Record Breaking Hole Hides A Mysterious Treasure. Americas DEEPEST cave system PART 2

[@catsdrooltoo]

Hearing the joy in your guys' voices is awesome. Thank you.

[@Mineral_dude]

@@catsdrooltoo haha it was a bucket list thing, thanks for watching

[@ajaxmichael]

This video is stupid cool, thnx mate! Keep up the good work. And please make that video where you walk from fantastic pit to incredible pit. I want to see that video very bad! 😁😁😁

[@Mineral_dude]

I think said video is happening this week! Might not be a video though cause my channel is DEAD bro 😂

[@elizabethtraynham6840]

Wow! It looks like walking through a ginormous geode! So wickedly beautiful!

[@Mineral_dude]

@@elizabethtraynham6840 nothing could have prepared me for how beautiful this cave is

[@jeffffro7674]

It’s just so hard to imagine that some chick in tiny shorts has a few million views and this cave doesn’t attract at least a hundred thousand???? A guy I watch who is building a pond in Alabama posted today, when I saw it, almost 8,000 at 40 minutes. What seems to be the problem here?!???!! This was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen on the tube, on my life!!!!! Thank you guys so much for going through the insanity of this place to share it with us!!!!! Pure Mind Blowing Content here sheeple!!!!!! Where the hell are you all????!?!!! Alright…… I’m going to go watch it from another perspective on the other channels now…..PEACE OUT!!!!

[@Mineral_dude]

Man idk but honestly I’m about to stop posting. I enjoy caving much more without the camera and my channel has died - constructive criticism would be nice but honestly i think KZbin is just a lottery and I’m getting sick of investing DAYS of my life to push this content out for what? 1.5 thousand views? Fuck that

[@Mineral_dude]

I will say this. I haven’t edited a video this week cause I’ve been pretty bummed about the way this channels been doing, I’ve got a lot to think about BUT this will not be the end of me, I have a couple cave projects I’m making documentary’s on so even if I decide I’m no longer doing weekly videos - youll atleast have 2 more that will either be 1 hour long maybe longer or broken up into 3 or 4 videos. I’m not done yet.

[@theninjaminx9704]

WOW! That 'North Pole' formation was awesome! I also think some of those formations at the beginning may be calcite. And as for that gypsum fluff in 'Angels Paradise ', as you said WOW WOW and WOW again!!!

[@Mineral_dude]

@@theninjaminx9704 ahhhhh that would make sense with the chunks, thanks for the comment and appreciate you tuning in!

[@BoomStuff556]

Thanks for another awesome explore! Massive cave system, Tons of cool stuff to see! 😮

[@Mineral_dude]

Forsure thanks for tuning in!

[@adventuresamNfam]

14:15 sparkles everywhere!😊

[@Mineral_dude]

Haha I noticed that too when I was editting, that cave really is something else

[@Craving-Adventure]

That cave was so awesome. Thanks for the killer video!!

[@saffycatamos]

What a HUGE, awesome, interesting, beautiful ,etc. cave ! I That cave is ginormous !!! Thank you very much for the great footage.

[@Mineral_dude]

Forsure thanks for watching!!!

[@cavezip]

Heck yeh! Nice video! Hopefully I can post some more from our trip soon. This was definitely an epic adventure!

[@Mineral_dude]

You just stay alive out there in the desert bro 😂 can’t wait to get underground with ya again soon 💪

[@gingerl2995]

Think I would have cried lol just soooo astoundingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@philipwichman2075]

Nice video, you can find gold in quarts.Stay safe crystal city awesome how bizarre.

[@Mineral_dude]

@@philipwichman2075 thanks, yeah there’s a cave I know with some quartz and black sand with a river running through it, been wanting to go pan for some gold in it

[@mudzou812]

Awesome adventures guys

[@Mineral_dude]

Thanks dude, best one yet I think?

[@Easy_Skanking]

Was that clear formation at the end flowstone or a forming crystal? If it's flowstone, I've never seen a clear one before. That was amazing!

[@Mineral_dude]

It’s actually epsomite - (salt) Edited to say diggin the profile vibes, I was the chef of a Jamaican restaurant for years 🤘

[@Easy_Skanking]

@@Mineral_dude Very interesting! Geology is a new area for me to explore and I thank you for the fascinating looks underground. The last time I went spelunking was in the 80's. I don't think I would fit anymore. LOL Thanks! A chef, you say. A man of many talents! I'm a long time reggae fan and really vibe with the rebellious attitude of a lot of the music. Unfortunately, I have never tried actual Jamaican cuisine. I don't think jerk chicken wings really qualify.🤣 Thanks for the information and keep up the great adventures... and stay safe down there!

[@kingschen1394]

Greatest cave video ever 👊

[@Mineral_dude]

Thanks I agree haha 😂

[@laurahaaima1436]

My god thats one clear shiny crystal.

[@Mineral_dude]

Literally one of a kind

[@m_n_mplus8crazycats786]

Absolutely beautiful. Love the enthusiasm ❤ I'll never be able to physically see that in person. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. ❤

[@brandonm4606]

that crystal was as clear as ice!! incredible

[@Mineral_dude]

It’s epsomite (salt)

[@markburns3231]

That was an epic journey. I always thought the bottom of Fantastic Pit was a dead end. Not so.

[@Mineral_dude]

Very very far from it. More to be found I believe too

[@commonsense-og1gz]

does Ellisons cave have any danger or other warning signs to alert random people in the area? it would be a big problem if random people decided to enter without knowing the significance of the cave.

