Surviving Hell Hole Alone - Extreme Caving at it’s Most Terrifying

[@bronson4574]

"Do not try this at home" I don't have a cave system in my home, mate.

[@Orikix]

I thought everybody had that? Well, you learn something new everyday

[@SYLRMHA]

Who knows?

[@crissi6220]

"man caves"? 😉

[@brbl415]

@@crissi6220 just stop get some help

[@st0rminecraft62]

Must be a cultural difference. I had mine installed last year, it’s pretty cool.

[@BigSources]

"no guide would take us to this dangerous cave, so sadly we needed to do it alone" yeah that would've been my chain of thought aswell

[@Epicalyx1]

A cave named after Satan’s lair is NOT where you just say: f*ck it.

[@MattIsLoling]

LOL

[@doctorwhy.1269]

No guide what's to do this with someone who has never gone caving before. That is totally fair I wouldn't either Imagine how bad you'd feel if they got stuck because of something you told them to do and in progress got stuck down there with them yourself

[@amichayhelman]

LOL

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

@BigSources Thank god not everyone is like you or we wouldn't have even left our shores.

[@DrKleiner100]

*pulls out map that looks like it's been drawn by a 9 year old* "You see, it says spiders there. Let's not go there."

[@TPKKPT]

😂😂😂

[@jaizilla]

I mean shit that’s what I’d be thinking as well

[@kainakkim4600]

This comment killed me 😂

[@kingmeelo227]

I’ve gone done Hell Hole multiple times and that map is a godsend. No clue who made it but I guided me in and out each time

[@Axeglass]

@@kingmeelo227 Binky the wonder dog originally drew it

[@Crystalleyes321]

I love how 80% of the comments are people encouraging magnus to exercise caution and to literally not attempt anything like this again.

[@JW-nq9lc]

All of us that go to sleep listening to cave diving disaster videos suffered through this. The “no guide would take us” and hand drawn map were a typical intro into a “these inexperienced cave explorers met a grim fate” type of video. Glad you’re safe.

[@ehxjsjd4553]

I mean this with 0 offence, but what kind of crazy person listen's to cave diving disaster videos when they sleep. I can bareley stand it while awake.

[@Skyflairl2p]

I like how you say "All of us" as if there's some big group of people who casually enjoys cave diving disaster videos as they drift off to sleep lol. I respect it though, whatever works for you i guess 🤣

[@CrunkNuts]

​@@Skyflairl2pI don't watch to fall asleep but do watch in bed before sleep.

[@yoketah]

​@@ehxjsjd4553I don't personally, but those videos are usually narrated by someone with a deep calm voice, so I could see the appeal of falling asleep to them.

[@ehxjsjd4553]

@@yoketah I did this and still do sometimes, but mostly just Sherlock Holmes stories or norse mythology. cozy things. but literally whatever helps people sleep at night lol.

[@playerzerothree9008]

Magnus with all due respect, please don't feel pressured to do increasingly dangerous stuff for the sake of content. I'm sure I speak for the majority of your viewers when I say that we're more than happy and appreciative with your climbing or bouldering content.

[@Max_JustMax]

doing free solo is for sure more dangerous than this but you are right

[@L1LmeatGang]

Speak for yourself. This is awesome

[@c99kfm]

This video was my final straw, I unsubscribed, because I don't want to stick around and see how this goes wrong.

[@bigblackspiderx5069]

@@c99kfm that's the point, if you can see it, it is because it ended well, because the alternative is no video

[@alexxu333]

@@Max_JustMax nah, cause he's a professional climber. I don't think he's gone caving a lot, and he didn't even have a guide, just photos of the entrances and what to do. I mean I'm sure he studied the route, but with Honnold he went to easy climbs that he would have breezed through with a rope

[@AJohns3226]

Shout out to the camera man for doing this with you. crazy that he was going through the same thing and had to focus on filming

[@JintoYoo]

that's not a big deal, because the camera man never dies...

[@brimmed]

Give that guy a raise

[@BradM]

As everyone in video loves to say “ anything for the shot”

[@fredscooby814]

Camera man has plot armor

[@tappajaav]

@@fredscooby814 Coated his skin with survivorship bias

[@SamuTheFrog]

Magnus, as a huge caving enthusiast, bro, PLEASE dont go into these notorious caves without guides or experience. Please, one or the other. These dark holes of Earth take lives without even trying. Even experienced guides have made tiny mistakes & never come back out. Magnus, my boi, i love your videos. Please dont kill yourself.

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

@SamuTheFrog Rubbish. A map and a bit of common sense is all you need. Sick of this molly coddled world we live in. I have explored loads of caves completely solo. BTW there were ropes and arrows showing the way and this system is well used.

[@petsvetcz]

Well this one is most notorious for not killing a one human in its known history despite that inexperienced youtubers go in it every week. So its ok to say that most dangerous thing that could happened there to Magnus would be severe panic attack 🙂

[@llamarinio8090]

This is literally the start of every 'scary interesting' video fr.

[@Crazyoldman84]

​@@TonyFisherPuzzlesyou speak like a selfish person.

[@petsvetcz]

@Dane1347 Well maybe wrong but aboslutely not VERY wrong. Parking lot next to my house took more.

