The cave was full of water, then this happened...

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks to the land owner for giving us permission to raid the cool cave (on private land)! We had so much fun, saw quite a few creatures, and had to escape thick smoke from a nearby fire. This all happened here in one day... many places in Oregon and California are still burning. Our area was spared the worst of the fires, but has been filled with unhealthy, smokey air for weeks and now months. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, comment or sub. ; ) Say hi on instagram instagram.com/kalivornia_photography/ Or over on Tik Tok @calivornia

[@tommyc9659]

Subbed today from a y r old vid u guys r amazing thank u.

[@forestarcher47]

Im n south eastern Oregon and it was a rough year with all the fires super smokey glad yall are safe and well.

[@proudchristian77]

Must u go caving in lava tubes ? ☕🍯🍶

[@user-co2tn8zf5h]

3:32 between beautiful and mind-blowing(first time watching) have differences I think . one think I can say unpredictable stunts

[@forrestholland3301]

I thought you could get hyperthermia

[@Margrave16]

This channel is so underrated. Honestly it's only a matter of time before the algorithm chooses you and you absolutely explode ha. I discovered the channel a week ago and I've been hooked on it

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks! The last few days, the algo has bumped up a bit. To the tune of almost 1,000 subs a day. So we'll see what happens. But we're having a good time, we'd do this for just ourselves.

[@CoDZockerLP]

@@CalvinHikes KZbin also recommended me your channel a week ago. Im sure youre getting boosted as you deserve it! Greetings from Austria. May look up "Dachstein ice cave" and see if theres something similar where you live, could be interesting to you. Keep up the good work!

[@roccatino7051]

Same

[@suestoons]

@@CalvinHikes Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to document and share your adventures with us. I've been housebound since 2002 and this is the only way I'll get to see things like this. The shared family adventure is also very appealing to me. Your newest subscriber from Manitoba, Canada

[@depdog1968]

Same =)

[@therealforestelf]

That salamander made me finally get the reason why you guys like caving so much. You really get to see things that so very few people get to see. Nature is beautiful!

[@CalvinHikes]

That's for sure. I could go without seeing cave spiders but some people are into caving just for the biology. We are in it for the adventure!

[@emilbecker8970]

It's so weird I ussually can't watch caving videos because of claustrophobia but seeing how relaxed and excited Jacob is puts me at ease even though I would never go in there my self for all the gold in the world

[@CalvinHikes]

It's so much fun. And Jacob loves it more than anything in the world. If he gets creeped out we just leave.

[@TheRyanKellner]

Good job keeping your patience and cool towards the end with Jacob, while avoiding the forest fire. Well done

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! You never know with fires whether it's coming your way or not. But the smoke was thick and we were out in the brush so it was just a matter of hustling and not getting too dramatic about it. The next option was to hide in the cave.

[@BANE81support]

My father didn't teach me a thing, stoked to see this father and son bond. I'll bet Jacob is the talk of the school once these videos are uploaded. Super brave pair. Look after one another, stay safe and keep smiling. Best of the luck on your future endeavors 💯 mad respect from Newcastle 🇬🇧

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah once our schools open to backup he found he was popular with a certain crowd. Was pretty funny. Hes hardly recognisable now though... hes grown like a foot in the last 6 months.

[@shaunyjimenez9637]

*cave is literally hell* "Oh my there's fire, we gotta get out haha😄😅"

[@loganjohnson3589]

Jacob you are one lucky kid to have a dad who is so adventurous, relish these years and carry these moments thru out your life and when you have kids of your own share the passions of your dad with them .in doing this you will find the same love that your dad has now .

[@ujification3504]

10:11 Gets more intressting whit that scary music. when you try that thight squeeze. Keep safe and don´t take the dangerous ones.

[@billsanders9387]

Which ones are dangerous?

[@coll1sion970]

this video deserves all the clout, unlike tana or any other "vloger"

[@CalvinHikes]

Never heard of them. THANKS! ; )

[@coll1sion970]

Caveman Hikes And you rather not 😂😂

[@jayhollows5729]

Eh I don't care for the other vloggers but I don't outright hate them because they don't live in my head rent free

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Ahhhh my two favourite things claustrophobia and the fear of drowning. Where do I sign up

[@CalvinHikes]

And it's totally free!