[@Mineral_dude]

It’s got a 125 foot drop pretty close to the entrance which is HARD to miss, big DNR sign at the bottom of the trail too

[@commonsense-og1gz]

@@Mineral_dude is DNR just short for danger, or is that an initial for something else? i asked because they are in all caps.

[@CaveWonders]

@@commonsense-og1gzthat’s old green jeans… department of natural resources

[@CraftySasquatch]

Constructive criticism here. Move your camera more slowly. Realize not all of us are skitzers and freak out over everything. Give that camera chance to auto focus please.

[@Mineral_dude]

I’ll try but I’m a squirrel dude 😂

[@Mineral_dude]

Jesus this is my top comment LOL

[@CraftySasquatch]

@@Mineral_dude Think of yourself as a director of a movie instead of being a squirrel. Maybe that will help?

[@CaveWonders]

I personally think his filming was pretty dang good for limited gear thousands of feet in one of the most difficult caves to access

[@CantrellCaving]

DANCING WITH THE GNOMES

[@Mineral_dude]

Who the fuck is Cantrell caving?? 😂 jk channels looking good bro I think it’ll be a more professional approach

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Wow, you really did save the best for last! Definitely some of the coolest, most beautiful and unique formations I've seen so far. I had no idea that cave was that expansive. Hope y'all film a walk through at some point and go through the whole cave system. 😎

[@Mineral_dude]

We’re doing a through trip soon!! I might record it 🤷‍♂️

[@overthehill1958]

Those fluffy asbestos crystals are crazy.

[@Mineral_dude]

Aren’t they! So delicate

[@edwardcokley9224]

If your 500+ feet in a hole, can it actually be called on earth? 🤣 So glad I found this channel. Yall are nucking fucks 😂 in a good way.

[@Mineral_dude]

@@edwardcokley9224 good question I swear everytime we start exploring it seems like we’re on an alien planet, thanks for watching glad you’re enjoying the content 🤘

[@Aluttuh]

Someone is def gonna steal this now

[@Mineral_dude]

@@Aluttuh lol good luck! Even with my video I purposely scrambled some footage just so it will be impossible to find, I’m aware the caving community has some bad people in it

[@CaveWonders]

If someone were to deface any of this cave or remove any formations… I know lots of people including myself who would figure out who did it and from there charges would be pressed and you’d probably face jail time considering these formations are some of the most sacred and protected crystals in TAG

[@TheCabult]

Is there any anxiety when you are going into these holes? I can not make it more than likely 30 feet in with out a panic attack setting in.

[@Mineral_dude]

I mean yeah of course, once you learn to trust the gear it gets a lot easier though, took me like a year to fully trust my gear and some days I still don’t 😂 - what has really been freaking me out is Zach has been pulling rocks down from the top of the pit as he’s been climbing so my 40 min ascent I just think of a rock at terminal velocity flying through my skull 😂😂😂

[@Craving-Adventure]

You guys must have been so exhausted. I bet the trek out was a slog.

[@Mineral_dude]

Yeah we was pooped, Waffle House was amazing though

[@I3VW]

Take a UV blacklight with you on your next expedition and shine it on some formations. You'll thank me later lol

[@theuneducatedbiologist9637]

I would get so lost

[@GeigerCheck]

I wonder why I don't see cavers use a UV flashlight. All that work to get down there...

[@waults]

Ok, cool. Now, if you found that crystal stuff in a cave only a few hundred yards into a cave, rather than dropping a monster pit, would it still be cool?

[@Mineral_dude]

Yes but not as cool haha this one makes you work for it!!

[@BooTheBeagle]

Gnomes?

[@Mineral_dude]

Oh yeah we saw that and the south pole about a week ago, doing the through trip next

[@joycep7879]

You need to find someone that likes photography to go with you!

[@tubalcain1]

This is awesome exploring but im not sure I understand the exaggerated excitement over crystals... Are they rare??...or valuable in price??... i just don't understand... Keep up with the great vids!!

[@CaveWonders]

These crystals are a cavers paradise… I saw these formations before I started caving and even once I did start caving it wasn’t until much later that I got to see them in person. All that to say it’s such an accomplishment and bucket list item to see this part of Ellison’s

[@Mineral_dude]

Pretty sure all of us are autistic that’s why

[@terryadkins9831]

Does larry Darrell and his other brother darrel look like they found a treasure

[@mattd9255]

Why do you always go caving on the middle of the night

[@macman231]

Sometimes its a work thing, get off work Friday, get outa dodge and head for the hills!!!

[@Mineral_dude]

We didn’t! See part 1 we started this adventure at like 2pm I think

[@Mineral_dude]

I personally like a very early morning approach, my normal sleep schedule is like 7pm-3am so bring on the early caves for the LOVE OF GOD 😂

[@loboestepario219]

Dude u promised last time u wouldnt do the schizo cam epileptic sh..t again... Love the vids but my wife worries every time i watch your vids cause i start foaming at the mouth. Pay heed my friend 😅😅 Seriously 😢

[@jeffffro7674]

I’m wondering how long it would take to escape that place if your light sources decided to say SO LONG!!!! while you are still say…..4 miles from the climb???? I guess the real question would be COULD YOU ESCAPE???? Talk about phobia inducing situations!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

[@Mineral_dude]

Man I think at that point I’d just close my eyes and trust that my call out would come looking for me or send cave rescue, this cave is multilevel so falling 30 feet would almost be inevitable if your lights went out and you decided to feel your way out… maybe not I think I’d probably try it honestly haha - once I got to the rope I could 100% get out