We had to smash our way through.

[@silviaaquino7617]

That boy should be playing nintendo switch instead of this

[@CalvinHikes]

We diligently speak the exact opposite of this. It is my firm belief kids sitting indoors are growing up extremely unhealthy, mentally and physically. Woefully unprepared for the world they will enter at adulthood. It may be, you can raise your kids safe or you can raise them strong, but perhaps not both.

[@RawDawgRandi]

Lol right. This family is amazing.

[@ryansmurda1552]

Yeah that's just what kids these days need is more time in front of a screen. They dont get enough of that. I think its pretty cool that he is getting out and doing something he is passionate about.

[@cranyfield]

@@CalvinHikes I agree dont chnage what your doing with your kid he is truly living why would he ever want to swap that for a nintendo switch If it wasnt for exploring and things like this humans wouldnt be where they are now

[@ThePuzzler23]

Im not saying he should stay inside of the house 24/7 but when I have kids i dont wana risk their life in this way. Even if you are pretty good prepared you never know what will happen. If he is falling down several metres in a whole/ cave like this and got a broken bone he can still die and you will never get happy in your life ever again... Thats not worth it.

[@Itskindabuilt87]

Sitting here in my recliner, sipping on a Dr Pepper cream soda and enjoying my day while having a HEARTATTACK watching this

[@CalvinHikes]

Go easy on yourself. ; )

[@TheSuperOnE821]

It’s probably from the soda lmao

[@Itskindabuilt87]

@@TheSuperOnE821 worth it though! It was ice cold. Went down smooth, unlike these guys in the caves!

[@griv-jr12]

Lol

[@GamingGiant]

@@Itskindabuilt87 the ice cold part probably isn’t too far off

[@cathylopez3034]

Why am I so afraid, yet so fascinated?

[@jroysdon]

Right? Total claustrophobia going on here, had to pause and get out of the video 5 times, do something else, come back to finish it. It's not me there, and obviously no one got hurt or stuck if the video is online, but... yeah, my brain is like, "DANGER! DANGER!"

[@stevemurphy1079]

My worse nitemare, i really couldn't do this, my worse fear, but keep watching, i must be crazy

[@kelanfindley]

I've gone caving once but it was a large open cave

[@mrniceguy4920]

i guess you have claustrophobia or not. i don't feel anything here. if i watch Honnold climbing el cap, i feel super scared

[@sameverglade5854]

@@mrniceguy4920 I don't get to bothered watching things like this, but the second I get close to the real thing, I'm scared.

[@deskrabbit2190]

My dude don't worry about panicking on camera. I had a panic attack just watching.

[@kalebjackson5317]

That kid is gonna have nerves of steel by the time he’s 18😂

[@CalvinHikes]

Boys must become men.

[@coveryoureyesmedia]

With a swollen ring piece go shaw...

[@grimreaper5711]

@@CalvinHikes he’s going to be “rock” hard

[@masonsco07]

@@CalvinHikes If this is how you become a man I guess I will be a boy forever😂

[@michaelthackston5709]

Lets see if hes alive at 18 first lol

[@mikkipark6532]

Is it just me? I'm so scared about caving but I keep on watching vids like this lol.

[@paulabell1480]

Same lol

[@mikkipark6532]

@@paulabell1480 Hahah, I thought I was the only one.

[@elvismtz8387]

Same

[@jaidenbeckett7959]

Yes...just yes

[@aaroncrosby2173]

same

[@Htrac]

I love how your videos just start straight with the action - no long spoken intros, no begging to like or subscribe. And end the same way. All content, no filler.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you we consider this the best compliment. KZbin has become one giant filler advertisement. I suspect it's because people don't really have much to show in the way of content but I don't know. We just don't want to be like that.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you; Guilhem Caroff, Daniel Dooijes, Carter Mouth, William Even Barnes! *Never break a cave. We had permission to attempt to penetrate the next passage. Thanks for watching! ; )

[@chaseadams4914]

Do you know any caves in oregon?

