The Staircase To Hell Part 3 

Does this mean a part 4?👀

Okay. You made it out. Been caving for 42 years and to be honest guys, that 450’ drop in the water was beyond sketch, it was downright risky. Lost a dear friend in Ellison’s due to hypothermia. I noticed bolts on the wall as you descended, perhaps to keep you out of the water flow. I love you guys, and the adventure you bring to my tired old bones, but please, don’t tempt fate like that again.

Cave biomes are so interesting to me, to think of the amount of inaccessible caves that host life we haven’t seen

One of the things I consider a highlight of your videos is when you are pointing the camera at a given formation and then a person steps into the frame and you suddenly get a true perspective of the size of things. A small stone or passage suddenly becomes enormous. Real action. Real adventure. Makes me long to be 40 years younger.

I will never in my lifetime get to or want to descend that rope. But thank you for taking me along. It was scary but thrilling. You have my respect and admiration. I pray you stay safe.

it'd be neat to see you guys bring some kind of UV/black light source to see if any of those crystals light up. i bet there are some wild colors to be seen if they are in fact reactive to it!

My anxiety would be off the chain if you two were my sons , even with you being strangers I’m like on the edge of my seat thinking how would they get outta there if their lights went out deep down in a cave somewhere . You guys are brave and adventurous and doing what you love just be careful guys ❤️🙏🏽❤️

That was crazy nerve racking from the comfort of viewing under my blanket . You make me nervous but I'm so impressed by your adventurous spirits !

You dudes got some serious balls, I'll just watch it from the safety of my living room. Thank for taking me along, that was awesome !

Thanks to yall we get to see parts of the planet most people will never see. Its crazy how much is still undiscovered. I love yalls videos keep up the work and be safe. Sending love from Tx

That last rope drop in a pit where you cant even see the bottom and you have to trust that tiny piece of metal to hold on. Dude i have been skydiving and i think its less adrenaline than going down that rope.

Get more excited waiting for these to drop than any television or netflix series. Finally it is here!

Man, you guys have a steel set on you! I usually don't watch these because of anxiety but, your title drew me in and I love well mapped caves. You guys are some thrill junkies.

Have not watched you guys in a couple of months due to claustrophobia creeping into dreams, and absolutely dominating my waking reality. But watching you guys again still makes me want to break through that fear and venture into a cave safely.

Dang here I am all tucked snug in my bed and yet as I was watching you guys descending down those ice cold waterfalls, I was shivering along with you! I don't envy this descent at all! So glad ya'll made it out safe and sound.

That drop had me on edge😲🤯 PLEASE GUYS! BE MORE SAFE! Wet suits would have helped in this cave. I'm relieved to be watching this video. I love watching this channel but you guys are crazy🤪

The three parts of this cave expedition have been as entertaining for me as any thing I have ever watched. When I see you guys repelling down a 500 foot drop I am thinking this may not end well but of course if the video is out nothing real serious must have happened but still it’s nerve racking just to watch! I can’t even imagine how you feel actually doing it! Tip of the hat to you guys you have to be in great shape to pull this stuff off! I am wondering how many times you guys have suffered any type of injury! Phenomenal video!

That was amazing! Sorry you had to get wet and cold but I'm so happy you brought us along.

Hey man love the content in the future don’t trust just one fixed bolt to hold you, there were two in front I would have loved it if u had anchored to and used all three, I climbed for 15 years and had several bolts break off especially when around water, so just ya know the more fixed points the better, take care keep it up!

a little Sketchy ..... " And Yeah ...You're gonna get Wet ! " ..... that takes some brass one's to do that last drop...... thats waaaaaaaay to much water coming down ... looks like double base powder charges to open up the cave system ... easy to make and use .... surprised you didn't get hypothermia in all that water ....that was epic....

Do you ever get the creeps waiting down there alone? I would start to imagine humanoid creatures coming at me like out of the old movie The Descent. The depth of this cave is awesome! I don’t know how you do it. I bet you felt amazing afterwards though! I hope there is going to be a part 4 one day!

I have been anxiously awaiting this video you guys have helped me decide I'm getting myself into as many caves as I possibly can this summer I'm in Utah so I've got quite a few to embark into

People have died with more gear there and the camps glad you made it out… We went spent a few days in there mapping new tunnels and the water levels increasingly rose. We almost died but the original mappers lost a few people. Plus not to be a kill joy you need to wear different gear and sanitize your gear before entering. There are different vulnerable species down there and any above ground bacteria can disrupt the life down there.

For something that high you need auto climbers with manual switch out options for sure. Thats like climbing up mountains. You for sure need better Thermal gear, but it is a crazy thing to do either way.

