This cave was dynamited shut. But we got in.
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Жыл бұрынSecond Channel for a lot more in depth caving videos!
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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.com/
*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?...
@mstoyabvlogs5750 Жыл бұрын
Do you know where the ppl kept Getting stuck?
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
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 11 ай бұрын
Or they fell in that bottomless pit, who knows ..
@tavenchristensen3157 11 ай бұрын
CRAZY STUFF‼️ But OH SO interesting!!
@theadventuretravelchannel 9 ай бұрын
I explored some of this cave 20 years ago. Thanks for the nice video.@@CalvinHikes
@Mikke-G 3 күн бұрын
@@theadventuretravelchannel yeah sure thing pal
@simbriant Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Great idea…only we are part of the rescue people who could be called. Great training for us. Thanks for watching.
@m118lr Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Love the comment great idea for a sign word and all
@iparkedmycar Жыл бұрын
Similar to underwater cave signs haha
@lonekiterrocky Жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Absolute transparency unlike our lying, thieving, currpted government!
@alloverdaplace2043 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tylerofviolence Жыл бұрын
True it doesn’t take make to have a good time or meet your maker…. Skaal
@thomaswillis1569 Жыл бұрын
Was going to say the same @Alloverdaplace
@VoxNerdula Жыл бұрын
he get jacob to hold his stick if you know what i mean
@anaccidentalchannel Жыл бұрын
The camera man never dies
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
*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 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried going down the bottomless pit??
@MrJeb123 Жыл бұрын
@@ddbdirty6919 I wonder if it somehow leads to the new lava room they discovered
@GeocaverDan Жыл бұрын
@@MrJeb123 That's what I was wondering....
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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)
@itsnotthesamething Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Your brother paved the way for us. He’s watching and cheering. Thanks for sharing this.
@mikelouis9389 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
He got stuck, didn't he. Na jk, sorry
@SnowyGT1 Жыл бұрын
Omg im so sorry to hear that hope your ok ❤
@Nshack27 Жыл бұрын
@@SnowyGT1 sweet but it was 1980 I'm sure he's over it :)
@destinytriplett4542 Жыл бұрын
Both my phobias...heights and enclosed spaces...in one place! Glad you all had fun.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
One of the best cave days!
@shulamiteKINGSbride Жыл бұрын
And underground is a nope for me
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
@@shulamiteKINGSbride You’re missing out on some great adventures. Thanks for watching
@bradchampion8072 Жыл бұрын
You wouldn't catch my Ace in there either!
@peterlee9691 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the darkness. Not so much the dark per se but what lurks within the darkness.
@kakadu89 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That’s one of our favorite comments! You didn’t just watch, you were inspired to go caving. Welcome to the addictive underground!!
@mtbgreg 3 ай бұрын
That first lava drop where the hole is perfect and there's all the solidified lava going down the drop ... super frikking cool!!
@CalvinHikes 3 ай бұрын
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.
@teparadox Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@billsanders9387 bro tried to copy them 💀💀💀💀
@msgtmason4655 Жыл бұрын
@@tommeriman330 he's the father of the caveman
@BlackSeranna Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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! 😅👍
@C.O._Jones Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much. We are glad you stick around long enough to learn. Be careful…caving is addictive.
@moonasha Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Plenty! We're always hoping to find new ones.
@bloodbendersd Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We’re quite alive and plotting more caves. Dream on!
@fastenuf Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoy the videos. This cave demands care and precise equipment. Game on!
@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We are gearing up to continue this adventure. It’s quite a challenge.
@thomasbrown5148 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Jacob is a great caver in his own right. Best 16 yr old underground. Thanks much.
@DEmersonJMFM Жыл бұрын
A very cool looking cave. Couldn't help but be interested in seeing more of the bottomless pit.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Do you have your gear ready to go? 🤗
@jimmyboomsemtex9735 6 күн бұрын
wonderful. i like the lva tubes so smooth and the coloured rocks are like theyre painted. crawling thru the narrow tunnel bit is brave too. love it
@Chelsea-ow6vd Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes!
@DJPoundPuppy Жыл бұрын
The earth is remarkable and worthy of respect. Thanks for sharing.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
And we give it that respect. We take nothing and leave no trace.
@braaaaaains Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@twistedcoasters1533 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It might surprise you how many areas have caving communities. (Called Grottos). Very tight knit group.
@clwebb2177 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thank you for all the kind words. And welcome to the dark frontier.
@phillipgamble849 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We’d love to have another geologist in the crew. Some of these caves would be a great study.
