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[@ishaqrazzaq836]

Many years ago definitely this cave was under use of Devil Persons.. Sorry i have broken english

[@CalvinHikes]

That's OK, English is a broken language. It can be understood through tough thorough thought though.

[@Cshepherd]

No props

[@voon1032]

@@CalvinHikes tfw read and read :(

[@eafe394]

First

[@kutlermclean]

@@CalvinHikes way to welcome the foreigner to the english language 😂

[@benschroeder9940]

"Warning! Don't enter a cave without a guide" Bro I can barely watch this video without a guide, and i'm getting a panick attack. You guys are incredible.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!

[@PeepGamePopoff]

Noooooo kizzy

[@thfjamal]

I feel this. I was thinking the same thing. This is hard to watch let alone do.

[@_Malvar]

more like incredibly balls to the wall crazy

[@milkboi2386]

I'm literally almost about to have a panic attack no joke! This is not okay... this should be rated R

[@nufmedia9035]

As cool as this father & son bonding experience looks, I’m gonna stick to building Lego with my son for now. Mad respect though!

[@CalvinHikes]

Jacobs quite a lego builder as well.

[@nufmedia9035]

@@CalvinHikes I bet he builds some pretty gnarly cave structures!

[@happyjudas6]

@@nufmedia9035 😁👏

[@brcde7]

@@nufmedia9035 🤣

[@Coelacanth_yes]

@@nufmedia9035 isn't Jacob his nephew

[@slickschmidtty3558]

I think the only thing that keeps me from completely losing it while watching these is knowing that if its uploaded you made it out.

[@CalvinHikes]

Eventually, we will not make it out. But we will still upload the video.

[@tehs3raph1m]

@@CalvinHikes if you ever don't make it, leave a note to post your last video! Maybe someone will find the SD card one day

[@bojohannesen4352]

@@CalvinHikes 😂

[@parashearingsolution3266]

@@CalvinHikes hope that day never comes :)

[@newhybrid101]

​@@CalvinHikes Thats not funny you freak

[@ashleyalmeida1778]

I would rather work a month without getting paid than go into a cave, but I love watching the videos, so impressive and beautiful !

[@joesikorski4080]

If I had to choose between living on the streets for the rest of my life or going into this cave the entire way.... I'm choosing homeless. 100%. And gladly

[@mudxcakexftw]

you seem to have very small eyes look deeper than money and enjoy ur life

[@shaulbabylegsmaloney9854]

@@mudxcakexftwThere are sooooo many more ways to enjoy life than caving bro 😂😂😂

[@dot606]

​​@mudxcakexftw you seem to be a douche

[@jeremy6384]

im so glad someone can do it

[@DavidBrown-hc3rq]

"Do not enter a cave without a guide" - After watching these videos, I'll never enter a cave again. Thank you in advance for the life advice. Great videos, stay safe.

[@kissaninja9700]

why enter a cave in the first place?

[@readytopay6969]

@@kissaninja9700 entertaining and adrenaline rush, Also jobs

[@Hyperfoxeye]

Ill enter a nice comfy spacious cave but screw these crawlspaces

[@gregmoore2073]

@@Hyperfoxeye yeah, i quit squeezing thru tight passages many years ago. seems the older i get, the easier my anxiety gets triggered.

[@babyzillakilla]

I appreciate that Jacob explains word for word what he’s doing. It may seem redundant but really it helps imagine what he’s actually going through as he makes these treks.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you for saying that. Yes this is how I get Jacob nareate, I tell him to explain every detail of what hes doing so people can understand it. It also helps Jacob do a gear check list in his mind when hes on the ropes.

[@babyzillakilla]

@@CalvinHikes love it

[@stevegrahams4618]

@@CalvinHikes does it also help woth nerves and keeping calm? Like, focusing on the little stuff, that youre in control, that you have a plan? Or am i over thinking it?

[@ilikeurjohn6636]

@@stevegrahams4618 that’s what I was thinking too I think that might help me

[@billsanders9387]

Cave chatter is a good way to keep the mind occupied when one wants to overthink the danger. You actually talk yourself into the push moves.

[@stankeylips9822]

8 days later I gotta leave a different comment. Ok, we as regular ppl cannot grasp the upper body strength needed to do this but more so the mental strength. At first I was like why do this it makes no sense but now after 8 days of watching different videos I must say this needs to be a show on discovery Channel it keeps you on edge and the commentary is wonderful. Also if there is a jar that can't be opened or a arm wresting competition I believe this is your guy lol. Overall was a hater now a fan

[@CalvinHikes]

Lol, welcome to the darkness. And thank you for the kind words.

[@Justin-up1zs]

@@CalvinHikes I've been looking for a way to message you guys, I just found your channel and what you guys do is so interesting,exciting, and terrifying. How do you find information on the caves you explore? I've been trying to Google caves near me, not so I can go in them, but I'd like to know about them. I lived right next to a cave in Lewisburg TN that I would go in as a teen and it's kind of a small park and I just want to know more about it. I once went on a field trip somewhere nearby and went into a cave that opened into a huge dome and the land owners had found a bunch of artifacts from ancient Indian tribes. I can't find any information about these locations even though I've been to them and I would just like to know more about the history. If you have an info on how I can look into these places and caves in general that would be amazing. I have no idea how you have all this info on when certain caves were found and what not.

