Off Road 4x4 to Abandoned Gold Mine - Exploring Inside! - Overlanding Solo Female Van Life
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
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Excited to show you this abandoned gold mine in the sky that wound down through multiple tunnels into the mountain! I found GPS coordinates for this abandoned gold mine and had to off road to get there but it was so worth it! There was an hour to hour and a half hike up a mountain to the entrance to this abandoned cave that had multiple interconnected tunnels!
I' can't wait to explore more abandoned gold mines! Make sure you follow along, don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of my future videos! Living the van life in my truck camper has brought me on so many exciting adventures! While I'm new to overloading and off roading, I'm getting more and more comfortable with this 4x4 Ford F250 setup.
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Hannah, You are either brave, or you have no sense of real danger! Most men wouldn't even dare to explore this old mine! It was awesome though! Thanks for sharing. No gold or silver, but there was a diamond.....you!
Love how excited you get about exploring Hannah. Curiosity will conquer fear, even more than bravery will. I enjoy hearing how you enjoy history and actually research the places you go. You’re incredible girl, definitely fun to watch! Stay safe, keep exploring and always have fun! 🤘🏼🥰
Wow, braver than me that is for sure. I would not go into those caves alone without safety gear. Awesome video once again Dr Hannah!!
Doc, I do not know why your old videos (1 - 2 years old) are in my queue the last couple of days, but they have been fun to rewatch! While I enjoyed this one and while I try to keep my worrying to myself, this one had me a little uneasy! Of course, you took the sketchiest route, but I know you were careful and had your head on your shoulders! Thanks for sharing with us Doc, Keep it up! See you on your next adventure!
Be safe with some proper gear like a helmet and hiking companions Hannah!
I’m not sure that crossing the threshold of the mine could ever be considered safe. Air quality, dropping rocks and cave ins are just a few of the unknowns. A shocking number of people have died in mine shafts while natural caves are relatively safe.
Or a bikini
Agreed. Should always wear a helmet and a bikini in a mine.
"in other news an abandoned truck was found in the desert."
@@j.b.708 LOL
the sun set is no compairson to your compassionate and beautiful smile being yourself,love & peace walt.
I love exploring mines and caves. Hope you do more in the future. Having a buddy with you is always safer :)
Your videos are really inspirational! Back in 1976 I had just graduated from optometry school. My 18 year old cousin and I took off from KY for Alaska in my VW bug. Our motor blew up the third day. After five days, we were on our way again. Nine hundred miles of the Alcan Hwy were still gravel, so we ate a lot of dust. We had six flats and one broken windshield. We camped along the way and stayed some of the 42 nights in motels. I made the same trip in 2008 and slept in my Honda Civic all 75 nights. I believe I will use many of your video tips and move up to a van for my projected 120 day trip this summer. You have been really helpful. Thanks!
Steve, this is so fun to read, I picture what it was like as I read your post. Those trips are the ones that you remember most. Vans and truck campers are more spacious, could make for a more enjoyable trip=)
Very brave exploring the cave alone. Love the history in the mines ❤️
So interesting! Thanks for watching=)
Enjoy the fact you are so adventurous! You are Dana
fantastic Hannah!
Life insurance is totally appropriate for this venture.
haha, I agree.
Hi Dr. Hannah! I didn't see that anyone anwsered your questions (Although I didn't read many of them...) So.... Yes the milky white rock is quartz, The blue-green is probably copper oxide of some sort or another. The brownish-red material is iron oxide. Any crumbly white deposits would have been lead or silver.
If you were to ask my opinion, I wouldn't advise exploring old mines without someone that knew what they were about... but you didn't so I will just say I enjoyed the video, thank you.
My claustrophobia was going off, enjoyed the exploration though!
I also offroad an F250. I highly recommend airing down those tires to 18-22psi. It makes a HUGE difference in ride comfort over those rocks. It'll help the camper as well. With your camper, I'd recommend 18 up front and 22 in the back. Install an onboard air system, or just bring a portable compressor for when you get back on the road.
