That Mine was ever so cool to see and all the different tunnels leading to over mines etc , I noticed Jeff didn't have his hard hat on which made me worried as there is so many lose rocks in that mine . But always enjoying your phenomenal experiences in mine exploring 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Wow!!! It's great to see your exploration-inspired video today. And I was able to get really immersed in this video, and it was scary every time I went through the underground passages that lead to the three abandoned mines. I also thought you were the best when you captured the footage of the abandoned gold mine's collapsed sloping shafts, shaky ladders, endless tunnels, and huge excavations.
Hey, Rolf! Happy new year! Good hearing from you again. Thank you. Believe it or not, this mine had been on my exploration radar for about the last 12 years. Sometimes it takes me that long to get to a particular mine.
Some of that older, more faded graffiti is probably from the 70s. In fact, I remember seeing a couple dates from the 1970s. Looks like that mine was quite the party place when it was still open and easily accessible. It’s a shame they close off things like this. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video - I appreciate it as always!
keep nipping in to watch your video we're making slow roast shoulder of lamb Sunday dinner here great video Frank, from Bridlington East Yorkshire Coast, hope you have a great New Year Frank.
Great comment! Yes, working conditions back in the late 1800s and early 1900s were atrocious compared to what we have today. Mining was extremely dangerous, backbreaking work. Sounds like you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Wow Frank, talk about a crazy-quilt of an excavation. Or Swiss-cheese. Seems there was no logic in mining it. And the shoring it looks like it was "by gosh or by golly" as well. Seeing Jeff without a hard hat, I expected to see him with a bloodied head by the end, but looks like he ducked in all the right places.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Stan! Yes, this was definitely quite the mine. That third and final mine we were in is quite extensive, so we plan on going back to check all of that out. Kind of fun seeing all the teenager graffiti. Used to be quite the party place back in the day when all the access points were wide open. Times change, though, and now it’s basically sealed up. Too bad.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! On the way out, we actually did get turned around momentarily for a few minutes, but we were able to successfully retrace our route to the exit.
You post great vids but your buddy should have some kind of head protection, right? I mean, it is an abandoned mine with many rock fall areas you pointed out. And a kid died in there. Anyway, keep safe so you can keep doing what you enjoy and what we love to see. P.S. Your joke about the favorite teacher got me. 😁
From the graffiti, it looks like a lot of kids have been in these mines. It's looks dangerous, and easy to get lost in. I wouldn't want my kids wandering in these mines.How do you know these are separate mines? Why would they be connected? Anyway ,another interesting exploration.
I recall seeing some graffiti from the 1970s while we were in here! Most of the mines in the area got sealed up about a decade ago, so that put an end to the teenagers going inside and partying. I have some old mining reports that I studied which indicated that these were, indeed, three separate mines. The third and final mine was the most recent one in operation, and it’s the one that dug that long straight tunnel that eventually turned to the left and went downhill. That was the connecting drift between that mine and the two older, smaller ones that were near it. That third mine was an exceptionally extensive one, and we hope to go back and check all of it out. It took me 12 years to finally get the two smaller mines done that you saw in the first part of this video, so it might take me another 10 years before we get to the rest of that third and biggest one. Thanks for watching and commenting, Richard! Happy new year!
Thanks for the comment! Yes, it was a bit of a maze down there. Believe it or not, on the way out we did get momentarily turned around for about three minutes.
I'd be interested to know if the three mines were all separate claims with individual owners or is it just one big claim with one owner. What a shame that careless people do careless things where the end result impacts everyone, ie, gated mines. Nice video (except for idiots with spray cans).
Thanks for watching and commenting, Dave! Based on the research I did, they were initially three separate claims. Found a map of the underground workings, but it was only for the first two mines. That long, straight connecting tunnel that abruptly turned left and went downhill was the connection to the third mine. This connecting tunnel wasn’t even shown on the map that we had! The third mine was the largest, and we will be going back to explore all of its upper levels. That one is probably the most recent, too. It was developed afterward and turned out to be a huge producer of gold.
