This cave was dynamited shut. But we got in.

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Second Channel for a lot more in depth caving videos!
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*This video is only for entertainment purposes. Do not attempt any of the actions portrayed by Caveman Hikes. ESPECIALLY THIS VIDEO! 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.
VENTY Portable Fan - Wireless Battery Operated Fan, 48HR Run Time 16000MAH Battery, Oscillating Rechargeable Fan, Remote Control & LED Lighting, Folding Telescopic Camping Fan (White with Case) a.co/d/4I1Pi0p
Audio Glasses
lemunaglasses....
*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...
Usually cheaper alternative headlamp
(excellent but heavy) www.amazon.com...
The big torch flashlight we use most
(recommended, but expensive)
Fenix LR40R 12000 Lumen 845 Yards... www.amazon.com...
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...
Battery source again
Super Bright 2000 Lumen 18650... www.amazon.com...

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@mstoyabvlogs5750 Год назад

Do you know where the ppl kept Getting stuck?

@CalvinHikes Год назад

In this cave? People kept getting stuck after that first big drop. Because that's the spot you can get into just with ropes but you can't get out without specialized gear. That was also years ago before specialized gear was easily available. Good gear, available to common folk, is much more accessible and so they leave the cave open. Even though very few people know where it's at, they have not attempted to close it again.

@devsv_9132 Год назад

Or they fell in that bottomless pit, who knows ..

@tavenchristensen3157 Год назад

CRAZY STUFF‼️ But OH SO interesting!!

@theadventuretravelchannel Год назад

I explored some of this cave 20 years ago. Thanks for the nice video.@@CalvinHikes

@Mikke-G 4 месяца назад

@@theadventuretravelchannel yeah sure thing pal

@simbriant 2 года назад

Glad you guys made it out safely. I have to say, if a cave is blocked off multiple times on purpose and people still keep going in and need to be rescued, they just need to put up a sign that says, "Warning: Many climbers have become trapped in this cave. We blocked it off for good reason but people still want to go in. Enter at your own risk. By entering you choose the path of natural selection. You survive or fail on your own effort. No one will come rescue you. This is your last chance to turn back."

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Great idea…only we are part of the rescue people who could be called. Great training for us. Thanks for watching.

@m118lr 2 года назад

THIS rule/ Sign AS posted..should be utilized in a LOT of different ways, areas AND other venues. People ignore THEIR common sense with the idea and FALSE security that ‘someone else will always come and SAVE THEM’. WHEN that stops..the foolishness will at least (probably) slow down.

@flailbot7192 2 года назад

Love the comment great idea for a sign word and all

@iparkedmycar 2 года назад

Similar to underwater cave signs haha

@lonekiterrocky 2 года назад

Brilliant! Absolute transparency unlike our lying, thieving, currpted government!

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

*We will be returning to explore the bottomless pit. I'm not sure if this is the scariest video but it was perhaps the one that put us in the most actual danger. We've been using this light quite a bit lately, courtesy of IMALENT. www.imalentstore.com/products/imalent-ms12-mini-powerful-flashlight

@ddbdirty6919 2 года назад

Has anyone tried going down the bottomless pit??

@MrJeb123 2 года назад

@@ddbdirty6919 I wonder if it somehow leads to the new lava room they discovered

@GeocaverDan 2 года назад

@@MrJeb123 That's what I was wondering....

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

@@MrJeb123 I don't think it does but it is arranged like that. It's possible it gets close but even if it's just a few feet away it would be solid rock. We will find out.

@jameslipscomb8971 2 года назад

looks like you still need to make the crawl to the small room with the broken petzl bobbin d quick link and tow strap someone was trying to move a rock with so they could continue the squeeze (definitely looks to continue but is still partially blocked), there is also a permanent pull line loop through a ring anchor that you can use to access the tube that you can see through the holes way up in the ceiling in the purple tube (essentially another tube stacked right on top of the purple tube). crazy drips and some sketchy rope traverses. interesting view of the purple tube below. most of those squeezes were cleared by hand piece by piece, multiple trips. (about the sketchiest sounding thing ever. lol)

@alloverdaplace2043 2 года назад

This man is doing all this while recording on a selfie stick and a flashlight on the other hand.... Legend. The amount of fitness he has is very impressive

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Thank you!

@tylerofviolence 2 года назад

True it doesn’t take make to have a good time or meet your maker…. Skaal

@thomaswillis1569 2 года назад

Was going to say the same @Alloverdaplace

@VoxNerdula 2 года назад

he get jacob to hold his stick if you know what i mean

@anaccidentalchannel 2 года назад

The camera man never dies

@itsnotthesamething 2 года назад

My eldest brother would have loved this! He was a pro caver and rappeller. I went along with him a number of times on not so difficult expeditions to caves in the Tennessee/Alabama/Kentucky area. He passed away in 1980.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Your brother paved the way for us. He’s watching and cheering. Thanks for sharing this.

