No Shortage Of Dangers In This Talc Mine

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • While out and about, we spotted a huge ore chute on the side of a hill and just had to investigate. To our surprise, we found an inviting looking portal that led to an interesting talc mine. While making our way through the mine, we found no shortage of dangerous ore passes and caved areas. There are also some large stopes, and one of them had collapsed square set timbers in it. After exploring the mine, we gave the big chute a little test with some talc rocks.
    Here is a link to one of our favorite talc mines that is loaded with really cool equipment like an ore train, mucking machines, fully intact hoist room, cage(elevator), and much more We hope you enjoy the videos!
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  • @Unit38
    @Unit38 Месяц назад +5

    Thanks!

  • @DaveInLAS
    @DaveInLAS Месяц назад +4

    “HOLY CHUTE!”
    Tom still has me laughing with the best opening! 🤣 Thanks for the comparison shot Julie, WOW that thing was giant!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Dave. That's all I could say about that monster chute. You could run a small car down that thing. Thanks for watching and commenting!😁

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams Месяц назад +5

    another fun explore you two ..... be safe on those talc mines and keep'em coming

  • @lesleyrobbins1137
    @lesleyrobbins1137 Месяц назад +4

    The "Pitfall Mine"! Great place to play hide and seek! Track switch was beyond cool. Chute was beyond huge!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +2

      Hi Lesley. I liked seeing that track switch, too. The chute is a real monster. Thanks for watching!😁

  • @williamwintemberg
    @williamwintemberg Месяц назад +3

    I don't think i have ever seen a stope that large in a talc mine. I remember moms, babies and grandmoms bathing in this stuff. Sheez! Thanks Ton and Julie!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi William. There are definitely some large stopes in this one. I think that most talcum powders are processed to remove any harmful substances. I know there have been some problems with the powders, though. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @jimiplayscobo5877
    @jimiplayscobo5877 Месяц назад +6

    Hey thanks for bringing us along stay free :-) Peace

  • @tonyidle7813
    @tonyidle7813 Месяц назад +5

    that was one big chute, thank-you for the video.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      That's the biggest chute we've seen. You're welcome, Tony. Thanks for watching!😁

  • @shantyshitter3163
    @shantyshitter3163 Месяц назад +6

    Awesome but dangerous. Be safe my friends. Thanks for the adventure.

  • @tonycraib5939
    @tonycraib5939 Месяц назад +3

    Another great mine find. That shoot outside is certainly very large . Thanks Tom and Julie

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi Tony. Glad that you liked the mine. That big chute is huge and loud. You're welcome, and thanks for commenting!😁

  • @jimmime
    @jimmime Месяц назад +5

    Thanks, Tom & Julie! Talc, talc everywhere! Safe journeys.

  • @lloydbaker6988
    @lloydbaker6988 Месяц назад +7

    Hello Tom and Julie, Chute , It's another Fun day mine exploring. 👍

  • @highdesertbill
    @highdesertbill Месяц назад +4

    As always another great video! Thank you for taking me with you.

  • @jimmystockdale7555
    @jimmystockdale7555 Месяц назад +3

    Another great mine, Tom and Julie. I really liked that big chute I think that's the biggest one I ever saw. Y'all take care and safe travels. Bless you both. P.S. I am still recovering from my bladder cancer and bladder stone. I think everything is going well.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +3

      Hi Jimmy. Glad to hear that you are recovering from your cancer. Yes, that is the biggest chute we have seen. Thanks for the comment and blessing!🙏😊

  • @tonygaetani1892
    @tonygaetani1892 Месяц назад +4

    Hey Tom and Julie pretty sketchy mine for a Friday morning thanks. Keep it up. Thanks.