Can we please start calling it what it really is? It's not life insurance: it's death insurance! :-P
Thank you so much. I'm in Kentucky and don't get out alot so I really enjoyed that. You had me talking out loud like don't go any farther, no your alone, go back. Great video
thanks for the tour
You’re everywhere Mike
My guy Mike
@@georgestem2039 wooooof
He is everywhere that's funny
Dude has eyes on the entire internet
Sent my gf a goodnight message and he texted back "night love you too".
Feds got nothing on Mike 😂
Super cool walking around those old mines!!! Just like turning back the clock 60 years.
Can't imagine the lives these miners lived
Not often do you see a young adult talk about life insurance and owning their own policy. Most young adults don't care, think they're invincible, and figure their parents will take care of everything. Love the adventure videos.
Its an advertisement dummy
@@aaronsbraga yes however youtubers choose who they advertise and whether or not they use their sponsor's service. In fact it's illegal for an insurance company to bribe someone just so they buy a policy from them. She had to get one on her own time and own free will. Like I said it's unusual for a young adult to advertise and talk about insurance.
Great video on the 4 wheel drive into the mine and the sunset...WOW.....also great views from up on top there.
Green signifies oxidized copper ore, just like when a penny turns green
Awesome video. I just ordered my 2022 F250 Tremor and can’t wait for camping and hunting trips in it. Keep the video coming.
Omg I could just look at you for 15min each video but thank you for adding some content as well lol
Thirsty much?
I live in Connecticut it is now 7:16 PM and dark out of course. I love being outside hiking pretty much doing anything! Your videos brighten up my day. Thank you ! If you’re ever looking for company on one of your adventures hit me up. Thank you James Jude
“Let’s go inside..”
Then leaves us outside... again 😂
Great video you really show how much work it is to fine gold and silver. I also learning a lot from your video's. I have to say you do know your stuff on finding gold. Thank you for sharing I hope you find it big you deserve it.
I wouldn't sleep a wink if I was out in the middle of nowhere alone, respect Doc...
Very inspirational....😊🙂
Especially dressed like DAT! 🙄
Do you really think she is alone. It is very clear she is in the company of specialized professional filming crew. Who we are kidding here🌷
@@Drdeepmanta You're exactly right. There are several of her other videos where the camera magically follows her movements. Alone ........ indeed.
@@BFHuntress - there is nobody around!
At least there is a body in frame.
Looks fairly peaceful to me. Time to find the coyotes!!!
Yes the actual animals, NOT the other kind.
Absolutely breathtaking and so is the scenery
Talks about life insurance...walks in a death trap without any doubt lol looks sweet though
Absolutely beautiful sunset, thanks for taking us along on your adventure.
you went WAY farther in the caves than I would have
Love the sunset pics.. and views from the trails.. stay safe!!!!
Good vid. Every time that I see these old mine vids, I always imagine how hard it was 70+ years ago, and what kind of a person it took to do this day in and day out. You have to wonder if the juice was worth the squeeze.
I wondered that myself as I hiked straight up the mountain, day in and day out same path would be a hard trek.
They probably would have had burrows /mules depending on what years they were operating the mine more modern day they may have a 4x4 quad with trailer. But then again there may be a lot to be said about hard smoking drinking and fighting. LOL
Hannah you are melting my heart away with sunset
It looks like syenite with hornblende inclusions but also some quartz. Yes, I'm a geologist.
Thank you!!!
Wear a helmet when you go into caves/mines like that. I hope you also pack an epipen in your truck... you're in rattler and scorpion country.
@@DrHannahStraight hello God Bless you in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen
@@jamesgossweiler1349 I heard that Gasoline helps you with venom bites at least bee sting it does , never been bitten by a snake ,
@@DrHannahStraight you have PHD in what major ??? 📚📚📚
Excellent video of the insides of the old mine shafts. Your truck, & camper are great for enjoying the outdoors while exploring the country sides, seeing the beauty the world has to offer. Be safe, stay healthy, God Bless you, Love the channel. Thank you
Ron, thanks so much for the kind words. I am lucky to be able to explore where I go with such an able bodied vehicle=) So much to see in this world! I hope to inspire others to do the same!
mine exploration .. the right hand rule applies ,,keep going right ,, then when you come out , its left left left ect ,you wont get lost
Maybe Copper is the blueish? . Hanna , im really impressed that you ventured deep into that mine with all the rock falls and sketchy Lil Sticks holding up rocks in those shallows.. is crazy how people dig n chip out a mine back in the day.. Great Video👍..