[@behindmyeyes2307]

Yebb same here 😊

[@DirtRider22a]

@@Justin-up1zs if your near Lewisburg and took a field trip to a cave, it could have very likely been cathedral caverns just east of Huntsville Alabama, similar to your description, massive open rooms and used by Indians

[@yodamaster757]

This is my first video of this stuff too. Pretty cool though

[@SQUIZZLER24]

This is why I love KZbin. Because although I can’t get the full sensation of being deep underground in a pitch-black cavern, I can watch to see all the things that are down there without putting myself through the risk and stress of actually getting there. I honestly don’t know how you guys do this, but thanks so much for doing it and documenting everything!

[@CalvinHikes]

I always think that's the detriment of youtube. That people can be satisfied watching other people do cool stuff. You can do cool stuff too!

[@SQUIZZLER24]

Oh don’t get me wrong, I have done and still enjoy doing cool stuff too, but I can categorically say none of it involves inching through a gap barely wide enough to breathe while under several hundred feet solid rock. I’ll leave that excitement to you guys. 😅

[@AgentOrangeCrush]

​@@SQUIZZLER24 Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@darkemperorsnake3070]

I went skydiving for my first time ever, 15,000 feet in the air, absolutely terrified. That was crossing my uncomfort zone, but this… cave diving, this is something I cannot see myself ever doing. You guys got bigger balls than I do.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's awesome that you went skydiving! I like the old joke, I would never jump out of a perfectly good plane.

[@Coelacanth_yes]

Well you should cave it's awsome

[@milkboi2386]

I'd rather jump out of a plane without a parachute and have to dive to get it rather than do this

[@natemcintyre7301]

Thats why is hard to get through those tiny caves…their balls take up too much room

[@GrAPeBombZ]

At 2:36 Hell no

[@gerenuk4588]

Watching these types of videos used to give me anxiety, but now they're helping me get over my fear. It's amazing to see how calm you are even in the tightest of places, because of the wisdom and experience you have in caving. I'm not a caver, but I think you're teaching me a lot about how to stay levelheaded in tough situations.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's wonderful. I think that caving has taught me many lessons and that's why I enjoy it. My life has its stresses and caving his taught me that high pressure situations are not the end. You can be calm. You can think clearly. You can slowly work yourself out of problems. Anyway thank you for your kind words

[@kenkaniff6142]

@@CalvinHikes very wise words.

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

All fears are only muscles. If you dont work them out. They atrophy

[@dizzythakidd7350]

That's in your head only buddy

[@zzKirus]

Same! I used to sweat and get anxiety when I watched but not so much anymore. I still don't think I'd fare well on the cave though.

[@sammydanger7287]

I’ve spent all night watching paranormal videos in the dark just fine. Then I ran into this and now I’m terrified.

[@CalvinHikes]

It's wholesome horror

[@grenouillesupreme]

Paranormal videos are fake, this video is real so ofc you're gonna get scared at it

[@Kraxel-North]

@@grenouillesupremereal ghosts and clever camera tricks are all the same to monke brain Yet this takes the price

[@dantheman7312]

@@Kraxel-North monke stronger together

[@conanthelib1]

Watching in my car, I had to open the door I felt so claustrophobic, that is crazy. 🙌🙌🙌

[@abdulhameedal-sikafi8944]

I don't even have claustrophobia and yet I held my breath and felt the pressure, you guys rock.

[@zero8xkira]

Pun intended?

[@rctkiller]

​@@zero8xkirawhat I thought to

[@abdulhameedal-sikafi8944]

@@zero8xkira purely accidental lmao

[@tallman70x7]

I've been caving once - only once. Looking back, going with experienced cavers, I felt like it was way more advanced than a rookie could tackle. I was poorly equipped, and way out of shape, I have never been THAT close to a full on panic. One spot I had to empty the air from my lungs to be able to squeeze through one spot. Another obstacle was a very long belly crawl with minimal clearance. Not being able to turn my head as I was crawling on my belly was a new and frightening sensation. I will say, sitting in an enormous room, in complete silence and darkness, was some of the most peaceful moments I've experienced. There is no time in a cave. No awareness of sun up or sun down. I think you need to be kind of a nut job to be a caver - and I mean that in the most positive and respectful way. Hats off to you both!

[@lalaslife6506]

Oh my goodness what a neat story! And scary! I could never do this I mean, I would totally be stuck in a tunnel having multiple panic attacks!

[@MrCaptainTea]

But hats are essential to protect cavers from concussions!

[@tomoakley760]

Sounds like borderline criminal negligence that they pushed you into what's clearly way beyond 'beginner' level caving. Experts are supposed to be trusted with your life essentially in their hands, and it sounds like their attitude was "if the noob dies, he dies".

