I'm addicted to your content.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We are sometimes slow to respond to great comments. We take breaks from the computer to explore caves. Thanks much.

@schmeetsonbeetson7168 Год назад

"i Literallby hab to take breaks"🤓🤓🤓 Stop being a wuss its a friggin youtube video

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@schmeetsonbeetson7168 Come join us and discover this is as real as it looks in every way. Warning: bring Xanax!

@crzycolchris 6 месяцев назад

I'm gonna throw up! The dude who's in first and cant get out because the other person is blocking the way makes me wanna scream!!

@NBeaver-bx4yl Год назад

I have never done caving and never want to do caving. But your videos are so interesting. It's a world of its own, glad somebody does these things so we can see it ! P.s. I am not claustrophobic, but this... This is on a level of its own.

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Thanks!

@sonyadempsey5154 Год назад

I'm claustrophobic but i love these videos . I watch dry cave diving..underwater cave diving..freediving videos..

@rockmane48 7 дней назад

Just the thought of getting stuck is enough to send me into a panic mode!

@natelolz11 4 месяца назад

Not many things freak me out but my palms sweat when I watch these types of vids lol

@tesstickles1280 Год назад

I'm drinking while watching this because I freak out when sober watching this.

@immune85 9 месяцев назад

You definitely don't even need claustrophobia to freak out in a place like that. I'd never do what you guys do, so thank you for recording these experiences in your creepy world of infinite dangers. It's so cool to watch.

@billsanders9387 9 месяцев назад

We do it just for you!

@la2alaska336 5 месяцев назад

Very interesting! Loved the video and commentary.

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

Thanks much!!

@nexaentertainment2764 2 месяца назад

This is terrifying and calming at the same time. I don't have claustrophobia, but man I'd be paranoid about getting stuck all the time.

@JeeFLaV_Qc Год назад

OMG you guys bring my level of anxiety to 1000% I hate this but yet I can't stop watching.

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@qallbit 4 месяца назад

Same here 😂

@dianishaanderson4149 4 месяца назад

Me too 🫣🥰😢😮😅 all these emotions I'm feeling

@light.5562 9 месяцев назад

Glad you make it through every video I watch. You inspire me to become like you eventually. More patient, happier, less afraid. Respect, man.

@CalvinHikes 9 месяцев назад

Patience unlocks a lot of those other things on its own. We're all in such a anxious hurry. It's killing all the human parts of us

@NooDLES411911 7 дней назад

You and Jacob are absolute mad lads

@killamike178 6 месяцев назад

Having a cold and watching this make me feel like i cant breathe its crazy what the mind could make u feel

@billsanders9387 5 месяцев назад

Get well soon. Btw, these caves are very cold!

@OldMovieRob Год назад

One of the creepiest things about this is knowing you still have to go back out again.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Yes, the joy of caving is having to do it twice.

@ThunderChunky101 Год назад

That's what always gets me! I can only focus on that one thing - "u have to turn around and go back the same way!" And watching your kid go down first... Holy!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@ThunderChunky101 Jacob is a very knowledgeable caver. Three generations of the family cave regularly. It would be a nightmare if we didn’t know the sport well. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@helvecioresendechaves Год назад

@@billsanders9387 I mean, you guys do know that you can turn at the final part so you can go back, is that right ? You sure study a lot before going there.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@helvecioresendechaves Helvecio, we do many caves that we have no information on as to the possibilities. We are, however, aware of our personal limits, and respect them. In this cave, the turnaround was as challenging as it appears. I write this as my lights are charging for another exploration day in a new area. Fun below ground, below 40 degrees, and below the standard of sanity. 🤪🤪

@SuperLemonAdam Год назад

I just heard the story of John Jones (Nutty Putty Cave) today and then stumbled across your channel a few hours later. When you were going through that drop squeeze, mentioning that story, I got chills. I am far too large (and frankly unwilling lol) to ever do something like this. Watching you get to a point where I can imagine panic being my only reaction makes me have to move my arms around and convince myself that I'm not stuck in a cave. I can only imagine that very soon I'm going to be having a dream about this smh. But you are calm, patient, and make a plan (and execute that plan) to keep moving which is simply amazing. Keep up the good work, stay safe and have fun!

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Calm and patient. That's what the show is about. Not so much caving. ; )

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Plan the work…work the plan. So far we have succeeded. No margin for error.

@ThatGuy-vb9bc 3 месяца назад

@@CalvinHikes I am so claustrophobic that I could never do something like that, especially after hearing of the story of john jones, I am impressed how you calmly crawled through the cave. Wow

@user-kp2jz3qv2k 2 дня назад

It‘s crazy with the cameras perspective. It makes the caves look way wider than they are sometimes and then suddenly way narrower. I keep getting surprised in both directions.

@dwaynedodson8050 2 часа назад

This is my second video of the night. I'm 100% subscribing to this channel. You guys are 1000% crazy😂😂.

@noenduringcity 9 месяцев назад

I've watched a lot of cave exploration videos and this was the most anxiety inducing by far. The mental control involved is unbelievable. I wish you both long life times. Stay safe!

@billsanders9387 9 месяцев назад

Kind words. We have decades of experience.

@aeriagloris4211 8 месяцев назад

It's of course beyond insane but what really freaked me out the most is how he let his much, much less experienced son go first on the way back up. Imagine him getting stuck or something else unexpected incapacitating him, like sudden panic or fainting or something.