@mikelouis9389 2 года назад

Wow! I was living in Tuscumbia Alabama about that time and was a frequent visitor to the one cave just off the Tennessee River where an Indian village was located. I never went deep because I knew that was a quick way to an ugly end for a soloist.

@ahklys1321 2 года назад

He got stuck, didn't he. Na jk, sorry

@SnowyGT1-official Год назад

Omg im so sorry to hear that hope your ok ❤

@Nshack27 Год назад

@@SnowyGT1-official sweet but it was 1980 I'm sure he's over it :)

@destinytriplett4542 2 года назад

Both my phobias...heights and enclosed spaces...in one place! Glad you all had fun.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

One of the best cave days!

@shulamiteKINGSbride 2 года назад

And underground is a nope for me

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@shulamiteKINGSbride You’re missing out on some great adventures. Thanks for watching

@bradchampion8072 2 года назад

You wouldn't catch my Ace in there either!

@peterlee9691 2 года назад

Don't forget the darkness. Not so much the dark per se but what lurks within the darkness.

@kakadu89 2 года назад

last year I wrote on one of your videos how I'm thinking of joining my caving society's training course and how you had a big part in making me decide...well, last year the course was cancelled because of lack of interest but I'm happy to say that last weekend I, along with other society members, made my first traverse in a cave and I can't be happier! So thank you once again for sharing your adventures and bringing caving closer to people and good luck in your future!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

That’s one of our favorite comments! You didn’t just watch, you were inspired to go caving. Welcome to the addictive underground!!

@fastenuf 2 года назад

Calvin, I really enjoy both of your channels. On each adventure you draw us in with excellent commentary, diagrams, life advice and humor. Thank you for all the extra effort and struggle to bring your camera gear along. You are showing the average person things they would never see otherwise, and I am grateful to you for that. Please take care.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

So glad you enjoy the videos. This cave demands care and precise equipment. Game on!

@laciebilling8108 2 года назад

Always so excited when I see your videos! Click every single time. I think I’ve watched every video multiple times. Exciting, scary and super education all at the same time. Keep up the amazing work guys, stay safe!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Super kind words. Even cavers need encouragement.

@whersewaldo5038 2 года назад

So silly to think lava did any such thing

@whersewaldo5038 2 года назад

I live near the Caves in Australia and we have a giant anus and a couple of Virginia s are the rocks. You should have eyes to see and you will find.

@denismeans2910 2 года назад

Not a sport for anyone with claustrophobia. Jeez, the thought of getting wedged in a tight spot, unable to move forward or back. Add to that the risk of getting pinned or buried by debris. These videos made anything coming out of Hollywood pale in comparison.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@denismeans2910 But this is real. (And the blood is real)

@thomasbrown5148 2 года назад

Just started watching from Scotland. I am amazed how you can get in such a small space. Both of you work great together and a good chemistry. Keep up the good videos and stay safe.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Jacob is a great caver in his own right. Best 16 yr old underground. Thanks much.

@jamesbell8861 2 года назад

I am so claustrophobic that I was getting triggered just watching. Without guys like you two I would never get to see the neat underground formations. Thanks for being WAY BRAVER than I am. LOL

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Bravery or curiosity? Probably more of the latter. 🤗

@garrettford3817 2 года назад

Wow, no words to describe New Groove room I have a feeling that one day I might acquire the skills and knowledge to be able to witness something like that. You guys are awesome, I hope one day I can go on a cave adventure with both of you.

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

It might be the most beautiful room in a lava tube anywhere.

@jessicalynn6285 Год назад

@@CalvinHikesSo I'm sure you can find maps of these different caves that people in the past have created, right? I've seen cave divers having access to maps of those type of caves. My question is- can you somehow submit an update to the maps for this cave? Do you create a new map? This room is amazing and it's really cool you were able to name it. I've heard cave divers explain a few times why certain areas/rooms were named and/or who named them. That has to be an incredible thing that you both discovered. I would love it for you guys if you can have the credit and name that will go on for others.

@phillipgamble849 2 года назад

I studied Geology at Aberystwyth University in the 1980's, and I have to say, this really caught my imagination! I occasionally watch caving videos, because I'm curious and find it interesting. I felt Claustrophobia when you were in the narrows, but I'm glad you didn't dwell on that. I often have to close down the video if it's too much. But to see the amazing stuff you found. The formations and the colours. Wow. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to following your adventures. Stay safe xx

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

The other isn't too much crawling in here. It makes the video a lot less popular but it's a big beautiful cave. I was talking about this reality today. We love the beauty of things but people only want to watch us have problems. I'm glad that you can appreciate the interesting rock. This is mostly basalt. And the formation of the lava flow in this downward trajectory is anomaly.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We’d love to have another geologist in the crew. Some of these caves would be a great study.