[@blornblad4381]

God, I think I’d prefer to spend an afternoon in actual hell rather than venture into that thing. Keep up the good work fellas!

[@CalvinHikes]

You mean an afternoon in hell...hole!

[@CliveHQ]

@@CalvinHikes haha!

[@hajuice438]

You you wanna be burned in lava? No you don’t

[@tankourito5419]

@@hajuice438 hell is not full of lava

[@mrbikeman]

@@tankourito5419 how do you know... lol

[@Subher0]

This is literally my worst fear: to be in a hole where I can't move my arms.

[@DerSaa]

Me, too...

[@gemmamudd7167]

And me

[@leiurus9309]

I love possie hole

[@Subher0]

@@leiurus9309 I don't know what hole you found but the possie holes I've seen don't fit my arms at all 😅

[@abelincoln549]

do the worm

[@autobotbumblebee7]

A minute into he video made me uncomfortable and anxious. I don’t know how you guys stay so calm. Respect.

[@Marco-gx7ok]

It might sound weird to some, but others might understand: while i am usually not even claustrophobic, i would prefer to fight in a war zone, than being "stuck" down there, trying to work through a passage like a caterpillar! 🤔 Being in war might be in some way more dangerous, but it still feels as "having more control and exits" than down there! 😳

[@vikiclips]

Yes. Imagine you are infront and person who behind you having a heart attack and be unconscious.. How you go back..

[@Marco-gx7ok]

@@vikiclips that would be absolutly terrible, because as they said it maybe as joke: the only way would be to chew through that other person 😳

[@jasonleon1976]

What he said

[@Hyperdisk]

cleithrophobia vs claustrophobia. Fear of being stuck vs fear of small spaces. I'm fine with small spaces, the instant I get stuck, even in a fair open place, I start having problems.

[@penisbutt4544]

@@Hyperdisk then combine the two and you have real hell

[@anathema276]

I really enjoy watching you and your family and friends adventure into the bowels of the earth. I was born with a physical disability, Arthrogryposis,in both arms, (cannot raise them above shoulder level, unable to extend arms etc) my knees and ankles are also slightly deformed. I am someone who can find peace watching grass grow, so watching your adventures is very satisfying. Thank you so much for documenting your journey, stay safe and Happy New Year

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you.

[@Dcenteio]

I had a work accident that left me with one arm I cannot raise. It’s amazing how inconvenient it is! I can’t imagine your situation. I guess being born with this, you found ways to adapt, I don’t know? Personally, I’m frustrated with the one problem and about to try a fourth surgery to get it functional again. I have much respect for you living with such a condition.

[@mikesrandomchannel]

Anathema, I’m joining you watching the grass there. In the sun, nicely above ground. A beautiful comment.

[@GeTtHeDoG1883]

This is my absolute greatest fear. If I start to imagine being stuck in a pipe, my stomach churns up and my heart starts pumping hard. I’ve been a high altitude mountaineer, and my work has taken me to some of the highest and most exposed areas possible. I could climb a telecommunications tower with no harness with a beer in my hand. None of this cave shit for me. You’re MAD

[@lawrencetalbot55]

I concur 100% but I cannot tear my eyes off the horrendous spectacle!!! Truly a mad, mad, mad, mad team.

[@GeTtHeDoG1883]

@@lawrencetalbot55 I will watch them all, but there are times where I’m not happy about it haha. There was a crack in a rock at a place I used to climb at, it was called the squeeze test. There was no fkng way in hell I was going in that thing. Everyone else went through, apparently it’s pretty hectic. Not a hope I was even considering it. Haha

[@whodafookisdat9811]

I worked as Aerial Rigger some times ago. But caving is something I will never ever try. Absolute NOPE.

[@Cobby-lc8gq]

Glad I'm not the only one, there so good but them in the cave makes me sick just to watch, its terrifying

[@wutru20]

What high altitude peaks? Curious! :)

[@chrisguest5528]

I can’t stress enough to anyone wanting to attempt this to only go with a very experienced guide and to know your limits. I once got trapped and if not for the guides with me I would probably still be there unfortunately due to this I developed cleithrophobia and even watching this is incredibly hard.

[@user-hp4gl8vx8e]

I guess that’s your brains defence mechanism to stop you ever attempting anything like that again

[@chuckh4077]

Especially after the Muddy Puddy incident. No F innngg way.

[@scottwall8419]

I hear ya loud and clear buddy. Used to cave but can't do it anymore after being trapped under a house for 2 days. This even messes me up pretty bad at times

[@chuckh4077]

@scottwall8419 how that happen? You're not an evil witch are you? 😄

[@scottwall8419]

@chuckh4077 ha ha. That's good. No, I was inspecting a houses foundation late on a Friday, owners out of town, Central air unit in the crawl space dislodged and trapped all but one of my arms. Couldn't dig out as it was sand mostly(thus why they were having foundation issues. Unit kept pushing down with me as I tried to dig out. Home owners came home Sunday morning and got me out after seeing my truck in the driveway and crawlspace hatch open they put two and two together.

