*Jacob is old enough to drive! Sorry that he's not very tall for his age. We were also on private unincorporated land. We were also not on a road. Thanks for watching!
Caveman Hikes hey that’s how I started couldn’t even see over the wheel, those memories they’ll always have , Gma taught us kids at the lake all how to drive straight drive as soon as we could see over barely hahaha
@@CalvinHikes If you keep at it, your channel will grow immensely trust me this can be a really big outdoors channel. You gained 1k+ subs in just a few videos. Keep at it and this channel will grow huge. Risky caving is very entertaining to watch (even if its actually safe).
In those few seconds of Jacob driving and introducing the adventure with total self control and peace .... I felt calmer lol! He showed more skill than most adults I've driven with🙄
I was heavily involved in my nephew's life while he grew up to be the brilliant young man he is today. Video games, hikes, Church, teaching him how to drive. This is awesome to watch. I hope to do stuff like this with my kids, when they're old enough.
@@CalvinHikes Oh wow, that is very interesting. Like some other comment mentioned it would be cool for you guys to have your own show on Discovery Channel or the likes. So good luck with that!
My dad taught me how to drive when I was 12.. you get them started on stuff early and they do better with it later.. That's a good uncle..! Stay safe guys..
People love to judge what they cannot understand. One of my favorite quotes is, “Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge”... It’s extremely evident this guy is a professional. These kids are learning amazing team building skills, bravery, courage, keeping their wits about them etc. They’re gaining valuable insights in to the types of men they will become! - And big credit.. because this Uncle is like a Boy Scout leader, just for the hardcore...only! It’s obvious that every single time they venture.. it is not going to be extremely safe. Yet, if they’re smart about it and pre-plan/are not going in blind, their elimination of risk is pretty set! They all are extremely knowledgeable and extremely brave in their “panic reference” moments. I like this channel and his little crew. They’re all adorable.
Thank you. And... the risks, while apparent, aren't nearly as high as people think. If we showed all the processes by which we mitigate danger... it would make a very boring video.
My grandma adopted and raised me out of the orphanage......Idk how many times I heard, when she was a kid she walked to school....5 miles in the snow...up hill both ways! Lol
Thank you for the privilege of getting to explore these caves and go on these adventures with you guys, even if only from behind my screen ! The never-ending wisdom you bring to these videos and your knack for spreading that wisdom is incredibly enlightening in these trying times. God bless, Cal :)
Your channel has helped me overcome my fear of caves. I got really shaken up by the John Jones story when I heard about it a year ago and have stayed far far away from caves. After watching many of your safety videos-and learning that he was an outlier, not the rule-helped me tremendously! Thanks for putting your goofy adventures out there
Love the risk statement at the end, you’re teaching these kids self-responsibility and to take charge of their own safety, which prepares them so well for their future, rather than most adults/parents who try to shelter their children from risk. I applaud that. As a ski and snowboard instructor, when I teach youngsters, I am always amazed and humbled by how much more capable they are than their parents allow them to be. The parents are amazed too. Adventure and risk assessment is part of living a great life, and we should help children develop these skills to prepare them for such. Love your videos, stay safe, stay adventurous :)
You are a very positive uncle and friend. I appreciate your content just from how tight you and Jacob became through doing something people dread. Crawling in tight caves. You’re always maintaining a cool, positive attitude even in a bad situation, and that’s admirable. Stay blessed and stay safe. 🤘🏻❤️
Beautiful sentiment at the end, very well said too. Thank you guys so much for the videos I’ve only recently found the wonder and enjoyment of caves and thanks to you guys will be furthering myself in the community. Jacob you’re a beast!! In a good way lol
Thank you for sharing your philosophy. Reminds me that adventure is not just courage and muscle, but also mindful thinking. Thank you for the great example and wonderful videos.
About the same for Jacob. Driving tractors on the ranch... then the pick up truck on gravel roads. I have a VERY old friend who had his drivers license at age 11... back in the 1930s.
Brother, you are uncle or father figure every kid needs in their life. Im at work, in my office and have been just glued to these videos all day. I get to go in sort of caves - I work in a Palladium mine.
This discussion of risk and safety precautions was great. I think it’s something that is missing from a lot of the adventure and exploration content here on RUclips. Nice work! I hope You’re still planning on making more videos and having discussions like this.
Thank you. Mostly what's missing from videos is basic context. As long as the viewer understands they don't have much context they would be I think better off. It's not what we show in the video it's the million things that don't get shown. After making videos I really don't buy any life or death situations that I see in other videos. It's too easy to create a hidden narrative.
@@CalvinHikes That's a great point! the real situation is impossible to know when watching a video. It sounds like you're having fun with it. I really like the caving and climbing content. Blood red cave is my favorite! The rappelling sections were highly technical and the safety and skill came through crystal clear.
