Huge 1870s Gold Mine, Massive Stopes, Colorful Minerals, Killer Views ⛏️

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  • Опубликовано: 23 фев 2023
  • For this mine explore, we visit a gold/silver mine that was discovered in the 1870s. Copper and lead were secondary metals that were mined here, as well. Major production took place from the early 1930s into the 1950s. There is a well-defined quartz vein that runs 6 to 10 feet thick where the gold and silver were mined. There are also massive stopes throughout the underground workings.
    A large ore bin was constructed at the top of a very steep hill. This bin was a collection point for the ore coming from a few different parts of the mine. To assist the trucks getting up to the ore bin to load the ore, a cable road was made. This consisted of a large winching system that is housed below the main ore bin, which helped the trucks up and down the steep hill.
    We hope you enjoy the video and would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment for us. Thanks for watching!

Комментарии • 339

  • @teotwaki
    @teotwaki 6 месяцев назад +1

    I really like that mine but have not been there since 2010. I have a well-written 2005 article that traces the beginnings to the year 1860 but work didn't start until 1862 due to conflicts with the Native Americans in the valley. It was in 1871 it had the first name change and after that at least four more name changes . USGS Topo maps still label the canyon with the same name as the mine first used. It was primarily a gold mine, it also produced lead, silver, and copper. In the article they say that 38 different minerals have been identified as being present in the mine. The mine started with ".... a six-stamp mill that was replaced with a 30-stamp mill, which was driven by waterpower generated by water diverted from the nearby river. Because of economic reasons, in 1905 a 20-stamp was erected to replace the 30-stamp mill and was moved closer to the mine openings. A tram system was installed to bring ore down to this mill eliminating the need to transport ore away from the mines. In 1911 the mine and plant were overhauled and an electric transmission line was constructed across the valley to furnish power. The vein played out in 1950. In the same year, a small mill was erected to concentrate on some of the lower grade ores, and within nine months, this too was also abandoned for economic reasons, and the mine once again became dormant." (quoted from the article) Please keep posting the great videos of your hikes and explorations.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Teo. I like the mine and what's left of the mineral veins here, too. It's too bad that access is fairly easy because it gets more trash, graffiti, and other things that people leave there each year.
      Thanks for the detailed information in your comment! Much appreciated!👍😊

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 Год назад +3

    At the End Nice Colorful Shot of Julie Happyness !!!😊

  • @gunterwolfgangweighold1457
    @gunterwolfgangweighold1457 Год назад +2

    Danke fur das Hochladen und eure Muhe

  • @jerryrichter4904
    @jerryrichter4904 Год назад +2

    we like Fridays thanks Tom & Julie

  • @ORYNDA1
    @ORYNDA1 Год назад +9

    Just chipping in for gas. Thanks again for the great Video!

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Год назад +1

    Good rant! I’m not lucky enough to be able to explore the mines but I enjoy you guys pointing out what little is left in the way of artifacts. The way people steal artifacts it won’t be long before all you’ll be able to show are rocks! Ticks me off too!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Thanks, Ed. Not everyone agrees with that. I understand removing items from flooded mines where things are rotting and rusting away. In these dry mines the artifacts will last for a very long time if left alone. 👍

  • @RickNelsonMn
    @RickNelsonMn Год назад +9

    This adventure had almost everything! Great ore bin with pulleys and levers, chutes and grizzlies. Well constructed! And an awesome mine. 👍🏻
    Great opening view!

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md Год назад +1

    Another awesome video. Lots of different things to see. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other. Be safe!

  • @TomBrucker-GoldenYears
    @TomBrucker-GoldenYears Год назад +5

    Good morning Tom and Julie !
    Great explore of a gold mine with massive quartz pillars.
    Great views of the valley, thank you and stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Good morning, Tom. Glad that you liked the explore. That was one big quartz vein. Thanks for commenting!👍

  • @georgesmith8113
    @georgesmith8113 Год назад +2

    Awesome view of the beautiful mountains and lots of goodies to look at.
    Fun stuff.
    Thanks J&T!
    👍👍👍👊😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      You're welcome, George. Some beautiful views here. Thanks for watching!👍👊👊😁

  • @AZRob56
    @AZRob56 Год назад +2

    Tom & Julie,
    Very interesting exploration. This mine had a variety of aspects that held our interest. The ore chutes, winches, underground workings. Well recorded and documented as usual. There was obviously a lot of material to cover here.
    Good work! Thanks for inviting us along on this one.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hi Rob, glad that you found the explore interesting. There is a lot to cover here. Thanks for watching!👍😁

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 Год назад +1

    That was a jam packed location! I'm still amazed at how things were still working! Thanks so much for all these adventures you take us along on.