[@forrest472]

"Warning! Don't enter a cave without a guide" Don't worry I'm not entering any cave like any of these anytime soon😂 Hats off to you guys for doing this so we don't have to!

[@SciFiSecrets]

I don't have claustrophobia, but you couldn't pay me enough to go in there!

[@Kevin-nq5tu]

Nah fr 😂😂😂😂

[@mypfpisliterallyyou6126]

@bleachedanus White Scar is a mile long cave in Britain, and you *MUST* go in with a tour guide if you’re under 16. It’s not that bad, it’s a tourist attraction due to the rock formation(s)

[@nickhyde420]

Not sure if I would want to enter a cave with a guide.

[@scfire8520]

Agreed lol

[@jamesm4871]

I like that you explain your plan and show us techniques of how you move in the tunnel. Like doing shoulder shrugs and the legs to move a few inches at a time.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks! We like trying to make the little graphics to explain better what's going on. It forces us to evaluate what we're doing as well.

[@Suicidal_Soy_Sauce]

You should go try them out on a cave!

[@CloudySunflowerfield]

What an awesome uncle you have! And an awesome nephew you have! This experience will always be remembered between the two of you. Very special ❤

[@kutlermclean]

I actually really love how thin the entrance to hellhole is because it is almost like a scale saying, if you are too big to get in here or if it’s too difficult to get through here. You shouldn’t be going into hellhole

[@CalvinHikes]

I think it's intended to be a scale but there are places in the cave that are immediately a lot more constrictive than that slot entrance. I think it's initial intention with so that they could gate the cave very easily if necessary. But it's in too public of an area so people would just rip the gate off.

[@cassiuswright198]

You should get a GoPro and a light and throw it down the holes you can't get to and see what's down there

[@miketausig4205]

@@CalvinHikescorrect. It actually doesn’t have anything to do with being a size guide, as you noted correctly that there are several spots which measure smaller than the entry. It was built and originally had a grate across the front, to keep folks out, but much like the area after the birthing canal passage, they gave up trying to block it. Doesn’t make sense to me…if they really wanted to block the entrance, they could have not left an opening at all.

[@CM-ob8qx]

@@CalvinHikes In the mid 1990s there was not yet a metal gate on the entrance. I just wish visitors would respect the cave and not spray paint and leave litter.

[@manwithth3plan]

My god I have never felt so much anxiety for another person like I do watching this video. I am in utter amazement with the bond and care you have for each other. As well as your mental and physical fortitude.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!

[@scottwall8419]

5 minutes in and my heart rate monitor went off. Had to take 6 breaks to finish video. I'm not sure why I watch these as I have such a bad fear that I have started to pass out watching these. Never used to have it until I got stuck under a house doing foundation surveys, was under there for just under 2 days before I was found.

[@ashutosh_singh001]

My life goal is not to get myself into any such cave EVER , you guys are crazy

[@007Saad007]

​@pianist1408 it's supposed to be kind of sarcastic

[@GRIMM2197]

@@pianist-yx6otomg be quiet

[@isaiahjackson1996]

​@@pianist-yx6otdude what are you even talking about 😂

[@truthisvenom]

I'm with you. If forced at gunpoint to crawl through there, I'm taking the bullet. I guess I just have to assume the thrill is (for some) worth it. Not me. Not even worth a moment's consideration.

[@Paulo51995]

Imbecilidade

[@sapatono966]

This man is braver than probably everyone who went in the cave before him. Love you man, stay safe

[@Taharqo.saved.the.Hebrew]

What about the kid

[@sapatono966]

@@Taharqo.saved.the.Hebrew terrifies me

[@GremlinBooth]

Excellent work as always. Its hard to remember you two are alone potentially 100's of ft below ground level and yet so calm and collected. I can imagine there are times off camera where it becomes a little more stressful but it's great what you both do.

[@CalvinHikes]

If it becomes stressful we do turn the camera off. I try to keep a head camera on now in case something crazy happens. Which, it did in a recent adventure which will be the next video. Friend of mine got stuck and I had to pull him out. had my go pro on my head.

[@thecityman1910]

Imagine how good this Jacob kid will be by the time he is 30. They will be calling him in to do rescues all over the world. Not that he isn't already better (AND BRAVER!) than 98% of cavers!

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah at 15 hes already a reliable caving partner.

[@ChArLie360115]

@@CalvinHikes Got a great teacher

[@lcaceci43]

If he keeps caving with this moron, he won't make it to 30

[@chrisgilling543]

Kid will be lucky to even reach 30 doing this nonsense

[@jamom9462]

@@chrisgilling543 while caving is terrifying getting stuck is not as common as you think. You just have to know your limits and not panic when being stuck also having equipment and someone to help is invaluable

[@tomharvey1286]

That was incredible! My anxiety levels were extremely high just watching. I don’t know how you both keep so calm.