My new favorite channel!! I’m always been extremely fascinated with extreme caving because it’s one of my biggest fears. For some reason I like to watch it from the safety and comfort of my bed lol. Respect to y’all! 💪🏼
This is such a good channel! I only came across it a few days ago, i must admit i will never think of going into a cave but its very interesting to watch some one else do it lol i genuinely think this would do well on Netflix or something! Keep up the great work guys yoo level of bravery is through the roof👏🏼
Best channel on here . By far. Probably the bravest guys I have ever come across. Nothing but respect for you all. To go under that tunnel full of water was for me insane. My worst nightmare. You made it look easy . Wow .👊🙏👌🤟
Great video as usual, but my favorite thing about this video in particular is seeing the title cards go from Calvin Hikes, to Calvin Hikes with Jacob, to Caveman Hikes with one person in the logo, to finally Caveman Hikes with the two person logo. Jacob is such a great presence on the channel
Yes thank you Jacob is the rockstar! We even have more changes in mind but at this point we just leave it alone. We're just down here havin a good time.
This was very scary. We went in that cave 12 times devising a plan. In the end it was no big deal. But we didn't know that going into it so it was quite scary.
You cant compare the number of fatalities to determine the risk. You need to calculate the fatality rate for each. % of those who are killed vs. % of those partaking in said activity. Obviously fewer people die caving than driving, as an infinitely larger amount of people drive cars, than do caving. Love the videos, keep it up!
What technically we can compare them but correct, statistically it's not a good comparison. I just knew those stats off hand so it's a way of demonstrating that caves are safer than most people imagine. Within our cave in community there's a few 100 people and many many family members with kids who have been caving in this area over many decades. No one has ever been even mildly injured. The thought never even crosses anyone's mind. The general stability of lava tubes is absolutely incredible. So safety just becomes kind of a relative term.
Yay!!! Thank you!! Very glad for your TWO new uploads! Love you two sharing these awesome adventures.This Mother's day, my son Jacob came to see me and we watched some caveman videos while eating ribs😂😂😍😍Awesome time🙌🏻☝🏻
After watching the first video of you I thought you were crazy. You risk the life of you and the kids. But after 3 or 4 videos I realized that you are actually pretty sane. You don't take uncalculated risks and it seems like you and the kids have have a pretty good common sense for danger and truly know your limits. At least that's what you show on camera. I hope this never ever changes for likes, subscriptions or views.
We get a LOT of negative comments like, "they're killing their kids for views." Which... is ridiculous and more importantly wrong. We live here and have caved our whole lives. It never even occurred to me that it was dangerous. But it's been fun and we decided to make videos. Turns out, there's a real taste for claustrophobic videos! But there's also plenty of hate. In reality, no one has ANY idea what's going on behind the camera. But haters don't care. So 1) we make videos of our normal lives 2) We take input from people who like us. And that's it. But yo, it's REALLY fun.
3:20 phew I thought that was vertical when you said something ab slipping! I was like damn that’s like a 100ft drop😳 thank god it was jus the camera angle🤣🤣🤣
We've noticed with caves it's kind of hard to tell the orientation. It looks like we're upside down sometimes or vertical when we are not. We like it. It adds to the drama.
Stumbled on this channel yesterday and I'm loving it! Been going back and watching some older videos. I've always wanted to go hiking and caving but haven't had much opportunity to. Hopefully I'll be able to in the near future!
This video is a good example of the desire for adventure that people crave. We may have been born too early to explore the stars, and too early to explore the earth, but we were born at the right time to explore caves.
i have a panic attack some days ago watching for the first time one of your videos. Now here i am some days later watching every video. The way you talk about safetly really help me with my fears. Even trought i know that im never going to do any of this. i really enjoy the channel. Congratulations.
@@CalvinHikes Caveman, I post videos too. Don't fret the jabs. The U.S. is now covered with chicken sh--- who've never taken a risk except by driving to their cubicles to spend 8 hours utter boredom.
@@david.m5099 Okay Beef, I can understand that but we're all going to die one day. I'm 71 so odds are I'll be dead before you. I drowned as a 15 year old kid, was underwater for over 20 minutes then another 10 before they had me breathing again. Know what I saw in death? Nothing. Being dead is like a very deep sleep. You just never wake up but it's nothing to be afraid of because you don't know you're dead. Feel better?
OMG, WHY IS THAT CHILD DRIVING???? 😱🤣🤣😁 The reactions on here are funny. Awesome video, Calvin! Btw, I'm pretty sure the guy in that truck died of Corona....
There was certainly a lot of scattered beer cans! And poor Jacob everybody calling him a little kid. Thanks for your help David. The channel's really taking off! Perhaps you are a good omen!
Hi, been silently watching your videos for 3 days (Didn't comment, this is my first). Your channel is awesome. I didn't expect to myself that I will enjoy watching cave hiking. And also, this is the first channel I watched about caves or hiking. Keep up the good work!
Caveman’s dad here...and avid caver with the team. If you can silently watch without yelling and such, you are almost cave ready. 🤪. Life is more fun in the dark. Thanks for watching
Bro love from italy! You’re the best. I started watching your videos thinking how would a person even think to do something like this but the more I watch and the more I’m willing to go on an aventure like this
New subscriber here. Absolutely enjoying your videos. So wonderful to see kids out enjoying nature having fun and not stuck behind screens playing video games.
I’m totally hooked on your videos! I agree that this would be an amazing TV show. I’m super claustrophobic so I don’t think I will ever enter a cave in my life so I live vicariously thru you! Also Jacob is such a brave young man! Wish I had a cool uncle like you growing up. Keep up the good work
Is this not already a TV show!? We have 1K for week ended up getting like a 100 hours of video and we're going to make that into a several part episode.