  • @ORYNDA1
    @ORYNDA1 Год назад +3

    I am always amazed at the wonderful intact mines you two always seem to find. The ore bins are in great shape as were the pully's.
    The Mine and stopes had a monochromatic feel to them with occasional splashes of color which made it quite interesting. There was plenty of water, air and other piping along with artifacts made the exploring fun. Thanks for another episode of the Tom & Julie show! Take care now.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Glad that you enjoyed seeing this mine, Rik. Those ore bins are really something, and the colorful minerals are always fun to see. Thanks for the comment. We appreciate you!👍😊

  • @walterbohlin7932
    @walterbohlin7932 Год назад +2

    Thanks Tom and Julie. This was a great explore and really made my day (night) . Every exploration generates more questions. I wish I was there with you to get the answers. Granted, every video answers a ton of my questions.
    💕

  • @EXTEZZEE
    @EXTEZZEE Год назад

    Really cool mine and explore. Thank you both for bringing us along.

  • @TheShornak
    @TheShornak Год назад +1

    Hello Julie and Tom. Great video. This mine seems to go in all directions. The minerals look real good though. I like the blue rock.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hello Stephen. This mine does go in a lot of different directions. They follow the minerals wherever they go. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😁

  • @donbob449
    @donbob449 Год назад +1

    Beautiful Video, thank you Julie & Tom!

  • @henkvanbeek1400
    @henkvanbeek1400 Год назад +1

    Great explore of a gold mine with massive quartz pillars.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      That vein was 10' thick in places. Those pillars are massive all right. Thanks for the comment, Henk!👍😁

  • @bigal3617
    @bigal3617 Год назад +1

    thank`s tom and julie for another great vid and that view picture post card keep safe love yer both alan. I cannot get enough of you two.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Those are some great views, all right. Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for the nice comment, Al!👍😁

  • @roperdon5939
    @roperdon5939 Год назад +2

    Wow, the opening shot of the mountains in the sunlight was beautiful. Makes a person thankful to have eyes to behold such sites. Be safe and thank you for the explore.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      That is a very special view and fun to see. Thanks for the comment, Don. We appreciate it!👍😁

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee Год назад +2

    Started with an awesome view, great explore, and ended with an awesome view. Just incredible what man did for that elusive metal. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Yes, great views here. Gold fever has motivated a lot of people to do extraordinary things. Thanks for the comment, Richard!👍😁

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 Год назад

    Hi Tom & Julie, that was one colourful area there where the copper minerals were, some pretty crystals too. I am starting to feel more like myself again, I am so much better than when I first came out of hospital. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 💞

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hi Sue, we're very happy that you are feeling better and it's great to hear from you. We've really missed you!
      Yes, very colorful minerals here. That's how those copper bearing minerals always are. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙏❤️👌😊

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 Год назад +1

    Those were cool pillars and huge stopes. Thanks, T&J!

  • @kimbra1132
    @kimbra1132 Год назад +1

    Glad y'all went up them ladders. That stope was huge and that quartz vein was delicious looking. Made my mouth water. Those ore bins were well built for sure. So much to explore. Happy Trails guys.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Those are some huge quartz veins. Some must have been 10 feet thick. Thanks for the comment, Kimbra!👍😁

  • @Desertkns60
    @Desertkns60 Год назад +1

    Great video and you are right about the views, the Sierra Nevada’s are breath taking!!! Thank you for sharing♥️

  • @jimmystockdale7555
    @jimmystockdale7555 Год назад +2

    Another great adventure with great views. Great mine with lots of different colors, stopes and ladders. It's amazing how those miners built ore bins and got motors up on the side of those steep mountains. Until next week God bless.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Yes, miners have hauled timbers, motors, and heavy equipment to some difficult to get to locations. This was another example of that. Thanks for watching and for the blessing, Jimmy. We appreciate it!👍😁

  • @cortsadventures
    @cortsadventures Год назад

    Pretty cool stuff there, thanks for taking us along!! little something for the coffee cup!

