Exploring The Mysterious Sinks Of Gandy Cave In West Virginia

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  • @robertevans8024
    @robertevans8024 4 роки тому +18

    The last time I saw this cave was in 1984. "Project alive" with 15 other guys from a vocational school in Bensalem PA. We went through the channel called a keyhole. Water up to our chest. Also caved/rappelled "HellHole" cave. I set a school record for getting up the rope the fastest. 3 minutes 20 seconds. Beautiful cave. Climbed all over Seneca Rocks and hiked 15-20 miles a day over a 30 day stay. Best time I ever had. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. That was 37 years ago. 💖💯👍👍 When I went through, we did the reverse.

    • @davidseals352
      @davidseals352 4 роки тому +3

      That was a trip of a lifetime. We all need one or two of those

  • @aquachigger
    @aquachigger  4 роки тому +50

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    • @Amanda_D-G
      @Amanda_D-G 4 роки тому +3

      Always enjoy the videos. Thanks for the many hours of family friendly entertainment.

    • @ordinaryeveryday5400
      @ordinaryeveryday5400 4 роки тому +3

      Thank you chiggers I love the longer video's.

    • @IratePuffin
      @IratePuffin 4 роки тому +2

      Hey Chigg, what kind of flashlight was that?

    • @rlsingle00
      @rlsingle00 4 роки тому +2

      Could you add a link for that flashlight

    • @allanwilkerson6426
      @allanwilkerson6426 4 роки тому +3

      Great video guys. I never fail to get a laugh or two, when you two guys are together. I love the adventure and seeing things I've never seen. But I love watching two adult school kids together. Thank you for taking me along again. Stay safe and healthy.

  • @jeffreynichols6367
    @jeffreynichols6367 4 роки тому +12

    Its been almost 40 years since I went through this cave. Hiked all over the dolly sods each summer till I moved across the country. Thanks for the memories

    • @llc1976
      @llc1976 2 роки тому

      Dolly sods is so pretty

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  2 роки тому

      @jeffery Glad you enjoyed it. The poor 'Sod's looks like Disneyland now. Back then it was a different place. I miss it.

  • @ogamhunter
    @ogamhunter 4 роки тому +13

    I lived here in WV. all my life and never knew anything of the cave's. Thanks guy's for taking us along and making it available for someone like me to see it for the first time. Once I get through this lung operation, I myself will be making a trip that way. All Most Heaven West Virginia! Welcome back home Chigg! (Glen).

    • @angusdafoe9351
      @angusdafoe9351 4 роки тому +5

      Hope your lung operation goes well and a speedy recovery Glen. 🙏

  • @andynottingham
    @andynottingham 4 роки тому +4

    The hole with the dead cow in it is actually one of two entrances to Stillhouse Cave. It has a large room directly under the parking area. Just as awesome of a cave as the Sinks.

  • @jimjustice581
    @jimjustice581 3 роки тому +3

    OMG!!! This was the most beautiful, exciting, and breathtaking caving experience ever! The formations, those huge blocks, and that room you could stand up in (that looked longer than a football field) was just incredible. Thank you times ten!

  • @lesahanners5057
    @lesahanners5057 4 роки тому +7

    This was epic and beyond words. Thanks for sharing Chigg, you and Todd really had a fine adventure. The flashlight really let you see what a marvel that cave is.

  • @afarrar3
    @afarrar3 2 роки тому

    great video! hoping to head there soon, I've been through it a few times int the past. I remember one of our group went through the high bank, using a walking stick propped horizontally across both banks to help him along as he waded through. cold water! thanks for taking us along.

  • @Chuck88vert
    @Chuck88vert 4 роки тому +1

    Great video.Earth is a cool place. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @vegasbattleborn1594
    @vegasbattleborn1594 4 роки тому +8

    When you're in the room before the exit where the handprints are, it almost looks like something was covered up on the walls with mud too. Awesome adventure!