I am addicted to this channel that I just found today, I'll for sure be Binge watching this after work for the next little while. Lol thanks guys for the hard work and sharing
I am really enjoying your caving videos and the wisdom part of your channel. The first video I saw of yours I couldn't watch without closing my eyes as I am pretty claustrophobic; however I feel kind of open to it now. There is a rock climbing and caving place near me and I genuinely want to give it a go now.
That's awesome! We feel the claustrophobia too! Most caves aren't this tight. When we go through a small passage, we take our time... which allows us to adjust emotionally to each space. We stay calm, and when the kids have had enough, I lead them out. Even just getting out in the fresh air is nice. Some of our friends only peek in the entrance to caves... and that's ok as well. Just a little adventure is good for the soul!
I would not worry about jacob driving. I taught all my sons to drive in the country or the deer lease on private land. Keep teaching them well safely. Yall still have huge cajones!
This is a really interesting channel. I found it via related videos of your typical "claustrophobia challenge" type of videos, but this is so much better. Love the family adventure aspect, it's super cool. Definitely not for me, but watching other people do it is very interesting! Seems like a real neat hobby, if not an utterly terrifying one :)
Thank you. Yeah it's tough not to make those claustrophobia videos because those are the ones that generally go viral. But we like making movies which show an adventure with some kind of storyline. So we appreciate the kind words.
I love this whole video, but my favorite part was the final few minutes! People never truly live life, simply because they are too scared! Love the content, just subscribed today!
Awesome, thanks. Yes, seems like few people make an effort to live life to the fullest. Yes there are serious issues to think about but life is also full of opportunities to have a crazy amount of fun.
I think what happened was there was a natural dam which kept the bottom full of water. So it was terrible to get through. A crew of people altered the natural dam, creating a drain, so they could drain it, and crawl through, then when they left, they could plug the drain, and restore the cave to normal. So much work!
I love your attitude, approach to caving and overall view on life. You’re an inspiration and I’ve become addicted to your channel! Stay safe down there!!
Cant stop watching these videos, 30 mins ago I couldn’t think of nothing worse going thru caves, now I wish I knew someone like you go to with! Haha can someone explain why someone put water in the way of the passage?
I think the water was "original." Some cavers in the 60s, wanting to access the cave on a regular basis, built a way for the water to drain. So they could return, and drain the sump at their leisure, then let it fill again when the left so no one else could get through. That drain broke eventually leaving the bottom full of water... again... permanently. After I made my way through the water, I was able to repair the drain... and so it functions again. I never could get a clear idea of what occurred. But the other side of the cave does have some extremely delicate features. So they want the bottom to stay filled with water.
Same feeling. First video, I was like this is nuts. Several videos later, I am addicted and understand that this is not nuts at all. The conclusion of this video explains a lot.
Cave on! It is as safe as you make it. I caved a LOT in the 90's. Great experiences and wonderful things I saw. The deepest single drop in the continental U.S. is here in GA. Best friends I ever made were other cavers.
You did it. You hit two things i fear the most in one go and made it look easy. Tight space full of water. Fantastic. This channel is slowlly helping me get over those
Mitigating the risk, well put, you and Jake definitely have a skill set that I don’t. I do enjoy the videos, I appreciate you and hope to see more. Stay safe my spelunking friends.
There’s a whole world underground to be explored, and we do it as safely as possible. This one stretched the definition of safety just a tad. Caveman’s dad
Amazing message at the end. After wqtching your videos I wanted to do some cave exploring, but unfortunately there are no caves close to where I live, so thanks to you I can at least enjoy this activity through someone else... I am from Czech republic and I live close to Pilsen
@@billsanders9387 I learned how to drive by racing my buddy around corn fields. That was a blast. I remember my grandfather bought me a beat up Ford Falcon. I had to rivet sheet metal to cover the holes in the floor boards but at 13 I didn’t care.👍
You know if you're in the woods and you get hurt, then somebody's gotta drive out. The more remotely you are located, Everybody's gotta be able to operate the machinery. Jacobs been driving for years.
First-time watcher here - and you are spot on! I subscribed and will be joining you via your videos for now own. Thank you for the commentary at the end. You speak the truth! Take care!
There was 10 of us in this cave. But if we show all the safety stuff comment that kind of takes the drama out. We need to leave some of it and so people have something to complain about! ; )
This is only the second video of you guys I have ever watched and you three are a great team. You seem like a very good and caring uncle, man and friend. A very good positive role model to these two young impressionable boys. I wish I would have had a role model similar to you when i was a young man. This is my wife's account that's why it says tabitha country lol but anyways. Keep up the good work stay safe guys and I will be a follower of you guys for years to come thank you for a breath of fresh air in these crazy negative times we are going thru.
I came across your channel for the first time probably like I don’t know an hour ago no probably like four hours ago lol. I don’t know it was probably around 11 o’clock at night it’s now three in the morning. I’ve made a few comments here and there shared a few thoughts however, this comment to me is the most important. Really respect and appreciate taking the time to sit down and keep it real and not in any type of way other than clearly and genuinely from your heart. Sadly it’s kinda rare these days.