[@heavenadventure1226]

I LOVE your adventures,) I wish we had such nice caves in my area, Following you from Québec, Canada Thanks for sharing your adventures, Learning a lot from you, its allways a pleaure to watch you guys,

[@JackFowlesJF]

Who has the authority to say you can break.? Just curious

[@imnotelvis1622]

yall insane

[@SamM-lv8hr]

@AcqrlFN In some cases it may be dangerous, but also the formations in caves take thousands or even millions of years to form. It's a shame when delicate formations are broken because by a few punk cavers. Sonora Caverns comes to mind.

[@memnoch0609]

As a person who has panic disorder and major Claustrophobia, for some weird reason watching these videos somewhat help me almost like facing the fear of your worst nightmare. It’s a rollercoaster ride of course watching you guys go thru the tightest spots but the outcome of you guys making it safe and keeping your calm makes my day. Thank you guys for the beautiful views

[@CalvinHikes]

We are currently working with a medical app... for exposure therapy. Anyway they feel that exposure therapy does work for some people reducing stress.

[@RogerCharlamange]

That's not weird at all, humans are hardwired to deal with stress and feel better afterwards, it's how building physical muscle works, but also mental resilience. Many MANY people find confronting fears in safe ways helps them rationalize and understand the fear in a more logical and less emotional way, which in turn helps you say "Yeah this is scary, but thas okay"

[@Roastanus]

Agreed kind of helping me conquer the claustrophobia

[@RebelGaming4U]

Idk why I torture my anxiety with these videos. They are interesting to see other people do something I dare not do.

[@4rd17]

Same, but by now i have watched so many, they seem to not make much effect on me anymore.

[@Head12345]

I feel the exact same way!

[@mikem5820]

Good way to face the fear without actually endangering yourself.

[@RG-qo2hu]

Fear for me is the feeling of being confined with no wiggle room..Terrifying

[@CalvinHikes]

It is scary but what will you do against it? Nothing. You have to sit there and breathe and it's a wonderful experience. You can't leave and you can't fight.

[@annak7989]

I once had a nightmare about that.

[@tangledshoelace4726]

Same!! Have you watched the movie Last Descent?

[@kushpacc]

@@CB-rv2lj fucked up man why wish that on em

[@zachmcclure88]

I’d probably over think it and flip out

[@jossluys1468]

“I don’t want to panic in front of 20.000 people.” Trust me, no one is blaming you for panicking in a scenario like that😂

[@Coinman-qz4zt]

Anyone else feel like they can’t breathe when they watch these videos

[@clarisabetancourtmaryjane]

ME

[@kjireod8784]

Yes totally panicked had to take a xanax to feel like I could breath normally again lol

[@fadliaman5401]

same here 😂

[@liamsstorytimeandgames4273]

Not me

[@liamsstorytimeandgames4273]

@@kjireod8784 lol

[@alixqureshi]

Something about you both casually talking whilst going through the tightest spaces just gave me anxiety. Subscribed 😂

[@CalvinHikes]

Good good let the anxiety flow through you.

[@tahjsuer46]

I just have to constantly remind myself that y’all are safe because the video is edited and posted

[@CalvinHikes]

We,re always fine. ; )

[@PL-zh7cv]

@@CalvinHikes until ur not

[@JosephStalin-nq7st]

hahahah so true

[@liamsstorytimeandgames4273]

I understand

[@Zelyd]

Yea

[@drtheengrumb4439]

I have learned one thing from Mr Ballen videos....do not go in caves.....ever. This is insane.

[@sirrspider3217]

Me to

[@robertcapriotti1154]

No doubt Mr Ballen tells a good story

[@louisfarrance571]

Darn tootin’

[@drtheengrumb4439]

@Michael Bullard How does he exaggerate? He's literally telling the story how it happened.

[@willemgijs3803]

@@drtheengrumb4439 how what happened? Don't know the guy.

[@notparticularlywellmixedpu1916]

I absolutely love the fact that you are not only sharing with us the intensity of a sport that is caving, but you are both so passionate and informative as to the biology/history of the cave as well! You've gained a subscriber. Keep it up and be safe!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you we do try to be honest and show the actual reality of what we are doing. Even if we are afraid.