  • @debbieg75
    @debbieg75 4 роки тому +6

    ABSOLUTELY loved this video!!! Finally a cave that I didn't feel like I had to......'hold yer breath'. Nice pics at the end ❤. Thank you for this adventure!!

    • @parson7260
      @parson7260 4 роки тому

      You're a good woman Debbie.

    • @Somethin_Slix
      @Somethin_Slix 3 роки тому

      @@parson7260 you're a good woman too Andy

  • @countdooku793
    @countdooku793 4 роки тому +1

    Cant believe you were close to my neck of the woods! Thats awesome west virginia is beatutiful

  • @joeuncoolio
    @joeuncoolio 4 роки тому +4

    This cave was such a luxurious romp that it is the Cadillac of caves for the Chigg. No crawling through the mud or tight spaces. Fun romp.

  • @Tony-zt3zy
    @Tony-zt3zy 4 роки тому +1

    And in my opinion that's one of your best cave exploration videos I've ever seen. Beautiful and breathtaking you'd never know it was there. Take care of yourself. Tony

  • @itdoesnotmatter671
    @itdoesnotmatter671 4 роки тому +7

    What a great video you and Todd do a great job putting these adventures together thanks to you both.

  • @robertevans8024
    @robertevans8024 4 роки тому +18

    " leave nothing behind, take nothing but memories".

    • @JS-wc4xs
      @JS-wc4xs 4 роки тому +4

      Take only photos, leave only footfrints

    • @pawpatrolnews
      @pawpatrolnews 4 роки тому +6

      Take nothing, leave only banana peels...

    • @JohnRBIV
      @JohnRBIV 4 роки тому +4

      unless it's a minie ball

    • @nickbar9420
      @nickbar9420 4 роки тому +1

      How about a few mudbugs? That ok? 😁

    • @robertevans8024
      @robertevans8024 4 роки тому +2

      @@nickbar9420 just don't eat them. 😁

  • @marihewson4195
    @marihewson4195 4 роки тому +1

    Chig.... That was absolutely awesome. Amazing place. Thank you for bringing this to us. Great to have you back. All the best from New Zealand xx

  • @gregnealis71
    @gregnealis71 4 роки тому +4

    Absolutely love going on cave adventures with you! I am unable to do anything like this because of a back injury. Thanks for another amazing trip!

  • @russb3816
    @russb3816 4 роки тому +1

    There is something about you and caves that keeps me glued to the screen. Such a cool video.

  • @ArturKu
    @ArturKu 4 роки тому +1

    Cheers from Poland, this cave is amazing place

  • @susansmith6680
    @susansmith6680 4 роки тому +2

    That was every bit of AWESOME!!!

  • @hilltophomestead7262
    @hilltophomestead7262 4 роки тому +2

    I almost abandoned you at the beginning when all you did was talk about the spiders!!! Thankfully, I stuck with it and made it all the way to the end, lol! GREAT adventure - probably one of the most amazing so far!

  • @bvs9631
    @bvs9631 4 роки тому +2

    Wow! Loved this video. You get to do everything I wish I could. You go to so many cool places. I'm so glad you take us along and make us feel like we are right there with you on all your adventures. We can see you love it and love people too. You make us feel so welcome. Thank you so much. 💕

  • @stanbarrett5552
    @stanbarrett5552 4 роки тому +1

    Sure would like to have been the guy that found & mapped that one! Beautiful!! Thanks for taking us with you!!

  • @tolkenkwon9753
    @tolkenkwon9753 3 роки тому

    Brought back a lot of memories..our school brought us here for a 5th grade trip ,first time I’ve been camping beautiful area up Spruce knob

  • @robinkhan7468
    @robinkhan7468 4 роки тому +4

    What a wonderful experience.😀 The bats are adorable. You probably felt the youth of wonder and hoped that age didn’t come along.😉 Thanks for taking us all with you!