@fritzyG. Год назад

@@CalvinHikes sad but true. Guess the majority enjoys watching you struggle and dont care whether they're watching a cave diving or any other disaster, but still there are them other ones too, truely enjoying the cave, the formation, the colours...nothing you can do about it. At least them others bringing you some popularity too, there's always an upside 🫶

@twistedcoasters1533 2 года назад

I would never dare do something like this, but this cave has such an interesting story and these videos give me more kick than most horror films can get close to! The fact that there is a community of people who love caving like this is quite mind blowing, but I love that it exists!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

It might surprise you how many areas have caving communities. (Called Grottos). Very tight knit group.

@moonasha Год назад

it's just amazing that such a tiny little hole in the floor at the end led to that absolutely beautifully preserved tunnel. Makes you wonder how many amazing caves are out there in nature, yet undiscovered

@CalvinHikes Год назад

Plenty! We're always hoping to find new ones.

@DJPoundPuppy Год назад

The earth is remarkable and worthy of respect. Thanks for sharing.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

And we give it that respect. We take nothing and leave no trace.

@C.O._Jones 2 года назад

Yours are the best cave exploring videos I’ve found. You show us what you’re doing, you explain your methods and safety techniques. It’s very informative!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Thanks much. We are glad you stick around long enough to learn. Be careful…caving is addictive.

@lavapix 2 года назад

Interesting that you showed the 2011 Kamoamoa eruption at Napau crater on Kilauea volcano. I was the first person there after the eruption started. I was lucky enough to see 3 new fissures open up no more than 20' from me. I have seen subterranean lava tubes within larger tubes. One opening dropped about 125'. I didn't have the proper gear and was alone when I discovered it so I decided not to try and explore it. When I returned a week later a huge new flow buried it all. The main tube skylight was 50' in diameter and maybe 30' deep. The vertical shaft that led to the sub tube was maybe 3' in diameter. The rope I used to measure its depth had a thermometer attached to it. It read 120 degrees at the time. Colorful flows like that are common in Hawaii lava tubes.

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Nice. Thats really cool. I tend to use offsite images so as not to disclose the exact location of what we are doing. But rest assured, we are at the base of a Volcano!

@DrewJ79 2 года назад

I really like the fact that you said a couple bucks is still generous and that you appreciate it. If you had every subscriber just send a dollar a month imagine how much you could do with your channel, maybe even international travel caving. Thank you guys for all of your hard work, its awesome watching from the comfort of my chair. I think I would have a heart attack going in there.

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Thank you. People send, like a dollar, and they send it with an apology. They literally apologize for their own generosity. I think people have been made to feel bad for not supporting things they enjoy.

@LoveHeartSoulUnited 2 года назад

@@CalvinHikes I can't afford to eat properly atm.. but when I find a channel I like, I make a thing to subscribe and like every video I watch, it's the best I can do for now.. Great videos tho mate, I'm not even into caving, but these video's are addictive.. something about cabes seeing the inside of this rock we live on leaves you feeling humbled.

@fritzyG. Год назад

are you kidding me, send me your details and ill send you some money...well its a yr later now, how yo been holding up so far? Did it get better?@@LoveHeartSoulUnited

@raymondpetrovits2336 2 года назад

Titillating,exciting and a real privilege to be the first to explore and document. Great experience for spelunkers and viewers like myself.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

And there’s more to explore in this beast. We gotta beat the snow which comes soon.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

I just want to be comment number 1000!

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Theres no prize. But pinned anyway. Everyone, feel free to ask dad any questions, except about my childhood. ; )

@whitevii1533 2 года назад

How do you feel about Cave Tourism?

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@whitevii1533 The caves that are open to tourism become the sacrificial lambs for graffiti and loss of spelioforms. Mainstream tourists will NEVER find the caves we explore. Great question.

@itsnotthesamething 2 года назад

I'd settle for 1000, but dangit! Why can't I be number 100 every now and then. 😅

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@itsnotthesamething You just gotta be quick. We notice your comments and appreciate them.

@mrgreeneggs6191 2 года назад

why close off the cave... they did that to some caves near us.... we just followed the bats and found a new entrance.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Good for you! Cavers find a way.

@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934 2 года назад

That was amazing where Jacob found ..it’s mind boggling and if I were there I don’t think I’d want to leave for awhile absorbing the profundity of it.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We are gearing up to continue this adventure. It’s quite a challenge.