[@ELJoseNova]

Awesome experience. Thanks for taking us with you!

[@osubeaver9976]

Great video, I hadn't seen it before. I explored that cave with some friends back in '97 and it scared the living heck out of me. I had been in a lot of caves but of the four of us, one guy was experienced and had done that cave several times before and I think I'd still be down there if he wasn't with us. One guy in our group had a bit of a panic attack just above the hall of faces and I fought my own demons struggling - and failing - to get back up through the birth canal. Without one guy pulling from above and another pushing from below I'd have been screwed. I had never felt claustrophobic before but that cave required all the mental strength I had. Your video brings back all those feelings of anxiety and near-panic even now, 25 years . Well done guys, and I'm glad somebody other than me is still enjoying that cave.

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah sounds like a fun trip. That little cave does have a few challenges. Above the hall of faces I found to be really tricky during the Winter when it was muddy and slippery. But it's a great place to experience a little bit of fear without putting yourself in too much danger. The popularity of that gave may result in it being fully gated. But we will see.

[@ststele]

oh, dude.. it's 4am and I'm not sure if I can watch this. Yep, gonna watch it anyway. I'm at 0:37 and I'm reasonably certain I would not be as calm as you guys in this situation. :-o

[@POK2008]

Up until a few days ago, I had no idea that there was a such thing as caving. Not even sure how/why youtube recommended a caving video for me. However, with that being said, I cannot stop watching your videos. This stuff is truly fascinating and, at the same time, scary to me.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's pretty cool.

[@michaelcarton3299]

Same here. But I got hooked watching caving disaster stories, where people end up in a cave ...forever. I can't stop thinking about that when I watch these guys and action adventure.

[@Meowify1]

Getting out would be less of a panic to me, then getting in

[@niccolo_tommasi]

@@michaelcarton3299i had your same path… an year later

[@bigd5090]

Thank you for showing us that beautiful limestone pillar! I honestly don't know why we have to destroy everything to take trinkets home! It's so much better to just value the experience and environment around you.

[@trendmassacre8423]

I think I repeated the word "no" about 7 dozen times in a row when watching you guys squeeze through spaces no more than 6 inches wide.

[@CalvinHikes]

It's cool. It's always a yes!

[@mooncake4049]

6 inches is long and huge.

[@joem.3124]

6 inches is pretty big c'mon think about it, it's definitely enough

[@oliverrowley4405]

6 inch gang

[@wombatwarrior9802]

It is very cool to see you guys exploring the cave with respect. What a great rock formation

[@bobby198]

Your lying

[@M4tt925]

Wow. My palms were sweating just watching lol Got myself stuck in a tight spot in a cave on a YMCA trip as a young boy. Have generally stayed away from caves and tight spaces since then so seeing y’all exploring so far past the beaten path is mad impressive. You gentlemen are proper adventurers.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much!

[@joshrutherford1480]

i love how you threw in some of the exit strategy as well. ive always wondered watching yall crawl through these caves how the exit is and you showcased it pretty well in this video.

[@CalvinHikes]

You're welcome. People just want to see the exit I think it makes them feel better. I don't know why people need to feel better about somebody else doing something but it was very requested for us to show our exit. So I think we do most of our newer videos.

[@gashidune5811]

@@CalvinHikeshi

[@rickskellig4652]

They're not like Skyrim caves were there's a handy new entrance when you get to the end of the cave, you have to go all the way back 😅

[@Starcraft2gamemaster]

You guys are amazing. The anxiety I feel watching you 2 go through these caves is ridiculous. I'm glad I can at least experience it through you as I surely will never do this myself. :)

[@ruffrider2626]

Just watching these makes me claustrophobic and I didn't even know I had an ounce of that in my system. Cool content. Thanks for sharing.

[@SD-oi9gr]

Even thinking about stuff like this makes me panic and puts me in fight or flight let alone watching or doing it. Absolute madness. No amount of money would I even think about trying a place even half as bad as that.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's what's so fun about the cave. Your flight or fight mechanism gets triggered and there's not one thing you can do about it.

[@thecarrotsarecoming4711]

Sigma mindset right there

[@MBR1310]

Its amazing how both of you get the nerve to face these challenge narrow passages and caming through these claustrophobic caves! Its very inspiring!

[@mattzegarelli2753]

Your guys are true professionals! You handle these caves calmly and respectfully. Well done!

[@matthewhawking4318]

Do Twitter and sound location work inside of Hell Hole?

[@wheelerm7207]

Suspenseful, entertaining, informative, well cut, well filmed, well commented. I puckered my way through a few of these shots. This was very professionally done. It is obvious that safety was a priority and that you both approached the experience with a sober mind and optimism. This was a very well done video.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much for all the kind words!

[@Kavilion]

I admire you guys so much for your bravery. This was hard to watch as a claustrophobic this is my literal worst nightmare. I found a show on Hulu called the boonies and one of the guys lives in a cave in Ozark and it fascinated me I had no idea there are so many caves in the states

[@CalvinHikes]

There are thousands and thousands and thousands of caves. We like to say the world is a cave but you just have to find an entrance.

