You absolutely nailed it here buddy, this footage is incredible! Had to rewatch again to relive the experience once more. If one wants to get the look and feel of what going deep into a real wild cave is like, this is it. I couldn't be more proud, honored, and grateful to have shared this experience, this expedition, with you and Cole. Experiences like these really create a bond, and I feel that we emerged from Tytoona cave with some unforgettable memories and an even greater friendship... Your camera settings and setup were excellent as well, you were able to capture so much detail from an area that is otherwise completely dark - excellent production all the way around.
Walter, there is nothing like the bond of descending 1,000' into the earth, through a river no less, and emerging intact. Eating steak and drinking beers around a fire that night was amazing, but the bond was forged underground. Any technical or production compliments I receive from you are extra special, considering the films you make. I know yours is going to be amazing, so I'm glad mine hit first 🤣😂 Thanks for coming along, buddy!
😮😮😮😮😮 that was a bit of an adventure to say the least....cave wildlife! It looked a bit unnerving coming back against the current at the logjam...the rock formations were incredible....looked like quartz veins in the overhead coming through the logjam... Amazing
Well done to all three of you for doing that. The cave formations were neat to see, and I can't believe you all went through the logs and further into the cave. Just watching the footage of how tight it was freaked me out a little bit!
Sarah, I'll tell you... Mentally, I was good to go until we were past the jam. Then, there were quiet times where I realized it wasn't an easy out anymore. When the guys were looking at the sump up close, I was hanging back, kind of wishing we were closer to the exit. "Hiking in is optional, hiking out is mandatory." That phrase always helps me refocus!!!
Yes, incredible. I don't think I would have wanted to go beyond the log jam, but then I just would have had to do it. You guys are impressive. Wow. Adventure of a life time.
@@quietjohnoutandabout6578 everything up to the logjam is very manageable. It's one flight of steps from the road to the cave, and it's all flat. Then the experience really takes a turn at the jam!!! Thanks for watching, John.
This was one of my favorite expeditions of the summer and with two of TH-cam’s outdoor best. You need to be able to trust those you adventure with and have confidence in their skills and ability to have your back should things go sideways. Walt and Ryan are two of those men for me and I wouldn’t have been able to reach and see the last 500 feet of cave which I’ve dreamt about for almost two years after two prior trips to the cave without them. This video captures not only the beauty of one of PA’s pristine wild caves but the tension and high adventure of pushing into the dark, testing your limits an endurance, and managing risk and reward that paid off with some rarely seen beautiful formations like the Umbrella. Couldn’t be more proud to have been a part of the journey with these two legends.
Cole - You, Walter, and I are the perfect mix of experience, knowledge, and fortitude that I'd hike anywhere with! Just an absolute hell of a team. We ALL earned those Saturday night steaks!!! Thank you so much for setting this weekend up. More videos to come from Huntington...
Wow you had me on the edge of my seat the entire video, not too often do 30 minute TH-cam videos fly by but yours certainly did, that section after the logs looked as intense as you made it out to be, great stuff Ryan this was your best adventure yet
Wow, thanks Bill!!! This cave was an incredible experience... I had seen pictures, a few videos... But nothing out there could truly prepare me for the scope of this place. It is an absolute treasure. Thanks for watching all 30 minutes! (I try to keep them around 15 max, lol)
Holy crap! That is an insane adventure. My heart was pounding through the whole thing, especially through the log jam and beyond. I could not do this. All I could think of was the soccer team of boys that got caught in a cave during a flash flood some years back. I think it was Thailand. I might be able to get a little way in, but fear would certainly overcome me at some point. Well done everyone. PS - aliens have definitely been there! 👽
@@krohikinghappens thanks for hanging in there! I know it can be a tough watch. We had safety protocols in place, so I hope we were good! I didn't get mentally weird until we were past the log jam and it would have been harder to get out.
That was so cool, totally loved it. Would love to do that and would definitely need a guide, but not all the way all the end. To narrow thanls guys for sharing ❤
Thank you, Deb, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The first 400' is really easy and manageable. Getting through the jam was definitely the challenge, but it's worth it even for just that first part.
You absolutely nailed it here buddy, this footage is incredible! Had to rewatch again to relive the experience once more. If one wants to get the look and feel of what going deep into a real wild cave is like, this is it. I couldn't be more proud, honored, and grateful to have shared this experience, this expedition, with you and Cole. Experiences like these really create a bond, and I feel that we emerged from Tytoona cave with some unforgettable memories and an even greater friendship... Your camera settings and setup were excellent as well, you were able to capture so much detail from an area that is otherwise completely dark - excellent production all the way around.