@fritzyG. 8 ай бұрын
@@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 🫶
@villagelightsmith4375 Жыл бұрын
I've had friends who were agorophobic (fear of open spaces) and claustrophobic (fear of enclosed spaces). I can go to sleep in an MRI tube or a mountaintop. But space below my feet that is leading deeper into a cave (regardless of lines and redundant anchors) ... Everybody has their limits! Me? I'm afraid of the IRS, overbearing cops, water, cave diving, bullies with "Authoritaugh" and people who don't know how to handle a gun ... people who don't control where they point it 100% of the time. Neat, neat cave! And I'm glad YOU went there and brought the great images back!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
We only fear crazy drivers on freeways. We drove on a freeway twice in one year. 🤪
@vinceimp9581 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@reactivereplays5666 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It’s why we keep pushing. Addictive exploration!
@raymondpetrovits2336 Жыл бұрын
Titillating,exciting and a real privilege to be the first to explore and document. Great experience for spelunkers and viewers like myself.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
And there’s more to explore in this beast. We gotta beat the snow which comes soon.
@DrewJ79 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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. 8 ай бұрын
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
@mowtivatedmechanic1172 6 ай бұрын
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 6 ай бұрын
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.
@garrettford3817 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It might be the most beautiful room in a lava tube anywhere.
@jessicalynn6285 10 ай бұрын
@@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.
@x8jason8x Жыл бұрын
One of the coolest looking caves I've ever seen, on video or in person.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
And so much more to explore in this beast!
@fritzyG. 8 ай бұрын
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 8 ай бұрын
Kind words are always appreciated. Thanks much
@scotttisor1281 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see your adventures once again.. Really enjoy your caving experiences and Love seeing what you guys see every time you go exploring… Thank you for filming and sharing what you guys love to do❤️❤️❤️❤️
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott. This cave has much more to show us all.
@bomboogaloo7582 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Kind words. This cave will keep us busy until we unlock all it’s secrets.
@Coconut7403 Жыл бұрын
Just started binging your stuff and happy you uploaded!
@jax597 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. So often, people ask to go caving... but nobody ever asks to come over and edit videos for hours!
@DarklinksHero Жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon this video and I was enthralled the whole time! Liked that you included information of the site!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. This cave will challenge us more when we return.
@Papapickles69 Жыл бұрын
Another great one, I swear you’re the man. Glad to see you guys could pop in a video with everyone’s schedule.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
This cave just had to be displayed for y’all to see. It is beyond words. Thanks for watching.
@LindaB651 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That pit answer is coming soon. Gearing up is spendy. Almost ready.
@smittysmitty481 Жыл бұрын
Your camera angle work is really good! Great video
@gnomie2.0 Жыл бұрын
The big room was glorious! And so were those still photos of Jacob that were edited in. I could never crawl through such tight spaces but I admire your patience and toughness so much! You inspire me to slow down, laugh it off, and keep going. ❤
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Great comment! That’s how we do life too.
@laciebilling8108 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Super kind words. Even cavers need encouragement.
@whersewaldo5038 Жыл бұрын
So silly to think lava did any such thing
@whersewaldo5038 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@denismeans2910 But this is real. (And the blood is real)
@deborahbaker1171 Жыл бұрын
You guys were tremendous on this trek! Thank you!😊
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much. We gotta beat the snow and get back in this beast.
@CornOnTheCop Жыл бұрын
Your videos never cease to amaze me. I am so glad I could live vicariously through your content. I just don’t have the nerve to do what you are doing. God bless you folks. Stay safe and healthy. I can hardly handle being in an MRI machine, let alone the small passages of a cave.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment the blessing. We enjoy discovering His creation
@IDontBelong Жыл бұрын
Fantastic find! Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey and amazing finds.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
This one is almost beyond one’s ability to grasp. And…we’re not done yet.
@jimzielinski946 Жыл бұрын
It was heartwarming to see you share part of your adventure with your dad.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
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.
@EpochIsEpic Жыл бұрын
So cool that you guys decided to go further than anyone else had before and got rewarded with those beautiful formations!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
And that’s the reason we push through the tight places. Thanks for watching.
@blondefire79 Жыл бұрын
Oh man. Was waiting for the creepy caving music. You did not disappoint. 7:07
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Fun comment!
@phlebgrl6064 Жыл бұрын
Watched this video and your channel for the first time today. It was incredible and really well done!! I subscribed right away and am now an avid fan! Can’t wait to see more
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
You just made friends with crazy cavers. Welcome to the family.
@digitalSixer Жыл бұрын
Spectacular cave and very well presented. A real pleasure to watch!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully this convinces people that we are not crazy to discover the unknown like this. The reward is far greater than the risk
@tuskoyy Жыл бұрын
Wow! That groove room was unlike anything I’ve seen you guys explore before. That was truly amazing!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much. We need to return and prove that there is more to explore in this beast.