[@chopperchopperchopperchopp4897]

Don’t forget burning alive :)

[@unregisteredhypercam2774]

@@chopperchopperchopperchopp4897 pyrophobia :D

[@JP_Lowe]

"Were gonna leave him alone becuase isn't used to light" *turns on bright light*

[@ryanskindastrong]

I agree with Jacob about the cave water. When I was younger I went to Mexico with my parents and went cave diving and that was the most crystal clear water I have ever seen and it was such an awesome experience

[@betsieunderwood9861]

Usually I just watch caving just for the claustrophobic thrill of it..but I especially enjoy yours because you explain so well, and the diagrams helps a lot. I do worry about young Jacob....God watch over you both and keep you safe

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much! Jacob is a very reliable caver and there are things he does better than I do now.

[@nikatopuria9588]

wow only 33 views ??? what a cave and what a video, i was wondering if you could explore the hell hole that is known for it's tight places and claustrophobia

[@caitlynsbae]

Hell no ✨👁👄👁✨

[@CalvinHikes]

We're planning a trip. Probably in december when Jacob has a few days off school. It's a 14 hour drive for us. No biggie, but can't do it while Jacob has fake ZOOM school. There's a couple caves in that area by hell hole.

[@DiegoRodriguez-sn8jc]

I would definitely watch that video.

[@suestoons]

Nika, three weeks later and it's now up to 930 views!

[@Cagebreaker]

@@CalvinHikes This is an unexpected (but pleasant) surprise. Hell Hole is the one that I’ve heard most about, as it’s local and I’ve heard the Birthing Canal is a nasty squeeze. It’s too bad there’s so much graffiti inside. Gotta hate it when some punks desecrate the natural beauty of the cave.

[@chiles79]

Beautiful cave! The water feature is mesmerizing, as you said. I’m always impressed by the maturity of Mr. Jacob. I admire and teenager who learn by doing, understand safety, and use critical thinking to solve problems. He’s a credit to his parents and uncle! I do have a question: if the fire had been danger close, could you take shelter in the cave or would the fire suck all the breathable air out? Thank you for your time and I look forward to your next adventure!

[@CalvinHikes]

Jacob is a monster. ; D Thanks for the kind words.

[@CalvinHikes]

There have been fires in that area many years ago where some of the firefighters had to take shelter in another nearby cave for 3 days. That was before good roads were developed they just had no way of escaping. So as long as the smoke isn't too bad the answer is yes. Hiding in a cave would certainly protect you from the heat and the flames. And it would provide you with water. The problem would be the smoke and some of that would get in the cave. And if the fire was truly raging a could suck the oxygen out of a small cave. That's much less likely. In all likelihood, you could ride out a fire in a cave... because most fires would pass over in just a number of hours.

[@Cagebreaker]

This is one of my new favorite channels. I’ve come in from your Cave Dangers video. You and Jacob make an entertaining duo and the dynamic there - the wise wolf and the eager, adventurous pup - is a refreshing change of pace from other KZbin explorers I’ve seen. Cheers, you’ve earned my sub!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. those are all nice things to say. We take great pride in not being like other channels. We're not gonna beg for subs or money or just walk around doing nothing with our time. This rabbit trail is adventure only!

[@philburr4075]

Another great vid, I'm loving how your channel has boomed in the recent months, I've said it before but well deserved guys

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much! We love it to. Thank you for the kind words.

[@iplaymilkchocoandstuff2814]

@@CalvinHikes Yeah I'm really glad you guys got in my recommended a month ago :)

[@virajkadam3017]

Great work... It's so inspiring to see you guys follow your curiosity. Jacob is amazingly technical and calm at such a young age!!

[@billsanders9387]

We are just having fun in a very lonely part of the world.

[@realjeetpatel]

I am not sure how I ended up on this channel but I’m loving it!!!! I’ve seen so many of your videos already and will continue to do so. Your channel is going to explode VERY SOON and you are about to gain millions of subscribers! Amazing work.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! And welcome to the dark frontier. When more than 5 people subscribed we felt like we were blowing up. Jacob wanted to have a big party at 500 subs. This is all very surreal for us. We are just out here havin a good time.

[@killamrbxb1151]

Little Jacob has more caving experience than most professionals...you go kid 👏.