“I’m a bit scared I haven’t been on a rope in a long time”, “oh there’s a lot more water in here than last time”, “yeah I put on a cavesuit” (implying the other didn’t), continues (both) to rappel down a waterfall (wich of course also must be scaled again in thesame cold and wet clothes). And that all in the first 7 minutes. It’s nice to have some excitement but damn you guys really try your luck :d, I hope you stay safe, together with all other adventurers

You know that was adventurous you guys took me on a nice cave trip yeah 🤠... I've been basically paralyzed 3 years getting my mobility back.. hill climbing motorcycles and jeeps thanks for the adventure

I highly doubt they push on in tough situations for YT views. People were doing this long before the internet or action cams. Having done 7 hours underground and 11 hours total including the hike, lots of respect for pushing on and having no injuries. I was 60 then so you have many more decades to enjoy these adventures. I think your filming and editing are great. It's not easy under those conditions. Put the walkie-talkie in a sturdy ziplock bag.

The lower set of bolts is to keep you out of the waterfall. There's been a few recorded deaths in this exact scenario. Probably one of the first stories you are told when looking into cave exploring. You boys should do a few courses with professionals if you want to take this career further.

This planet is such an amazing, beautiful, and wonderful thing, we need to take so much better care of it. We are fools to think there is anything that could ever be better out there. We are fools to think so. You all are waaaaaaaay braver than I could ever be. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome place. 🧡🙏🏻

It must be hard to drag those huge balls around the rocky cave surfaces, stay safe guys, these videos are crazy, I imagine they do no justice to the scale and terror of some of these locations, amazing stuff.

You guys are my heroes! Thanks so much for taking us along.

That was amazing. I’ve been waiting on you guys to go back and make that drop ever since the first time you guys saw it. Absolutely amazing. Things rarely seem. Thank you for sharing. Keep being careful!

This is the best cave adventure to date for me. You guys did an amazing job videoing the route you took through this awesome wonder of nature ! Most caving vids I see are only cavers squeezing through impossibly tight seams in the rock. I don't enjoy those, they seem so pointless and extremely dangerous. I am sure you two have most likely done that as well but this particular cave was a real wonder. Thanks for taking such great close-ups of the various crystals and formations. Beautiful !

Nothing quite like a glimpse into a man's moment of despair, when his own mortality seems to be standing before him.

It fealt like a humanoid lizard would pop out of the shadows at any time after that 500 ft drop, esp since you foreshadowed the lizard in the start! :3

Everyone: want to stay alive? Always take 4 black garbage bags with you. Fold them up and put them in your pants pocket. They are small and light. You have 2 sets now. Uses: (1) dry shelter: put two holes-2 hands down from a bottom corner for breathing holes. Put over head and climb into second bag. Will keep you warm & dry even in below freezing weather. (2)Use a bag over each leg as boot in wading across stream. (3) stretch out bags to make sign for air rescue. (4) use one bag as raincoat. Twins: Put your walkie talkie in a sealed sandwich bag and vacuum the air out to keep it dry. Do the same with each spare battery and spare light. The small added weight is worth it. Carry a few empty sandwich bags in your kit.

The blast charges and rope near the end of the trek has me intrigued. Wondering if there's something hidden up there, or if it leads to another cave system.

I don't see many videos like this but I must say I was so relieved to see you make it back out. 11 hours! I had no idea you were in there that long. You young men stay healthy and well. God bless and protect you ❤

Man, I'm glad you guys made it out alright. What an adventure!! And thanks for the trip because watching your video will be the only way I want to explore!! Awesome!! Subscribed!!

Just incredible. Would never know this existed. Your skill is impressive. Those crystals are so beautiful

As someone who's been caving, & who misses it ... thanks! Stay awesome.

This was like my 1st time watching "Journey to the center of the earth". I Keep expecting to see marvelous underground cities. Thanks so much for taking us on your adventure.

You guys definitely have the best (and real) adventures!!!

There's something that can be said about a person that says "I don't trust any of this" but goes ahead and does it anyway. So many Cavers have said those same words but never was able to utter them again. There is an extremely fine line between courage and stupidity. Those who make it back out rode that fine line. But those who didn't are the ones that broke that line so others could learn.

I get that adrenaline rush just watching you guys. Always looking forward to your videos.

There may be even more deeper unexplored parts to that cave. The water stream leads to deeper parts and maybe even to a larger cave system. I believe that the water stream leads to a river or even possibly to an ocean somewhere. But it’s too dangerous to attempt that adventure. About 90% of the underworld is still left unexplored.

Wow that cave is incredible

I've been in a cave once for a good solid 6 hours and man does it get extremely cold af when your feet are wet. Apon finally exiting the cave to feel the warmth of the sunlight was to feel like being rebirthed into the world again. Amazing experience!