[@AvonNabors]

shoutout to the people who are the first ones to map out caves like this. i thought establishing routes on cliffs was crazy but this is on another level

[@jakejarvis6683]

I'm less than 2 minutes in and Magnus's "main concern" is an earthquake. Dude, the odds of that... Not a fear of getting stuck, injuring himself underground, or whatever, but an earthquake... Gotta love this man

[@rubenpinamonti7125]

My thought exactly. And for some reason, he's also scared of meeting other people down there. Wild

[@aidan5715]

Ironically there was a pretty large earthquake off northern California around when this video was posted (although it must have been made well before)

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

This looks 10x more terrifying than free soloing with Honnold

[@SLel2245]

No

[@ApplemanHead]

Banana

[@tankberserkererer]

Y’all at least have confidence in your climbing. It’s probably more terrifying because this is new territory for you pro climbers 😬

[@stysner4580]

It doesn't really, although falling to your death is a lot quicker than getting stuck and starving to death...

[@gameranon]

I'm a terrible climber and I would prefer to free solo with anyone than go in this hole lol

[@0xBE7A]

The real MVP award goes to the cameraman! First, he films free solo climbs with Magnus and Alex, and now he's capturing Magnus's anxiety in the Hell Hole. Talk about dedication lmao!

[@ricardovansteeg7430]

Cameraman always survives. He’s got nothing to worry about 😉

[@rachelhasbruises]

😂 bro this cave is so basic that it's the kind of place you take Boy Scouts.

[@Chicanery_Artifice]

Boy scouts are much smaller, they'd probably have an easier time than full grown men...

[@immko]

Magnus: I've lived a good life, this isn't a bad place to die. Cameraman: ....

[@Klimmerick]

😂

[@KIVagant]

The fact that I am not watching this video on the Scary Interesting channel is already a huge relief. Apparently, Magnus is not a subscriber there. Otherwise, he would never go exploring caves, especially with no guide.

[@CamMackay96]

Preach it

[@thatblank9036]

my first thoughts was "oh i heard about this cave on the scary interesting's channel"

[@mcpudd-20k]

That map looks like what my DnD party draws as an NPC describes they layout of a camp or something, and you're using it to solo one of the most dangerous caves in California....... Magnus,you're actually crazy dude

[@tappajaav]

That map provides you all the critical info you need about the cave. I think you're confusing informativeness with fancy graphical design.

[@TouchingClothProd]

What is your source for Hell Hole being " ... one of the most dangerous caves in California"? Since its discovery 72 years ago, only two instances of people getting stuck and having to be rescued have been recorded: once in the 1950's, and once in the 1990's. Number of fatalities: Zero. And *hundreds* of people go through that cave every year.

[@duncanfromunderthebridge]

Not bringing spare headlamp/batteries is an absolutely a death wish.

[@zGJungle]

And a map drawn on to normal paper, not in a plastic sleeve, I seen some guys get lost for hours and hours because thier paper map got wet and unable to be read.

[@_ShaDynasty]

He's a rock climber who understands gear very well, I don't believe him, It's for dramatic effect

[@TempA-jg4qw]

It's fake drama for engagement. Here we are providing it.

[@michaelg4517]

​@@_ShaDynasty Either way is reckless. For such a dangerous hobby, I think it's crucial to be transparent with your viewers about the necessary gear - just in case someone is daring enough to try this and mistakenly thinks it's acceptable to rely on a single light source.

[@archiebobo]

There's absolutely no way they don't have several spare batteries.

[@otaviorodrigues2627]

This cave has some serious drops, it's not a good ideia to go without a guide. If anyone reads this and wants to go to hellhole, go with a guide and it will be a wounderful experience! But without one it's REALLY dangerous

[@boogaloo4640]

Just as well he knows how to downclimb

[@alexxu333]

wonderful? You sure about that? I would brag about it, but definitely not enjoy the trip if I made it alive

[@otaviorodrigues2627]

@@alexxu333 A lot of people love this stuff you would be surprised lol

[@SB379]

I watched the story about the Nutty Putty cave too often to do this.

[@LivingFailure2]

Now do it with eddie hall

[@boogaloo4640]

😂😂😂

[@Chris-sv8ty]

HAHAHA

[@thesanfranciscoseahorse473]

Maybe with a pickaxe. ⛏️

[@domingosauspiciosos67]

Kkkkkkkkk

[@hunthebug]

😂😂

[@imrevadasz1086]

Sam the cameraman really needs his own channel, if he has to survive all the crazy ideas of Magnus 😂

[@StevenJohnsonR]

nothing is more terrifying than caving without a helmet or adequate lighting -- this guy is totally unprepared for even the simplest of caves.

[@michaelh8854]

And yet this was an advanced cave and he survived just fine

[@Yash-qd9mw]

And yet I can bet he can do it faster than you 😂

[@Oddigan]

Some people ride motorcycles without helmets for a lifetime and don't suffer head injuries. Some people smoke and don't get lung cancer. They still aren't great ideas if you value your health. "And yet" all you want.

[@michaelh8854]

@@Oddiganoh no doubt he got lucky. I really would have preferred he did a proper caving collaboration with real cavers, not this scary getting lost in a cave stuff

[@StevenJohnsonR]

@@michaelh8854 this is considered an easy cave for beginners

[@benjaminli188]

If I did this without telling my girlfriend, I would either die in the cave or die when I get back home.

[@TC-by3il]

Honestly that's not okay. I would be extremely disappointed with my partner if that happened, and it's not the first time either.