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn Месяц назад +4

    *Ho-Lee Chute!*
    Boy, talc mines make me nervous just watching you two traverse them - especially when
    there's so many pits and ore chutes and such. Very delicate stuff...
    Enjoyed it as always, y'all be safe and see you next one!
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +2

      Hi Ed. Talc mines are always a little sketchy, so you do have to be careful in them. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!😁

  • @ClarkWilliams-ws6nf
    @ClarkWilliams-ws6nf Месяц назад +3

    Thank you for another fun exploration video Tom and Julie!! That gigantic ore chute was really cool!!!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +2

      Hi Clark. That is one huge chute. You're welcome, and thanks for watching!😁

  • @desertrat8322
    @desertrat8322 Месяц назад +4

    Awesome video !!!
    Very interesting mine with many tunnels to explore

  • @raiderman8431
    @raiderman8431 Месяц назад +3

    Hey T&J, always interesting when you enter the portal! Chute, Lol! Great job, stay safe!

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee Месяц назад +3

    Crazy talc mine. Chute! What did I expect from them old timers. 😊

  • @bruceheadrick9109
    @bruceheadrick9109 Месяц назад +4

    Another amazing view, What a chute!!!! Always so neat to see the mines y’all explore. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi Bruce. That chute is really something. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 Месяц назад +4

    Now that had that Strange Bell and Howell Ventage Camera Sound Track Feel to This one Haunting!!!; )

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi Richard. Good to hear from you. Sometimes, I get that old projector sound on the video. Thanks for watching!😁

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 Месяц назад +3

    Hi Tom & Julie, oh wow that chute was huge, they liked making things big as that stope was quite impressive. It was cool seeing that track switch working, the lever seemed to still have quite a smooth motion too. A good explore as always, thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 🥰

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Sue. That's the biggest chute we've ever seen. The track switch is fun to see. I think the talc has a lubricating effect so it works smoothly. Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it!😁❤️

    • @SueGirling68
      @SueGirling68 Месяц назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring good point about the talc, I wouldn't have thought of that. xx 🥰💞

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 Месяц назад +4

    So wide, it's like they're caverns.

  • @OdySlim
    @OdySlim Месяц назад +3

    Holy Shoot, Ha Ha :-) good way to start a good video . Have a great weekend

  • @ForbiddenHistoryLIVE
    @ForbiddenHistoryLIVE Месяц назад +4

    THANK YOU TOM & JULIE
    Peace & Enlyghtenment Alwayz
    A Micah Hill Dezert-Owl
    Search Name

  • @-r-495
    @-r-495 Месяц назад +3

    Interesting crystalline structure of the rock, some crystals seem to be huge. This is rather hairy, I do agree.
    Ty!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Talc mines are generally kind of hairy and dangerous. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😁

  • @casedoumasr656
    @casedoumasr656 Месяц назад +3

    Hello Tom and Julie that ore chut is a 2 for 1 a chute and bunker in one. Thought this type of mine would be way more dusty then it shows great Discovery and explore .🤔

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Case. That chute is really something. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for commenting!😁

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 Месяц назад +2

    Hello Tom Hello Julie
    These Mine is very bright but also very dangerous.
    I think these Miners in Talkemines have a tendensee to bulid very dangerous mines .
    I dont know why 😅😅
    Thank you for the Video.
    I wish you a good Weekend and frohe Pfingsten ( i can say it only in German )
    Yours Frank Galetzka

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hello Frank. Yes, talc mines are usually less stable than other types of mines. Talc rock is very crumbly and very heavy. You're welcome, and we hope you have a good weekend, too. 👍😁

  • @bobterry2952
    @bobterry2952 Месяц назад +3

    Hello Tom and Julie. It's wonderful to see you out again, and how are my two favorite desert rats today?looks to me like you found a very interesting mine there. Was that a chalk mine or a talcum mine? And that's certainly was a large shoot, I guess they had to have it for that material. Anyway it looks like there's lots of places the person could get hurt in that thing, it's always fun to go along with you two on your explorations. Keep up the good work, have fun, and above all stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Bob. We are both doing well, thanks for asking. That is one big chute, alright. It is a dangerous mine for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting!😁

  • @user-dn4iv2ne6r
    @user-dn4iv2ne6r Месяц назад +3

    Hello Tom and Julie, It's hard for me to see what they were going after and what is common rock. It's all about the same colour. Nice little switch stand. Stay safe out there.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi David. That switch is great to see. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate you!😁