[@Dustinstraveling]

The freshest water. These videos are amazing I love to see caves and would love to explore one this way just once. Thanks for the videos keep up the hard works guys and be safe

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! Yes that's just about as clear and clean as water gets. Except for the little salamander dude living in the cave entrance!

[@rush8126]

I stumbled across this channel and have been hooked on it since! I personally would never attempt things like this, but it's amazing to see other people doing it! Great content guys!

[@CalvinHikes]

Welcome to the dark frontier

[@ZombiesOhMyGod]

The pool in that cave is beautiful! Such clear waters, reminds me of how clear the Great Lakes are. I'm going to see my girlfriend in Socal in December, and though we're not going caving (we're going hiking in the Mojave to see the cinder cone fields) I'm excited to see more of the west coast Hope you're all okay with the fires there, it's such a tragedy what's happening. My girlfriend was 10 miles from the Bobcat Fire

[@CalvinHikes]

There's cool mud caves in the deserts east of LA/San Diego. This cave was so pretty. We loved being in something different.

[@mystikka1gaming740]

There are very few parts of Oregon here that are still beautiful.. but every year it gets less and less. due to wildfires and carelessness.. it's really sad

[@billsanders9387]

True. The Columbia Gorge has been devastated.

[@giselletdc1871]

Snake, water, fire, holes, and caves these are most people's fear all in one video. 😲 👏🙈😱

[@megatronbee]

I've fell down a hole (pun intended) of watching a guy enter the HELLHOLE, then the John Jones case, and finally you guys. I'm happy I found you, because you've actually inspired me to one day try this. I love your channel, and I'm hoping one day I can spelunk like you guys.

[@CalvinHikes]

Wow, thanks! We love doing it. thanks for watching glad you like it.

[@shaunyjimenez9637]

@@CalvinHikes don't you ever worry that you or your kids might go too far and become john jones 2.0?

[@rdaw33]

Very nice explore!!!....you did a great job lighting the rooms, almost looks like natural light. Thanks for sharing your adventure!!!!!!....You guys "rock"!!!!!.....sorry for the pun!!!!!!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! Thank you for noticing the lighting... it is extremely difficult to pack all that lighting in and make all the proper adjustments to get good video. But we enjoy it.

[@barryhernandez6428]

The way you teach your son & share the adventures is great. You are a good Man and because of the way you treat your son, he is no doubt a great man in the making.👍

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. We like to say we are not raising boys come aware raising men. We are also having a tremendous amount of fun.

[@horscategorie]

I love how you light the rooms for filming. I also love how you and your son bond and clearly love your experiences together.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! It is tough taking good video inside these caves.

[@rustykiley3577]

I love your enthusiasm for not only caving, but for life itself. The younger ones are learning so much more then the kids staring at video games

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you.

[@Sanakudou]

From dangerous cave to dangerous forest fire, unbelievable! The latter you’re very lucky to have gotten away safely. If you’d been caving any longer you could’ve been in serious trouble, the clip where you could see the fire through the trees was nerve racking. As an Australian I’ve lived through a lot of deadly fires, they travel terrifyingly fast, often impossible to outrun. I know in our bushfires the animals that have burrows underground survive, their lives are only under threat after the fire as they have no food, after big fires we airdrop food in the affected areas to keep them alive - it’s certainly something I don’t mind our taxpayer money going towards. But if the fire had been right on top of you when you exited the cave you’d probably have been okay if you went back underground, the smoke wouldn’t go down that deep. Of course, you could end up stuck there for a long while if emergency services can’t tame the fire but that’s preferable to getting cornered by a fire, getting consumed by flames is a truly awful way to go. I’m glad you got out of there safely!

[@trickpeso]

Imagine being the age of Jakob and being able to do what he does. Balls of steel

[@Swiperthefox912]

Some how I ended up on your videos and I can't stop watching. Amazing what you do. Plus the father and son team is like no other. Your son will grow to be a wise warrior. Gained a sub from me. Keep up the amazing work.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! Jacob is already a reliable caving partner.

[@jwightman795]

What an adventure! The fires in the west coast are so bad it’s crazy you just encounter one after caving!? I guess it goes to show it’s not getting stuck in a cave you should worry about but the steps beforehand plus random events!