[@badcornflakes6374]

He's a grown ahh man

[@decryptthestory861]

​@@TC-by3il They probably have an agreement cause he's doing sketchy shit all the time and she doesn't want to know. If I were his gf I wouldn't want to know every time he did something like this 😂

[@n1ppe]

​@@TC-by3il She said in a video that she prefers it when he only tells her afterwards if he for example goes free soloing

[@JaimePonsPK]

It's not the first time he's done it, she will probably be a little pissed, let's hope for a "girlfriend reacts" video xD

[@TooTRUEtoBeG00D]

WOW Magnus bringing only one headlamp with 4 hours of light time is crazy. Have you ever heard of spare batteries? I bring those when i go for a walk in the forest.

[@noob2510]

I don't believe that they didn't have more lights with them, probably just to add unnecessary more suspense or so. The also had their phones with lights with them.

[@TooTRUEtoBeG00D]

@@noob2510 Thats what i was thinking too.

[@noob2510]

@@TooTRUEtoBeG00D regardless what's really true I just lost some respect for Magnus.

[@TooTRUEtoBeG00D]

@@noob2510 It was sketchy either way.

[@happyhippiehaze]

magnus doesnt seem the type to add suspense to up the videos stakes plus the lack of filming leads me to believe he just didnt think theyd be there for 4 hours and came a little unprepared

[@Jacob-tm4ii]

12:03 The camera man after hearing Magnus talk about accepting his death: 👁👄👁

[@Djellowman]

creatively bankrupt

[@wilbur8D]

Disclaimer needs to be more emphasized in my opinion Magnus. A lot of “professionals” have died exploring cave systems, and countless others that aren’t trained at all. Giving the name of the cave, and the relative location is also a no-no.

[@kinglionex4888]

It’s an extremely well known caving spot. All you would need to do to find it is look at the name on the entrance and type into google “hellhole cave”.

[@ettvanligtkonto]

The hell hole is famous and mapped out. There was literally 3 groups of people there durring the same day as evident in the video if you include Magnus and his friend. So even if they got stuck someone would have found them quite soon. It would have been a different story if this was a more unknown system.

[@brianwilliams6865]

Love ya magnus but this video is going to frustrate a lot of us cavers to watch, broke so many rules for the safety of you and the cave. We'd call this 'spelunking', and honestly you're kind of lucky you didn't get yourself killed :(

[@michaelh8854]

You should be happy that magnus practiced the sport of caving. The more people that appreciate caves, the more funding will go to protecting them

[@brianwilliams6865]

@@michaelh8854 Yes but the more people that cave the way he caved, the more the environment will be destroyed. The way he is practicing caving is bad for the environment and promoting the practice of caving poorly - if people just willy nilly go in caves the way he is, i.e. no gloves, no HELMET?? they are going to destroy environments that have taken tens if not hundreds of thousands of years to form. I would be happy if he was promoting the sport appropriately but it's a conservation effort and no caver would approve of this video. Also, first rule of caving is the rule of 3's, which begins with there being no less than 3 people, three sources of light, and having backup lights and batteries... so much that is not good exposure for the sport

[@brianwilliams6865]

@@michaelh8854 This video is actually very bad for the conservation of caves. If people followed Magnus' lead, they would be destroying environments that take tens, if not hundreds of thousands of years to form. No helmet, no gloves, only 2 people, only 2 lights, no extra batteries... everything about this breaks the rules of caving. I agree it would be nice to have good exposure and more conservation funding but....no caver would ever approve of this video. This is not "appreciating" caves, this is disrespecting them. Source: I've been a caver for 10 years.

[@jettaphillips5023]

@@brianwilliams6865 It's a veary well known cave. The only thing I see that could have been improved is the lack of a helmet. At my count they had six 6 lights and 2 bags that could have any number of extra batteries in it. People that are experienced outdoors probably know if they need gloves to do something. Why would you want more people in that cave?

[@brianwilliams6865]

@@jettaphillips5023 Yeah, it appears that cave has been well traveled, still breaking protocol. Where I'm located theres lots of caves with precious formations that could easily be destroyed and you wouldn't want people going that aren't with someone who knows what their doing. Still, no helmet, no gloves, and only 2 people is a huge no-no in the caving community...I love educating people about this stuff, I do realize maybe I sounded a little heated in my reply to the first comment haha

[@anonpers0n]

the rule is 3 lights minimum per person with extra batteries. i go underground with 4 lights and enough batteries to last 48 hours

[@Tyyppl]

I really hope Magnus was just making the video more dramatic with the batteries running low stuff and actually they hade more lights with them. Would be so stupid and dangerous otherwise:D

[@lukevandermark71]

I agree!! I was stuck in a cave with no lights for 9 possibly 10 hours

[@procyonder6885]

fr, if not played up for dramatization that was stupid as hell and shows he did little to no research or prep before doing this... something I'd expect from a brash 18yo but not magnus. literally a simple google search will tell you that you need extra lights/batteries if you plan on going cave exploring

[@shirowolff9147]

​@@procyonder6885he 100% had more batteries, hes always scared of things and is dragging a whole bag with him, its just for drama that he said that

[@lukevandermark71]

@procyonder6885 exactly what happened to me!!! I had no business being in there!! I knew nothing about this stuff!!! Nephew too

[@lukevandermark71]

Me and my nephew got stuck in some caves in Georgia!! Neither one of us has caved before... we were in pretty deep, and my head lamp died!! 20 minutes later, my nephew's died too!! For some reason, that day i told my nephew we are singing the book at the Trail Head. Luckily, at dark, DNR looks at the book. They saw me and my nephew out!! Long story short... They sent a rescue team who knows the caves. They found us, thank God!!! We were in their without light for 9 hours!!! We also made the news too! Probably the most scared ive ever been in my life! PEOPLE!!! MAKE SURE YOU SIGN THE BOOK BEFORE GOING IN!!! AND AFTER!!