[@alexkennedy5024]

I went from absolutely terrified of your channel, to absolutely addicted! Keep it up guys!

[@emilbecker8970]

Altough im terrified of what your doing, I still admire the work

[@noturgir1]

“I haven’t been this excited since tuesday!” love that and strive to have the same energy with myself!

[@CalvinHikes]

Yay! Somebody finally noted that statement!

[@lloydperrin854]

I had a really strange feeling, most likely anxiety, watching this then threw up. The adrenaline just watching these adventures is a lot. How you guys actually do them is next level amazing. 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@CalvinHikes]

Well I haven't thrown up but we do get pretty... it's stressful sometimes.

[@Fastedstate]

I’m on a weight loss journey and have been bound for over 5 years, and your channel is motivating to me as i progress in my recovery. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@CalvinHikes]

Excellent.

[@jovanalsti]

Getting trapped in a cave is a great weight loss plan.

[@Fastedstate]

@@jovanalsti 😂

[@JB-ie3vo]

Stay fat. It keeps you from doing shit like this 😂😂

[@jasonorban1446]

@@JB-ie3vo word

[@Ali-mo5xt]

4:10 literally i couldn't breathe in my room

[@OwenKipling]

Same, when he got his knee pad stuck I almost had to walk outside

[@yukikun6457]

Omg yes me too like imagine he broke his feet cause he said "i dont know where my feet are"

[@griv-jr12]

Lmao

[@nombre1248]

How is he gonna come back out?!

[@glenshivers3171]

This is better than most scary movies

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks. Scarier to.

[@Vinnyboom24]

The best part about caving is finally getting to y-12, that’s where you’ll find most of your diamonds at so then you can make a nice jukebox

[@gerenuk4588]

Wow! That smooth lava and hidden tree cast are absolutely incredible! Thank you for exploring and sharing something so special with us.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thats a tough little cave!

[@giselletdc1871]

I'm actually feeling myself in that situation and I was already panicking, the video camera is amazing! Congrats 👏👏

[@beyedoc]

I think the most claustrophobic part for me is knowing I have to turn around and go back through all the tiny passages.

[@billsanders9387]

That is basic caving 101. Above ground, “what goes up, must come down.” We just reverse it underground.

[@RYCH3]

but why would you feel anxious when you already know that you can get through

[@beyedoc]

@blahblahblah Because anxiety is irrational. I would perceive a "long road ahead," so to speak, knowing it would take a long time and all the squeezes I'd have to go back through. 🤷‍♀️ I wouldn't panic, I would just feel very anxious at times

[@iJokko]

I was binging scary story videos a few nights ago and one of them happened to be caving horror stories and then your channel was recommended to me, I'm hooked

[@CalvinHikes]

It's very thrilling

[@KedaLS]

Been watching a while and felt panic when Jacob said “I’m half panicking” 😬🙄 I was worried for Jacob. Glad he kept his cool as always and made it.

[@billsanders9387]

Grandpa here. Caving at 73, and mitigating risks with every step. After you see the gear and precautions taken, you may relax.

[@cytusallcore]

I enjoy this content a lot. Reminds me of when my dad and I went for some backwoods survival up in Northern Maine during my summer vacations. All we bring is some emergency rations, heath kit, radio, and one thing of our choice (wether it be a tool or toy is up to us and dad usually brought a hunting rifle while i brought fishing line) and then we would be gone for a month. I found a lot of inner peace on these trips and plan to do this with my kids someday.

[@CalvinHikes]

Well you're one better than me because I don't bring food!

[@jroysdon]

Anyone else have a hard time watching the tight passages and get claustrophobic? I'm rather new to caving - been to Lava Beds National Monument on two trips, 4 days total time and enjoyed the "wild caves" but nothing this tight other than a few spots here and there for a short part. Back to the claustrophobia - I have had to stop watching 5 different times at various tight spots and do something else for a bit, then come back and push myself to watch a bit more. I know as I've caved more and gained more experience, that has gone away some, and I can understand how one can figure out to move and fit. Hah, even watching this video, my "tolerance" has built a bit more and more and no pauses after the rock removal. Can't wait to go on a trip with a local grotto. Thanks for sharing such cool lava tube footage!