@billsanders9387 8 месяцев назад

@@aeriagloris4211 Imagine this. His nephew is a very knowledgeable caver, and prefers to lead. Jacob knows the sport well. Get your gear ready. You’re scheduled for a trip down next Tuesday. 🤗

@c.t.m729 Год назад

Aside of the insane danger and claustrophobic situations. I mostly admire the mental strength and absolute calmness. This is far beyond what I could ever imagine.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

It’s a learned mental discipline. After a few decades, it’s an addiction. We love being in the “zone” where the body is under the total control of the mind.

@sheeara 23 дня назад

You stress me out with the best of ‘em!😂I love it!🎉Safe hunting.

@GabeDev 3 месяца назад

I can't say I understand anything about this hobby or the appeal of doing this. But my man I respect you for being able to do it with a smile on your face.

@CalvinHikes 3 месяца назад

Thank you. We smile because we're having a good time. This is a leisure activity for us. Little after-work anti stress time.

@GabeDev 3 месяца назад

@@CalvinHikes this looks like one the most terrifying places I can imagine being in, and that's a big part of why I'm enjoying seeing you just crawl through it like it's a casual walk through the park. it's genuinely mind blowing to me.

@chrisk6021 Год назад

I had severe anxiety the whole time watching this. I don’t understand how people find this to be fun

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We’re OK being misunderstood. Thanks for watching

@vector2987 Год назад

Bro same like how do you get out of this I have to watch more of these to get rid of my fears

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Do that. You may find our kind of insanity quite addictive.

@f.b.lagent1113 Год назад

I refuse to believe they dont have other people on the surface prepared to save them when stuck before they go down, just too ease my own sanity knowing there are people that do this

@blackmonday738 Год назад

Well he def don't eat McDonald's. 😄

@RezaQin Год назад

It always makes me happy when you upload because that means you made it out.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Our intent every time. Thanks for watching

@jojojeep1 Месяц назад

I have a lung disease since I was 24 and I’m OK I have a normal life but now I’m in my 60s and I can feel it a little bit. Every time I watch one of these cave videos. It closes off my lungs I know it’s anxiety, but just the same I could not ever do that.

@ErstENZ 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the videos. Stay safe and calm.

@billsanders9387 4 месяца назад

We can only do one of those. Actually, probably neither. We just love adventure.

@BiggCliph Год назад

Watching your videos helped me overcome my claustrophobia. I think what helped is that you narrate what and why you’re doing something as you’re doing it. It brought me a sense rationality that eased my fears! Thank you 🙂

@CalvinHikes Год назад

You are certainly welcome

@jcman-lp6lg Год назад

I don't think that's how phobias work...

@wimsnuif1232 Год назад

Jacob is f*"!ng awesome!!! Kid is less than half my age with way bigger balls and not one scared hair on his body!! I respect the fact that you embrace every single second of where you are. Struggling with depression, your videos give me a great sence of ambition and is really helping me get out of this deep dark hole. Thank you sincerely

@blion2225 Год назад

I’m right there with ya.. keep fighting the good fight ❤️✊🏾

@yoangorgal9854 Год назад

It’s called been young and dumb

@Godakuri Год назад

@@yoangorgal9854 I'd argue young and educated. If you know what you're doing and are confident in it, there is no reason to worry about your own capabilities. I'd love to go caving. I just wish I had friends

@makokenji4350 Год назад

@@Godakuri Why not just cave alone? It's safe as long as you don't try to squeeze anywhere.

@Willppyro Год назад

@@yoangorgal9854 I bet the nutty putty guy used to have no fear as well

@Freya12 6 месяцев назад

WOW EXTREMELY SKILLED!! You’re so patient, daring, tactical and definitely have to be adrenaline chasers!! I really admire and respect what you do! Also I really appreciate the pop up images you create of the body position in the cave when your having issues. Really helps us understand why your in difficulty in your current position.. Love your videos!! Keep them coming! ❤🪨🔦

@CalvinHikes 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. We can be Adrenaline Junkies or we can be patient but it's very difficult to be both. We are down here for the restful silence.

@juvecem2539 Месяц назад

@@CalvinHikesyou both crazy😢

@jleonas 27 дней назад

The relief of getting through into a 3 foot tall space.

@leandrod.e.5155 Год назад

These folks stay always so positive and optimistic..it's a pleasure to watch them do all that crazy stuff!

@CalvinHikes Год назад

We're positive because we're having fun! It's wholesome horror

@Uchihagaara9 Год назад

Nothing more relaxing than watching you guys traverse these caves. If I was in that cave I would probably not be as relaxed. Great stuff!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

The “relaxed” is sometimes challenging. 🤪

@josephpayne6278 Месяц назад

Crazy! Good job guys 👏👏

@thinkingdom8727 9 часов назад

Watching this while comforting in bed so good

@dauadahmed9593 Год назад

Your videos make me appreciate the little things in life a lot more

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Nice words, and so true.

@gamebred6995 Год назад

Truee

@-ZTUN- Год назад

like being in a room with a normal height ceiling? 🤣

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@-ZTUN- So now you know we are abnormal. Imagine that! And we are completely comfortable with it. 🤪

@truthalways Год назад

Calvin you have one hell of a channel. There is so much to learn from what you guys do. I really hope one day we get to see you guys branch out and start going to different states. There is so many caves here in Pennsylvania where i live that are totally unexplored. Thank you for taking the immense time and effort to make these videos for us to watch and learn from. You and jake have my utmost respect!

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Thank you so much for all the kind words!