[@sleepy.philly]

damn bro that’s a lifelong story right there! glad you guys made it out 😅

[@РусланВоробьев-у1и]

Thank you for sharing

[@lukevandermark71]

@@sleepy.philly i tried to make it as short as i could. Never been caving again

[@lukevandermark71]

@@РусланВоробьев-у1и you're welcome

[@TonnieStormly-fw6ww]

Not me reading "20 minutes later my nephew died too".. my heart skipped 10 beats after reading that and could breath out more calmly after re-reading

[@RandomGuy52-hl7eu]

Even if I was offered a million dollars, especially after hearing about all those horror stories on cavers being stuck, there is no chance in hell I would ever attempt this once

[@alexclark7284]

i would do it for a mil

[@3dstaco]

A million bucks is a million bucks Yolo

[@moulderbrown]

the best thing about cave diving is that you don’t have to do it. this is crazy it’s content! stay safe out there mag

[@damiettamataram3492]

This is the only Magnus video I didn’t manage to finish, but I couldn’t help feeling excited just knowing you were trying something new! My claustrophobia kicked in pretty quickly, but I’m cheering you on from the sidelines! Hope you had an amazing time, and remember to stay safe always!

[@xavs3245]

imagine being the cameraman hearing magnus say "this isn't a bad place to die, its a good grave" I'd be LOSING IT

[@ColePyle]

Not bringing extra batteries for your only light source is... questionable.

[@Lahlasa]

they definitely had extras and just said they didn't to increase the tension/drama for the viewers. Common tactic on youtube.

[@shanajackson5044]

I mean imagine being stuck in a pitch black narrow cave deep under the ground with no light source and lost, no way they did not take extra batteries, and I also cannot believe that the way out was not etched on the walls or they left a rope trail to follow back. Anyway, nice video.

[@zesty8652]

He has a 2 phone flashlight which would last a really long time and also a camera light, they were fine

[@ashenshugarcz8381]

I am absolutely certain that they not only had spare batteries with them but also spare headlamps, and that the information about the batteries running out was just for the KZbin video to make it more dramatic. Doing something like that without a spare headlamp is basically suicide.

[@-biki-]

reversing out of a cave looks entirely different than when you come in, which is why it's so common to get lost, especially at rooms with multiple junctions. a system my siblings and I developed as we caved growing up was anytime we got to a room with multiple offshoots, we would create an arrow pointing to where we had come from, so all arrows point out. when we were very young, we would make stacks of stones with a line of stones in front of the stack to form the arrow. as we got older and had money to buy more equipment, we got reflective tape and used that to create the arrow, pinning it under the stack of stones. you gather the tape as you exit the cave, never leave anything in there. the reflective tape is extremely visible. being lost in a cave isn't fun, especially since by the time you're reversing out of it, you're already rather tired and your sense of time is actually really warped when you're in that environment, if you think you've been in a cave for 3 hours, you've probably been in there for more like five or six. it's really easy to find yourself in a situation where you are not only lost but really depleting and energy. caves of this type tend to maintain a really decent temperature while you're moving around, but when you stop and sit for 20 minutes, you get cold. on top of that, by the time you're exiting, everyone's really hungry and wanting to get back to camp. it's just a way better experience to have a system to get you out of the cave reliably.

[@DrewNorthup]

Looking for arrows pointing out isn't reliable, as somebody else may have left arrows pointing somewhere else in the cave. In fact, I've seen that many times. What I ALWAYS do is stop periodically and just look back the way I came. It helps my brain build a mental map of where I am, and, more importantly, it makes the way out actually feel more familiar than any other path.

[@markhdhu1320]

@@DrewNorthup Well cant u just make ur arrows different than other ones then? Just make squares or even draw some dicks whatever

[@gentlewhalepiano]

@@DrewNorthup Never been caving and probably never will but is it realistic to tie a small string at the entrance so you can find your way back or does this create some kind of problems?

[@mathiasfrandsen5468]

@@gentlewhalepiano same just like you, but if i would do that i would do a fishing line or a small rope, and place glow sticks every turn

[@tylerc5311]

The feeling of finally exiting a cave system that you've just explored for the first time is a special kind of relief that most people won't ever get to experience.

[@kkstuntz4354]

This

[@freshgeneralservicesllc.8898]

I don't think anyone can question the balls you carry on you sir!!! first free climbing with Alex and now this without a guide!?!?! hats off dude!!!

[@erinhansen2110]

If you ever do this again, please use crack open glowsticks to mark which hole you came out of so you can be sure to find your way back out.

[@kindalost1]

Up vote this.

[@Nelis1324]

Such great advice!

[@Chris-sv8ty]

The minecraft torch method

[@Thorsten89342]

I said this about 10 times while watching this 😂

[@thepizza9168]

You use guide wires. Also considering how popular this cave is no one is gonna get lost for long

[@Glenners]

Is this where Mag Dust is mined?!?! Mag juice source reveal next??

[@littletyke76]

I think we all know where mag juice comes from!

[@pacovl46]

😂😂😂😂😂 that made my day! It’s kind of sad, though, that they didn’t give credit to the dwarf cave trolls who do the actual mining! 🤪

[@daniel-fich]

Nah. We all know that Magjuice comes from the Magball.