  • @CarletonWatkins1861
    @CarletonWatkins1861 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! When I was there over 40 years ago we walked all the way to the other end with out going through deep water. At the very end we walked out to daylight by hugging the right wall where it was about chest deep.

  • @Malcomb35
    @Malcomb35 Рік тому

    Went through that cave with my best friends, dad's AA group, lol... one of the best times of my life ....never forget it

  • @llc1976
    @llc1976 3 роки тому

    Good lord! That is one bright flashlight! I love your laugh, you have a great sense of humor.

  • @garynichols8186
    @garynichols8186 4 роки тому +2

    Enjoyed going through with you guys! My wife and I just drove by the Sinks on Saturday after going to Spruce Knob.

  • @colin5021
    @colin5021 4 роки тому +1

    11 / 10 on the amazing scale!

  • @joshuakelton2302
    @joshuakelton2302 4 роки тому +1

    Ok Chigg...I finally did it...I subscribed. Haha. Been watching on and off for maybe 2 years and ya got me with your "serious moment" with Todd when he found the ring and the bit chain. I always enjoy. Keep it up you two. I subscribed to Appalachian History Detectives too.

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 4 роки тому +2

    Great video Chigg and Todd be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

  • @codytrollope5434
    @codytrollope5434 3 роки тому +2

    I stumbled across one of your videos and have just been watching them back to back for the past 2 hours. I'm really enjoying your adventures man.. I love your content. This spelunking adventure was so good, I just had to comment and sub. You are such a good hearted fun guy man. A great sense of humor as well. I wish you all the best, and hope you keep the adventures coming 👍. Stay safe and covid free .

  • @alabamadixiediggers4714
    @alabamadixiediggers4714 4 роки тому

    WOW !!!! DUDE !!!! Thanx Chigg and Todd ...
    That was a totally AWESOME AQUACHIGGER ADVENTURE. See ya on the next

  • @nickbar9420
    @nickbar9420 4 роки тому +13

    Anyone else read the video title as Sinks of Candy?... saw it was the chig and thought what kind of crazy crap is he getting into now. 😁

    • @nadinechandler8898
      @nadinechandler8898 4 роки тому +1

      Lol at least im not the only one 😂

    • @getin3949
      @getin3949 4 роки тому

      No, and it sounds like a dumb name some man must have come up with.

    • @nickyic
      @nickyic 4 роки тому +1

      Haha. Me too

  • @Wvnursey
    @Wvnursey 4 роки тому +8

    Welcome back to Wild Wonderful West Virginia!

  • @lavenderrainbow5041
    @lavenderrainbow5041 4 роки тому +2

    Now, THIS is a cave that I can get into! Gotta find one similar to this here. Thanks for taking us on an amazing caving xx

  • @FOUNDITBURIED
    @FOUNDITBURIED 4 роки тому +3

    WOW! What an Amazing tour you took us on. We are lucky to be able to go and explore with you on your adventures. Thanks, Chigg

  • @petewebster2977
    @petewebster2977 4 роки тому +1

    That was an awesome adventure. .thanks for taking us along .
    Pete Australia 👍

  • @micheleaustin8328
    @micheleaustin8328 4 роки тому

    🎶Almost Heaven, West Viginia!🎶🎵☺👍Great animal adventure, too!!😉👍👍🎬🙅

  • @StonedustandStardust
    @StonedustandStardust 3 роки тому

    Thanks Beau and Todd for a great time!

  • @richardstrocky2926
    @richardstrocky2926 2 роки тому

    W O W!!! I've been watting for one of your videos like this. 👍 Super cool Chig

  • @MarkHansen1990
    @MarkHansen1990 4 роки тому +3

    Coolest cave ever!

  • @kenstrampe7609
    @kenstrampe7609 3 роки тому

    Awesome i miss caving, now i just live it through you thanks for bringing us along.

  • @GIRLSMAKE12334
    @GIRLSMAKE12334 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for these videos. Makes my day when I see them.

  • @StonedustandStardust
    @StonedustandStardust 3 роки тому

    What an awesome cave. One big enough for claustrophobics like me. Thanks!