[@iblivs21]

very interesting, documenting your journey and releasing it for the public to see is very much appreciated.

[@CalvinHikes]

Well thank you for the kind words.

[@yournerdforhire]

I've been in mammoth cave and I was freaking out the whole time. Went back again and did much better. I'd never attempt this, just watching makes my stomach churn. Thanks for the bravery and showing off these awesome caves!

[@CalvinHikes]

"Went back and did much better is the story of our lives." Good for you. Look for me to quote you in an upcoming video on our 2nd page. At about 7:15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXvMfXqabMyeZ5I

[@eragonawesome]

It's incredible watching the human body force itself through spaces which were clearly never meant for it! To think you may be some of the only people on the planet to have ever seen those depths in person is extraordinary, thank you so much for sharing this incredible journey with us, and I hope yours is a safe and long journey of excitement!

[@Mr.Savage14]

It's so cool to watch you guys just having fun and enjoying things I could never do bcuz of claustrophobia but you guys are also in incredible shape, you're cores have to be strong and extremely calm in these situations I applaud 🙏 you guys!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks for the cool comment

[@Mgevz]

Said it all. Besides, the bond formation between these two is something beautiful to see. Unforgetable memories for sure! I'm loving to see it. And I've finally found this video after watching loads of hell hole incompleted. This was the best video, best duo, best narration I've seen.

[@kenneyison8776]

This made my anxiety horrible I had to turn my head and breath deep about 10 different times 🤔😭 you guys are amazing much love and respect

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much! I bet our next video you can't watch for 20 seconds!

[@ogfromutube9649]

It really is quite amazing how much anxiety this can bring on as just a remote viewer... I find their same strategy applies. Deep breaths, calm thoughts, power through it. And it got much easier by the end.

[@ansiepowell5977]

I am so claustrophobic. I need to remind myself to breathe while watching this. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the caves I'll never go into.

[@CalvinHikes]

Breathing is an important part if living.

[@nunufyabisnesmf96]

@@CalvinHikes hahaha like when someone drops something in a shop and all the employees go YOU DROPPED THAT

[@callmefhil9599]

@@nunufyabisnesmf96 haha funny😐

[@anonymous_forester2681]

Man I was having a heart attack and I'm sitting comfortably in my house. How do you guys do this stuff ... It looks awesome but terrifying. Salute to you and the youngster

[@CalvinHikes]

Yes thank you. It is exactly awesome but terrifying.

[@470HELLEPHANT]

I had trouble breathing watching this honestly,

[@alexcerdan9927]

You two are insane! Watching this video gives me so much anxiety thinking about my kid down there. But also much respect. That kid will forever have these precious memories of you two.

[@ThomasJFoolery]

Oh my gosh to think that most of the ground at that level is completely crystalline. Ancient and gorgeous! Thank you guys for going as deep as you could. Also I love your kids hair ! It makes me want to go down there, just not as far … hehe

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. It's a really fun cave. A good amount of challenge to overcome but not too difficult.

[@cayenneblanchie8968]

Can you imagine how many badass stories little caver has to tell at school?? This is such a crazy passion, I love how much effort you put into this so we can all see into your lives!

[@tedmcmad4491]

Dudes... I'm like one minute into watching this and i need a brake. I do a lot of MTB downhill stuff and some people might call it crazy or scary, but this i.m.o. is really really scary. Keep it up guys 💪🤟

[@fabiodiascerruti3464]

That's incredible how you guys dominates techniques to "crawl your way through" in such dangerous places - it is really incredible - great videos!

[@adamseidel8901]

It’s incredible how horribly uncomfortable watching this video despite how comfortable my surroundings are.

[@CalvinHikes]

And despite how comfortable we are. It goes to show you can have a good time everywhere but inside your head can still be trouble.

[@adamseidel8901]

Life is 80% mental strength

[@geminijixon6899]

I couldn’t imagine getting down there, being completely exhausted, and then having to climb back up and out 🤧

[@CalvinHikes]

Gotta be in shape!

[@icynok]

or worse....have muscle cramps WHILE you are in one of those stuck moments that you are suppose to take slowly and wiggle out.. :D

[@glyphiclive15]

you guys have been opening my comfort levels towards caving, however this video has truly been frightening!

[@CalvinHikes]

Wonderful thank you. Everything from here on out is much worse than this. Much worse. It has been a rough couple of months!

[@kingjamesgorden3]

Well done with the diagrams/animations along with the commentary, a lot of folks even watching this will be caught up in the emotions that come with even thinking of being wedged inside a narrow passage so appropriately named! Having been through a passage called the “birth canal” in Arkansas, I understand that vertical spacing shortages require a totally different set of maneuvers than horizontal spacing shortages. Having both in that type of passage is a new level of difficulty! I’ve never been in that challenging of passage, but seeing you guys reap the benefits of testing yourselves (safely!) is fun to watch. Stay safe and have fun.