[@AdequateMusique]

Pleaaaase don't keep doing this, I've seen way too many cave diving videos gone wrong, and it's the absolute worst places to be trapped I can imagine

[@danielfraser8137]

my favourite channels all uploaded videos today, one of them is Scary Interesting which covers cave and diving disasters of all kind, then bam right next to it was magnus going into hellhole. Please stop magnus I don't want to watch you on that other channel.

[@Shroudey]

Dive Talk viewer? ;) Bare in mind that cave diving isn't even close to being like regular diving, a good scuba diver would be out of their element in a cave (Note that a cave means no natural light, any natural light means it's the cavern zone, not a cave, so you have to go pretty deep usually), let alone normal caving lol, not that it's safe by any means, but it's definitely not comparable, if you get stuck in a cave that isn't filled with water you don't have a timer on your life that expires when your tank/rebreather is empty so there's a lot more time for people to help xd

[@a__youtube__user]

Cave diving accidents are very rare. And you have a much higher chance of dying in a car or dying of choking.

[@philandros3195]

@@a__youtube__user The activity of cave diving is rare, whereas the activity of driving isn't. You can not reason that driving is more dangerous, because more people die in cars.

[@a__youtube__user]

​@@philandros3195 thats a realy good point, but it is still extremely rare to die in a cave diving accident. If conditions are controlled, and you are smart, its pretty much impossible to die in a cave and id say the fear is completely irrational.

[@HNCS2006]

I cant watch this. 😭 My heart's beating so fast and my stomach is squeezing and I'm only at 4:00. This isn't light entertainment. 😭

[@oskarskoglund9496]

Haha same!

[@_K.L]

Hi Magnus, I love your videos and want you to stay safe so I'm sending a YT video idea your way that doesn't involve dangerous spelunking. Idea #1: Get dressed and go to a movie audition, - audition to be a stuntman. See if you get the role. Then make a video on getting the role or being rejected. At least 2 videos will be made. Idea #2: Go meet a Hollywood stunt man ( or stunt woman) , see what he/she does, train with him/her. Essential questions: How strong do they need to be ? Can a stun man climb well? Can Magnus fall from buildings onto a giant air bag? You must set up some "risky" fear inducing takes, execute & film it like you would a short action film. (If needed go to short film festivals and watch a couple live action films for inspiration. Film your reaction to the live action films, they can be pretty weird. At the end of filming you should have at least one YT video with the stuntman and a short action film. Integrate the 2-3 minute action film into your YT video. Video will feel meta - video within a video. Keep medical staff on standby if super dangerous stunts are attempted and show them on camera so kids know you are serious about safety. And this video it would all be much safer than caving without cell service, light, and extra batteries. Bonus: if you wanted you could submit your short film to short film festivals and see if you win - thus more YT videos can be created for the future (short film submission process & outcome). Side note: please exercise caution when posting videos like this - all the small rock climbers at my gym adore you and their brains are not yet fully developed. They will copy you. P.S.Thanks for the inspiration, I started my own rock climbing related business because of you. Stay Safe & Climb on! - K

[@Tepid-ISTJ]

The level of underprepared-ness in this is horrifying... One small jank of either of your heads and you're finding out who wins, a Human Skull VS A Couple Million Year Old Rock (21:30 pristine example, look at that triangular rock that was right behind the head). Losing your adequate lighting (even Industrial-Grade / Military-Grade Chemiluminescent Sticks aren't considered adequate by a lot of professionals) in a cave is tantamount to death because you won't be able to see a single inch in front of your face. It's like being in the void of space, so far away from any stars that their light literally doesn't reach you. You both have never done this before so that's terrifying in and of itself due to easily made beginner mistakes that even extremely experienced cavers can make. Though beginners would be a 1000× more likely to make them. Spiders are not the biggest fear in these caves, it's fear itself, because if you panic and you are in one of these caves, that's equivalent to panicking while scuba diving. The more you panic, the more likely you're gonna make a seriously horrible mistake. Even with communicating to others before entering the cave to send cave rescue after a certain time window. In a cave like that? It could take them 1 to 4+ days to reach you and get you out depending on how deep you are, how capable the rescue team is, the state you're in (a.e. knocked out due to head injuries, broken bones, joints popped out of sockets, etc.), dehydration, how badly you're panicking, and a lot more that could make it very dangerous for them to save you and just for yourself.

[@michaelh8854]

It would have been way cooler to see him do a fun trip with a real guide who could have taught everyone all about caving. And a more beautiful cave as well not this sludge pit

[@x1g728]

Magnus is trying to die on camera, a true KZbinr

[@XAkumu]

Cameraman never dies tho 🗿

[@hannzen9215]

i respect your work dude, but this is not the content i am used to from your channel. No Guide, ok.. no experience in the cave, ok... batteries... time managment... dude this could have gone horrible wrong. I respect Alex Honold for example and everything he does, but hes a pro in his stuff dude. Are you in exploring caves? I am not sure about the vibe. But glad you made it out bro! Love your channel, keep it up but dont be stupid.

[@playerzerothree9008]

I'm with you on this. I much rather watch him fly past 1000 more bouldering problems with ease and be in awe every step of the way instead of seeing my favorite climber be uncomfortable or struggle because he puts himself in new and intense situations for the sake of viewership. This one didn't sit right with me...

[@callum4450]

he should colab with the guys who do this on their channels. there's a few really good youtubers who do caving and cave diving that would probably love to show magnus the basics of it. him cave diving would be crazyyy

[@TheBanana202]

Alex Honnold literally came close to dying due to being reckless like 4 times when soloing. Not the best example.