  • @jerryrichter4904
    @jerryrichter4904 Месяц назад +3

    really cool mine thanks for sharing

  • @thomasanglin1751
    @thomasanglin1751 Месяц назад +2

    Another great adventure as usual... thanks just simply is not enough for your sharing your journeys... have a safe weekend y'all

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Thomas. We're glad that you enjoyed the adventure. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn Месяц назад +2

    always a fun time in the mines with you// that curvy track is Awesome love that/ kinda scary though, talc is usually found with asbestos... that dust might get you. got to love stuff like that board over the hole at 6 min, no problem! hahaha/// the biggest stope is huge wow what a cavern/ awesome explore as usual thanks for sharing

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hey Thorn. Glad that you enjoyed the mine with the curvy track and cavern stopes. Yes, talc can contain asbestos. Not much about being in a mine is healthy. You're welcome, and thank you for the comment! 😁

  • @Dave_9547
    @Dave_9547 Месяц назад +3

    That was pretty heavy rail for a mine that size. Maybe they thought the deposit was larger than it turned out to be.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Dave. That could be although talc rock is extremely dense and heavy, so maybe thar the reason for the heavy track. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @brianmarywapshott2593
    @brianmarywapshott2593 Месяц назад +3

    Strewth!!, how did they manufacture and get that bloody huge chute into position ???, damn clever them old miners ay ??, thanks for showing this it was interesting, Cheers

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi Brian Mary. I believe that huge chute is half of an old boiler or industrial tank that was repurposed. Still, it took some effort to wrangle it into place. You're welcome, thanks for watching!😁

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Месяц назад

    Glad you made it out safely. No shortage of places to get hurt or worse. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other and stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi Ed. Yes, there are many ways to fall or get hurt in this one. You're welcome, and thank you for the comment!😁

  • @Unit38
    @Unit38 Месяц назад +2

    Another interesting explore. It is my hope that the two of you are doing well. I look forward to your next.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Glad that you found the explore interesting. We are both doing well and hope you are, too.😁

  • @WHuske
    @WHuske Месяц назад +2

    Thanks - nice mine you explored!

  • @rogers8786
    @rogers8786 Месяц назад +3

    Thanks for a fun explore!

  • @crchuckh6852
    @crchuckh6852 Месяц назад +4

    thanks for sharing

  • @jimForgottenHinterland
    @jimForgottenHinterland Месяц назад +3

    Talc mines have always given me the creeps. They are so unstable. That ore shoot looks familiar - dusting off an old memory, though I have not been in the mine. Thank you for showing me the inside. Haven't done much mine exploring this year. Last I was in was out towards Thompson Canyon. There were so many people there it looked as if someone had kicked an ant hill. Something that just popped into my head: I wonder if there is any asbestos in the talc deposits? Now I think of that after breathing all that dust from the ones I have been in. Take care.

    • @-r-495
      @-r-495 Месяц назад +3

      apparently life risks from age 40 on mean that it may well not catch up before something else does.
      at least that’s what I tell myself..

    • @jimForgottenHinterland
      @jimForgottenHinterland Месяц назад +3

      @@-r-495 Ain't that the truth! I'll be 67 next month. Just reviewed a 2004 geologic report concerning the Death Valley talc deposits. Yes, there is asbestos, up to 1% in some deposits. Yippy! What's embarrassing, is I am a geologist, with post-graduate work in ore deposits. The thought of asbestos being in those mines just never dawned on me until now. Oh well....

    • @ExploringCabinsandMines
      @ExploringCabinsandMines Месяц назад +2

      Thompson Canyon by the Minnietta mine?

    • @jimForgottenHinterland
      @jimForgottenHinterland Месяц назад +2

      @@ExploringCabinsandMines Yup, that's the area. It was crawling with people.

    • @ExploringCabinsandMines
      @ExploringCabinsandMines Месяц назад +2

      @@jimForgottenHinterland it's not an easy place to get to past Minnietta cabin.