[@CalvinHikes]

The big lava beds are great! Not too crawley.

[@rosalinasnow7529]

I'm so glad to see more scenes of the youngin having fun, consenting to these tough tasks, and putting my heart at ease. A+ channel change and I did notice. Thank you.

[@kianajade2339]

The intro joke about the washing machine 💀💀 took me OUT. Thanks for all these fantastic videos!!

[@darkprodigy3079]

Watching this kids progression absolutely amazes me. If only been watching for about a month now but I’ve seen extremely old vids and real new ones and I’ve watched this kid in my month of watching turn into a professional cave explorer with his (uncle?). Honestly really great bonding for the two of you. Love watching your videos. And you’re (nephew?) learn the caves and art of them. I’ve never seen such a young professional. Respect to you both.

[@CalvinHikes]

Yeah sometimes I look back at the old videos of Jacob but I think wow! We took him through some pretty hard stuff when he was just a little fella. The channel has become a viable way to put him in his sister through college. At least to help. Which just feels really cool

[@Kokopelli2]

These videos make me appreciate my life and my family so much.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thats what the caves do for us.

[@blornblad4381]

God, my palms are so sweaty, my phone keeps slipping out of my hands. Thanks for the great content, guys.

[@CalvinHikes]

You got it. This cave made us nervous in a couple spots.

[@Xerc100]

@@CalvinHikes did u ever have panic attacks or ur just brave

[@tangobravo16]

are your knees heavy

[@propeller9717]

It’s insane how brave you are I can’t stand being in a small space for more then 10 seconds😵

[@freddiblio6358]

I get claustrophobic in the back of a car with no doors 😂

[@noturgir1]

I don’t even like basements lol

[@kimmybrandt]

@@freddiblio6358 lol same I thought I was the only one 😂 being in the backseat with no doors also semi freaks me out cuz I always worry what if we get in an accident and I'm stuck pinned in the car

[@freddiblio6358]

@@kimmybrandt it’s horrible isn’t it exactly my thoughts behind it lol

[@dalhousieDream]

Brave...or foolish.

[@nix-cipher]

That kid is a "beast" on successfully negotiating those squeeze spots. Him being under 5' in height and maybe breaking 100lbs sopping wet with the build of a taunt whip cord (absolutely no disrespect for his sized or build) added to the fact his level of maturity exhibited throughout every video he partakes in is astounding. Having caved myself off & on for years (wet & dry caves,various types of abandoned mines & extensive underground urban exploring) I find it exhilarating to discover places & behold sights that relatively few humans on Earth will ever have the pleasure of knowing of,let alone seeing in person. So...I thank you for refreshing my mind and helping me rekindle & revist fond memories of wonderful times before the tragedy struck.

[@anishkrishanthan5036]

your videos scare the shit out of me, but your patience and ability to not panic is astounding. I wish to be like you one day

[@tobuscusJR22]

Crazy Insipratational! Love watching you two going in crazy caves! I don't think Id have the stomach nor the kind of muscles you guys have for this exetreme experience! Much love brothers

[@Lotmbest]

Never been so happy to just stay home

[@ryannoble4789]

Now I know how my TV dinner feels

[@CalvinHikes]

Lol, good one. There is a passage called the oesophagus in one of these caves out here.

[@Xerc100]

@@CalvinHikes u guys are the best cavers who r fearless

[@ryannoble4789]

Sounds like a good place to go on a first date

[@djaysyn777]

Lucky kid to have someone like that to help him find himself and what he loves in life. These guys are actual pioneers. Kudos to you both!

[@Getfixedbyme]

I be sweating watching this and screaming “WHY?”🤣 I’m very anxious and very overthinking person . You and little man Be safe brotha 🙏🏻 thanks for such great amazing content and for what u do .

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you and youre welcome. The reason why is cuz its fun!

[@ERICH_Z]

OMG!! You guys are absolutely FEARLESS!! SO MUCH RESPECT. Your an amazing teacher to a talented apprentice. I LOVE your content.

[@BjornStellar]

Another Great Father and Son moment. You two haven’t failed to bring me joy in your adventures.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!