[@johnnyd.j.6068]

it is amazing to me that people are just now starting to realize magnus is essentially in a manic episode for youtube content. the most recent soloing vid with honnold already told me that. pure recklessness and he is proud of it

[@TallicaMan1986]

@@johnnyd.j.6068 I think dude has always been an adrenaline junky of sorts. There isn't a single free solo'r who doesn't have that.

[@im1fadedRob]

Being stuck in a tiny enclosed space like this is definitely one of my greatest fears. Cannot even begin to imagine how wild it was doing this, and props to your cameraman for following you down there!

[@thomasyates3078]

It's been over 35 years since I've squeezed myself through tiny potholes deep underground. I had no problem with it in my youth, but now just the thought of it makes me panic a bit. Magnus and Sam are crazy to do this without a guide. I can't decide if it's bravery or foolishness.

[@jigalaka2489]

My buddies and I did it without a guide, it’s fucking scary as shit the first time but once you understand the cave it’s super chill.

[@boraturan5652]

Hey Magnus, you gotta go feet first into tight spaces so you can crawl back out if it's a dead end

[@lukevandermark71]

So true!!! Smart

[@Alex-xr6hs]

nutty putty guy would agree

[@xdscorpoinz6394]

Nutty putty cave taught us that one

[@intersanctum]

There's literally a part of this cave where you cannot go feet first or you'll fell 20 feet down and break your legs.

[@xdscorpoinz6394]

@@intersanctum your right I’d much rather break my neck

[@Carlos310123]

3:30 searching the way to go down right before going in is craaaazy

[@BillyBreezeArt]

basically i see this as a painful slow death VS a fast quick death comparing him now to what he usually does. This is WAY more terrifying

[@LIONGOD]

the relief of knowing that this video existing means nothing bad happened... i don't want to open KZbin to a video saying something went wrong and magnus will either never post a video again, or will never climb again

[@titosdoritos]

I have seen multiple people do this cave before and i cannot express how crazy this is to do without a guide or gear (ONLY 4HR HEADLIGHTS??)

[@AndySouvlakis]

As a HUGE claustrophobic this is the first video I simply couldn't watch even a minute off because I know the nightmares will be insane, but I left a like either way, such a brave feat of endurance that I couldn't ever even dream of completing.

[@ff4598w]

of*

[@nadiamalen]

Same, some comments too to make up for it 😜

[@4pl3x]

Nightmare fuel.

[@nightswish453]

I got through it pausing several times. watched outside in the daylight too. lol

[@nottomclancy2439]

I am mildly claustrophobic and I also get nightmares. I never watch caving videos (but I had to watch this one). I found out that I am claustrophobic because of caving videos. THE NIGHTMARES ARE INSANE. I had to constantly wipe off my sweaty hands while watching this and squirming in my chair like a madman... Magnus is an absolute beast. Brave to say the least. Maybe even stupid.

[@JamieR]

I commend the both of youfor doing such a feat. I do however think it's never worth the risk, especially not for content. Lives of experienced individuals have been lost in such caves. Please stay safe, Magnus.

[@hypelloid1312]

This is one of the greatest crossovers in youtube history. When I saw a video of hellhole some years ago I never ever in my life expected someone I follow to go down there aswell. Crazy commitment!

[@TheDrunkenWhaler]

07:20 This is precisely the reason why I don’t see myself in any kind of relationship for the foreseeable future. I just can’t imagine doing the things I currently do, or the other stuff I plan to do, while knowing there’s someone who would have to deal with the consequences of my sudden... eternal absence.

[@cosmicbilly]

Lmao bro stop being such a drama queen. This cave is extremely well known and people explore it pretty much every single day. Magnus is a professional climber and has free solo'd with Alex ffs😂 His wife or GF knows who he is and what he does for a living. You don't know Magnus if you think would purposely put his life in danger for views. He's adventurous and likes to try new things. He wasn't in danger at any point in this video😂 You're just being over dramatic. Also, I'm certain that's not the only reason you're single either😂 But whatever helps you sleep at night.

[@zombockerman]

NO WAY me and my homie Caleb made it into a magnus video! Lets gooo

[@RamblinAround]

Doing that without a guide seems crazy to me.

[@draganandrei5356]

They had ropes, arrows and a map for some guidance.

[@ショーン-x7f]

San Francisco just had a 7.0 earthquake a few days ago glad you safe Magnus

[@Lorugg]

It was 300 miles north btw, SF didn't feel much

[@DDracee]

that cave survived quakes for longer than america has existed lol

[@jigalaka2489]

@@DDraceemuch stronger than 7.0 aswell haha

[@TheSzmichal]

It's not chronological !!! Five Tens are still alive! Sick video :)

[@MAREK77984]

Magnus you did a great job and your actually crazy for doing that not only you but the also the cameraman you should be proud to have such a great cameraman

[@usebrain514]

Cave Crawling Magnus Midtbø before GTA 6

[@cheeseinator2349]

Love how despite how dangerously narrow this is, he focuses on how scary the spiders are

[@kurtzepausekurtzepause1695]

No guide would take me up the Eiger, so I went myself. Sounds like a recipie for a statistic. Views aren't everything, Magnus!

[@Ray-lw2rh]

Magnus and cave exploration! Sign me up. I’ve seen so many videos about this place. You should really bring a guide next time. I’m pretty sure more people die from cave exploring than rock climbing.