  • @arklatxquad3405
    @arklatxquad3405 Год назад +2

    Really nice explore. I enjoyed very much and a really nice view of the valley. You two are getting better all the time.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Glad that you enjoyed the explore and the views. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁

  • @bruceerb8324
    @bruceerb8324 Год назад +1

    I sure love your explores and the fact I know you read the comments thanks for the awesome video.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      You're welcome, Bruce. We do read the comments together, and I usually reply. I like to hear from everyone because there is a lot of wisdom out there in those comments. Glad that you liked the explore!👍😁
      Tom

  • @wendellharker6690
    @wendellharker6690 Год назад +1

    That was awesome thanks for letting me watch

  • @williamwatson9166
    @williamwatson9166 Год назад +1

    Thank you for another great one. Really enjoyed it.

  • @kevinhorning3624
    @kevinhorning3624 Год назад +1

    wow, awesome mine, as always be safe you two.

  • @TBI-Firefighter-451
    @TBI-Firefighter-451 Год назад +1

    Yet another great Exploration. Thanks Guys!

  • @williamwintemberg
    @williamwintemberg Год назад +1

    That was a cool winch under the ore bin. That must have been interesting to see when it was running! I'm guessing it was powered by the in line 6 engine nearby. Huge mine with lots to see, especially the thick quartz vein. Again, beautiful views outside! Very nice explore Tom and Julie! Thanks!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the nice comment, William. That big winch for the cable road is great. Add in the quartz vein, and there you have it. 👍😁

  • @melvinchikato6921
    @melvinchikato6921 Год назад

    Another great video! I have been to the base of that mountain and did some exploring of the big mine down at the bottom. I had no idea that the mine you explored was so extensive. Thank You for sharing this exploration with us! Mel the Ice Man, Acton, CA

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Glad that you've had the chance to see and explore this arra. It's a pretty cool place. Thanks for the comment, Mel the Ice Man!😁🥶👍

  • @ToddDunning
    @ToddDunning Год назад +1

    Thanks for the wonderful explore. Next we need to hear some guitar playing inside a mine, plus Julie singing.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Haha, good one, Todd. We have a couple songs that we do together. Thanks for commenting!👌😁

  • @L4M858
    @L4M858 Год назад +1

    Hey T&J, your video's keep looking good and this is yet another good one!. After I started watching, it looked pretty darn familiar like maybe I had been there more than once. Anyway, it finally hit me all the sudden. For myself things often look quite different on video than actually being there. We're looking forward to warming days to start checking things out again, a bit chilly here in Az.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Yes, this is a popular one for mine exploring types. The weather hasn't been cooperating here in SoCal either. Thanks for the comment, Lynn and Matt! 👌😁

  • @DesertRunner9875
    @DesertRunner9875 Год назад +2

    Lots of stuff, very interesting. used to walk the desert a lot myself, ..... I miss it , glad you're showing it.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Glad that you've had the desert experience. You never know what you might run across. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @davidhettesheimer3685
    @davidhettesheimer3685 Год назад

    Thank you Tom and Julie. Finally had a chance to get caught up on videos. We had a family emergency. What a great explore. The views are awesome. Ore bins look huge. Stay safe out there. One day I’ll get there. 👍😁🍺🍺🍻🍻🥂✌️⛏️

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hi David, I hope your family emergency wasn't too bad. Those big ore bins will be there waiting for you. Thanks for commenting! 🍺🍺🍻👍

  • @johncampbell2979
    @johncampbell2979 Год назад +1

    Yes! Julie I did enjoy it, the view of the sierras at the beginning was stunning, and the multi mineralisation also , Tom& Julie are a pretty polished act .PS.
    stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Yes, great views of the sierras and a pretty cool mineral vein, too. Thanks for the nice comment, John!👌😊

  • @gaeltroughton1069
    @gaeltroughton1069 Год назад +2

    A very interesting mine, lots to see. Thanks!!