[@brunonieto13]

risking the life of his son just for this? never

[@jusplay7309]

It takes a special kind of person to be able to do this. This is fascinating

[@Nmx6286]

You guys are awesome. Love your effort, love your enthusiasm, your videos cheer me up when I'm feeling down! Keep up the great work guys!

[@CalvinHikes]

So glad!

[@dad7153]

I watched two videos about cave exploring and now some cave exploring videos gets recommended to me and now i can't stop watching these kind videos and yeah im claustrophobic but not really i would panic sometimes whenever you can't move that much and you can't get out especially if it's dark, one time i slept on a blanket with zipper and when i woke up i panicked because i can't get out and can't find the zipper and literally was about to just rip the blangket but then i found it and it was the best feeling i ever felt in my life

[@CalvinHikes]

I swear there is nothing more claistrophobic than getting stuck in clothes or a blanket.

[@EricLS]

Only time I’ve ever felt unease in one of your videos was you going backwards down that hole. Felt like you had no idea what was down there. The tree cast was super cool

[@billsanders9387]

We had no idea. It was so exciting for our feet.

[@ELJUNIOR-n7i]

Saw you on TikTok and came to watch your channel! I don’t think I’d ever go in a cave 😱. Subscribed 👍🏻

[@CalvinHikes]

Welcome from Tik Tok! Thanks for making the jump over.

[@gabrielenglund3023]

The production quality of your videos are insanely good. Big ups.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you. This means a great deal to us becaus... you know, taking video in a pitch black freezing cold cave has its challenges. And we have no crew.

[@gameyboii9248]

You kept mentioning about lava... I was afraid you'd have to hurry out cuz a lava will start to raise up

[@Kitchfox]

That no cloth from Ahrlin comment got a chuckle out of me. went caving with him once. you guys are making me feel like I need to drop in on the local grotto meeting again.

[@billsanders9387]

Ahrlin is a master caver.

[@lloydd.haugeniii2679]

Love your videos guys! Love your friendship, your attitude toward caving, safety, pushing yourselves! You guys are great. Just please don't do something we will all regret.

[@CalvinHikes]

We will probably do something you will regret.

[@lolarodriguez426]

You guys bring me anxiety but I like it lol

[@hydreigontitan6380]

Nobody: The washing machine at 3am: tud* tud* tud* got me cracking ahahah I didn’t expect that

[@dylanc9806]

When he said I don’t wanna panic on camera cause there are like 20,000 people watching I looked how many people watched

[@HopliteWarlord]

I love your clips more and more as I watch you! You guys are amazingly brave, you underplay how professional and courageous you both are!

[@billsanders9387]

Probably, we have just become accustomed to the world underground. Thanks much.

[@erict3032]

Wow you guys have some extreme courage to go through those caves! You look like you’re having a blast too! Thanks 🙏 for the amazing footage as I sit on my chair watching this!

[@billsanders9387]

Thanks for watching

[@youreinmyoffice4273]

I started to enjoy your videos I watch it everyday now every time in bed and every time I go smoke cigarette

[@billsanders9387]

We’ll try to keep up with your habit. 😂

[@torenchao]

I love how you guys have such good mindsets despite your fear ^^!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you!!

[@DUSaggin]

4:42 this gives me panic attacks, i got wraped in covers and almost lost it when i was a kid. i lost my bearings in the woods when surrounded by thick brush and panicked, i've panicked in minecraft and the forest, i can't do tight spaces and heights.

[@jessesmith4200]

You guys are wild. I have a serious fear of claustrophobia. Your videos give me serious anxiety and high blood pressure. I have to constantly pause and continue once I can breath again. But for some reason I have to watch. Keep doing what you love ! I'll just watch if I can survive it.

[@marcmartel7542]

I was brave as a kid, climbed the tallest trees in my town about 60+ feet tall, i have been into sewers by crawling tight pipes, jumped from high cliffs into water. But what you guys do, is on another level of exploring. I'm terrifying of just watching, thank you its a relief at every end of your videos. Do what you do, stay safe.