  • @garyjohnson1757
    @garyjohnson1757 Месяц назад +3

    Hi Julie 😁

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Месяц назад

    Holy chute! Good one Tom! 😂

  • @96chevydually6.5L
    @96chevydually6.5L Месяц назад +3

    It looks on camera like there is a light tinge of yellow sulfur in the mine

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      That could be. I've heard that the most pure talc is actually a little green. In areas like this, there are often many different minerals present. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @jake6618
    @jake6618 Месяц назад +4

    Is it safe to be breathing the air in a Talc mine? Seems to me it would aggravate your sinuses and lungs.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Jake. No, it's not safe. There is not much about exploring any mine that is safe or healthy. Thanks for commenting!😁

  • @markattardo
    @markattardo Месяц назад +3

    Interesting mine! When you're in a talc mine, does the material help reflect your flashlights and make it easier to see compared to other mines?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Hi Mark. Talc mines are very easy to light up compared to darker colored mines. It makes it much easier to get good video. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @jonesfactor9
    @jonesfactor9 Месяц назад +3

    Aren’t you guys from Oregon? How come you don’t explore any of the mines in Oregon? 🤔

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      We spend the summer months in Oregon. We don't do a lot of mine exploring there because the mines are generally wet, and the artifacts rotted and rusted. The dry desert mines are so much more fun, at least for us. Thanks for the comment!😁

  • @carlwest859
    @carlwest859 Месяц назад +3

    Remember our Mamas powdering our ... when changing diapers? Nope. Now we know where the talc came from thank you very much. Some welding supply stores still sell soapstone pencils, where is that mined?

    • @robertlyman9789
      @robertlyman9789 Месяц назад +1

      Was going to say if they get hot and sweaty, they can sprinkle some talc in their undies to stay dry!🤣

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Carl. Talcum powder has been used for a long time. I believe that soapstone has a fair amount of talc in it. Thanks for watching!😁

  • @davidsnider1703
    @davidsnider1703 Месяц назад

    Lots of holes every where wow

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Месяц назад

    From my view there doesn’t seem to be any clear vein. Is there something you can see that they were following? Seems to be talc in every direction.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад

      Talc mines seem to be like that where there is not a narrow vein like many gold mines have. It must get deposited in a different fashion.👍

  • @ExploringCabinsandMines
    @ExploringCabinsandMines Месяц назад +3

    Why didn't you slide down the chute!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Haha, because I'm old and know better. Now you, on the other hand, being young and able to heal quickly, should probably take a skateboard down it. That would get you some views, Dave!🛹

    • @ExploringCabinsandMines
      @ExploringCabinsandMines Месяц назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring Hmmmmm

  • @dougcarnahan4228
    @dougcarnahan4228 Месяц назад +2

    Have you ever found an unused stick of dynamite?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Doug. We have found dynamite many times. From single sticks to almost full boxes. Here is a link to the video of the most recent dynamite find:
      ruclips.net/video/6WWSHob7rRo/видео.htmlsi=kMNNXOhqfQf21-AZ

    • @dougcarnahan4228
      @dougcarnahan4228 Месяц назад

      I checked the video and that was a very deep mine!! I presume the dynamite is very unstable and watch your steps!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, we are careful around old dynamite.

  • @lesbendo6363
    @lesbendo6363 Месяц назад +2

    👍👍🇨🇦

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp Месяц назад +3

    Not a stable looking mine. Not one to spend a bunch of time in.. and watch your step. One noisy chute.. 🙄

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Max. Could you imagine the noise from that chute if you dumped a whole ore car full of ore down it? We didn't hang around in this one very long. Thanks for watching and commenting!😁

    • @HikeCamp
      @HikeCamp Месяц назад

      Even with ear protection, hours of that would drive one crazy.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, it certainly would.

  • @professorfalken4600
    @professorfalken4600 Месяц назад +4

    Shouldn’t y’all be wearing a mask in a talc mine or is in not dangerous?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, we should be as it can be dangerous. There can be asbestos in some talc deposits. Thanks for the comment!😁