  • @bobpace5464
    @bobpace5464 Год назад +1

    Another great video guys and gals you you stay safe be good have some fun. Julie you keep Tom out of . trouble

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Thanks, Bob. It's a full-time job for Julie to keep me out of trouble. Glad that you enjoyed the video. 👍😁

  • @haroldhoskison7239
    @haroldhoskison7239 Год назад +1

    Great shots in this one!!!

  • @chuckh630
    @chuckh630 Год назад +1

    Another great explore. Thank you!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      You're welcome, Chuck. Glad that you enjoyed the explore and thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @raiderman8431
    @raiderman8431 Год назад +1

    remarkable!! this one was pretty massive, lots to check out real nice view of the desert and mountains, you 2 picked a good one, thanks for the view

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Yes, it's a big mine, and the views are great. Thanks for the nice comment, Raiderman! 👍😁

  • @user-yl4yt2os8f
    @user-yl4yt2os8f Год назад +1

    Cool mine. I know y'all had fun. See ya on the next one

  • @granvillewooster7673
    @granvillewooster7673 Год назад +1

    Excellent video thank you for taking me along so cool 👍

  • @adventureswithjeffandbadge2167

    Im new to your channel, found it randomly on shorts. I want to say i really enjoy your videos. It always fascinates me seeing these old mining places, make me try to imagine men working back in the days, the sound of the machines running and what it was like in those days. Specially the old 1800s

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      We love the old mines and the history behind them. I always try to imagine the mines when the equipment was all up and running, too. It would have been cool to see and hear. Thanks for the comment, Jeff!👍😁

  • @Bird-lm4zu
    @Bird-lm4zu Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video and others u have made I’m on night shift here at are cattle ranch we are having baby calves these videos help with time if not helping a new born stay alive

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Good luck with the calving, Dave. Good that the videos help pass the time on those cold Montana nights. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @MrTans79
    @MrTans79 Год назад +1

    Loved it! What a fascinating place 🤯

  • @VendettaProspecting
    @VendettaProspecting Год назад +2

    That was very fun to watch and man the colors in that vien were awesome

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Glad that you liked the video. Those colors are really fun to see. Thanks for commenting!👌😄

  • @lesleyrobbins1137
    @lesleyrobbins1137 Год назад +1

    Always a treat to see intact ore bins, and those were in fantastic shape! Have to call that big gobbing wall "The Great Wall"!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      That huge lower ore bin with the truck winching system below it really is cool. That gobbing wall was huge. Thanks for the comment, Lesley!👍😄

  • @robmez
    @robmez Год назад +1

    Absolutely massive , imagine digging that without modern lighting, machinery, and h&s , another cracking video, many thanks

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      I can't imagine how hard the old-time miners worked. Glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting, Robin!👍😁

  • @eddie9903
    @eddie9903 Год назад

    Very cool, that mine went so many different directions. I don't have a whole lot of questions for you this time. I enjoyed the video thanks for taking us along with you guys. Stay safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hey Eddie, glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Hope all is well with you. 😁🎸

    • @eddie9903
      @eddie9903 Год назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring All is good over here. I hope all is well with you guys. I sure miss you guys.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      @@eddie9903 We're all good, Eddie. Miss you, too!

  • @vlakyotrokovice
    @vlakyotrokovice Год назад

    Nice opening look It's challenging...Gorgeous big mine. You are both brave and very kind. Beautiful video. Above all, always be healthy. I'd love to see it again. I'm starting to get my bearings, it's unbelievable. Good luck to both of you. A big greeting. Karel

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Hello Karel, Thanks for the nice comment. We're glad that you enjoyed the video!😊

  • @fuzzwack1
    @fuzzwack1 Год назад +1

    Great place to Explore!! Wish I could see this in person..

  • @rogers3134
    @rogers3134 Год назад +1

    Thanks for a really cool explore!

  • @johnlewan1114
    @johnlewan1114 Год назад +1

    I know exactly where you are, I've been in that mine three times between 2013 and 2016. Good to see the ore bin still standing. I'm jealous as I live on the east coast now. Thanks for bringing back some great memories. Stay safe and happy exploring!
    Edit: I thought I had already subscribed, so I just remedied that oversight.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Hi John, good for you that you've had the chance to see this area and have some good memories of it. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
      Thanks for subbing, too.