[@Zarbus93]

im so amazed by the courage of you guys, I think it is even more incredible that Jacob likes this and remains so calm and focussed throughout this caving route

[@345sdf]

i often find myself overjoyed to see your uploads, and hope one day i can sharpen my expertise at caving to the point i can do things like this. as i think about it often.

[@CalvinHikes]

That's very nice thank you!

[@blackyonbi]

How can You fit in such tight spaces with such huge balls? I have no idea why You guys do this , but thanks for recording this and showing it to the world.

[@AMay-wi5up]

I have claustrophobia and I think I could never go down here without freaking out

[@freesince-yc1be]

I love your factual, down to earth, no BS way of thinking and talking. Though I have never been cave exploring, I find peace watching you guys in these amazing spaces. maybe some day, stay safe and good day.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much!

[@Chuckycarp]

The most informative, frightening, caving on yt. Please keep them coming. Pure viewing gold !!

[@whordehey]

I've been waiting for this for a while and it did not disappoint. Glad to see there is a little bit of life left in that cave. A couple of those squeezes looked pretty intense, I can see why it keeps the worst out. Looking forward to all your next uploads.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! Yeah those last squeezes were pretty solid. Especially for me being a bit larger and keeping some of our gear on. I had to go pretty slow to make it through. Those tubes keep the riff raff out!

[@swankyb9454]

Great video. Not only did they have to get through the insane obstacles, but they had do it while filming and getting great footage. Definitely the best caving channel on KZbin

[@jcvanier]

Im a cave diver (i like big caves 😅)... but I would never dry cave like this. I almost had a panic attack watching you guys...

[@sneko2860]

underwater caves sound so much scarier to me lol

[@SaltySquatch]

Amazing!! I get anxiety just watching you two do it. I think it takes a lot of resolve to push forward. Just the entrance gap would keep so many out. But the way you lit the sandstone makes me imagine how large underground caverns could be illuminated.

[@CalvinHikes]

The entrance gap is designed to keep people out. But there's a pinch about 30 feet in that is quite a bit tighter than the entrance from what I could tell.

[@madisonmorris7394]

I love how you let the kid be independent and struggle through his own problems rather than just telling him what to do. It’s great parenting knowing he has help if he needs it :) ❤

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! And now that he independently understands how to do this, he is a big help to me.

[@MrThenry1988]

Your supposed to.

[@Notheare]

Its such a shame such a beautiful cave has been vandalized. Its lovely seeing those beautiful formations. So brave, keep doing what you do

[@xLASTxxSHOTx]

I remember doing this cave with a bunch of my friends back when I was about 16. I'm afraid of darkness and tight spaces, so this was a trip to face my fears. We went in with a bottle of Jose Cuervo as our only safety line. After I got out of the cave, I puked because I was so scared. Still never had that happen again in my life. Also will never go in that cave again 🤣

[@CalvinHikes]

It's a fun little cave! Room temperature, easy to slide through, difficult to get lost! 16 is the right age to try this.

[@deadmanwalking915]

YO IM DRINKING JOSE CUERVO RN

[@kellenknipp955]

@@deadmanwalking915 oh man you two should get married

[@brandonbarker7817]

Where is this cave?

[@getminesallday24]

​@@brandonbarker7817 Santa Cruz ca

[@esotericagenda]

Wow thank you so much for this...I've been obsessed with the Hell Hole, because it's such an interesting phenomenon. The fact that it's a narrow, crawly, and highly vertical cave, but is so close to the city environment that many high school/university kids have ventured in (probably a lot of people who aren't necessarily experienced cavers, but rather just people taking part in a local challenging activity). The way that we all have these well known named areas based on the hand drawn map from 1989. And now we get to see for the first time an exploration of the lesser known sections, and attempts to expand mapping beyond tunnels labeled impossible to traverse! I've always wondered what that "soda straw column" would look like!

[@CalvinHikes]

I like that it's a shared experience for those who have gone in. Most of the caves we go and we are the only ones ever. There's no trading stories.

[@esotericagenda]

@@CalvinHikes I'm interested to see the longer, uncut footage. Did you attempt at all to explore those little passages labeled "worm holes"?

[@tonyshazam6271]

I’ve been dying to see footage or pics of “The Soda Straw Pillar” for the longest time. I’ve been following this cave for updates for about 3 years and I’m so glad y’all came to Hell Hole y’all are the best cavers

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah we had several folks say that nobody looks at the soda straw pillar even though it's clearly marked on the map. Initially it seems like it would be difficult to get to but it's really not. But it will turn back most casual cavers. It's also difficult to film because it's a very small room.

[@Me-zh2zr]

What makes y’all’s videos different is the commentary and graphics! Really helps me picture what’s going

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. It's definitely more work! But even I want to know what's going on. It's fun making the little graphics.

[@mikesrandomchannel]

Yes, it’s excellent work! I mean, it’s nuts, guys, but very informative. You should phone Discovery Channel!