  • @anitaphillips2613
    @anitaphillips2613 4 роки тому

    That is a Awesome cave thxs for sharing that with us.

  • @veb92168
    @veb92168 4 роки тому

    My new favorite video! Thanks!!

  • @michiganmagneto
    @michiganmagneto 4 роки тому +2

    That was awesome! Like Jules Verne Journey to the Center of the Earth. I've been going through West Virginia quite often lately. One time I ended up on some Road that no semi-truck should ever be on, ever. Probably me and my semi that you heard overhead inside the cave.

  • @danweiss4928
    @danweiss4928 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful video. Thanks for taking me along

  • @YourTubeVideoss
    @YourTubeVideoss 4 роки тому

    Cool Video , Cool Caves Of W Virginia .. Thanks For Uploading ! Gave Thumbs UP

  • @sr.chinta-louisetorpey5566
    @sr.chinta-louisetorpey5566 4 роки тому

    Very Cool Chigg! Thank-you!

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 4 роки тому +1

    Beau fun Cave Exporing for Sure Virginia's got a lot of Cool caves!!!; )

  • @lkbrigg1
    @lkbrigg1 4 роки тому

    I love your videos, your adventures with Todd are the best, keep the friendship going.

  • @pwdr
    @pwdr 4 роки тому

    MOAR Caves! Amazing video as usual!!

  • @james.carty.9043
    @james.carty.9043 4 роки тому +2

    Great cave adventure chig keep them coming some cool caves here in Ireland keep safe and well to you and your family and of course all your little animal friends.

  • @travissmith5525
    @travissmith5525 4 роки тому

    That was awesome, thanks for sharing!

  • @tracybranham8648
    @tracybranham8648 4 роки тому

    Yay Bats! That is one amazing cave thank you for sharing your adventure.

  • @johnhicks4020
    @johnhicks4020 4 роки тому

    Awesome video always enjoy watching the new adventures

  • @Amanda_D-G
    @Amanda_D-G 4 роки тому +2

    Hi from the uk. Its great to see you back in them caves chigg.

  • @donaldjohnson4019
    @donaldjohnson4019 4 роки тому +3

    Best Cave Explore
    You and Mr.Todd found a Good en .

  • @ryancurfman
    @ryancurfman Рік тому

    My grandpa told me a story about him and his brothers exploring this cave when he was in his 20s (would’ve been in the 1950s). Apparently there was a flash flood while he was inside and they ended up having to swim out with only a few inches between the water and ceiling to breath. Took them around 4 hours to find their way out. So crazy

    • @aquachigger
      @aquachigger  Рік тому

      Yeah, you have to be careful and watch the weather before you go into some caves and this is one for sure.

  • @asiahschacher3006
    @asiahschacher3006 4 роки тому

    Such a great cave! Fun video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @normawinton6832
    @normawinton6832 4 роки тому

    Thats the best cave yet Beau!

  • @SIXPACFISH
    @SIXPACFISH 4 роки тому +1

    Best cave trip evar! You need to bring your caving crew and fully film and map this cave!

  • @lolAnnMarie182
    @lolAnnMarie182 3 роки тому

    I’ve lived here my whole life and had no idea this existed. I need to go explore my own state ASAP.

  • @tterbay
    @tterbay 4 роки тому

    What an amazing and beautiful place! Thank you to you and Todd both for sharing this adventure with us. 🙏

  • @michaelsisenstein1372
    @michaelsisenstein1372 4 роки тому +1

    that looked like an endangered Virginia long eared bat. Cool

  • @drewpackman2929
    @drewpackman2929 4 роки тому +1

    Cool, i did a thru trip entrance to entrance in the late 80s.

  • @SlimPickins_07
    @SlimPickins_07 4 роки тому +1

    Love West Virginia. I've passed through alot and it's beautiful, never had a chance to stop and explore and it's always bothered me. Plan on retiring there.