Just read your comment. I’m Caveman’s dad...and in this beast too. What we do is very unique and enjoyable. It is real in every way. Did my first cave in ‘57 🤪. Glad you enjoy the show.
I know those are not your kids but you are still helping to raise some incredibly brave and strong kids, physically and mentally. Great Uncle. Keep up the good work!
*Jacob is old enough to drive! Sorry that he's not very tall for his age. We were also on private unincorporated land. We were also not on a road. Thanks for watching!
My grandma let me drive since I could reach the peddles nothing wrong with letting your kid drive in your presence
He's old enough. He can reach the peddles... barely!
Caveman Hikes hey that’s how I started couldn’t even see over the wheel, those memories they’ll always have , Gma taught us kids at the lake all how to drive straight drive as soon as we could see over barely hahaha
Yeah sure
@@CalvinHikes If you keep at it, your channel will grow immensely trust me this can be a really big outdoors channel. You gained 1k+ subs in just a few videos. Keep at it and this channel will grow huge. Risky caving is very entertaining to watch (even if its actually safe).
Cant believe everyones so caught up on a small man driving and ignoring such a great message at the end of the video
Poor Jacob... but he's got "tall" in his genes. He'll get there. For now, he's caving-size.
@@CalvinHikes lol
@@CalvinHikes it’s an advantage for him if he can get through small spaces
he was 14 in this and with his uncle. thats what midwest kids do with family or whoever. go find a place to drive safe and go learn!
@@CalvinHikes Never underestimate the power of the small
In those few seconds of Jacob driving and introducing the adventure with total self control and peace .... I felt calmer lol! He showed more skill than most adults I've driven with🙄
So true broh!
Bro he's so young to know how to drive Im slightly jealous 🤣
I was heavily involved in my nephew's life while he grew up to be the brilliant young man he is today.
Video games, hikes, Church, teaching him how to drive. This is awesome to watch.
I hope to do stuff like this with my kids, when they're old enough.
I just uncovered this channel and I have been up all night watching this. It's inspiring! Can't wait for the next video!
That's awesome! Thanks so much.
Same
This channel is a hidden gem, can't wait to see where you guys take it!
We intend to just keep caving. We are here for no other reason. That being said, Buzzfeed just contacted us... so that could be interesting.
@@CalvinHikes Oh wow, that is very interesting. Like some other comment mentioned it would be cool for you guys to have your own show on Discovery Channel or the likes. So good luck with that!
My dad taught me how to drive when I was 12.. you get them started on stuff early and they do better with it later.. That's a good uncle..! Stay safe guys..
If I get hurt somebody has to be able to drive out!
People love to judge what they cannot understand. One of my favorite quotes is,
“Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge”...
It’s extremely evident this guy is a professional. These kids are learning amazing team building skills, bravery, courage, keeping their wits about them etc. They’re gaining valuable insights in to the types of men they will become!
- And big credit.. because this Uncle is like a Boy Scout leader, just for the hardcore...only!
It’s obvious that every single time they venture.. it is not going to be extremely safe. Yet, if they’re smart about it and pre-plan/are not going in blind, their elimination of risk is pretty set! They all are extremely knowledgeable and extremely brave in their “panic reference” moments.
I like this channel and his little crew. They’re all adorable.
Thank you. And... the risks, while apparent, aren't nearly as high as people think. If we showed all the processes by which we mitigate danger... it would make a very boring video.
Man this should be a Discovery channel show! That would be awesome!
It would certainly pay better! Lol.
please no it would ruin it...whenever shit gets on TV its completely different and shitty
@@combatveteran240 there is a little bit of comment in your prejudice
@@guillermoariascusirramos3486 tell me the last good show on discovery Channel. Its been a long time.
@@theshapeexists you're 100% right, TV has been circling the drain for years
This is how grandpas say they got to school
Lol. No doubt.
My grandma adopted and raised me out of the orphanage......Idk how many times I heard, when she was a kid she walked to school....5 miles in the snow...up hill both ways! Lol
Recycled lame comment. Have some originality.
@@silenthodoo9643 ok
I saw this in another video u copysee
Good speech at the end about being cautious and minimizing risk. Excellent perspective 👍
Thank you.
Thank you for the privilege of getting to explore these caves and go on these adventures with you guys, even if only from behind my screen ! The never-ending wisdom you bring to these videos and your knack for spreading that wisdom is incredibly enlightening in these trying times. God bless, Cal :)
This is very nice compliment. you are certainly welcome.
Your channel has helped me overcome my fear of caves. I got really shaken up by the John Jones story when I heard about it a year ago and have stayed far far away from caves. After watching many of your safety videos-and learning that he was an outlier, not the rule-helped me tremendously! Thanks for putting your goofy adventures out there
We'll all always be shaken up about the Jon Jones story. But hopefully that tragedy remains extremely rare.