[@kaylablackston4493]

I absolutely love this! I really enjoy the fact that you remain positive, as your son learns to adjust to the tunnels. Great mindset to have! I enjoy this channel and learn so much!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much! We call it wholesome horror. This is all family values without any blood-and-guts. Or violence. Everyone's having a good time and loving each other.

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

These caving moments with his father will probably be his most cherished moments

[@dbutton90]

As someone who loves exploration and has been in many lava tubes, limestone caves, and mines…I’m not sure I could ever do something like this. Kudos to the both of you and your amazing fortitude!

[@nathanbremer7981]

I have an immense claustrophobia fear so doing anything like this is a no for me. But it’s so cool watching other people go into places like these.

[@mykemartin6706]

I got so much anxiety from watching this😵

[@Fig657]

I'm right there with you! For that reason I'm out!

[@milkboi2386]

Cool? They are badass!!! But this isn't fun to watch

[@skijr1707]

Exactly FULL BLOWN so this is a no go

[@prophetascending9021]

I come back to these videos every now and again, and you always see people saying they would never do it, or often more specifically they COULD never do it and no amount of money could tempt them etc... But, i think Calvin said something in this video which gave me pause for thought and it was effectively that the cave tests the limit of human endurance, claustrophobia etc... It's like the old one about climbing a mountain, and the answer being "because it's there, dear boy". There's a kind of pioneering spirit in these videos, a desire to push into places very few, if any people, have ever been. Then, facing those fears, that panic, and overcoming it or learning to control it, and facing it down, gives you a sense of pride and imbues strength and discipline.

[@Vincent-xe2gy]

As someone with claustrophobia, this video is pure torture.

[@MMXGaming-ys9hr]

i almost tryed to pull his hand to pull him out from that stuck position infront of pc :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) damn to much you tube for this week!

[@NoDoSwLa]

Just watching makes me feel uncomfortable. It's like exposing inner fears without me having to go there and experiencing them on my own. I wish you guys always good experiences and safe trips👍

[@bobbyjenkinsjr.397]

This is the kind of guy that you want as an instructor. Very calm and reassuring.

[@Mr4CS]

I rarely get anxious about anything in life but these caving videos freak me tf out.

[@TheOnlyleroy]

Very brave and calm not many people would be comfortable even trying this.

[@asianconnection7701]

agree,

[@captainkeller2792]

...Comfortable even trying this? I'd say not many are comfortable watching this lol.

[@stevemarshall3481]

All I can say is......... thank you for showing us these caves, they are so interesting and whilst I'm new to your channel and think you're both crazy 🤣 i look forward to the day you discover something that no other human has ever seen before.

[@CalvinHikes]

We are definately crazy. Glad you enjoy!

[@YBW-Trap]

@@CalvinHikes very crazy and brave your nephew is very courages

[@Kyle-cq3hc]

Man that would be tiring, crawling around in narrow spaces uses so much energy, mad respect!

[@CalvinHikes]

Yes thank you for noticing. It is tiring. Its the great core workout! Someone suggested we track our heart rate through a cave and I intend to do that.

[@inconnn]

@@CalvinHikes it would also double as an anxiety attack detector!

[@dratzlogic]

It's a beautiful formation; thank you for capturing it. I wish people respected the formations that formed over thousands of years.

[@CalvinHikes]

Person will, people won't. Caves are protected by keeping them private. Maybe one in a thousand slips through the cracks and becomes a publicly known cave.

[@7th.trumpet]

Started watching your videos after they popped up on my KZbin..I've been absolutely gripped with anxiety, yet hooked at the same time in how you all complete these 'wormholes' of claustrophobia !! Subscribed and hope you and your boy keep safe and have a happy new year.

[@CalvinHikes]

Glad you're enjoying them to some degree! Funny thing, this is anxiety relief for us!

[@vintak8849]

I love seeing the difference between young, fit, and Agile vs cool, calm, and collect. Seems like the perfect combo for your nephew to learn to his full potential in caving

[@CalvinHikes]

Jacob is already such a beast! And a cool guy. calmer than I am in many cases.

[@catz4m8z]

wow...that was terrifying and fascinating in equal measure. Cant believe you do that for fun, you couldnt get me in there even at gunpoint!LOL Thank you for sharing something most of us will never otherwise see though (and great editing too!).

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much!

[@msylcatac]

Thank you for filming this! Being a 250lb man, I would never be able to see this if you hadn't shared it with us. Thank you!

[@tomsbudrevics2854]

Pennywise: Im going to catch you Jacob & Calvin: Goes into this cave Pennywise: I didn't sign up for this shit!

[@isaacmalik3714]

lmao

[@vortex1Mango]

Seeing all the structures destroyed makes me appreciate the wide open cave near me that's protected with amazing structures.

[@Reaperr0724]

Glad my favorite cavemen finally did a collab with one of my favorite caves!!

[@timothynolan2996]

Haven't gone caving myself yet but I'm absolutely addicted to your videos!