Just remember to air down on your tires when your off road like this. Keep them around 18psi. Just be careful not to pop a beed.
I aired down some, probably should have aired down more. I didn't get the bead grip wheel - also an afterthought - probably will if I ever replace in the future.
@@DrHannahStraight 18 psi is a good recommendation. The idea here is twofold -- it'll ride a LOT better, and you dramatically reduce the chance of damaging a tire on a rock.
A good fast compressor and some practice reseating beads in the field are also good ideas. :) Beadlocks are probably more trouble than they're worth on a daily driven truck that sees a lot of time on the highway. Treat 18psi as a good safe air down. Not much lower, Great video!
You are so fun to watch! It's almost like with you on the trips you do! Thanks for your channel, it's so alsome!!!!!
You've got guts going into places like that when you're on your own and miles from anywhere. Don't be tempted to take risks for public entertainment - your fans are just happy to see you talking to the camera
I have a strong feeling she’s not travelling always on her own.
That was nice,I’ve been inside several old gold mines.the ranger that took us on a tour too one of them told us quarts is what they looked for it because usually were there was quarts there was a good chance gold could be found
I enjoyed your gold mine adventure but I have to admit I was nervous about you in that old mine. Stay well and thanks.
A gases monitor is super important for these type of adventure, and a partner, many many people don’t return from these type of trips for a variety of reasons. Not trying to add fear or tell you not to do anything but mines are dangerous places when they are new an active they increase their danger when abandon and left unmaintained. Super enjoy your videos Doctor, just want to see you able to continue to make them. Please take some more time in studying mine safety and exploring old mine issues for future mine trips. Yes I am a current gold miner, lots of love to ya
I appreciate this being in my video suggestions! My two favorite things, females and F series. I gotta say she is a very brave and independent woman. Just so long as someone knows you’re going in to explore.
Always a pleasure to explore with Dr Hannah. In this crazy, mad world it's nice to take a step back in time and see what pioneers did and how hard they did it.
I thought about that the whole time
Do you know anyone associated and experienced with underground mines if you do then I suggest you have a conversation with them.
Any time you go in a mine, always have a friend with you. Beautiful sunset 🍀
I trust that you have one of those GPS emergency beacons.
Yes Sir :)
@@DrHannahStraight please keep the batteries on the up and up! Love the work 🤣you do on here!
@@DrHannahStraight
1st time I catch your videos. You're attractive and outdoorsy... awesome.
Hey do you have any upgrades done to the truck besides the camper? I'm wondering about stuff like a lift, tires, gears, and lockers.
GPS doesn't work underground! ;)
I’m just making a general comment about her exploration safety in general. Yes, GPS does not work underground...
Another great Hannah video. I love finding and hiking to all the Colorado mines. So much history that I wish they could tell. Be safe out they by yourself. Always love get get that notification of a new video. We need more of them..take care and keep exploring
Andy, thanks so much=) I'm finding that there are so many mines in NV, CA and CO, maybe I'll get to explore some in CO! Unfortunately these videos take time to plan and shoot and edit, trying to find another video I can put out for more frequent uploads=)
This is really unsafe. Going into an abandoned mine is bad but going by yourself with no equipment is crazy.
At 30, I too recently took out a private life insurance policy when I went freelance. The ability to air down your tires would help a lot, if you get on board air on your rig. As someone who specializes is remote medicine and risk management, not to mention confined space rescue. Have fun, but be carefully: many hazards there, and if you get trapped you are on your own, no cell or sat msg through the rock strata. Stay educated stay safe. And happy trails.
the last time i was this up I WAS SMOKING WEED
and that is a beautiful sunset
I came for the yoga pants view. Was not disappointed. 👍
I came for the insurance ad the yoga pants was a “boner” I mean “bonus.”