  • @jimgoodman1845
    @jimgoodman1845 Год назад +2

    Thanx4allowing me to tag along on this wonderful morning.... NEAT-O ....CU next adventure. ☺

  • @robertharold2503
    @robertharold2503 Год назад +1

    Really cool footage…great video

  • @gmcnelly2468
    @gmcnelly2468 Год назад +1

    Again fantastic views!!

  • @WHuske
    @WHuske Год назад +1

    Great Adventure! Unbelievable dimension of this mine . What a hard work for the Miners im this ‚lost‘ area. Great!
    Greetings again from behind the ocean!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching our video. Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for the comment!👍😄

  • @OdySlim
    @OdySlim Год назад +1

    About the museums. I agree 100% Regards from Ody Slim

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 Год назад +1

    Hello Tom Hello Julie
    Thank you for this wonderfull Video.
    This mine lookslike normal in the first way and than up the ladder it turns out very very interesting .
    The thigness of the vein and the pillars very good
    The orebin outside is amazing what amount of work did the miners to build all this and bring the materials up there in the middle of nowere.
    I like the stills for details very much.
    Take care a happy weekend and all the best
    Yours Frank Galetzka

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Glad that you enjoyed seeing the mine and all the hard work the miners did, Frank. The thick quartz vein is really nice. Thanks for mentioning the still photos. Take care and have a good weekend!👍😁

  • @snagger5299
    @snagger5299 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the video. you two are the best..

  • @TheRockgremlin
    @TheRockgremlin 7 месяцев назад

    *THANK YOU* for zooming in tight on those minerals at 13:25! Beautiful vein!
    Crazy that a partial stick of dynamite is just sitting there on the ground at 25:38 for anybody to come by and unwittingly step on it. Gotta be aware of your foot placement while underground!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  7 месяцев назад

      You're welcome! Those are some handsome minerals. Thanks for the comment, RG!
      Have you seen this one? It's part of the same mine.
      ruclips.net/video/dR77_r7N3x4/видео.html

  • @dellilahsabba4232
    @dellilahsabba4232 Год назад

    I've just found your posts on mines! Great job! I do recognize this mine and it is my hope to one day enter the mine and explore it for myself. Before I go, I will watch your video again!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      It's a very popular mine for people to visit. You shouldn't have any problems. There are some parts that we didn't have time to get to. Thanks for the comment, Delliliah!👍😁

    • @dellilahsabba4232
      @dellilahsabba4232 Год назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring I'm an older person and badly out of shape but your video is like a carrot dangling in front of me!! 🙂 Thank you guys!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      @Dellilah Sabba You're welcome. You can drive a vehicle into part of this mine.

  • @butchdoane3419
    @butchdoane3419 Год назад

    Neat mine great artifacts. Thanks great show.

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn Год назад

    some amazing colors in this huge mine wow! kinda funny i looked up old gold cigarettes, it says they came out in 1926 and while rare they are still made today! all kinds of good stuff on the surface here too neat info about the truck cable for the steep road thanks for sharing

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hey Thorn. Thanks for the Old Gold information. That winch for the trucks is great. Thanks for the comment and good to hear from you!👍

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp Год назад +1

    Well the crew on the bin had quite the view! Big, big mine!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      They sure did have a view, Max. It's a big one. Thanks for the comment, my friend!👍😁

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn Год назад +1

    *ACTION!*
    I got a chuckle out of that at the end. 🙂
    One heck of an interesting mining operation you guys got there - all sorts of things to
    see and explore. And the view! Holy smokes, what a view.
    Are you guys into the "new season" now?
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Hi Ed, I have to keep Julie laughing somehow. That's what my "action" command does. A fun mine with great views, what more can one ask for? Yes, our season really starts in about early November and runs until mid-April. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @stuarthobart6844
    @stuarthobart6844 Год назад

    Awesome👍👍

  • @shantyshitter3163
    @shantyshitter3163 Год назад +1

    Beautiful.