@@AbandonedMines11 Many years ago there was a classic text based PC (DOS) game called "Colossal Cave Adventure" also known by its filename, "Advent." Its memorability to those who played it is out of all proportion to how simple it seems by today's standards. The game told you in text what you were looking at, and you had to tell it in text what to do next. At one or two stages in the gameplay, you get very lost (truly very lost) in a maze in which you can't just turn around and reverse course to get out because somehow the twistiness of the passages means that if you try to backtrack you come out in some other passage than where you came from, which is also described as a maze of little twisty passages, all different. It wasn't even clear that there was any way out of the maze, and by this point you'd been playing long enough that you are told your flashlight is dying. But, there is actually a vending machine in the maze that sells, of course, batteries. But, you're still lost in the maze so good luck.The (completely text based) maze is horrendously difficult but not actually insoluble. If you google you can find a web based interface to actually play this vintage game. You can also find that the game is based on a real spelunking cave. An article somewhere describes that one afficionado of the game found out to her amazement that THAT was the cave the game was based on when she was already in the cave, and she displayed an uncanny sense of direction around the massive cave system based on having mastered "Colossal Cave Adventure."
Thanks for all that additional information! I used to have the Frotz app on my iPhone which allows one to play those old text adventure games. I don’t recall seeing the cave one that you described. Sounds interesting, though, and I might go back and check it out. Never really spent a lot of time with the text adventures on the computer because I got into the Fighting Fantasy game books when I was in middle school. All good stuff!
THANK YOU FRANK Peace & Enlyghtenment Alwayz Dezert-Owl from OHIO USA Author / Translator / Journalist Polymath / Professional Speaker / Available for Interviews
Individual mines do not connect to eachother. You didnt find a connection to three other mines, you found either ventaliation shafts, or emergency escape shafts for one large complex. 99% of the time, Individual mines are operated amd controlled by seperate entities and therefore would never allow a connecting shaft to a competing mine.
After the exploration, we found an old mining map showing two of the three separately named mines that we were in. The third and most northern mine wasn’t even shown on the map because the connecting tunnel we used to access it hadn’t yet been dug. That particular mine was the biggest one of the three and was quite the producer back in the day. Are you familiar with the huge War Eagle Mine out by Tecopa, California? That huge mine connects to TWO other separate mines. It connects to the Grant Mine and the Noonday Mine. Contact the owner of those mines out there named Chris, and he’ll gladly give you a tour and show you how it was done.
Nice to see this latest video, Frank. I first got interested in old mines by watching your videos many years ago. You're still the king.
That's exactly my history. I "randomly" got interested in this stuff and this channel was the first to cross my way.
_All hail the king!!_
Thanks! I appreciate your long-time support.
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your contribution. That means a lot, and I really appreciate it. It will help defray the cost of doing these trips.
This is a large explore. Yes, please go back and do more if possible! Thanks Frank!
Thanks for the encouragement, William. We definitely will be back!
Can’t wait to go back and explore the rest
I hear you on that!
What an absolute gem of a find. So many twists and turns and in good condition.
Glad you enjoyed the video, Irvine! Thank you very much for checking in.
That Mine was ever so cool to see and all the different tunnels leading to over mines etc , I noticed Jeff didn't have his hard hat on which made me worried as there is so many lose rocks in that mine . But always enjoying your phenomenal experiences in mine exploring 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thanks for your comment, Alex! I hope you had a nice holiday season these last couple of weeks. Thanks again for all of your support here.
Wow!!! It's great to see your exploration-inspired video today. And I was able to get really immersed in this video, and it was scary every time I went through the underground passages that lead to the three abandoned mines. I also thought you were the best when you captured the footage of the abandoned gold mine's collapsed sloping shafts, shaky ladders, endless tunnels, and huge excavations.
I’m glad you liked the video, and I agree, those old mining shafts can be scary!
You always find very interesting mines Frank a impressive one again.
Hey, Rolf! Happy new year! Good hearing from you again. Thank you. Believe it or not, this mine had been on my exploration radar for about the last 12 years. Sometimes it takes me that long to get to a particular mine.
At 4:45, "Party Until You Puke". Back in my school days in the 70's, I could identify with that! Another good video Frank.