@CocoBoo_Anti-Oblivious 2 года назад

You guys seem like really great people! I really respect all of u and watched every single one of ur videos so far AND ill never stop, great content and as always be careful😁

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

By now you should be ready for a cave in person. 🤗

@jimzielinski946 2 года назад

It was heartwarming to see you share part of your adventure with your dad.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Dad here. Yes, I love caving, but 74 yrs does limit it a bit. Notice, I wear “find my body” orange. 😂 Three generations in this one.

@BoB4jjjjs Год назад

OMG! Guys, you are making me panic just watching you crawl through these spaces! I don't think I can watch many of your videos! I just couldn't do that to save my life! 😳😳😳😲

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Try it. If you have a problem, we’ll save you.

@DEmersonJMFM 2 года назад

A very cool looking cave. Couldn't help but be interested in seeing more of the bottomless pit.

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Do you have your gear ready to go? 🤗

@bloodbendersd Год назад

This channel is addictive because no matter how you frame it, you guys are super human for not perishing down there. I just hope your channel doesn’t influence my dreams 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We’re quite alive and plotting more caves. Dream on!

@2105-x4z 2 года назад

Wonderful that a new vid popped up just watched the last one end happy to go to bed with this one :) just love 2am RU-vid and btw I love the quality of ur vids it just keeps getting better 😎 all the best

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We’re going to try one today that others have found too cold and difficult to complete. It has a brutal downwind on the side of an old volcano. We’re prepared to take it on. Thanks for your kind words.

@LindaB651 2 года назад

Love the "I'm a limestone cowboy" comment, and the lasso maneuver; well done! The only "caving" I've ever done was the sign-guided tour of the polar caves, a glacial deposit, in New Hampshire. It was a family outing, but my Dad, at 6 feet 4 inches, could not complete the tour, as the turn-arounds were too tight. My tiny self utterly enjoyed the experience! Interesting point: there was ice in the bottom sections, in August. My goodness- that lava cave is amazing! One question- has anyone gone down into the bottomless pit? Curious what's down there. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

That pit answer is coming soon. Gearing up is spendy. Almost ready.

@Deliveredfromevil 2 года назад

Wow. This is so amazing. I would LOVE to be able to touch some of that beauty but I’m just too anxious, fearful & paranoid. I’d have a complete mental breakdown. Bravo to you two and all others cavers that can do this. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Your mind may be tougher than you think. Welcome to the underground.

@reactivereplays5666 Год назад

To be "Beyond the end" of a cave must be EXIRLRATING for ones like yourself and Jacob; Myself I would never... Such SPECTACULAR imagery! I Admire from afar, incredible...

@billsanders9387 Год назад

It’s why we keep pushing. Addictive exploration!

@x8jason8x 2 года назад

One of the coolest looking caves I've ever seen, on video or in person.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

And so much more to explore in this beast!

@braaaaaains 2 года назад

Used to love caving but got into an accident awhile back that took a huge toll on my left leg. Love your videos, and love the attitude you guys approach everything with.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Can’t wait to hear how you dealt with your injury and went caving anyway. You still have the mind that enjoys caving and tells you you can do it. God bless.

@Dmowery5036 2 года назад

Wish I lived closer to you guys. I’d like to see a lava cave in person. Really really neat!!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

You may be surprised how many exist all over the world…even near you.

@bouncerslabrealnature9143 Год назад

Why am I not surprised that some people would crawl around like worms underground ❓🤔

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Love your analogy!

@EpochIsEpic 2 года назад

So cool that you guys decided to go further than anyone else had before and got rewarded with those beautiful formations!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

And that’s the reason we push through the tight places. Thanks for watching.

@karlgerat 2 года назад

I’m not claustrophobic, so that isn’t what scares me, it’s the thought of getting my fat @$$ stuck in a tunnel that scares me.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We’re here to get you un-stuck. It’s part of caving. Had to do it today.

@SophieBeer Год назад

that yellow sediment in the lava tubes is usually sulphur, if you get an overpowering smell of rotten eggs, run! also may be worth taking an oxygen meter in the lava tubes with you in case of dangerous gases that may still be leaking in the tunnels :) awesome find and video! be safe out there

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We monitor the air as necessary. This cave and most others in the region breathe quite well.

@chris5942 2 года назад

How do you enter a hole not knowing if you will be able to get out?????

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We’re kinda dumb like that. 🤪🤪.

@clwebb2177 2 года назад

I love your videos, what separates you from the others is I appreciate how you educate your audience and you keep my attention, you leave me craving more! Thank you, I just Rently stumbled upon your channel and I am watching all of your videos. I have no desire to do what you do but I can explore thru your videos. Thank you for the nail biting entertainment.