Love the risk statement at the end, you’re teaching these kids self-responsibility and to take charge of their own safety, which prepares them so well for their future, rather than most adults/parents who try to shelter their children from risk. I applaud that. As a ski and snowboard instructor, when I teach youngsters, I am always amazed and humbled by how much more capable they are than their parents allow them to be. The parents are amazed too. Adventure and risk assessment is part of living a great life, and we should help children develop these skills to prepare them for such. Love your videos, stay safe, stay adventurous :)
Thank you. And little known to many folks here is that skiing might be more dangerous than this! Jacobs a great skier.
Almost certainly
ur son is the best just came here to let you know this lil man is going places. love every bit of his character.
Thank you. Nephew...and a very strong young man.
You are a very positive uncle and friend. I appreciate your content just from how tight you and Jacob became through doing something people dread. Crawling in tight caves. You’re always maintaining a cool, positive attitude even in a bad situation, and that’s admirable. Stay blessed and stay safe. 🤘🏻❤️
We are blessed, and workyon the safe part. Thanks for watching. Caveman’s dad
Beautiful sentiment at the end, very well said too. Thank you guys so much for the videos I’ve only recently found the wonder and enjoyment of caves and thanks to you guys will be furthering myself in the community. Jacob you’re a beast!! In a good way lol
Thank you for sharing your philosophy. Reminds me that adventure is not just courage and muscle, but also mindful thinking. Thank you for the great example and wonderful videos.
That's high praise! Thanks Pastor!
Now this is what actually scares me about cave exploring and also when my claustrophobia really kicks in!
I did not enjoy going under water. But the real issue was the temperature. My face just stung with cold.
Plot twist: the pipe wasn’t there to keep people out, but to keep something in..
Lol, amazing. That would have made a better story. We'll see!
I started driving at 13 and my dad just give me the keys and I learned to drive by driving in a parking lot
About the same for Jacob. Driving tractors on the ranch... then the pick up truck on gravel roads. I have a VERY old friend who had his drivers license at age 11... back in the 1930s.
ALSO, what it I get hurt? Who will drive out? In rural settings, everyone has to be able to operate the machinery. There's no rescue but your rescue.
Why this guy look like Trevor in GTA V.
lmao
Nah bruh, Trevor be looking like a crackhead. Our man's here be looking happy and healthy!
Brother, you are uncle or father figure every kid needs in their life. Im at work, in my office and have been just glued to these videos all day. I get to go in sort of caves - I work in a Palladium mine.
Thank you! Mine on...
This discussion of risk and safety precautions was great. I think it’s something that is missing from a lot of the adventure and exploration content here on RUclips. Nice work! I hope
You’re still planning on making more videos and having discussions like this.
Thank you. Mostly what's missing from videos is basic context. As long as the viewer understands they don't have much context they would be I think better off. It's not what we show in the video it's the million things that don't get shown.
After making videos I really don't buy any life or death situations that I see in other videos. It's too easy to create a hidden narrative.
@@CalvinHikes That's a great point! the real situation is impossible to know when watching a video. It sounds like you're having fun with it. I really like the caving and climbing content. Blood red cave is my favorite! The rappelling sections were highly technical and the safety and skill came through crystal clear.
My new favorite channel!! I’m always been extremely fascinated with extreme caving because it’s one of my biggest fears. For some reason I like to watch it from the safety and comfort of my bed lol. Respect to y’all! 💪🏼
Welcome to the darkness
Very well stated at the end. Caves aren’t my jam, but I enjoy motorcycles which are very dangerous in themselves. To each, their own. Respect
Now, motorcycle in a cave? 🤔
You teach that young man a lot of things he wouldn't normally learn, great job!!
Caving teaches us new things every trip underground. Thanks for watching
Why don't these people have millons of scribers . This is more impressive than any video I have seen.
Thank you. I never know why one channel is popular and another isn't. But we are relatively new so we'll wait it out.
Plus we just having fun!
@@CalvinHikes youtube tip: remember folks to subcribe and hit the like button. ( at te beginning and end.)
This is such a good channel! I only came across it a few days ago, i must admit i will never think of going into a cave but its very interesting to watch some one else do it lol i genuinely think this would do well on Netflix or something! Keep up the great work guys yoo level of bravery is through the roof👏🏼
Welcome to the dark frontier
This channel gives me anxiety, but I keep coming back because it's quality entertainment.
That's good. Just know: we'll always be fine! cuz if we're not, we won't post the video. ; )
@@CalvinHikes that's one way to look at it 😂 keep exploring
Best channel on here . By far. Probably the bravest guys I have ever come across. Nothing but respect for you all. To go under that tunnel full of water was for me insane. My worst nightmare. You made it look easy . Wow .👊🙏👌🤟
Wow thank you so much for all the kind words.
@@CalvinHikes a pleasure to watch . Thankyou so much for allowing us to view your adventures. 👍
Great video as usual, but my favorite thing about this video in particular is seeing the title cards go from Calvin Hikes, to Calvin Hikes with Jacob, to Caveman Hikes with one person in the logo, to finally Caveman Hikes with the two person logo. Jacob is such a great presence on the channel
Yes thank you Jacob is the rockstar!
We even have more changes in mind but at this point we just leave it alone. We're just down here havin a good time.
This is the stuff of my nightmares 🤣 Claustrophobic caving is one thing but adding water?? Hell nooo🤣
This was very scary. We went in that cave 12 times devising a plan. In the end it was no big deal. But we didn't know that going into it so it was quite scary.