[@CalvinHikes]

We ALWAYS find trouble. It's kind of our thing I guess. But yes, we were fortunate the fire on the hill died down and was put out. Burned right up to the edge of a group of homes. Much of the state has not been so lucky.

[@SgtCustard]

Jacob is the smartest kid, wow, what a way with words.

[@miguelmendoza5608]

This is an amazing channel I found one of your videos on the algorithm and I'm so thankful very educational

[@unusualsponge2145]

Wow! The concept terrifies me but I could see why you do it when you got to that pool. Beautiful.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's a gem of a small cave. But we like the terrible parts as well.

[@crew1398]

Discovered this channel today, Now I can't stop watching. THIS IS SO AMAZING! YOU GUYS DESERVE FAME

[@CalvinHikes]

We're just out here havin a good time!

[@crew1398]

@@CalvinHikes Woah you replied!

[@siennas254]

I’m a massive claustrophobe but I’ve obsessively watched all your videos about caves today and now I have this almost morbid curiosity and intense desire to experience caving just once

[@CalvinHikes]

It's intense in all the best ways. Practice by crawling in your clothes dryer and closing the door.

[@seankimbrough8489]

I love how you're always so respectful of nature! The little salamander greatly appreciates that!

[@BjornStellar]

Finding a note in a bottle that has unfortunately vanished. Then deciding to climb into the next hole as if the note may have possibly said to avoid it. Love it.

[@derekburgoyne1233]

I’m very new to this channel, but I’m already a huge fan! You and Jacob have such great personalities, are both very intelligent, and are both very informative about cave exploring! Thank you both for sharing these experiences, and keep up the great work 👍

[@CalvinHikes]

Well those are very kind words thank you! I always tell Jacob hes rambunctious but it really translates well to video. Such an enthusiastic energetic young man.

[@zachstrahle5867]

Your so underrated man I've been bingeing your videos since I found them Haha. But like others said it seems like the algorithm may be picking you up so congrats and best wishes for your future exploring.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you and glad you enjoy them. We do this with or without an audience but it sure is fun sharing the experience.

[@BrottenGuy]

“Ah this PAINFUL! This is COLD! This is ROUGH!! I LOVE IT!!” Crazy humans

[@chrisanderson4044]

We just came back from Glacier Natl Park in Montana a few weeks ago and even thee the visibility was terrible due to these same fires. Such a shame

[@CalvinHikes]

It is a shame. It also can just ruin your ability to breathe. That smoke can spread however half the nation. 2020!

[@brenttm3907]

This is a awesome channel!!! Thanks guys for your hard work!!! Awesome!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jmparchives8826]

Absolute gold. What an amazing experience to share with your son

[@dexam1234]

i lately found this channel. can't stop watching it. greetings from bavaria :D

[@CalvinHikes]

Wow, Bavaria!~ Thanks for the support and glad you like the vids.

[@alloverdaplace2043]

Wow! That fire was horrible! 😩 I'm glad you two got out safe. I'm going back to your older videos I'm a new subscriber and gotta catch up lol. Love your stuff,

[@CalvinHikes]

Welcome to the dark frontier. There's a second channel if you get real bored!

[@HKing-sm5ho]

Can you make a video on “what to do if two people meet from opposite sides in a “birth canal” type passage? Seems like it would be a terrible predicament - but if anyone had any ideas on how to survive it my guess is that y’all would...

[@CalvinHikes]

We might add it to a video. But the odds of it happening are astronomical. I've never once seen another person in a cave. These are extremely remote locations to begin with. And there are almost no passages which are long enough to give 2 people coming head on any trouble. Perhaps just saying that might be good in a video. I'll put it in my notes.

[@HKing-sm5ho]

Thx so much!

[@epiphany1915]

I've always wondered that exact same thing!

[@Sphynx93rkn]

Your whole channel is a hidden treasure. Thanks for these amazing vids. I'm interested in anything about Volcanoes. It's very fascinating to see how lava flows underground. I'm at a point thinking big Volcanoes are filled mostly with lava tubes.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. Yes I am at a point where I believe much of under the Earth is filled with lava tubes. And that would be correct. The core of the Earth is all lava. It's very likely that most of the rocks we see were at one point, flowing lava. The world is a cave, you just have to find the entrances.