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

You are welcome and thank you for all the kind words. And welcome to the dark frontier.

@Tydusis1 2 года назад

Hello from the algorithm. This is incredible. Thank you for sharing!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Welcome to the dark frontier.

@natdog4200 2 года назад

Love this cave! I bought all the gear needed just to explore this cave and it was well worth it!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Then you understand how this caves keeps saying “Go get more gear if you want to discover all my secrets”.

@Derbyjackministry Год назад

You are in a titan body part! Probably vanes.

@elliemeyer3407 2 года назад

Im so addicted to watching these that I booked a caving trip with my university

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Let us know how it goes.

@fritzyG. Год назад

love it how we are all different. I'd never be that enthusiastic abot a lavaflow-formed cave, but it sure as hell is interesting to watch. Embrace the difference in all of us and enjoy, isnt that what life's about :D Love your vids, specially your little side-explanations, what a good job you lot are doing! best of luck for everything and everyone doing it xx

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Kind words are always appreciated. Thanks much

@humblegrenade118 2 года назад

Think I would prefer something safer and more open like sky diving with an umbrella

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Video please?

@jax597 2 года назад

Your videos are very well put together with the illustrations and narrating, like you have a whole team of editors. 👍 Your channel was the first to get me interested in caves, so thank you!

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Thank you so much. So often, people ask to go caving... but nobody ever asks to come over and edit videos for hours!

@shadnunemaker5869 2 года назад

Help, help. Help me! Oh please God help me out of here, I promise I will never do anything bad again. Someone save me, oh no!!! I am such a fool. What was I thinking?

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We do believe in prayer, but it doesn’t sound quite like that. We love exploring His Creation.

@MATRIX.... 2 года назад

You guys are crazy ...love your channel man..😎👍

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Thanks. We did a tough cave today, and have the cranky knees to prove it.

@fahhcue850 2 года назад

Y’all should DEFINITELY go back there and explore the bottomless pit!! Dying to know what could possibly be down there now!!! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤘🏼🤘🏼

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Some others may have had that experience. We’ll get back before too long.

@mortamaprimo1329 Год назад

So I’m curious what’s at the bottom of the bottomless pit? Does it continue? These are the type of things that keep me wondering lol

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Keeps us wondering too. The snow has arrived and it’s questionable whether we can get to this very remote cave until Spring or early Summer.

@TravisBon615 2 года назад

Holy cow. I would really like to of seen how deep that pit really is

@2105-x4z 2 года назад

If they ever come back to there they just have to bring something with them so we know right?

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Yes we will return and we will go to the bottom.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We’ll keep exploring it. Massive cave!

@mowtivatedmechanic1172 10 месяцев назад

At 12:30 that picture is amazing. That’s a selling point to “caving”. This cave seemed “easier” compared to the stuff you guys and (other channels) show. Edit: additional comment. This is the best video I’ve seen from you guys yet. The cave was cool as heck. It’s one I’d like to trek through. Except the rappelling parts, the crawling parts and the pinch or two you guys found yourselves in. Great job guys.

@CalvinHikes 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. Yeah this would seem easier as we aren't crawling in constrictions. But given that it's vertical it's much more dangerous. It's just not a danger that is as easily conveyed on video. The danger gets lost in translation. We can casually visit constriction caves but we cannot casually navigate this cave. Another danger that isn't easily translated through video is the temperature. This cave is quite cold and that has to be fought the entire time you are inside.

@MrDmadness 2 года назад

This is the type of cave I'm more familiar with, I don't like the squeeze in types of caves. Very nice video. Quad redundancies are always a good idea, many have died from a single peice of gear failure because they didn't have a backup. Excellent to see

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

This is a great cave but will probably not get as many reviews as the more riskier ones. Glad you enjoy it!

@man_at_the_end_of_time 2 года назад

I work in some crazy (dangerous) spaces but caves no way. I suppose I might go in a mouth if it was dry and I wanted shelter but going back in not something I need.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We seem to need adventure in this dark flavor.

@Chelsea-ow6vd 2 года назад

Calvin I just want to say how inspiring your videos are. Honestly the first time I ever viewed one it gave me anxiety but within a few minuets everything changed just from listening to you talk. I can imagine being down in those caves takes away every stress your dealing with in life, it’s just yourself and the cave no time for intrusive thoughts. I’m just about to book my first caving trip because of you so thank you!

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Let us know how it goes!