Very mature young men, props to you guys.
And quiet, kind, and studious. He lives to cave.
You cant compare the number of fatalities to determine the risk. You need to calculate the fatality rate for each. % of those who are killed vs. % of those partaking in said activity. Obviously fewer people die caving than driving, as an infinitely larger amount of people drive cars, than do caving. Love the videos, keep it up!
What technically we can compare them but correct, statistically it's not a good comparison.
I just knew those stats off hand so it's a way of demonstrating that caves are safer than most people imagine.
Within our cave in community there's a few 100 people and many many family members with kids who have been caving in this area over many decades. No one has ever been even mildly injured. The thought never even crosses anyone's mind. The general stability of lava tubes is absolutely incredible.
So safety just becomes kind of a relative term.
I watched one caving video and I can't stop watching its just so addictive and interesting
Glad you enjoy it. We like it to. It's fun and weird.
This kid will save the whole world anyday!
Jacob? First he has to stop growing. A foot in a year!
Yay!!! Thank you!! Very glad for your TWO new uploads! Love you two sharing these awesome adventures.This Mother's day, my son Jacob came to see me and we watched some caveman videos while eating ribs😂😂😍😍Awesome time🙌🏻☝🏻
Ha! Great name, Jacob!
My man jacob is my favorite one in this first he driving a car and goin through caves
After watching the first video of you I thought you were crazy. You risk the life of you and the kids. But after 3 or 4 videos I realized that you are actually pretty sane. You don't take uncalculated risks and it seems like you and the kids have have a pretty good common sense for danger and truly know your limits. At least that's what you show on camera. I hope this never ever changes for likes, subscriptions or views.
We get a LOT of negative comments like, "they're killing their kids for views." Which... is ridiculous and more importantly wrong. We live here and have caved our whole lives. It never even occurred to me that it was dangerous. But it's been fun and we decided to make videos. Turns out, there's a real taste for claustrophobic videos! But there's also plenty of hate. In reality, no one has ANY idea what's going on behind the camera. But haters don't care. So 1) we make videos of our normal lives 2) We take input from people who like us. And that's it.
But yo, it's REALLY fun.
3:20 phew I thought that was vertical when you said something ab slipping! I was like damn that’s like a 100ft drop😳 thank god it was jus the camera angle🤣🤣🤣
We've noticed with caves it's kind of hard to tell the orientation. It looks like we're upside down sometimes or vertical when we are not. We like it. It adds to the drama.
Stumbled on this channel yesterday and I'm loving it! Been going back and watching some older videos. I've always wanted to go hiking and caving but haven't had much opportunity to. Hopefully I'll be able to in the near future!
There are caves near you. Just start asking questions and you’ll find incredible things. Caveman’s dad
This video is a good example of the desire for adventure that people crave. We may have been born too early to explore the stars, and too early to explore the earth, but we were born at the right time to explore caves.
Correct. People forget about under the Earth! That is the current frontier. Is least one that's accessible to common folk.
i have a panic attack some days ago watching for the first time one of your videos. Now here i am some days later watching every video. The way you talk about safetly really help me with my fears. Even trought i know that im never going to do any of this. i really enjoy the channel. Congratulations.
Thanks for coming back Juan. We hope you enjoy all the videos and realize we are just having a lot of fun
Disclaimer: “By professionals”
Proceeds to show video of child
The pro goes first to ensure safety. The pro is a guide. Wait... what disclaimer?
@@CalvinHikes Caveman, I post videos too. Don't fret the jabs. The U.S. is now covered with chicken sh--- who've never taken a risk except by driving to their cubicles to spend 8 hours utter boredom.
@@billcallahan9303 sorry i dont wanna die
@@david.m5099 Okay Beef, I can understand that but we're all going to die one day. I'm 71 so odds are I'll be dead before you. I drowned as a 15 year old kid, was underwater for over 20 minutes then another 10 before they had me breathing again. Know what I saw in death? Nothing. Being dead is like a very deep sleep. You just never wake up but it's nothing to be afraid of because you don't know you're dead. Feel better?
@@billcallahan9303 i didnt ask for your philosophy class
Best video yet! I wish everyone could hear that final message, keep it up guys!
Thanks.
These videos give me anxiety but I can’t stop watching
I love how the title says "Just held my breath!" like it's an accomplishment and not plainly reckless haha
This cave is just a tad on the edge. Even finding it was some kind of miracle. Thanks for watching
OMG, WHY IS THAT CHILD DRIVING???? 😱🤣🤣😁
The reactions on here are funny. Awesome video, Calvin!
Btw, I'm pretty sure the guy in that truck died of Corona....
There was certainly a lot of scattered beer cans! And poor Jacob everybody calling him a little kid.
Thanks for your help David. The channel's really taking off! Perhaps you are a good omen!
Lots and lots of corona lol 😆
@@CalvinHikes No need to thank ME! I had a blast!
these videos are so incredibly entertaining and informative, thanks for making them!
Wow, thank you!
Hi, been silently watching your videos for 3 days (Didn't comment, this is my first). Your channel is awesome. I didn't expect to myself that I will enjoy watching cave hiking. And also, this is the first channel I watched about caves or hiking. Keep up the good work!