[@anthony8787]

NOBODY, The washing machine at 3 am.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that had me rollin

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you! Very few people have appreciated that wonderful joke!

[@boastyy]

When I went caving as a teen" with instructors ", we worked our way through the cave until we go to the " letterbox" . It was a really small section of the cave and my friends had to take their helmets off and push them through before trying to get their body through. I was the typical skinny teen and thought I should be able to get through somehow but one of the guys in front of me was not so thin and got stuck. We were all behind him so we could not get through. He was stuck there for over an hour and was freaking out. We could not pull him back and they could not pull him forward. Eventually we got him out but thought he was going to be stuck for good. None of us ever went caving again.lol

[@devilalfieD_A]

Holy just no

[@Maria-sg3zn]

My biggest fear would be exactly that diying not because of me but because of this

[@boastyy]

@@Maria-sg3zn Was not a good feeling being stuck Maria. Take care and thanks for the comment!

[@maorifilm]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ClickClack_Bam]

That's the thing with 2 people. It's a double edged sword. Yes that other person may be able to help you because you CAN'T help yourself... But it's also yes that person might cause you to be stuck & pinned into an area where you CAN'T help them or yourself. There's PLENTY of stories about boulders dislodging onto the person feet once they pass under it. So they're pinned with no room to get their hands to their feet & well... that's all folks!

[@scottgamedev8542]

You guys do a lot of impressive things and because of that I made sure to subscribe for more.

[@HiNRGboy]

I never get bored watching your content, I don't know how anyone can do this but the things you find in those caves are incredible!

[@billsanders9387]

Someday we’ll show the amazing photos of cave features. Mind blowing!

[@matthewnickolas7509]

Yall are truly amazing man.yall videos got me hooked.i once was very claustrophobic my self but after watching you two is giving me confidence that I can do it my self.ty so much for all the amazing journeys.

[@Anthroplast]

You are the best father, I will never be able to give my kid such wonderful experiences. Nature is beautiful, I really hope the next generation will keep realizing and won't end up into the metaverse having zero connection to what is real

[@CalvinHikes]

We shall see. I feel blessed, Jacob will not get lost in the metaverse.

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

@@CalvinHikes A father, that's NOT afraid to be a father! God bless you!

[@dallastexas9370]

I think this is most claustrophobic "Caveman Hikes" to Date

[@CalvinHikes]

Felt like it. But worse is coming.

[@checkinaintcheatin3371]

I literally had a panic attack half way threw, I had to keep looking around to make sure I wasn’t in that cave with them

[@jonathanedwards4472]

You guys are incredible! I just became a subscriber to the channel. I can't stop watching these videos. You all are some of the bravest cave explorers I've ever seen. My hats are off to you all. I could never do this stuff cuz I'm very claustrophobic but I love watching yall explore. Keep it up!!!

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much and welcome to the darkness.

[@MrWaynos32]

You guys are amazing. Super brave, especially Jacob. Your 1 of my new favourite channels. Keep up the good work. The commentary on your videos is always indepth and inspiring.

[@CalvinHikes]

Wow thank you for all the very kind words.

[@evanwalton7649]

“This room is SKETCHY!” 5 seconds later: “welp imma poke around”

[@Zackie]

You are going to be very big if you're consistent. These videos are very enjoyable

[@CalvinHikes]

Thanks. Caving is fun but making videos is very very hard!

[@dylankorpi137]

No joke I’m scared at my house in my bed watching this. My heart is pumping like crazy. I’m scared for you😂

[@CalvinHikes]

Breathe it out.

[@nathanchristensen1440]

@@CalvinHikes how do you get out?

[@That_Awesome_Guy1]

@@nathanchristensen1440 They don't. They uploaded this from the cave.

[@Thecaptain1898]

@@That_Awesome_Guy1 and they are still down there to this day!

[@guvwithag7066]

You guys have an amazing control over your emotions that is so motivating!

[@xxan84]

Exploring caves is so awesome... From home as I watch this, no way I would go in there :) That kid is sure brave.

[@RegenBogenBlick]

Watching this gave me anxiety, I have no idea how you do what you do but I find it fascinating. I used to get claustrophobia from the top deck of a bus...