  • @steveculbert4039
    @steveculbert4039 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this fine adventure!

  • @redgateroadcoffee1037
    @redgateroadcoffee1037 4 роки тому

    Looks lime alot of fun!

  • @advenzures
    @advenzures 4 роки тому +1

    Another great video. Thank you for sharing with us. Stay safe 🤗

  • @denniswhittaker2434
    @denniswhittaker2434 4 роки тому

    What a fantastic walk realy enjoyed it well done Mr chiggs and Todd niccccccce 😜👍

  • @VickieV1333
    @VickieV1333 4 роки тому +2

    That is a cave I would love to explore!! It was so beautiful! The landscape was spectacular! Living in Florida I don’t get to see the fall colors much😢. That was phenomenal! You and Todd should go visit Billy and Thor in Maine, that would be a gas!!

  • @omarthetentmaker2616
    @omarthetentmaker2616 4 роки тому

    that was some mighty fine spelunkin fellas i really enjoyed that. think the cow done popped. cant wait for the next one

  • @pamelasinclair-karney8856
    @pamelasinclair-karney8856 4 роки тому

    Thank you for taking me along. It was an awesome adventure. Interesting. Fan from Canada

  • @jacobcarrico1
    @jacobcarrico1 4 роки тому

    Thank you for a cave video these are my favorites

  • @Pwrcritter
    @Pwrcritter 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the footage. We were there last year but a bad storm was coming so we changed our mind, lol.

  • @christopherbassell5197
    @christopherbassell5197 3 роки тому

    It's a little cutie..Lol .. Love the enthusiasm!!

  • @jethomas232
    @jethomas232 4 роки тому

    Fun video. Place is slicker than ell slim on a river bottom.

  • @ih3047
    @ih3047 4 роки тому

    that was awesome - thanks Chigg

  • @Nunya_Bidnez
    @Nunya_Bidnez 4 роки тому

    Awesome. Im not brave enough to go in there so its fun to watch you do it for me Chig. Thanks.

  • @janmoliver
    @janmoliver 4 роки тому

    Excellent adventure!

  • @nancybice8915
    @nancybice8915 4 роки тому

    WOW!! That was awesome!! Thanks for the ride along!!!

  • @patriciadunn6602
    @patriciadunn6602 4 роки тому

    Awesome adventure !!!!!!!

  • @gordonreynolds4599
    @gordonreynolds4599 4 роки тому

    Super cool adventure!

  • @moirablack3768
    @moirablack3768 4 роки тому

    Absolutely loved this video🤩🤩🤩💕 many thanks from Scotland🙏🙏👍

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector 4 роки тому

    Chigg,
    That was awesome!
    Cheers,
    Rik Spector

  • @johnlaforte700
    @johnlaforte700 4 роки тому

    Really cool trip. Thanks

  • @ruthiewrangler9864
    @ruthiewrangler9864 4 роки тому

    You sure do love your caves. That was one I actually would go in. Not so cramped.

  • @nateday9328
    @nateday9328 4 роки тому +1

    West Virginia loves the Chigg!!

  • @scottquick8064
    @scottquick8064 4 роки тому

    thanx for the adventure, lets see more caves please.

  • @michaelstrong3634
    @michaelstrong3634 4 роки тому

    Great video. Really enjoy your caving videos. Thanks much for sharing

  • @ErlefromVa
    @ErlefromVa 4 роки тому

    Great trip with Todd and an awesome cave!

  • @zekesgirl100
    @zekesgirl100 4 роки тому

    That. Was. Awesome.

  • @LilyoftheValeyrising
    @LilyoftheValeyrising 4 роки тому

    Awesome filming of a beautiful cave!

  • @arthurbolton8477
    @arthurbolton8477 4 роки тому

    thanks for showing us that it was a fantastic cave.

  • @mikerowland1701
    @mikerowland1701 4 роки тому +2

    Moar megalithic stone work. Ancient high technology