@teparadox 2 года назад

My sister and Dad and Mom were part of a caving grotto. They went on a lot of cave trips. I loved seeing the pictures and videos later on. I’m fat and claustrophobic so it’s cool to get to tag along with you guys on your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

What part of the world did they cave in? It would be interesting to compare some notes. We are glad you enjoy our videos. God bless

@tommeriman330 2 года назад

@@billsanders9387 bro tried to copy them 💀💀💀💀

@msgtmason4655 2 года назад

@@tommeriman330 he's the father of the caveman

@BlackSeranna 2 года назад

You may say you’re fat and claustrophobic, but I say there’s a reason you have these survival skills. Evolution makes it so not everyone is alike, this means that not everyone will be wiped out in a disaster because they are all doing the same thing or behaving the same (or have the same traits, even; sometimes you might notice that in a family, the kids don’t even look like they have the same parents; this is evolution laying down protection).

@tyree9055 2 года назад

I've gained weight and am not claustrophobic, yet in my youth (when I was skinny and only 150 lbs.), I found those tight crawlspaces gave me reason to consider becoming claustrophobic! 😅👍

@EmptyNestAdventures 2 года назад

Nope! Nope! Nope! This video is making me hyperventilate, I will never go caving.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

This cave is one of the less claustrophobic of all.

@EmptyNestAdventures 2 года назад

It doesn’t matter, I get claustrophobic in downtown Kansas City! I like wide open spaces. Lol

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@EmptyNestAdventures Cities get to us very quickly too.

@JiggyjarjardoM77 Год назад

Amazing cave ! Thanks for sharing this place with the world

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Great comment. It’s such an awesome place to explore.

@oxygenenjoyer1712 Год назад

If you get stuck permanently will you just count the lines in the rocks?

@billsanders9387 Год назад

As opposed to counting spiders and bats? Probably.

@Coconut7403 2 года назад

Just started binging your stuff and happy you uploaded!

@GJP1169 Год назад

When I see this my stomach turn i wouldn't go down there for all the money in the world

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Couldn’t pay us to do it either. It’s just a fun hobby.

@kathigreen1479 2 года назад

I don't even know how I got here, but, this is absolutely terrifying!!! 😱 Seriously, HOW do you not freak completely out in those spaces?! Kudos!! I sure could never, EVER do anything like that.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Mental concentration and stamina are key. Decades of experience help too. Thanks for coming to the show.

@kathigreen1479 2 года назад

@@billsanders9387 STAY SAFE!! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

@felixthecleaner8843 2 года назад

Awesome - frighteningly so!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

This cave is surprisingly enjoyable in spite of the challenges. Fear is never a factor.

@coolinwithlaura4114 2 года назад

I love the videos and how down to earth you are if I wasnt homeless I'd probably only be paying for viewing your channel I used to libre caving till I tore up my ankle

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Some of these caves are ready for a good tenant.

@another1776 2 года назад

I know the video is not about the paranormal ,,, BUT did you see all the ORBS 12:50 ???. clearly those are not bugs. Anyone ?

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

You are about to become a caver and see the incredible and unexplained in person.

@daveysmith266 2 года назад

Fantastic stuff . Watching this safely in my warm bed

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

There is no safe place.

@sportindaveyg Год назад

I love seeing the rock formation.

@darkdefender1111 2 года назад

If I could request one place for you to go explore underground it would be the catacombs of Paris. I do enjoy watching all your caving adventures. Continue to stay safe and thanks for sharing your adventures.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Interesting challenge!

@No0neDude 2 года назад

You do know that the catacombs of paris are miles and miles and MILES of nothingness , with Bones and the scariest thing , Jins

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Send us the plane tickets! ; )

@bindyclothier9703 Год назад

I love dad all good thanks.

@joshadsett4835 2 года назад

If this was an add. I would invest...😅

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We have a patron channel that gets videos others do not. Caving gear gets destroyed frequently. Our knees are getting their too. Thanks for watching.

@tuskoyy 2 года назад

Wow! That groove room was unlike anything I’ve seen you guys explore before. That was truly amazing!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Thanks much. We need to return and prove that there is more to explore in this beast.

@caboose1219 2 года назад

@@billsanders9387 bro you aint them

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@caboose1219 Either you are wrong or the caver with 65 years caving experience wearing “find my body” orange in the video is an imposter. Follow me today in to a tough cave and we’ll sort out the “aints”. Bad dad

@Derbyjackministry Год назад

The lava flow you have been brainwashed to believe!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

We like to respond to comments, but some are a bit confusing. What we do is more real that we can possibly demonstrate.

@deborahbaker1171 2 года назад

You guys were tremendous on this trek! Thank you!😊

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Thanks much. We gotta beat the snow and get back in this beast.

@robdidur11310 2 года назад

Dang... 👍Great show, fellas...!! You got a sub outta me...!! Peace from northern Canada 🇨🇦

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Grandma on moms side is from Canada. I can’t spell it, but it starts with an S.