Welcome to the dark frontier.
Caveman’s dad here...and avid caver with the team. If you can silently watch without yelling and such, you are almost cave ready. 🤪. Life is more fun in the dark. Thanks for watching
Bro love from italy! You’re the best. I started watching your videos thinking how would a person even think to do something like this but the more I watch and the more I’m willing to go on an aventure like this
Go for it. You live in cavers heaven.
I love you dedication every question I've left got answered within the hour.
Or a few days. We have to take breaks sometimes. Thank you. ; )
New subscriber here. Absolutely enjoying your videos. So wonderful to see kids out enjoying nature having fun and not stuck behind screens playing video games.
Thanks. Yeah we like to get out and have fun!
I’m totally hooked on your videos! I agree that this would be an amazing TV show. I’m super claustrophobic so I don’t think I will ever enter a cave in my life so I live vicariously thru you! Also Jacob is such a brave young man! Wish I had a cool uncle like you growing up. Keep up the good work
Is this not already a TV show!?
We have 1K for week ended up getting like a 100 hours of video and we're going to make that into a several part episode.
@@CalvinHikes it’s better than a TV show!! But I think you should be like on Nat Geo or Discovery or something! For the whole world to see!!!
I am addicted to this channel that I just found today, I'll for sure be Binge watching this after work for the next little while. Lol thanks guys for the hard work and sharing
Hopefully, we'll be able to make more for you to binge. We appreciate the support.
This deserves so many more likes
Deserves its own satellite channel.
Learning more from this, than just about any thing else on TV.
I am really enjoying your caving videos and the wisdom part of your channel. The first video I saw of yours I couldn't watch without closing my eyes as I am pretty claustrophobic; however I feel kind of open to it now. There is a rock climbing and caving place near me and I genuinely want to give it a go now.
Go
That's awesome! We feel the claustrophobia too! Most caves aren't this tight. When we go through a small passage, we take our time... which allows us to adjust emotionally to each space. We stay calm, and when the kids have had enough, I lead them out. Even just getting out in the fresh air is nice. Some of our friends only peek in the entrance to caves... and that's ok as well. Just a little adventure is good for the soul!
I would not worry about jacob driving. I taught all my sons to drive in the country or the deer lease on private land. Keep teaching them well safely. Yall still have huge cajones!
We just have an unusual family hobby.
Amazing videos and glad you are teaching people who explore caves and about the safety and dangers of exploring alone and with groups of friends.
I go alone quite a bit. Diving underwater seemed to have some real danger.
With all the kids growing up with no positive male role models, this video is heart warming. ♥
Wtf
Thank you. We agree totally!
You gotta be very proud for Jacob
He amazes us every day he’s underground.
Absolute gospel at the end of the video concerning risk when you both were speaking of the young man. Nice Video, Thankyou
You're welcome and thank you
I have been binge watching these all night and it’s a school night I can’t stoppp
I wish to be half as brave as those kids. Amazing
Then be brave. ; )
This is a really interesting channel. I found it via related videos of your typical "claustrophobia challenge" type of videos, but this is so much better. Love the family adventure aspect, it's super cool. Definitely not for me, but watching other people do it is very interesting! Seems like a real neat hobby, if not an utterly terrifying one :)
Thank you. Yeah it's tough not to make those claustrophobia videos because those are the ones that generally go viral. But we like making movies which show an adventure with some kind of storyline. So we appreciate the kind words.
Man: full wet suit nice and dry
Boys: jeans and sneakers freezing
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Damn he’s the coolest uncle ever
I love this whole video, but my favorite part was the final few minutes! People never truly live life, simply because they are too scared! Love the content, just subscribed today!
Awesome, thanks. Yes, seems like few people make an effort to live life to the fullest. Yes there are serious issues to think about but life is also full of opportunities to have a crazy amount of fun.
🎶Ohhhhh theeeeeeere's not enough money in the whole wide world for me to crawl down these holes. 🎶
For us either. Now, the beauty beyond imagination is our motivation
Dude yall are awesome, not gonna lie. My 9 year old son an I have been binge watching yall all day today. Keep it up guys, please stay safe.
Cool glad you enjoy the vids! We do have a second channel if you just want to keep on watching videos. Less edited.
@@CalvinHikes unedited you say? Drop that link my dude lol
Even Darker
Joel gets homie of the year award
HE IS 16!!????!?!?! Well he acts like a adult to be honest
Hes bigger than I was at his age. Perfect for caving!
@Boba Fett same
@Boba Fett I’m 21 and only started growing my mustache. Different for everyone.
It’s so weird to think someone built a dam there!
I think what happened was there was a natural dam which kept the bottom full of water. So it was terrible to get through. A crew of people altered the natural dam, creating a drain, so they could drain it, and crawl through, then when they left, they could plug the drain, and restore the cave to normal. So much work!
@@CalvinHikes Honestly, that is a lot of work. Makes you think what they could of been doing in there.
I love your attitude, approach to caving and overall view on life. You’re an inspiration and I’ve become addicted to your channel! Stay safe down there!!
We are well equipped to get out safely. Thanks for watching
Dad showed you three, he came through backwards lol.