@caboose1219 Жыл бұрын
@@billsanders9387 bro you aint them
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
@@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
@CentralMusicNation. Жыл бұрын
There's caves you explore are truely magical and intresting to see for sure , love your videos and stay safe :)
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
This one is especially beautiful.
@Kyle_Schaff 11 ай бұрын
I’ve watched a bunch of your videos at this point. The only thing to have given me anxiety so far is that bottomless pit. You got me there, ngl
@billsanders9387 11 ай бұрын
We have to agree with you on that. It’s beyond the reach of our biggest lights…so far. The snow is about to let us back up there.
@CocoBoo_Anti-Oblivious Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
By now you should be ready for a cave in person. 🤗
@Deliveredfromevil Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Your mind may be tougher than you think. Welcome to the underground.
@recumbentrocks2929 Жыл бұрын
"We just want to carry on living". That was funny. Looked amazing, thanks for sharing.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
With a great cave adventure now and then.
@elisabethrankin7702 Жыл бұрын
I love the encouragement and positive reinforcement. Thanks for sharing this!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Caving is a very intriguing hobby. Thanks for watching.
@natdog4200 Жыл бұрын
Love this cave! I bought all the gear needed just to explore this cave and it was well worth it!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Then you understand how this caves keeps saying “Go get more gear if you want to discover all my secrets”.
@MATRIX.... Жыл бұрын
You guys are crazy ...love your channel man..😎👍
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. We did a tough cave today, and have the cranky knees to prove it.
@StandForTruth205 Жыл бұрын
Wow that cave was amazing! And the new groove room was absolutely awesome to! Y'all be safe!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
It is almost beyond imagination in person.
@lavapix Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@Teraclipse Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Where are you planning to explore? Above Cougar, Carson, Glenwood, or Trout Lake?
@Teraclipse Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Thanks for letting me know how to reach out.
@user-wi3xc3hi5z Жыл бұрын
Wonderful that a new vid popped up just watched the last one end happy to go to bed with this one :) just love 2am KZfaq and btw I love the quality of ur vids it just keeps getting better 😎 all the best
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
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.
@AkselJade Жыл бұрын
This is the content that keeps me on the edge of my seat. Any somewhat tight squeeze makes my body just tremble with the anxiety of thought. I don't think I could ever do this. Thank you for making these videos so people like me can experience this second hand.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Great comment. This cave will keep us coming back.
@werbnaroc Жыл бұрын
You guys are a breath of fresh air the way you are out there doing this for the love of it instead of the money. I wish i could support your adventures more often.
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Just a regular kind comment like yours is also a breath of fresh air.
@lyndahe9264 Жыл бұрын
Glad too see u back exploring ❤️
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
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!
@Dmowery5036 Жыл бұрын
Wish I lived closer to you guys. I’d like to see a lava cave in person. Really really neat!!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
You may be surprised how many exist all over the world…even near you.
@jsEMCsquared Жыл бұрын
love it! made for a great beginning for this labor day weekend. glad you are safe.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
We are pushing through. Have a blessed wknd.
@chrisearnest1659 Жыл бұрын
Great video and amazing job in the cave. I work in a lot of tight crawl spaces for work and I sometimes just have to laugh when I’m crawling because of how crazy it can get 😂😂. I see you guys have the same humor while doing crazy crawls and I love it ! Keep making great content . You guys are flippin awesome !
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Caving really is our joy!
@jamesbell8861 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Bravery or curiosity? Probably more of the latter. 🤗
@MrDmadness Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This is a great cave but will probably not get as many reviews as the more riskier ones. Glad you enjoy it!
@woodgrilledfood6112 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Your story would have made a great video. It would have given us sweaty palms!!
@motoprof1441 Жыл бұрын
Good to see that young fella Grandpa. This cave was was the nicest that I saw on your channel. Looking forward to seeing more of this cave.
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
It's certainly the nicest cave I think. But... It's not the kind that people actually want to see. People, I mean the masses. People still just want to watch us threaten death. And even though this cave is also actually the most dangerous comment it doesn't appear to be. But it was super duper fun and I am glad that some of our more hardcore fans enjoy it. Or at least fans of actual cool caves.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Grandpa had to ice his knees after yesterday’s crawly cave. Don’t get old…you won’t like it! 🤪.
@JiggyjarjardoM77 Жыл бұрын
Amazing cave ! Thanks for sharing this place with the world
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Great comment. It’s such an awesome place to explore.
@SophieBeer Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We monitor the air as necessary. This cave and most others in the region breathe quite well.