Walter, there is nothing like the bond of descending 1,000' into the earth, through a river no less, and emerging intact. Eating steak and drinking beers around a fire that night was amazing, but the bond was forged underground.
Any technical or production compliments I receive from you are extra special, considering the films you make. I know yours is going to be amazing, so I'm glad mine hit first 🤣😂
Thanks for coming along, buddy!
What a cool adventure and video. Your so brave. I have to watch it again!
That was awesome! Keep up the great work!
@@kevind5396 thank you Kevin! I assume that means go in deeper caves, so.... OK!!!
😮😮😮😮😮 that was a bit of an adventure to say the least....cave wildlife! It looked a bit unnerving coming back against the current at the logjam...the rock formations were incredible....looked like quartz veins in the overhead coming through the logjam...
Amazing
@@JohnDillon-s4l it's two weeks later and I'm STILL processing what I saw in there! Thanks for watching, John
Well done to all three of you for doing that. The cave formations were neat to see, and I can't believe you all went through the logs and further into the cave. Just watching the footage of how tight it was freaked me out a little bit!
Sarah, I'll tell you... Mentally, I was good to go until we were past the jam. Then, there were quiet times where I realized it wasn't an easy out anymore. When the guys were looking at the sump up close, I was hanging back, kind of wishing we were closer to the exit. "Hiking in is optional, hiking out is mandatory." That phrase always helps me refocus!!!
Yes, incredible. I don't think I would have wanted to go beyond the log jam, but then I just would have had to do it. You guys are impressive. Wow. Adventure of a life time.
@@quietjohnoutandabout6578 everything up to the logjam is very manageable. It's one flight of steps from the road to the cave, and it's all flat. Then the experience really takes a turn at the jam!!! Thanks for watching, John.
Awesome stuff !!!
I saw a video of this from you on a Facebook group as part of our prep... You know what this place is 👍. Thanks for watching, guys!
@@HikerDudeDad you are welcome !
This was one of my favorite expeditions of the summer and with two of TH-cam’s outdoor best. You need to be able to trust those you adventure with and have confidence in their skills and ability to have your back should things go sideways. Walt and Ryan are two of those men for me and I wouldn’t have been able to reach and see the last 500 feet of cave which I’ve dreamt about for almost two years after two prior trips to the cave without them. This video captures not only the beauty of one of PA’s pristine wild caves but the tension and high adventure of pushing into the dark, testing your limits an endurance, and managing risk and reward that paid off with some rarely seen beautiful formations like the Umbrella. Couldn’t be more proud to have been a part of the journey with these two legends.
Cole - You, Walter, and I are the perfect mix of experience, knowledge, and fortitude that I'd hike anywhere with! Just an absolute hell of a team. We ALL earned those Saturday night steaks!!! Thank you so much for setting this weekend up. More videos to come from Huntington...
Totally awesome. Thanks for taking me along.😊
@@heidipapcunik4772 thanks for coming, Heidi!
OMG, what an adventure! Very scary but so worth it. I could never do it so thanks for taking me along.
@@bwatcher1000 I'm glad you came along! Thanks for watching.
I love this adventure for you guys! You all are amazing for doing this together!
@@darcyshikingdiaries it was a perfectly managed group of friends who had each other's backs in there. There's no one I'd have rather done this with!
Great vid. This has been on my list for a while. Thanks for taking us along.
WOW
@@johnahern4345 "wow" may have been uttered 397 times in this cave!
Wow you had me on the edge of my seat the entire video, not too often do 30 minute TH-cam videos fly by but yours certainly did, that section after the logs looked as intense as you made it out to be, great stuff Ryan this was your best adventure yet
Wow, thanks Bill!!! This cave was an incredible experience... I had seen pictures, a few videos... But nothing out there could truly prepare me for the scope of this place. It is an absolute treasure. Thanks for watching all 30 minutes! (I try to keep them around 15 max, lol)
I would crush those small areas, but the water would be past my belly in those deep-water spots!
Holy crap! That is an insane adventure. My heart was pounding through the whole thing, especially through the log jam and beyond. I could not do this. All I could think of was the soccer team of boys that got caught in a cave during a flash flood some years back. I think it was Thailand. I might be able to get a little way in, but fear would certainly overcome me at some point. Well done everyone. PS - aliens have definitely been there! 👽
@@krohikinghappens thanks for hanging in there! I know it can be a tough watch. We had safety protocols in place, so I hope we were good! I didn't get mentally weird until we were past the log jam and it would have been harder to get out.
That was so cool, totally loved it. Would love to do that and would definitely need a guide, but not all the way all the end. To narrow thanls guys for sharing ❤
Thank you, Deb, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The first 400' is really easy and manageable. Getting through the jam was definitely the challenge, but it's worth it even for just that first part.