Again, people just forget that you and your kids are professionals. Keep this up, this is amazing. You guys are an amazing team
Thank you so much!
Cant stop watching these videos, 30 mins ago I couldn’t think of nothing worse going thru caves, now I wish I knew someone like you go to with! Haha can someone explain why someone put water in the way of the passage?
I think the water was "original." Some cavers in the 60s, wanting to access the cave on a regular basis, built a way for the water to drain. So they could return, and drain the sump at their leisure, then let it fill again when the left so no one else could get through. That drain broke eventually leaving the bottom full of water... again... permanently. After I made my way through the water, I was able to repair the drain... and so it functions again.
I never could get a clear idea of what occurred. But the other side of the cave does have some extremely delicate features. So they want the bottom to stay filled with water.
Same feeling. First video, I was like this is nuts. Several videos later, I am addicted and understand that this is not nuts at all. The conclusion of this video explains a lot.
Cave on! It is as safe as you make it. I caved a LOT in the 90's. Great experiences and wonderful things I saw. The deepest single drop in the continental U.S. is here in GA. Best friends I ever made were other cavers.
That's awesome. We have VERY few vertical caves here. 99% lava tubes. However, our next one is a vertical lava tube... and it's pretty crazy.
That message at the end is rather strong. Thank you!
kids can drive. Im 5 and I drive my little tikes truck all the time. the cops pull me over a lot tho. FTP!!
I really enjoyed this video and think it's a great opportunity for the youngsters to learn a lot from you! 😊
Kind words. Thank you.
You did it. You hit two things i fear the most in one go and made it look easy. Tight space full of water. Fantastic. This channel is slowlly helping me get over those
Spiders and bats should complete the training. Thanks for watching
rule one with caving and going underwater is to tie a line, follow it, don't let go anything could happen- but glad they were alright! great vid
Our prep and safety protocol would amaze you. Thanks.
Cool channel! It's like I'm watching a documentary.
Mitigating the risk, well put, you and Jake definitely have a skill set that I don’t. I do enjoy the videos, I appreciate you and hope to see more. Stay safe my spelunking friends.
There’s a whole world underground to be explored, and we do it as safely as possible. This one stretched the definition of safety just a tad. Caveman’s dad
The best channel of all
Amazing message at the end. After wqtching your videos I wanted to do some cave exploring, but unfortunately there are no caves close to where I live, so thanks to you I can at least enjoy this activity through someone else... I am from Czech republic and I live close to Pilsen
Dirt roads and woods are where I taught my kids to drive too.👍
Lucky kids.
@@billsanders9387 I learned how to drive by racing my buddy around corn fields. That was a blast. I remember my grandfather bought me a beat up Ford Falcon. I had to rivet sheet metal to cover the holes in the floor boards but at 13 I didn’t care.👍
I love that hes driving ! Haha awesome
You know if you're in the woods and you get hurt, then somebody's gotta drive out. The more remotely you are located, Everybody's gotta be able to operate the machinery. Jacobs been driving for years.
First-time watcher here - and you are spot on! I subscribed and will be joining you via your videos for now own. Thank you for the commentary at the end. You speak the truth! Take care!
Thank you so much and welcome to the darkness
This is one of the best, most exciting channels on you tube full stop. Been up all night watching this "edge of your seat stuff".
It’s even more exciting in person. This cave had hidden it’s secrets too long.
I am spiraling down, watching all this kinda Videos °^°, 6h of sleep left to go, technically xD
Haha, awesome. We'll keep adding more.
“Professionals” then all I see if just two kids and one guy lmao
There was 10 of us in this cave. But if we show all the safety stuff comment that kind of takes the drama out. We need to leave some of it and so people have something to complain about! ; )
This is only the second video of you guys I have ever watched and you three are a great team. You seem like a very good and caring uncle, man and friend. A very good positive role model to these two young impressionable boys. I wish I would have had a role model similar to you when i was a young man. This is my wife's account that's why it says tabitha country lol but anyways. Keep up the good work stay safe guys and I will be a follower of you guys for years to come thank you for a breath of fresh air in these crazy negative times we are going thru.
These are very kind words thank you so much. These are crazy times we are hiding underground!
I came across your channel for the first time probably like I don’t know an hour ago no probably like four hours ago lol. I don’t know it was probably around 11 o’clock at night it’s now three in the morning. I’ve made a few comments here and there shared a few thoughts however, this comment to me is the most important. Really respect and appreciate taking the time to sit down and keep it real and not in any type of way other than clearly and genuinely from your heart. Sadly it’s kinda rare these days.
Just read your comment. I’m Caveman’s dad...and in this beast too. What we do is very unique and enjoyable. It is real in every way. Did my first cave in ‘57 🤪.
Glad you enjoy the show.
Just found out i'm clautrophobic.. Gonna watch one more video!
Whattt got the lil homie driving, ill let u know 1 thing he drives better than my dad
I know those are not your kids but you are still helping to raise some incredibly brave and strong kids, physically and mentally.
Great Uncle. Keep up the good work!
Thanks. They are all very experienced cavers.
You are so much underrated these videos are crazy
We just live to discover the undiscovered . It a joy and an education.