Colossal Cave Wild Tour: The Route Most Tourists Never See

Most visitors to Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Vail, Arizona, stick to the lighted pathways. But hidden beyond the guardrails lies a massive, dormant limestone labyrinth that very few people ever see. In this video, we leave the tourist trail behind to explore the "Wild Tour" route—a journey that requires leaving the sunlight, the standing room, and the comfort zone behind. About Colossal Cave: Located just outside of Tucson, Colossal Cave is one of the largest dry caves in the United States. Unlike "wet" caves, which are still actively growing with dripping water, a dry cave is dormant, resulting in a dusty, steady environment. The temperature inside stays at a comfortable 70 degrees year-round, but the lack of active water means the formations are "dead" and must be protected carefully. The cave has a rich history, serving as shelter for prehistoric peoples and later as a hideout for train robbers in the Old West. The Regular Tour vs. The Wild Tour. The standard tour is a half-mile walk on paved paths with electric lighting and handrails. It is accessible, family-friendly, and offers great views of the large chambers. The Wild Tour (featured in this video) is a completely different beast. It takes you off the pavement and into the unlit, unrefined sections of the cave system. This route involves scrambling up rock faces, belly-crawling through dust, and navigating tight squeezes like the "Birth Canal." It offers a raw, authentic look at spelunking without the safety net of a walkway. Thanks for watching, and make sure to join us on our next adventure! Music Credits Isolated by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100792 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ SOCIAL: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/adventurewithbg INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/adventureswithbg FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/adventureswithbg BLOG: http://adventureswithbg.com #colossalcave #wildcavetour #caving #spelunking #arizonaadventures #tucson #underground #adventuretravel #visitarizona #optoutside