@paulbfields8284 Жыл бұрын
Mad respect.. I could not do this.. much thanks for you bringing us the video. I find this fascinating
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Great comment. This cave has held it’s secrets long enough.
@nicolasmaximus2286 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating cave & it's my first time ever seeing one. Cool colors & wall textures. See you again soon. Thank you guys.Stay strong & safe.
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! As far as lava caves go, this one's pretty extraordinary.
@thomasmiller8289 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this with us
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
This one re-arranged our brain! Thanks for watching
@elliemeyer3407 Жыл бұрын
Im so addicted to watching these that I booked a caving trip with my university
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes.
@mikederr1882 Жыл бұрын
Great find and great presentation guys! Well done.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much. This cave needs many days to complete.
@AquilaCat Жыл бұрын
Goodness, that Groove Room is gorgeous!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
And groovy! 🤪
@Umarlikeshellcat Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for video for a whole month I knew you would return:)
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
A whole month! It might be a year next time. I just don't know.
@Umarlikeshellcat Жыл бұрын
@@CalvinHikes eeee I guess I’ll wait for a whole year then i love watching your videos:)
@Umarlikeshellcat Жыл бұрын
@@CalvinHikes see ya stay safe:)
@dickdastardly5534 Жыл бұрын
Although I watch these kind of videos but never in a million would you catch mine doing this activity. Stay safe and keep doing your high quality productions 👍🏻
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Now you know why we have no friends besides crazy cavers.
@Hawkeye_360 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome guys well done. That big room was a great find, looked awesome. Stay safe out there. Big thanks.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
So much of this huge cave yet to explore. It’s extremely demanding. Thanks for watching
@GeocaverDan Жыл бұрын
That is the most beautiful lava tube I've ever seen! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures!!!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
So much of this beast still waiting to be explored. We’ll go back with better gear soon. We gotta beat the snow which comes early.
@kathigreen1479 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Mental concentration and stamina are key. Decades of experience help too. Thanks for coming to the show.
@kathigreen1479 Жыл бұрын
@@billsanders9387 STAY SAFE!! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
@darkdefender1111 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Interesting challenge!
@No0neDude Жыл бұрын
You do know that the catacombs of paris are miles and miles and MILES of nothingness , with Bones and the scariest thing , Jins
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
Send us the plane tickets! ; )
@bindyclothier9703 Жыл бұрын
I love dad all good thanks.
@goofboy247 Жыл бұрын
This has got to be my new favorite video you've ever put out!
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
It's probably the best cave we've been into in a long time. And certainly the most danger. It's a real beast.
@vincentmorello83 Жыл бұрын
First of your videos I have watched and honestly it was an awesome experience, as someone who has recently gotten into exploring again caving has been something I want to train to do and find a group to go with.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Look for a grotto group in your area. Give it your best shot!
@coolinwithlaura4114 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Some of these caves are ready for a good tenant.
@MmmmmmmmTaters Жыл бұрын
Holy cow. I would really like to of seen how deep that pit really is
@user-wi3xc3hi5z Жыл бұрын
If they ever come back to there they just have to bring something with them so we know right?
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
Yes we will return and we will go to the bottom.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
We’ll keep exploring it. Massive cave!
@Mikhael49 Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Reminds me of a week we spent exploring lava caves at Lava Beds National Monument. But saw nothing like this one. Awesome! Thanks.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
Those are cool caves too. Thanks for watching.
@daveysmith266 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff . Watching this safely in my warm bed
@CalvinHikes Жыл бұрын
There is no safe place.
@brandonlee1983 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Mizz.Person Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Wow! :) Also, how cool for you guys to actually respond to so many comments! So rare with utubers these days. :)
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
We work together trying to keep up. We consider Y’all friends.
@MetalDetectoristMick 3 ай бұрын
Simply incredible thank you for doing what you do.
@Phantommmx Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@Phantommmx Caveman’s dad here…aka grandpa. We love the God Bless You comments. We think He loves us exploring His handiwork.
@Phantommmx Жыл бұрын
@@billsanders9387 He most definitely is! I’m praying for you guys too, that you are all safe during your explorations!
@davesmith5656 Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@joshchesnut8430 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful cave btw. Looks like a very fun down and up adventure.
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
One of this regions best!
@yvonneskinner2436 Жыл бұрын
I loved your videos. Great personalities. Be careful so you can continue your videos. Love them!
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
May we conclude “We are characters”? Spot on!
@mgr8993 Жыл бұрын
Total insanity! ☠💩
@billsanders9387 Жыл бұрын
They’d lock us up but they can never find us.
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