[@paulabell1480]

I love jacobs enthusiasm. Obviously he loves what he do. My heart is racing when he is saying its very tight. I dont understand why people do it and love it 🤣🤣🤣

[@straponsandstuff93r99]

Cheaper than drugs

[@syreoo8568]

@@straponsandstuff93r99 the adrenaline must be fucking insane

[@judderzm2252]

Oh my days I honestly couldn't think of anything worse just watching this freaks me out !!!

[@pervysage5609]

Nd here I thought me and my dad have perfect son nd father connection but you and your son connection is just wow love y'all man subbed Ben binge watching your vids past two hrs

[@CalvinHikes]

Welcome to the dark frontier

[@stephenjohn2131]

That is the fourth video of yours that i finished watching, counting the first one that was recommended yesterday. I love all your experiences so far, you have a wholesome family, it is also very lovely to find your father down in the comments in the pinned comment. This caving was so much fun and adventurous! All the more power to you and your family!

[@Heyzues21]

Imagine one day “this floor is so smooth is so cool how the lava does this” Lave: enters chat Now you’re stuck in a hole being burned to a crisp by lava, nope.

[@yyyannuuu]

I always wondered why experienced mapers/cavers don’t mark the entrance of “sketchy” rooms/holes to warn the next visitor?

[@CalvinHikes]

It's a good question and an interesting thing to wonder about. Because there is no next visitor. What we mark, is marked in our description of the cave as well as the maps made. This is essentially insider information as the general public does not go in caves... and if they do go in caves they don't go in ones like this!

[@Alan_Page]

My first thought about this was years ago when I heard about the Nutty Putty incident. I could be wrong but it seems like from what I heard the caver who died took a "wrong turn", (not where he thought he was going), into an area where there had been trouble before. And I wondered why that wasn't blocked or warnings posted since it was a pretty popular cave.

[@TheNitoGaming]

Imagine this kid at school in geology class or telling the classmates how the weekend was.

[@joshuafincham6663]

I was a roof control specialist in the mining industry for 15 years and worked in some low coal n some sketchy places but this is nutty you guys! Please be careful! I can see your very passionate about what you do and you seem to know what your doin. Definitely some wild content

[@justins0120]

I love your channel! I get my Adrenaline fix just watching. No way I could do what y’all do but can watch and enjoy thank you so much!

[@lock6]

thank you for my daily dose of anxiety..u guys are awesome and very brave

[@ChrisJohnson007]

“Looks super sketchy” I’m gonna go in there

[@itsyahboimario9479]

"There's spiders on the ceiling" Me: AW HELL NAWW

[@prophetascending9021]

I'm now addicted to these videos. Living vicariously through them. Is it odd that I'm now dreaming of caves?

[@CalvinHikes]

Point of fact, we never dream of caving.

[@jeffpuglisi8204]

Holy crap, I’m can’t stop watching your videos, I’m intrigued and terrified at the same time. You both are amazing and have incredible nerve, skill and great judgement.Bravo Zulu.

[@CalvinHikes]

Thank you so much those are all very kind words. Lots and lots more content to come. If you get real crazy, there's a second channel.

[@SMILEY-eo4hj]

these guys are so fun to watch i love the commentary, makes the anxiety of the tight crawls not so bad when people are talkin to ya

[@nxughtybynxture9704]

Just stumbled across you guys' videos and I've always wanted to know.. does panic ever set in when you reach the end of a cave and realise you have to go through the same tight squeezes and awkward positions to get yourself out? I guess my question is, is it harder for you to go through the cave, or is the hardest part climbing your way out? Love the young blokes commitment and over all confidence in you and himself. Great team

[@CalvinHikes]

Panic is always knocking at the door. There is no special tool against it except remaining calm and moving slow. And you do not have a choice you will either overcome panic, or you are going to have a very bad time.

[@ahklys1321]

@@CalvinHikes no doubt. Impressive work

[@janrozycki6825]

I felt as though the walls were closing in

[@pronatix7808]

1:30 20.000 mehhhh 300k are watching, and you doing it great, jakob!