@robdidur11310 2 года назад

@@billsanders9387 Saskatchewan, perhaps...!!?? Haha... I actually checked the "about" part of your channel as I thought that MAYBE you were from this side of the 49th...!! Haha..!! Hey. One last thing; I really respect that you wrote in the "about" section that you didn't want folks to binge watch your shows... and to go live your life outside...!! I'm up in central BC and am outside everyday, exploring and having adventures...!! Good stuff, fellas... Glad that the evil algorithm put you on my playlist...!! All the best ✌️🇨🇦

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@robdidur11310 All of us are going to die. We may as well do life on our terms. Glad you enjoy the videos. You live in a beautiful part of the World.

@Umarlikeshellcat 2 года назад

Been waiting for video for a whole month I knew you would return:)

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

A whole month! It might be a year next time. I just don't know.

@Umarlikeshellcat 2 года назад

@@CalvinHikes eeee I guess I’ll wait for a whole year then i love watching your videos:)

@Umarlikeshellcat 2 года назад

@@CalvinHikes see ya stay safe:)

@zer0tzer0 2 года назад

You crossed a Bottomless Pit and didn't trow a rock down it so we could hear how deep it is? Lame!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

You may have not seen everything we did.

@bomboogaloo7582 2 года назад

I’ve been following you guys for a while now. This is absolutely your best content yet! I love this show! Thank you guys for your effort to share what most of us will never see.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Kind words. This cave will keep us busy until we unlock all it’s secrets.

@geraldblaney8957 2 года назад

I just decided not to go into caves.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We had you booked for Tuesday.

@denrizza 2 года назад

I don't mind going in caaves, but I do NOT like the tight spaces. I'm too fat anyway.

@vinceimp9581 2 года назад

Wow! Thats was something special. This is why I always mention your channel if I see a posted clip of yours anywhere. People can't get past the anxiety thoughts enough to imagine the kind of spectacular things that make it worth doing what you do. Thanks for sharing, take care and be well.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

You understand the thrill of discovery. We try to show that the risk/reward factor is kept upright. This cave is one of the best examples.

@MetalDetectoristMick 7 месяцев назад

Simply incredible thank you for doing what you do.

@brandonlee1983 2 года назад

you and your boys get to see things that the majority of people will never see, and some of them caves have got to feel and look like your on a different planet, very cool, thank you and your family for making it possible for us to see these beautiful caves, stay safe out there guys 🙏

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

Thank you so much that's very kind. My favorite part of all of this is what some people call a once in a lifetime experience, we call a Tuesday.

@digitalSixer 2 года назад

Spectacular cave and very well presented. A real pleasure to watch!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Hopefully this convinces people that we are not crazy to discover the unknown like this. The reward is far greater than the risk

@woodgrilledfood6112 Год назад

Ok guys. I've done some caves in the Springfield Missouri area and some underwater bouldering and shoots in Upper Bidwell Park Chico CA. One time in Chico I was coming through a pinch hole underwater and got stuck at the hips , literally 5 inches from the surface of the water. I could see a young man watching me only feet away and that allowed me to relax enough to "wiggle" through. You , my friend, have given sweaty palms and anxieties on a couple occasions where I had to walk for a sec. Knowing full well you made it. But sh;t man some of these squeeze spots are crazy ¡!¡!¡!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

Your story would have made a great video. It would have given us sweaty palms!!

@Teraclipse 2 года назад

I am making my way back to the hidden lava tube caves in Gifford Pinochet NF this weekend and your video is so inspiring! I have been trying to explain just how big parts of the lava tube are and your video shows it perfectly. I loved watching you guys explore safely and make new discoveries!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Where are you planning to explore? Above Cougar, Carson, Glenwood, or Trout Lake?

@Teraclipse 2 года назад

@@billsanders9387 above Carson falls creek cave specifically. We love the area and cave, even though it feels like you are bouldering the whole time! Lots of fallen rocks but beautiful cave and NEVER busy. It ends with a hole that has a slight drop, never have trained enough to go in with ropes.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@Teraclipse Tera, while that cave is the best known in the area, it is not the only or even the best cave in the area. Find me on FB. My personal location is Sutherlin Oregon. We cave pretty much anywhere.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@Teraclipse Coding five then four and you won the eight one or seven, doesn’t make nine or five but 3 seven stop. I can steer you to a great cave.

@Teraclipse 2 года назад

Sounds great! Thanks for letting me know how to reach out.

@GodsSoldier2 2 года назад

When you go in there, how do you know you can keep going and get out a different way? How do you know there's another way out? Nvm, I asked too soon lol

@mgr8993 2 года назад

Total insanity! ☠💩

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

They’d lock us up but they can never find us.