Some of that older, more faded graffiti is probably from the 70s. In fact, I remember seeing a couple dates from the 1970s. Looks like that mine was quite the party place when it was still open and easily accessible. It’s a shame they close off things like this. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video - I appreciate it as always!
thanks for not getting lost and great job.
I know! It was a bit of a maze down there, but we found our way out. Thanks, David, for watching and commenting!
hi Frank hope you had a great xmass , and wishing you a safe and happy new year . great vid as all ways mate . stay safe .
Thanks, Roy! Happy new year to you, too! Thanks again for all of your support here over the years.
".....or his favorite teacher!" 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the ex[pore and the laugh!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I appreciate it.
hapy new year another great video
Thanks so much, Richard! Happy new year to you as well. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
keep nipping in to watch your video we're making slow roast shoulder of lamb Sunday dinner here great video Frank, from Bridlington East Yorkshire Coast, hope you have a great New Year Frank.
Your lamb dinner sounds delicious! Thanks for checking in. Happy new year to you, too, Robert!
great video happy new year :)
Same to you, brother!
Really cool explore!
Thank you 🙏
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for stopping by.
DANG, , , thank God for modern prospecting / mining developments, that was a lot of back breaking labor back then
Great comment! Yes, working conditions back in the late 1800s and early 1900s were atrocious compared to what we have today. Mining was extremely dangerous, backbreaking work. Sounds like you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
Happy new year Frank.
Thanks, Barry! Same to you!
Hope you have a safe New years Frank
@@ronniecardy Thanks, Ronnie! Happy new year to you. Thanks for stopping by and checking out this latest video.
Another awesome video man
I appreciate your support!
Great video, Frank. Give me a call when you have some time. It would be good to catch up with you. 😎👍
Thanks for checking out the video!
*_Inconceivable!!_*
Thanks for stopping by and checking in!
Happy new year Frank great explore
Happy new year! Thanks for stopping by and checking out this latest video, Mark.
Wow Frank, talk about a crazy-quilt of an excavation. Or Swiss-cheese. Seems there was no logic in mining it. And the shoring it looks like it was "by gosh or by golly" as well. Seeing Jeff without a hard hat, I expected to see him with a bloodied head by the end, but looks like he ducked in all the right places.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Stan! Yes, this was definitely quite the mine. That third and final mine we were in is quite extensive, so we plan on going back to check all of that out. Kind of fun seeing all the teenager graffiti. Used to be quite the party place back in the day when all the access points were wide open. Times change, though, and now it’s basically sealed up. Too bad.
Really interesting video - love this channel.
Thank you very much!
Great video yet again, always interesting! Also, how do you not get lost down there. So many twists and turns?
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! On the way out, we actually did get turned around momentarily for a few minutes, but we were able to successfully retrace our route to the exit.
You post great vids but your buddy should have some kind of head protection, right? I mean, it is an abandoned mine with many rock fall areas you pointed out. And a kid died in there. Anyway, keep safe so you can keep doing what you enjoy and what we love to see. P.S. Your joke about the favorite teacher got me. 😁
Thanks for your comment and concern! I appreciate it. Sounds like you enjoyed the video, and I’m glad you got a laugh or two from my narration.
Darwin Award in the making.
From the graffiti, it looks like a lot of kids have been in these mines. It's looks dangerous, and easy to get lost in. I wouldn't want my kids wandering in these mines.How do you know these are separate mines? Why would they be connected? Anyway ,another interesting exploration.
I recall seeing some graffiti from the 1970s while we were in here! Most of the mines in the area got sealed up about a decade ago, so that put an end to the teenagers going inside and partying. I have some old mining reports that I studied which indicated that these were, indeed, three separate mines. The third and final mine was the most recent one in operation, and it’s the one that dug that long straight tunnel that eventually turned to the left and went downhill. That was the connecting drift between that mine and the two older, smaller ones that were near it. That third mine was an exceptionally extensive one, and we hope to go back and check all of it out. It took me 12 years to finally get the two smaller mines done that you saw in the first part of this video, so it might take me another 10 years before we get to the rest of that third and biggest one. Thanks for watching and commenting, Richard! Happy new year!
