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How could we tolerate 400p? Hard to imagine today.

Irrespective of chipping, fair play to Livesey for having a go at Downhill Racer on the lead again for the camera. Looks hard and scary.

"maybe 50 climbers" in the Peak. Wow, busy!!

When men were men! Mend and make do attitude to get the job done!

Fabulous videos, loved them all, would love to know where they are now. Thank you for sharing.

Rest in peace Sid, thanks for the masterpiece

Born: 12 September 1943, Huddersfield Died: 26 February 1998 (age 54 years), Malham

Loved this a young hiker in the 80s. Miles better than more recent programmes on the PW. Wonder what they are all up to now?

Saddened to learn today of Sid's death. May he always have film in his cameras and enough batteries!

just heard the sad news today of Sid's passing. he will be sorely missed..

When I first watched this 8 or 9 years ago I thought someday I would see that for myself, now rapidly approaching 70 yrs old I return most years to rewatch it. Thank You MR PEROU for producing and uploading this, and yes I now know I will never venture down there even though I have been pasted it twice on my Pennine Way Hikes. Thank You to all involved in the Production of this short film. Tony the Retired Long Distance Hiker.

Superb series of videos. Amazing work Sid.

Watch John Dunne solo Wellington Crack in Trainers new then I'd never be any good

Thx for this awesome insight. Greetings from an Austrian caver.

I first did the walk in 1974, 50 years ago, I have been on holidays all over the world since, but I still look back on the PW as the most memorable holiday of my life. Sadly, since then, many Youth Hostels have closed down, on the plus side lots of boggy sections have been flagged to preserve the land. It's a long walk, so make sure you do plenty of training beforehand, and if you are travelling with friends/ companions choose them wisely, because tempers can flare when you are tired and weary. Four of us set out, but wo dropped out at the end of day three, despite intensive long distance training for six months beforehand. Good luck, and I hope the weather is kind for you.

I did the Pennine way in 1974 and 1975, even met and chatted to Hannah. I seriously thought of doing it again in 2024 for "old times sake" but watching this I'll give it a miss. So much depends on the weather. In heavy rain and mist it is just a thankless trudge. In glorious weather, just the opposite. I have a personally signed letter from Alfred Wainwright from 1974 where he ends by saying there were nice highlights, but overall he did not enjoy it. (Mainly because of the weather), However, if you are fit and active, I would recommend everyone tries it once in their lifetime. Good luck and good weather.

Yall were the 1st to do the cave diving videos years ago. Now its one of the most watched topics on youtube and u have disappeared! Nows ur time to shine! U should have kept going, u would be Mr Beast of the cave diving videos

What was going on with Yucken? Does anyone have any ideas? Was he stuck somewhere and had to go thru a labyrinth to find a hole hed fit thru? No explanations or answers about that

Were they talking about the cave that has far marathon and near marathon where the 6 cavers di3d ornis this a totally different incident?

I think I've figured it out. Ppl from the European region basically landed there. They are not from earth. They are from a very hostile elaborate difficult place. That's why things like sky diving and cave diving and just diving and meddling in general come so easy for them. Without yt ppl, we wouldn't know what the top or bottom felt like because we stay in the middle where we can breathe 😂

A brave and admiral man.

I tried to cave dive ince, only once, and the shock of placing my head under the orange muddy water was far too much for me. Never again! these guse are incredibly brave,

The Cave Rescue are real Unsung Heroes!

Sid these programs are Gold !

Watching this documentary brings back some memories and was one of the reasons I eventually had to climb this monster myself. Thanks for your effort making this documentary.

Wow, they managed to bump into Hannah Hauxwell. She looked so fit, that I'm wonder, why she wasn't still there, when I passed by in 2015. I really would love it to met her in person. R. I. P.