@MakoRuu Год назад

How deep exactly is the bottomless pit? Has anyone ever explored it?

@billsanders9387 Год назад

As you know, that area is very challenging to reach. As soon as we are able (late Spring) we intend to find out.

@MakoRuu Год назад

@@billsanders9387 Please be careful!

@billsanders9387 Год назад

@@MakoRuu “Caving” and “careful” are strange bedfellows.

@lyndahe9264 2 года назад

Glad too see u back exploring ❤️

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

We’re going to try one today that others have found too challenging because of a brutal icy downwind. It’s a steep cave in a very remote region and we are prepared to take it on. God’s frozen chosen!

@hectatusbreakfastus6106 2 года назад

With those kinds of sharp edges I'd be using two ropes for all descending with something like a petzel asap for a backup device. I'm so paranoid about main line failures. That being said there is no way I am ever going into a cave. Rainfall can ruin your day pretty fast.

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

You know often enough we do use 2 ropes for the dangerous decents. Now use them at all times when Jacob is on the line. But it makes the gear so heavy getting through these caves that it's not really feasible for bigger trips. If the danger must be accepted or you simply cannot go.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Yeah, the hard rain has been a problem on occasion, but we were well prepared.

@thomasmiller8289 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing this with us

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

This one re-arranged our brain! Thanks for watching

@Indiana_Knows 2 года назад

Have you ever made a cave into a living space? Couple lights down there, a dining table, a bed, fridge. Going down to my cave for a few days.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

Well, Jacob wants to do that and has discussed it. Funny you should ask.

@Phantommmx 2 года назад

This question probably comes up a lot, but whenever going through super tight spaces, and you don’t have your helmets on, do you bang your head a lot, and get a ton of scrapes on your head? Or have you guys done it for so long that you know how to like not hit your head lol

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

We bang our heads a lot. Usually my belly, arms and head get pretty scratched up. But bumping heads while crawling isn't too bad. If you're walking around without a helmet and you wack your head on a low ceiling, that's what hurts. And no, people don't ask that question. People mostly ask things like, "what happens if you fart!?"

@Phantommmx 2 года назад

@@CalvinHikes Takes a lot to do stuff like this, you guys are awesome! Thank you for responding, it’s always cool when you get responses, makes me feel special lol. Keep doing what you’re doing! God bless you!

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

@@Phantommmx Caveman’s dad here…aka grandpa. We love the God Bless You comments. We think He loves us exploring His handiwork.

@Phantommmx 2 года назад

@@billsanders9387 He most definitely is! I’m praying for you guys too, that you are all safe during your explorations!

@davesmith5656 2 года назад

@@CalvinHikes --- "What happens if you fart?" is hilarious. Reverb, I imagine. Btw, searching the geology of caves, how they're formed, "water" seems to be the most cited cause, but your cave there looks like lava tubes, especially the vertical ones, and possibly emptied magma chambers. I just can't imagine water erosion drilling holes in rock like that, it makes no sense. Water forms lakes, rivers, canyons, and undercut islands, not drill holes. Edit: watching the rest, I see you concur. Lava tubes.

@JM-eq5vm 2 года назад

I am extremely claustrophobic. By 1.21 I was sick to my stomach. LOL

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

This cave was not that tight. Watch a couple of our claustrophobic videos.

@lucyfuir6386 2 года назад

I have a 54" chest & im built like a linebacker so I could never do what you guys do. Plus I am claustrophobic because of my size. Thank you for showing me things I could never see in person

@CalvinHikes 2 года назад

We like to call this the manly excuse. "I'm too big and too buff and too manly to do it!" Too much hair on my chest to fit! My beard would snag! My biceps wouldn't fit!

@lucyfuir6386 2 года назад

@@CalvinHikes wow won't watch u anymore what a crappy thing to say. Some way to gain support I hope u dont treat any more veiwers like this.

@mtbgreg 7 месяцев назад

That first lava drop where the hole is perfect and there's all the solidified lava going down the drop ... super frikking cool!!

@CalvinHikes 7 месяцев назад

The lava falls. It's such a beautiful case there are a lot of very interesting areas. I think that space is called the ballroom.

@jeffcotton3131 2 года назад

With all of the Volcano activity going on currently around this Planet, y'all need to stay tuned to researching Magma presence in the areas & regions that you are crawling into. Because if Magma starts to reform in the tubes & tunnels it has grooved through before in extensive networks underground, then it doesn't take long for them to flow through them again & travel long distances quickly at high speeds.

@billsanders9387 2 года назад

And to think, this cave is actually on the shoulder of an active volcano.