[@Sphynx93rkn]

@@CalvinHikes Yep seems like most of the rocks are Basaltic. I live in India and i didn't know almost half of the india is made up of Basaltic rocks which is a result of large flood Basalt event which took place 66 million years back. Btw im looking forward for more contents from you. I hope the KZbin algorithm favours you.

[@jq7413]

“There’s a long crawl passage filled with water, it’s horrible but that’s the way out and that’s we’re gonna go!” More brave than I’ve ever been

[@CalvinHikes]

Jacob it is very brave when it comes to finding an exit! No matter how much you love a cave you always love the exit most.

[@grant299]

I don’t know why but I can’t stop watching these videos there’s just something about it

[@CalvinHikes]

We're glad.

[@psychosis9282]

Yo I've only been watching you for 2 weeks now and you already got me wanting to go explore my local cave

[@CalvinHikes]

Go

[@stilljustaguy]

Jacob is Awesome. I love that he has a great mentor to follow.

[@simonegeezer6238]

Hello from England. A free climber has to much space, while a caver has none. Good videos on a subject I knew nothing about. Thanks

[@CalvinHikes]

Yes, thats for sure a tough thing about cave climbing... lack of space. We also rely more on gear, rather than actual free climbing. So the ropes are static, rather than dynamic. And the descenders are auto stop, rather than manual stops.

[@simonegeezer6238]

@@CalvinHikes thanks. I've watched many of your videos, over the last week. Good quality. Brave nephew. Take care stay safe

[@gloom0259]

Caves scare me in a way so watching others explore it makes me a lil tense but it is very beautiful and ominous. Watching you guys bond and explore together is admirable.

[@CalvinHikes]

Ominous is an excellent description. Especially of the large caves where the darkness swallows the light.

[@studio_nima]

I've been binge watching all your content since I've discovered your channel! Keep 'em comin!

[@CalvinHikes]

Slow but sure!

[@Marc-wd6mf]

Amazing. The pool looks soooo cool and the fire at the end shocked me ^^ Thanks for the video from german.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks! Yet the pool of water was amazing. We would have got in it but it's a bit chilly. About 2° C.

[@Mercury3312]

I just found ur channel a couple days ago and I can’t get enough!

[@CalvinHikes]

Awesome that's cool. We'll keep uploading.

[@Mercury3312]

@@CalvinHikes I hope so cause I love you guys ❤️

[@akilinakornarou8957]

How do you wash the waterproof socks if they can't get wet.....

[@CalvinHikes]

It's the right question. I don't wash them very often. They do seem to wash. So I'm not sure what makes them waterproof it's not like they are made of plastic. It's something to do with the way the fibers are sewn. Anyway they do continue to work after they've been washed but they do wash up at least a little. We get nothing from them I just find these to be a decent product. RANDY SUN 100% Waterproof Skiing... www.amazon.com/dp/B07DDC5259?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@bobbobby715]

Wow! what an adventure.

[@lumdies6997]

your videos are so good and so high quality that i sometimes think that this is a repost of a much bigger channel

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you... I think! I've been a photographer for a long time. Our "higher" production levels we would have even with no subs. We just like making videos of our adventures. That being said, even the last few months... people suggestions have helped immensely. Helped us tune what's interesting and what's not. The hard part is lighting the dark, damp freezing caves. No one can do it for us and no one ever will. Also... I usually revisit caves after we make our initial video. To get good clear shots of things we missed in our adventure. On average, we're in a single cave 3 times to make a video.

[@jaydentejano5007]

Honestly love the narration tbh😂 and I love your videos

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that.

[@tomaslove9416]

good things you guys get out before the fire reaches you/the cave. what an experience!

[@diyarhasani9118]

Pretty nice video man keep it up im really enjoying the videos that could gone wrong if you guys spen more time inside there and the fire spreads more really loving the stress and energy it has

[@CalvinHikes]

Fortunately, for us and the area we live, the fire on that hillside just died out.

[@STEPHENBARRETT136]

Just discovered this channel while hiking through youtube, And what a find!!!!!

[@CalvinHikes]

Welcome to dark frontier.

[@fatboymig1]

Love the channel boys. Keep up the awesome work.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you.