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams Год назад +2

    imagine what it took to get the lumber up there to build that ore bin .. someone had to be prospecting them washes and hills to make the initial claim ....amazing ...the safety fuse table....where they would cut the lengths off and if you look at the side of the table, they would have marks on it to denote specific lengths for burn times ....wow old Gold Ciggs.... another fun explore ....be safe out there you two and Keep'em coming .....PLUS ....we smashed that like button real good like

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      I know that huge ore bin with the winch below it must have been a bear to build. It didn't look that steep on camera, but you can barely walk up that hill. I usually point out the length marks on a fuse table when I see one, but I didn't see any marks on that table. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Jeff. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams Год назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring you betcha

  • @chuckh.2227
    @chuckh.2227 Год назад +1

    Cool rock specimens hope you got some!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      We don't collect too many rocks. We travel for seven months of the year in a motorhome, and rocks get heavy. We do have a small collection that we've kept over the years. 😄

  • @adventureswithgoat8515
    @adventureswithgoat8515 Год назад +2

    Good morning from Pike's Peak Colorado. YEEYEE

  • @seanbatiz6620
    @seanbatiz6620 Год назад

    Your rock intro gold extraction equipment list breakdown, pretty much explains yee ol’ phrase, “It takes money, to make money”! The more extensively one invests themselves into truly finding gold or, basically any valuable commodity, requires a near constant financial investment towards equipment, any hired hand labor &, of course, that most valuable of all things- TIME. Anywho, thank you both for yet again, another fantastic mine explore adventure!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Exactly. People often ask us why we don't look for gold in the mines we explore, and I usually say something like it's way too much work and takes a lot of equipment for what most people end up getting. Thanks for the comment, Sean!👍😄

  • @keithrimmer3
    @keithrimmer3 Год назад +1

    Cool old mine Tom I hope you are both well

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Glad that you liked it, Keith. We are both doing well, thanks for asking. We appreciate the comment, too.👍😁

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      I think they are too small for a mine cat. That was only a 3/4 inch pipe that the tracks were on. I'm not an expert though. Thanks for your input, Doug!👍

  • @Dave-bj3fl
    @Dave-bj3fl Год назад +1

    Just wanted to let you guys (Juli) know, that I have been following your mining adventures for awhile now..I have learned a lot about underground mining and although I have never been in a mine, with your videos I have learned a lot...I will continue to follow...Thanks...

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Glad that you are enjoying the videos and learning a thing or two about mines, Dave. Hope your calves are all healthy. Thanks for the comment!👌😁

  • @danielbarrows7144
    @danielbarrows7144 Год назад +1

    Tom it sounds like your machine needs some 3&1 oil lol, lots of cool stuff thanks for sharing 👍🏻

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      Yes, it could use some oiling. Probably been waiting for years for someone to come by with an oil can and was disappointed when we didn't have any. Kind of like the Tin Man. Thanks for commenting, Daniel!😁👌

  • @brianmarywapshott2593
    @brianmarywapshott2593 10 месяцев назад

    Hey well done again and lots to see that are still in situ, have to agree with you Tom that anything left in the mine should be left there and not removed to go in some-one's Museum, there are too many mines now that are completely void of any tools etc, anyway keep at it and catch ya Cheers

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      I couldn't have said it better about taking artifacts. We have mining museums in just about every little town in our mining areas and very little left in situ. I understand that not everyone is physically capable of exploring mines in person, but there are enough museums already. Thanks for watching and commenting, Brian and Mary. Cheers!
      Here is a playlist of some of our favorites if you've not seen it already.
      ruclips.net/p/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f&si=lFve-KX30u90-yu7

  • @mikemorrison8228
    @mikemorrison8228 Год назад +1

    Nice tour. I do research on bats in that mine complex. Was watching to see if you encountered them. But as you know, you only covered a small part of the workings.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      We did not see any bat sign in the parts of the mine that we explored. We also made an earlier video of the upper stopes where I don't recall seeing any bats or guano. Thanks for the comment, Mike, and good luck with your research!👍👌

  • @dougmorley2850
    @dougmorley2850 Год назад +1

    You need to visit the Empire Mine and the North star mine museum in Grass Valley , very informative places for mining history in the area

  • @General_Confusion
    @General_Confusion Год назад +2

    Another great video. Are your adventures day trips or do you camp out and spend a few days out there?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      We generally go to an area for a month in our RV and do day trips before moving on to another area for a month. It's nice to get a hot shower after being in a dirty mine all day. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

  • @bradwiebelhaus7065
    @bradwiebelhaus7065 Год назад +1

    Good video.