@@eclipseonline3852 All U Horney-Dorks are So Predictable. Not very original Or Respectful. She Knows what she is doing,(sort of)but you are Not going to be getting her cell number. Ya it's OK. Just a bunch of 20th. Century Creeps. Good Luck.
@@ErikHeller-sg8sw What’s your favorite color fedora?
@@nyevegas4015 Who wants to know???
The blueish and greenish mineral you saw is copper oxide. It commonly goes along with quartz veins and the gold flakes inside. Love this mine! I’ve been to quite some abandoned mines throughout Cali and Nevada.
You are one amazing woman!
The Blue Mineral is most likely Chrysocolla (copper) you see it alot around/in Gold mines. The majority of the vein was Quartz, & the sloped area was removed, like taking a slice of bread from the middle of a loaf. Didn't look like the safest one but most of the shoring or timbers (pylons) looked to be in good shape. Be careful in old mines! You can end up hurt, lost or dead REAL quick.
What an adventure! We are hobby prospectors & detectorest & love these old places. SAY SAFE!
Never Ever go into a mine shaft. Good way to get into trouble fast.
You’re kickin butt out there I love these locations you’re finding. Just be careful, just in case, not to take Coord suggestions from online folks. You never know who might be there to say hello. Be careful have fun and keep those wonderful vistas uploading.
you should get a good dog to keep you company and watch your back
It's a consideration, just tight space in the camper=)
She has a boyfriend that’s packing with her 😂
She doesn't need kids in animal form
Hannah, your a first class ticket I'll go with you anywhere to watch your video's. Outstanding job young lady. Thanks for sharing your story with us that watch your electrifying channel. Absolutely beautiful views of the desert. And what a beautiful sunset it was. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Edward!! thanks so much, I hope you are doing well! Always trying to inspire and bring you the best shots I can find=)
@@DrHannahStraight and you do Doctor.... But don't say my name I'm hiding from the paparazzi. 😁😁😁
Came for the overlanding yoga pants. Not disappointed
Very nice videography and detailed explanations.Looking forward to your adventures.
Thank you very much! Setting up the shots takes a long time
Hey Doctor Hannah, what do you use for lighting these large cave rooms besides your handheld light? Are you using a tripod? Nice video. "Doc" Steve
Hello! Yes I bring along a tripod and light that I can hold or attach to it=)
Morning Hannah what beautiful places you are taking us, love the sunset you gave us it’s my screen saver now. I totally love your channel Hannah 🤩🤩
Thanks so much! Sunsets are the best=)
@@DrHannahStraight Hannah I think you are a beautiful sunset in human form 🤩
She’s a girl that seriously impresses me!
It's the spandex. Or rather what she does to the spandex.
Spandex did play its part, for sure
am a girl ! She is a full grown Woman !
@@zeccazeranocci7894 yea, we've kinda noticed that. I think Paul did too.
Such a brave woman traveling and hiking alone. Kudos madam. Keep safe.
you need head protection too.. an absolute must ..common sense
Don't talk to her about common sense man ! Nobody knows common sense better than her ! She's a doctor !
Trekking poles are really helpful on a hike like that, I never hike without mine. Great video.
Really wished I had them for this hike, especially on the steep trek down.
It obvious that you are intelligent, adventurist, an eternal optimist, and beautiful. But what I want to know is do you have any particular discipline or spirituality that you adhere to that keeps you centered and balanced? You always seem to be positive in a world that is filled with negative intent and negative people. What is your secret? - Mitch
P.S. Your subscription numbers are growing fast. Kudos!
P.S.S. NICE off-road driving! Get a metal detector. Thanks for bringing us on the trip.
I recently found your channel and love your videos. And by recently, I mean yesterday. I think everyone here (watching) lives for the outdoors. As a person, I feel my best when I am doing something involving an adrenaline dump. I grew up racing motocross so my dirtbike is my number one go-to. I also love snowboarding, cliff jumping, backpacking, and everything else you might imagine. I just watched your video where you got snowed in at the parking lot of the slopes and now I am watching this one. I can't help but notice that you are doing your exploring and whatnot solo. Not even a dog. Why is that? You're clearly a badass chick who can handle it and that is what makes your channel so interesting to subscribe to, but there's gotta be a reason you don't have anyone else with you to help out with things like filming and anything else that might go wrong. Maybe I just need to take a page out of your book and make my f-150 ready for some solo exploring. Anyway, that's enough of my rambling, thanks for the content. Keep posting the badass content.