[@fittywrap588]

“That’s cleaner than your water fountain I guarantee it!” *10 seconds later* “So we just found this creature here in the water...”💀😭😭😭

[@CalvinHikes]

Well we didn't drink the water below where we found him! Poor little guy peeing in our water. But funny.

[@whatwasit3620]

"Professional" then there's winging it as you go like this channel. Enjoy your nasty diesiesed water.

[@whatwasit3620]

@DeltroxTv I filter all my water. Go ahead and drink some water that a diseased dead bat is in bro. Go for it.

[@recklessrickey9513]

@@whatwasit3620 Ever heard of Lake Tahoe? Some of the cleanest water around and it’s got an entire ecosystem in it. Dead things too. It’s proven more pure and clean than bottled water, hence efforts to “Keep Tahoe Blue”

[@whatwasit3620]

@@recklessrickey9513 don't care about what you think only about facts if I showed up with some water on top of a dead animals body bet you wouldn't touch it.

[@machinesandthings9641]

As a father myself, watching you and your son make so many amazing memories together is heartwarming and inspirational. I can’t wait to get out and explore with my little man.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you very much. We appreciate this. And now Jacob is the big man because hes about the same size as me already!

[@KaptainKopter]

Very interesting cave! I have been following you guys for quite some time now and your videos never disappoint! You may be the best spelunkers on KZbin! You didn’t inadvertently start that fire did ya? Haha just ribbing ya

[@kentroklus]

This video is WILD! Thanks for the amazing content. Subscribed!

[@CalvinHikes]

Glad you like it and thank you! That's a really unique and beautiful cave. We had so much fun.

[@henryoffroad]

Great channel love your guys content!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!

[@foxfire5958]

I am now addicted to ur channel 😅😅😅 it's so good

[@ludskies]

Absolutely stunning cave! That pool is beautiful.

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah that's a remarkable cave given its small size and the fact that it's quite near my house. And nobody ever goes. It's just so hidden.

[@howicrashed7878]

Kudos to the people who will go in these caves your motto is if it's rock it's fun

[@CalvinHikes]

Our motto is, bringing light where there is only darkness. But yes smashing rocks is fun too.

[@thepatriot8081]

Man you guys are good !!!!!!!! Nerves of steel !!!!!! No fear !!!!!! Thank you 😎!!!!!!

[@mattuk56]

I have been watching cave videos since yesterday when I watched near enough every video about the Paris Catacombs on youtube, which is a mine but similar to caves. I subscribed to this channel the videos are great.

[@CalvinHikes]

Awesome! We've got some terrible videos coming!

[@grokopf142]

Great vid again! Always wondered, in the middle of a tight squeeze, have you or anyone you known pulled a hamstring or something? That must be a pain!

[@CalvinHikes]

For sure, I'm old enough where I pull stuff. I usually get a good stretch in before I go caving. Mostly, I'm sore the next day. And it's exhausting. Just super tiring. You have to quit before you run out of energy.

[@grokopf142]

@@CalvinHikes ah, interesting! Loving the content anyway man, keep it up

[@rowanhigdon8728]

I consider myself very colostraphobic however I find it fun to crawl through very very tight rock formations. I've even created a cave system out of cardboard boxes. But the thing that freaks me out the most about those rock formations is that they are kinda like the birth canal of nutty putty cave but with more sharp rocks stabbing your stomach and digging into your legs. the thing that freaks me out the most is the question "what if there is a dead-end?" I know that they are just a bunch of rocks piled up so if I did get stuck It would be fairly easy to get me out but still. and I go into all of the caves I find head first so If one of these days I do find a dead-end I'm going to have the worst panic attack of my life. You guys are underrated and your kids are extremely brave. 100% earned subscribe!

[@CalvinHikes]

We also Suffer from a little bit of claustrophobia. But that's also what makes caves so thrilling. We come to dead ends very often. You either after backup all the way or if there's space, turn around. The nightmare is the few can only get partly turned around and get jammed up! Glad youre watching let us know how you're caving goes.

[@bassgaming1811]

Your voice over audio sounds a lot like pecks hank, a stormchaser/wildlife youtuber,you guys deserve a million subs

[@CalvinHikes]

Never heard of her. Thank you!