  • @tonygaetani1892
    @tonygaetani1892 Год назад +1

    Another great mine explore keep it up I love it🇺🇸👍 33:45

  • @sonnylou8087
    @sonnylou8087 Год назад +1

    Well that was an interesting mine, I have to agree with you, I think that the artifacts need to be left in the mines so that other people can enjoy them to. And that it also adds imagination to the mind of how hard the men had worked in those mines back at an earlier time. I’m sure the work was brutal. I think some of these mines are very interesting. The last mine shaft I was in was over by lake Roosevelt in Washington state. Well Tom and Julie, thank you for sharing. 👌😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      In these dry desert mines, everything is so well preserved that it will last for hundreds of years if left alone. Museums are okay, too, but leave some things intact in the old mines. Thanks for the comment, Sonny Lou!👍😁

  • @bretthumphries7911
    @bretthumphries7911 Год назад +1

    Cool explore, thanks. Black Jack? Jack Black? Might as well hike up to Beveridge, since you're in the neighborhood? Safe travels

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      This is in the Inyo Mountains, Brett. A different area than you are referring to. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

    • @bretthumphries7911
      @bretthumphries7911 Год назад +1

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring I know.

  • @Glenn-em3hv
    @Glenn-em3hv 8 месяцев назад

    That's some steep workings!!! I'd be worn out completely just climbing that!!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  8 месяцев назад

      You're correct. This is a very steep area. I get worn out just watching the video. Lol Thanks for watching, Glenn!👌😎

  • @alexschmollinger6576
    @alexschmollinger6576 Год назад

    You guys be Careful Going into Abandoned Mines in Nevada And Abandoned Mines are unstable And Can Collapse with out no Warning
    Awesome Footage of a Abandoned Gold Mine in Nevada And I love the Shot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in the Background
    Absolutely Beautiful RUclips Video 📹 ❤️ 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Glad that you liked the video, Alex! The mountains are fun to see. Thanks for the comment!!😁

  • @michaelkaiser4674
    @michaelkaiser4674 Год назад

    WOW WOW

  • @peterwaroblak166
    @peterwaroblak166 Год назад +1

    Another cool explore, are you in the White mts? You have a short sleeve shirt on, when did you film this?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      This is in the Inyo mountains and was filmed in November. Thanks for the comment, Peter!👍😁

  • @charlestiller1427
    @charlestiller1427 Год назад

    I am new now watching this video exploration I really like that. I don't see any tool marks on the stone walls from digging. Did they use just shovels and picks? Julie is great at walking ahead of you with the lights.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      Hi Charles. This mine, while originally found in the 1800s, has been worked more recently than that using drilling and blasting techniques. Of course, a pick and shovel would still have been used they would not be the tools used for the bulk of the digging. Glad that you liked the video and watching Julie lead. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @AUMINER1
    @AUMINER1 Год назад +1

    You two never cease to bring the best quality content! impressive hike to get to this mine, and an incredible location to grace us with , thank you Tom and Julie!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад +1

      We work hard and do a lot of traveling to find good mines to explore. We're glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

    • @AUMINER1
      @AUMINER1 Год назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring we need to bump you up over 20k subs.....

  • @michaelkaiser4674
    @michaelkaiser4674 Год назад

    another Go morning Miss JUILEY and TOM still here Datil NM

  • @1949ala
    @1949ala Год назад

    another great adventure.... what was the quartz used for. I mean did we use quartz for something...or did it just put us on the trail of gold. stay safe

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      I believe quartz has many uses. It I very hard and is made of silica. I think it's used in making glass and sandpaper, among many other things. Thanks for the comment!👌

  • @rodhelms-yt2pk
    @rodhelms-yt2pk Год назад

    Nice mine

  • @DanDeVoto
    @DanDeVoto Год назад

    You and Julie should get a Reward for climbing all the way up there.😜

  • @danim3410
    @danim3410 Год назад

    It was actually an Areal tram from the ore bin to the valley. They had a mill at the bottom of the canyon that the tramway connected to

  • @rogersmith7396
    @rogersmith7396 Год назад

    Frank S. wants to build a museum in a mine. Congrats on new subscribers.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  Год назад

      I guess that's better than stealing everything he finds. Thanks for the comment, Roger!👌