I'm Vietnamese Australian. Every trip I return to the motherland, I discover more of my identity and origin. I've travelled all over the globe, but I find myself drawn to Vietnam for the people. They inspire me with their resilience, assiduity, strength in courage, progression, emotional intelligence, welcoming nature and forgiving ways. They've experienced colonisation, war, poverty, hardships, yet they still remain true to themselves, enriched with culture, toil, humility, and gratitude. I grew up learning Australian culture and values. I'm proud to be Australian. It'll always be my home but somewhere along the way, I felt a significant part of me missing until I visited Vietnam, the first time in 2007. I've been back 4 times since the initial. Each trip makes me more whole, nourishes my soul. I've been all over Vietnam from southern, central to northern and archipelago destinations. My adventures are similar to playing a live Pokemon game searching for hidden gems and treasures lol. Ban Gioc Falls and Han Son Doong are two iconic national treasures I haven't yet explored. I'm visiting Cao Bang province next February to see Ban Gioc Falls, and currently working out to build fitness for Han Son Doong in 2026. It has always been my dream to see Han Son Doong ever since I learnt about it over a decade ago. Coincidentally, it's as though I've saved the best for last. It'll be the ultimate, most challenging adventure I've ever been on. I can't wait to find my true self there.

Brilliant film. The beginnings of Andy Colau and his ‘Search Dog Training’ with GAEL one of his many trainee search dogs from being a puppy over 2 years being filmed by Sid Perou. The basics are the same but over 40 years training has changed and has become much more refined and understood. Well done to all the Search Dog Handlers who dedicate all their lives to this selfless voluntary dedication. Jenny Colau

Wait a sec.... Did I misunderstand?? So these guys went from GG to Ingleborough and yet the diving team that carried them the bottles thru did the same trip but in reverse but had to set off with extra bottles to carry, did it without the same support crew, TV coverage or ending glory? Is that correct?

I saw this film on the BBC (or ITV?) in the '80s and both then and now the thing that amazes me isn't so much the cavers getting through, it's the camera crew going through the same caves with all that equipment. Thanks for posting.

Good on them !

Hope my Terry is with you in heaven and you are laughing and recalling so many happy memories.

I remember watching the first episode about 1991 (I think). Never watched the rest at the time, but it's stayed in my mind, so happy to have found it here and just enjoyed watching all four episodes. As others have said, would be nice to them now!

explored Sunset Hole in the early 60's,enjoyable system to explore.

This is an obscenely underrated video in the algorithm. I remember watching stuff like this when CZcams first came out, but now you have to dig for the good stuff.

Interesting and informative video. Thanks for making it available to us.

Sid wake up where are they now, be interesting to see them now, and what they are doing with there life's

Kudos to these people for taking on such an arduous task. I love these cave exploration videos but id never want to do this personally. It just doesn't look like much fun wriggling over sharp and bumpy rock in tight spaces, crawling thru water and mud, and being constantly cold and wet.. Not to mention the possibility that youre crawling into your own tomb!

Highest vertical steep in the world.

A brilliant documentary film seen by myself as a 15 year old in 1981 on BBC. A young Air Cadet at the time. No interest in climbing. Loved the film and the music with it was stunning. Watching it at almost 60. Going to Norway on a cruise this year with my kids. Alesund is the top of the shop stop. Trip the the Troll Wall on offer. No Brainer. Brilliant old skool documentary mate. My best effort on making a film. czcams.com/video/akf5VIkVVkM/video.htmlsi=P8WpAvgzfPJKv0Wb

Great stories! Thanks Sid. Love, Dennis Chiang Mai

Absolutely awesome and amazing place to discover I'd love to have been there at the beginning I've followed you on your journey 😀 Howard ❤

Romsdal Norway and best Polish climbers. Book "Trolltindene 1972, 1974, 1977" Tadeusz Piotrowski. And Andrzej Dworak, Kazimierz Głazek, Wojciech Jedliński, Ryszard Kowalewski and... Star : Wojtek Kurtyka.Greetings from Poland/ Tatra Mountains 🙂

Typical tight fisted Yorkshireman. Shame really Dunne was a great climber.

Great Sid. 73

I remember building my own wet suit. Owned a pit lamp! Used prussics and SRT and that was the gold standard! Great days in Settle. I remember Bob Leakey talking about his caving days

Thanks Sid. Pete Jack

Great stuff. Brilliant to hear the original explorers' reminiscences.

What was the rest of DB’s comment about Blackshiver and Meregill system, sound like its cut off!?

I'm just fascinated by caving. I probably won't ever do it myself (i wish I had the spirit). Thank you for recording caving history for us!