[@bassgaming1811]

@@CalvinHikes oh no it’s a guy my bad

[@R3CO249]

Geez! gd luck guys. Stay safe

[@collonjameson7684]

Oh no the poor trees

[@CalvinHikes]

Poor crispy trees. Finish the video!

[@cesar.21k58]

Just found this channel, super underrated. Btw, Jacob is super brave.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks glad you like it!

[@isabeledwards4100]

Seeing other people face the fears I have makes me want to do it even more. Sure I don’t particularly want to go into tiny caves but I feel as though I would be better in tight spaces now. So thank you for that :)

[@nerinaarce124]

I am mesmerized by this whole video! The pools, the small fish, everything. Amazing. How long did u guys were inside the cave?

[@CalvinHikes]

Not too long. It takes a lot longer because we are filming. And we,re trying to avoid falling in the water. But a couple hours. We loved this cave! It was so Interesting and pretty. And no one will ever go in this cave due to its challenging location and difficult entrance.

[@Tyrellbean999]

Love your videos man keep it up! Also "Stay Safe"

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks, will do!

[@whydoesgoogleruinyoutube724]

Thank you for producing this video. I'm quarantined and it was a very refreshing watch. I'd rather be in a cave right now!

[@CalvinHikes]

Quarantine, that's no fun! This is the longest year in the world! We're trying to escape by going in caves.

[@Asteroidmining1111]

I love it the parental relationship. The eerie music. The claustrophobic caves. Good content here . 👌

[@lostphantom9815]

Its wonderful that you take your son with you, so he can see the beauty of nature with you 👏🏻 Nice videos 🔥

[@CalvinHikes]

Yes, thank you

[@youssefbahri7831]

Thankss for this type of videos keep inspiring us !

[@CalvinHikes]

Youre welcome! Thanks for watching and the kind words.

[@bdubbsmark]

wow you guys had the most unique way of finding out about the fires

[@CalvinHikes]

Yes we did thank you very much. And do the first person do reference that period we went in the cave with fresh air and came out to the smoke. We were only inside for maybe 2 hours. Fires had started much earlier but the winds had just shifted.

[@exploringthetributaries643]

Amazing video, so cool to follow the adventures of you guys! Trying to find a new cave and then exploring it is always so exciting! Also happy you got out of the fires safely :)

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks. We were legitimately concerned. The hill that burned nearest to us was only about a mile away. That's REAL close when you're on foot.

[@Skippee44]

You guys are awesome!

[@l1v2e3l4y5]

crazy ! i know it was a while ago but prayers out to everyone in those areas . great videos boys !

[@moshunit96]

Remember driving from Portland to Eugene through that smoke. Visibility was sometimes well under a 100 feet and when visibility allowed the sky was a weird mix of purple, orange and yellow. It was genuinely uncomfortable to breath and creepy to be in.

[@CalvinHikes]

It was awful. Even our summer times have clouds. Was so dark for so many weeks. And a lot of people lost homes.

[@tani4535]

Your videos are amazing!! I used to be claustrophobic but your videos inspired me to go caving!!! Great work keep it up😁

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're still claustrophobic. But it does get less over time.

[@8aron]

Amazing video great work and videoing. (Btw the next paragraph will be a rant that has nothing to do with this comment, I just want to share this with someone) I find it extremely disrespectful that people are treating people’s deaths like a freaking comic book or cartoon, I keep seeing these comments on videos of people DROWNING on tape and. There’re like oh this “person drowned haha haha big funny joke” and it’s so annoying to me. Ex of this happening was someone saying jokes ab John Jones death. I’m sorry for going on this rant for no reason in your comments, thank you for reading my comment, also I apologize for my grammar and if this comment was hard to understand or read.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks for the comment. It was fine. At first we were shocked by people's reaction to various things on our own videos. But we've learned, just to let it be. I don't know what people are thinking or why they are thinking it. I can barely figure out my own life... we stopped trying to figure out others. We just out here having a good time!

[@gimmiemoore3207]

Caving experts both of them, amazing caving, great information, I love this channel respect to both of you.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!

[@jjoaocostalima]

Be carefull with confidence please...

[@jjoaocostalima]

You made a huge mistake at that end ... Got stuck. That position to get out was amateur....