BiG Like… Way Cool Krazy 1 for 3 Mines. This Way, That Way, & All Ways.. Love All That Artwork lol. AC⚡️DC I’m on a Path Way to Hell 🎤🕺🏼
HeeHawww 👋🤠🔥🤘
Thanks, “Tony!“ This mine used to be quite the party place back in the day.
I was lost real quick, you need a lot of bread crumbs for those mines.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, it was a bit of a maze down there. Believe it or not, on the way out we did get momentarily turned around for about three minutes.
I'd be interested to know if the three mines were all separate claims with individual owners or is it just one big claim with one owner. What a shame that careless people do careless things where the end result impacts everyone, ie, gated mines. Nice video (except for idiots with spray cans).
Thanks for watching and commenting, Dave! Based on the research I did, they were initially three separate claims. Found a map of the underground workings, but it was only for the first two mines. That long, straight connecting tunnel that abruptly turned left and went downhill was the connection to the third mine. This connecting tunnel wasn’t even shown on the map that we had! The third mine was the largest, and we will be going back to explore all of its upper levels. That one is probably the most recent, too. It was developed afterward and turned out to be a huge producer of gold.
Where's Jeff's hardhat?
Yes, he needs one.
👍
Thanks for stopping by, Mike! Happy new year!
YOU ARE IN A MAZE OF LITTLE TWISTING PASSAGES, ALL DIFFERENT. (who recognizes this phrase?)
Hi, Elizabeth! I don’t recognize the phrase. Can you shed some light?
@@AbandonedMines11 Many years ago there was a classic text based PC (DOS) game called "Colossal Cave Adventure" also known by its filename, "Advent." Its memorability to those who played it is out of all proportion to how simple it seems by today's standards. The game told you in text what you were looking at, and you had to tell it in text what to do next. At one or two stages in the gameplay, you get very lost (truly very lost) in a maze in which you can't just turn around and reverse course to get out because somehow the twistiness of the passages means that if you try to backtrack you come out in some other passage than where you came from, which is also described as a maze of little twisty passages, all different. It wasn't even clear that there was any way out of the maze, and by this point you'd been playing long enough that you are told your flashlight is dying. But, there is actually a vending machine in the maze that sells, of course, batteries. But, you're still lost in the maze so good luck.The (completely text based) maze is horrendously difficult but not actually insoluble. If you google you can find a web based interface to actually play this vintage game. You can also find that the game is based on a real spelunking cave. An article somewhere describes that one afficionado of the game found out to her amazement that THAT was the cave the game was based on when she was already in the cave, and she displayed an uncanny sense of direction around the massive cave system based on having mastered "Colossal Cave Adventure."
Thanks for all that additional information! I used to have the Frotz app on my iPhone which allows one to play those old text adventure games. I don’t recall seeing the cave one that you described. Sounds interesting, though, and I might go back and check it out. Never really spent a lot of time with the text adventures on the computer because I got into the Fighting Fantasy game books when I was in middle school. All good stuff!
first!!!!
Awesome!
THANK YOU FRANK
Peace & Enlyghtenment Alwayz
Dezert-Owl from OHIO USA
Author / Translator / Journalist
Polymath / Professional Speaker / Available for Interviews
Thank you for watching and commenting! Did not know you were in Ohio. I spent some time at BGSU.
Happy New Year Frank!! Watching from QLD, Australia as always mate.
Thanks mate, Happy New Year to you as well!
Individual mines do not connect to eachother. You didnt find a connection to three other mines, you found either ventaliation shafts, or emergency escape shafts for one large complex. 99% of the time, Individual mines are operated amd controlled by seperate entities and therefore would never allow a connecting shaft to a competing mine.
After the exploration, we found an old mining map showing two of the three separately named mines that we were in. The third and most northern mine wasn’t even shown on the map because the connecting tunnel we used to access it hadn’t yet been dug. That particular mine was the biggest one of the three and was quite the producer back in the day. Are you familiar with the huge War Eagle Mine out by Tecopa, California? That huge mine connects to TWO other separate mines. It connects to the Grant Mine and the Noonday Mine. Contact the owner of those mines out there named Chris, and he’ll gladly give you a tour and show you how it was done.