OMG though how do you guys just trust those random metal hooks you find down there?! Like what if it was super old and rusty or the rock cracked and got loose? What if a bolt was bent? :o How do you know who left it or when?

Not gonna lie, this blew my mind tbh, I get hit by the train of reality everytime I get reminded of how CRAZY yet beautifully well perfected world is to my own eyes & the amazing people that take us ' viewers for a crazy journey, got the ballz of steel, you gave us the experience through the lens, can't imagine how it'd be in person, props to you, your channel, n the explorations, may God be with you all

This is the scariest thing I've ever seen. You can only be so lucky so many times. That water is moving rock every moment every day. Nothing is safe down there.

Dude that vein of orange colored rock on the 500ft drop was insaaaaaane. It goes ALLL the way down STRAIGHT down. Never seen something like that.

Definitely worth going back for. That was rad.

I must say you guys have balls of iron😅 To be able to in those tight walls under the cave or going through 400-500 feet underwater falls it was pretty insane also interesting scary 😊 It will never dare to go in any cave so thanks you guys for showing me these sorts of places, great adventure 😊

What a life - sit in a dry, warm room and watch real adventure that I wish I could have done when younger.

Wow! What an amazing journey! You really made it down that home AND back up again! That requires a lot of inner strength and endurance. I applaud your efforts 🎉 🙌👏

Thanks for sharing, it’s wonderful, these caves are very different from the caves in China, this year there is a shortage of water everywhere in China, but not only is there no shortage of water here, but it is also very clean, you can drink it directly! You are very brave!

Caving's Awesome, and I'm so jealous since I am physically disabled now, so keep caving for us.

Y’all went through the point of no return & made it out alive very brave 🧗‍♂️💪🏻

Speaking of waterfalls, I just returned from Iceland. Sure wish I could send you guys some of the pics. Was a bucket list thing for me. It was beautiful. LOTS of hikers there. Made me think of you guys. That drop was just phenomenal. Jaw dropping. Wish ya'll could go caving in Arkansas. Lots of quartz crystal and diamonds there. My mom's family was from there.

27:20 top left corner of screen on the cliff way up high looks like something is reflecting and maybe moving?? Kinda like eye shine. Maybe im just seeing things. You guys have most likely seen some crazy things in your adventures! I cant beleive you kept going for that far down so many wet ropes you guys must have been hypothermic! Great video thank you for sharing it with everyone! Very cool of you! I lost my toes and have been recovering for a long time used to be very active and never sat still so it kills me but i have to do it. Used to hike, mountain climb, mountain bike, motorcycle, ATV's and was a owner of a landscaping business. So was always moving and now its alot different. Never as much energy as you and your friends but some what close. Your videos help me get out in a way so thank you! 👍🏻 stay safe and have as much fun as you can while you can!😁

Y’all risk your lives for us to see the beauty’s of this world , thanks guys, keep it up!

Rule of thumb anytime you are climbing or rappelling, use all anchors available. There were 4 bolts up top you could have ran webbing through and had 3 backup anchors in case of failure. I would have even gone further and added a natural anchor that isnt dependent on proper installation of a bolt.

Can you show how you ascend the rope back to the top sometime? Edit: The crystals were amazing! So beautiful!! Final edit: I finally made it to the end of the video and never mind on showing the rope ascend! You guys show how it’s done nice!

Please be very careful and take every step with caution. You never know if a rock could give away at any time. You could fall, get injured, trapped or pinned under something. Remember John Edward Jones got trapped in Nutty Putty Cave. He couldn’t get freed and his body is now stuck there till the end of days. Curiosity Kills the Cat , as it’s said. Just be careful. Anyway, that cave is insane and incredible. God bless. ❤

I was hoping you guys would find a Ka-jillion dollars of gold, but the really cool salamander will do-crystals too 😉. The hypothermia had my attention, glad you guys made it out!

Absolutely insane. So far my favorite cave you have explored. Thank rope climb back up that massive waterfall must have been a challenge. Thank god y’all made it out safe!

You guys are living my dream! I love caves, and would love to explore and cave-dive. Just don't have the opportunity (kind of anxious to even look for one, or people to go with). Thanks for these videos!

You guys are so brave (and crazy) to go down that far. Take care!

Just started watching you guy I gotta say it's absolutely thrilling I love the content guys

Salamander chillin in his cave: 😄 Random guy: “that is the fattest thing I’ve ever seen” Salamander: 🥺

that salamander was thicc g.

Seeing the heavy bag with the rope as you were going back gave a good perspective of how much rope that actually was to get down there.

Dude....any idea how deep you went? That place is literally insane.....