[@kiduzi9507]

I live 40 minutes from santa cruz. As a person who goes on solo adventures all the time- it's time to start planning! Seems cool and doable, I'm excited

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Nope, just nope! Magus don't risk your life for views!...at least make sure you bring a guide or experienced caver!! Watch a few videos of how some poor souls get stuck and perish slowly inside caves. No thanks!!

[@mcdoj2763]

It's amazing to me how terrified people are of spiders. To those who are afraid of spiders, I HIGHLY encourage you to get a pet jumping spider. You will very quickly learn how misunderstood spiders are. I used to be terrified of spiders, couldn't even kill them. So, I started exposing myself to educational videos, which lead to finding out about the hobby of spider keeping. Long story short, I am now fascinated by spiders and will try to handle any that a see in the wild. It is SO empowering to be able to go around in nature and not be afraid of "creepy crawlies", and instead find them as part of the beauty of nature.

[@Chevsilverado]

I know I’m irrationally afraid of spiders but that’s what a phobia means. Literally no amount of logic or learning can make me not freak out at the sight of even small spiders. Can’t even look at the spiders in glass enclosures.

[@dragonbowlsupper]

absolutely, jumpers are so fun to watch explore their enclosure. I love it when mine look me directly in the eye and wave their lil arms like they're saying hi!

[@dragonbowlsupper]

I also love a site called Web Candy that makes adorable enclosures for jumpers, like little picnic scenes and ponds.

[@mcdoj2763]

@@Chevsilverado I was the same! Seriously, exposure is the only thing that improved my fear.

[@jibbsey]

As an Australian, I disagree wholeheartedly about picking up and handling any spider in the wild.... 😂 *CoughsydneyfunnelwebCough"

[@pacovl46]

Fuck that! There’s no way in hell I’d go down there. What really blows my mind is the lunacy of the first guy who ever went down there without knowing whether he can get back out! It’s just absolute fucking insanity!

[@SenpaiDelta11B]

Always bring food water and 3 lights with extra batteries when going in a cave that's 1 of the top ten rules of caving

[@Mandragara]

When caving you should have multiple backup light sources, ideally including a candle which you use when trying to save battery (only use torches when you need both hands free). The candle can also give you an indication of oxygen levels. "Safe" caves can still suddenly develop foul air.

[@amichayhelman]

Im obsessed with hell hole for three years now, speciely in the part that i couldnt find any info on - the budha room, one of the most extreme expirence that i can think about

[@TreyorTray.]

what happened there?

[@amichayhelman]

@@TreyorTray. i have no clue, its a room in the cave that i couldnt find any info or photo on

[@zombockerman]

​@@amichayhelmanI went in last month and placed a very special item down there. If you can make it to the hall of faces you can make it to the Buddha room

[@Remmy-wp7oe]

@@amichayhelman It's the lowest area in the cave, but really, it's just place where a Buddha statue once (maybe currently is?) was.

[@Remmy-wp7oe]

@@amichayhelman it's also where the ledger is currently at

[@LazyEngineerElite]

When free solo isn't enough adrenaline anymore 😂

[@udicifjc]

I caved a lot in my 20s and 30s. I did cave rescues. I think caving is not particulary scary, if you adhere to basic protocol (helmets, lights, callouts, gloves etc.). I climb UIAA 6 lead indoors. I would never do free solo anywhere. Adrenaline was never a part of caving for me.

[@frankwalker6984]

Magnus, don't do this stuff, man... Like other commenters said: Caves don't think twice about killing you. If you don't know where you're going and what to expect, and nobody who does is with you, then don't go in. I'm a caver with almost 20 years experience, as well as a rope access technician. Safety is ingrained in everything we do. If you did take other measures and did not show them in the video, then please don't upload these videos either. Also not with a 'don't ttry this at home' type of disclaimer. Too many people need rescue or have ther bodies recovered after going underground unaccompanied. I am a fan and long time sub, but this is a step too far, sir.

[@JahhDaG]

Stop moaning about what other people do if he said don’t do it it’s up to them .

[@JahhDaG]

Yh that’s their fault bru

[@madinge711]

cry 😂

[@marksmallman4572]

Totally right, not worth the risk.

[@JahhDaG]

@@madinge711😂

[@agathondmiurgus]

Cameraman deserves a raise and a HUGE Christmas Gift.

[@NastyCupid]

Luckily you had a cameraman with you. Survival is 100% guaranteed.

[@Rookiebookem]

Poor Marte, that woman has the patience of a saint 😂

[@WetPleasuresproductions]

best comment by far!

[@raudigerrudiger9713]

I'd honestly break up with him over this or the free soloing with honnold if I were her

[@Shefy]

@raudigerrudiger9713 oh boohoo

[@Ian-dy8rt]

@@Shefydo you disagree with them though? If my significant other didn’t tell me about things like that, I don’t know if I could trust them

[@astwas]

He's famous, if she broke up with him he'll find another gf within 24 hours

[@austinharding4330]

“Medical bills are expensive in America so I don’t plan on calling 911” spoken like a true American

[@DepressedBirder]

Deny Defend Depose

[@boogaloo4640]

Very topical too

[@MA-xv3zq]

Cameraman deserves a raise for sure

[@DeadSpirit93]

The person who completed this first is a mad person. This was crazy and cool at the same time.

[@tappajaav]

Likely was a joint effort

[@DorienHerremans]

How can he say 'I'm at peace'. My heart would be racing and I would try to catch my breath...

[@teuz9791]

The Helmet is a MUST guys...

[@beingasanocean8066]

Helmet would not save you if there are rocks falling, cause they will be falling all at once, and helmet would not let you to do such tiny squizes in those holes, you will need to take it out and put it on back always.

[@aek-f3z]

@@beingasanocean8066oh please you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. Any experienced caver wears a helmet to protect themselves from hitting their heads on a sharp rock. Please do some research before spreading dangerous misinformation on the internet.

[@Zedd0z]

@@beingasanocean8066 A caving helmet won’t hinder your ability to squeeze through tight spaces, your shoulders are larger than your head, after all. While it does provide some protection against falling rocks, its primary purpose is to prevent concussions from accidentally hitting your head on ledges, like the one at 21:34 for example.

[@tomvincent8403]

This had me absolutely stressing and also when they said the head torches had only 4hrs battery life, like please bring some sort of back up too!

[@AndreFranca99]

I was about to try this at home. 😅 Thanks for the advice.

[@clariiin]

Please don't risk your life for views. You don't have to worry about doing bigger and bigger things. Every video you put out is gold to your audience, even if it's just indoor bouldering sessions like on your second channel. Your life is so much more precious than content.

[@xiqy1959]

Yeah honestly not interested in this, simply too extreme to even watch.

[@brentp201]

12:12 "nice grave" some would call it a hell hole. Magnus has exhausted all ascension based climbing he is now climbing under the mountains!

[@leonardoreina4969]

17:35 the sign saying "no parking at any time" deep in the cave is genius

[@Parallelwarfare]

I think caving is just the best, if you take all the right steps. There is a lot you could do to make for a much more fun, and safer experience. If anyone tries caving, ensure you have spare lights, batteries, first aid, shelters for hypothermia, as well as a guide if you've never done it. Things can go wrong SO suddenly if you aren't prepared, and without a definitive callout that knows who to contact for rescue, you can be stuck waiting for a very, very long time. There are tonnes of caves that are large and easy to traverse, that are perfect for a beginner. Even as an experienced caver, hellhole looks really demanding and committing to me. Fair play!

[@michaelh8854]

Yeah I would have loved to see him take on an easier cave with a guide and had more fun

[@danzeelot4845]

Magnus really ticking off fears like he has a bucket list

[@hotterotter1367]

2:55 I was laughing so hard right there, he pulls what looks like a hand drawn map 🤣

[@evanklerner]

I 100% thought this was drawn in sharpie.

[@ivankirchev7348]

At this point the only soothing thing from the latest videos is that since they're posted Magnus must be alive at the end.

[@CheesyGhostOnToast]

I have a fear of heights, and I am claustrophobic... I enjoy watching your videos because it's the closest I will ever get to facing my fears... My palms sweat, my heart rate increases, and that's just from a video... I cannot imagine actually doing it...

[@PlutoMonkey-rr5hd]

this has to be the dumbest thing you've ever done

[@PuntTheDog]

2nd dumbest thing? not bringing a couple extra batteries in that giant backpack. LOL like what

[@LarrysRsAdventures]

How is this dumb? No one has ever died in this cave, college kids go there all the time, it’s perfectly safe

[@PuntTheDog]

@@LarrysRsAdventures because it takes 2 seconds and 1 square inch of space to throw in a couple extra batteries? i really need to explain to you why not preparing for the potential of batteries running out in a pitch black cave is dumb?

[@LarrysRsAdventures]

@@PuntTheDog wasn’t replying to you ya blunt edged porkupine

[@PlutoMonkey-rr5hd]

@@LarrysRsAdventures yes but Magnus has no experience of caving to my knowledge so this is a hard one to start with

[@UkutaFeni]

eyyy bro, magnus be careful out there we don't want you to die

[@Leahkeys9]

I'm a ucsc alumni and lived right by hellhole for 4 years. I never once thought I'd go down there and this video confirmed that😅👍🏼

[@blackout7410]

the phrase "why are we doing this" comes to me often enough while playing horror VIDEO GAMES. THIS MAN DID IT IN REAL LIFE WITH A BACKPACK AND A CAMERA. SIR WHAT

[@_Yuki.v.]

I love how Magnus seems more concerned about spiders than like anything else in this video 😅 tbh, me too

[@ColePyle]

Keeping the only map you have in a bag that has already fallen into a hole once is inadvisable.

[@tyraster8603]

Oh no, now he's caving. 😱 He's becoming an adrenaline junkie. Make sure you don't end up in Nutty Putty.

[@Gieslly]

Don't tell him the name ...

[@ellieswvrld]

dont worry its permanently closed off now due to the incident

[@DrewNorthup]

As somebody who does cave exploration & mapping, not to mention has led or co-led over 100 caving trips, I don't ever want to see a hardcore adrenaline junkie in a cave.

[@Xphinity]

I think Dive Talk has a very good point for this type of exploring. Always bring 3 different lights. If that light broke or went our you have almost 0% chance of getting out. Granted they do underwater, but I think the concept holds. You aren't going to feel your way out of there, especially with drops

[@lessdrama7911]

"Dont try this at home" Phineas to Ferb: "I know what we re gonna do today"

[@verschorre]

Imagine going down and arriving at the bottom and there is just a cozy little pub

[@gareths]

*Stops competing due to stress and nerves* *Goes extreme caving alone*

[@tappajaav]

*He didn't go caving alone.*

[@gareths]

@@tappajaav WHAAAT???

[@tappajaav]

@@gareths Believe it or not but cameramen are people too o_O

[@gareths]

@@tappajaav Nah thats impossible. The title clearly said he went caving alone

[@tappajaav]

@@gareths Maybe the cameraman was added in post-production?