*Balrog roar in the distance*

Guys this was truly insane. This channel is by far the best caving channel I know. I wonder what kind of lights you use, they are quite bright yet look very even and natural. Are they phoenix?

මුලු විඩියෝ එකම බැලුවා බලන්න හරිම කුතුහලයක් බොහොමත් ස්තූතියි තෙරැවන් සරණයි

WOW. That was like going down into the abyss. Never ending down. You made it back up. Good.

Never till today have I thought how difficult it must be to get out, too cool.

Entering another time zone...

Every time I watch a caving video, I can't help but think what it would be like if all your lights got destroyed while you're in there.

Do you ever take supplies and do an overnight stay in a cave. This one is so huge it could take days to thoroughly get through it.

Hey Guys, So many minerals,and crystals. I would have bought my Gold pan for the stream. I just love Mama nature in the raw! Beautiful Stuff guys. Would however freak out there if the flashlight failed, or not have enough strength to pull myself up. Whew! & GBU.,SM.,NZ.,✌❤🙂🤟

You guys really need to try using a drone to get even more amazing video of the waterfall from the ceiling, and large holes that you can't see to the bottom.

I have to say I have a terrible case of claustrophobia and even though a lot of that is larger areas I just have to say you guys are absolutely insane!!!! Lol man you guys risk your lives. You risk those big boulders caving in on you when you go in those tight spots. It’s just an unbelievable risk that I don’t know if anyone could find you guys if something happened.

Climbing into the unknown and such tight places like that is extremely brave and ballsy as hell. Glad u made it out safe. 👍🙏

I almost feel like these caves were once the roots of big ass trees.

a BLACKLIGHT would really make some one of a kind content on so many of those crystals, I would love to come with frfr. y'all are fearless fo sho...

Great content, as always

The fact that you crawled thru a hole in the ground which then opens up to a cathedral size cave system is still tweaking my mind 😅 awesome vid

As you’re repelling down the big drop that looks like a gold vein spanning the entire way down

Hey guys, just started watching your channel. I have plenty of interest of things outdoors, but spelunking is definitely NOT one of them...However that's because of claustrophobia and not because it isn't interesting. Lol I used to work in a potash mine 2,000 feet underground in what they call lowback. The ceiling, or back, was about 48 inches high, give or take about 4 inches depending on who the miner operator was that day. It was the blackest black, darkest dark, and quietest quiet than most people couldn't even imagine. The craziest part was that where area of the states where the mine is, has a massive aquifer underneath it. Water eats potash. They constantly had to pump water out from the mine because it would just seep from the walls and ground. Sometimes while cutting, the miner operator didn't even have to use the misters that are used for dust control because the potash was moist and soft enough that it didn't produce much dust. The craziest thing was when there was down time and we had to just kick back and wait until the belt came back online, you could actually hear the potash ceiling (back) and walls (ribs) popping and crackling like a bowl of Rice Krispies or Pop Rocks. The main area where the cage came down as called The Bottom. That's where they had offices, crews met in the mornings, fuel depot, emergency pad, etc. While some mining areas were closer to the Bottom than others, most of them took us over 30 min drive to get there. The furthest two, where they minesda harder type of potash called langbeinite, was closer to an hour drive; all underground. That was an incredible experience, but I don't think I'll be going back down there anytime soon. Plus, it was a Fortune 500 company and I have NEVER worked for a company that gave less of a shit about employee safety than that company. Go figure. Lol That being said, I love that someone else who does enjoy exploring caves takes the time to make videos of their journey into the ground. I would never go, but I love the videos. I also love the formations and crystals you guys find. Do you think you could give a little info on the geographical area and/or type of rock or mine that you guys are exploring? Maybe some geology buffs can explain in the comments what everyone is looking at and what you guys might have found. Again, thanks for the vids. Be safe out there and take all precautions and don't cut corners or do anything risky for us viewers.

It would be even better if u could spot Man made structures... you could be in a giant melted building... or literally inside the body of a giant that has been turned to stone

Shit thats deep! Crazy seeing random bolts in the wall on the way down!

How do you guys even know where to go when entering a new cave.....the balls on you dudes haha. Nice content

Wow, great job. Your anxiety was infectious. Have you considered releasing a smoke canister so a spotter up above can mark alternate exits/entrances. Just a thought.

I just found you guys. Are you guys the modern goonies? Seriously though, I have been in a few caves and some underwater - was the recipient of a good "talking to" by an experienced caver... in summary, I don't want you guys to stop doing what you love but I would like to see you up your game as far as redundancy is concerned and perhaps training beyond "hard knocks".

That's some insane and epic caving, can't thank you guys enough for this incredible content. Stay safe and blessed 🙏

Let's get it on!!!

I'm all for the rope drops but there's no way I'm fitting through those pancake crawls being 6'8" lmao