Its like a rugrats adventure
Tommy: comeback comeback its too dangerous!
-Syn (hi btw😘)
The greenish blue minerals in the mine could have been tarnished copper. You mentioned they had gotten quite a bit of copper out of there. I worked at a gold mine in Nevada years ago called the Bull Frog mine because there was a green mineral there, but don't recall the name of the mineral. That looked like a great adventure!
Please -- Please -- when you go underground -- turn around if you see old wood holding up the roof -- please -- I like following you.
AGREED
I went in to that mine with some friends when I was in high school. The hike up isn’t that bad but the view is amazing.
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And what mine is this?
@@CIDDSafety I could send you a pin to it. But I can’t get it to paste on this message.
@@CIDDSafety but it’s in west central NV.
Those yoga pants are killing me ;)
Betcha a significant # of her subscribers are men that come for a peek.
@@studydude She's got it ,let her flaunt it
@@alexs3447 Hey, I am guilty as well, she is dreamlike.
Yeah.
Wow...Dr. Hannah you have tons of more courage than I ever imagined within myself. I realize I'm not there and have no way of assessing the real danger present nor your actual preparation and plans, so I can only implore you to continue to evaluate and use caution. It's quite possible to be adventurous in a safe manner.
Hi Doc. Loving the Red. Your GPS ....lol.
agreed
they make rock/mineral books just like they make birding books. If you look around you may be able to find one that gives specifics to what you may find in certain regions or areas with visuals of each kind of stone to help you out. It is fun and gives some good night time reading around the camp. Also vegetation and wild food foraging books are fun. I'm not assuming you don't have some of this already or have general knowledge in some of these areas but I found these added to our adventures growing up.
Who does the filming? I would like to volunteer to be her cameraman.
She sells herself well. TEASE!!!!!!!!!
Get in line...
Her boyfriend
Great video! That looks like an awesome adventure!! Thanks so much for sharing it.
My wife dresses exactly like her when we camp... The makeup, perfume.. This is roughing it boys..
where do you guys camp at? I'm coming over with my recorder
No ! Body’s wife looks like her .. she is beautiful and educated and on her own ...
Thanks for the hike up! I'm going to be going there in a few weeks .. I'm checking out the bottom area where the cables start. A word of caution. You went into that adit without checking anything. Did you looks for animal tracks or scat? An adit looks like a nice lair for some animal. I was checking a small adit I found here in AZ .. it was more a prospect then an adit but worth the check .. no tracks or scat .. should be good. Going in I could see the face of the prospect .. only went back about 50 feet. As I stood there I became aware of a loud humm! Took me a second to figure it out and then I shut off my light and very cautiously and as quietly as I could got out as fast as I possibly could and did not stop till I got to the truck and got inside. I had not been followed! KILLER BEE'S!
I don't follow your channel and was looking for this mine .. I do not know if you are alone or have a second person .. if you are alone going into the mine like that is really not safe. Sorry. I'm an old man.
Annd caution lime that is how you got to be an "old" man.
Where's your helmet ? Nearly got knocked out going into a cave without a helmet. Use proper gear please
Definitely down for a good picnic and some cave exploring but I need a place for the old hammock
hammock = necessity for a good life :)
Hey Dr. Hannah, random question for you; since you're always out in the middle of the wilderness do you carry a firearm for security/protection? just wondering, we've been planning a cross-country trip and deciding on a route to accommodate our Carry Conceal. Really enjoy your videos :-)
You shouldn't really say in open comment but should have an "equalizer"
Great video as always Hannah! So adventurous!
“Exploring inside” sounds pretty good....
Thanks for this, very enjoyable. From NZ
14:21 for some reason I lost concentration and couldn't understand what she was talking about here.
Nice belly button though
That was a beautiful sunset, thank you for sharing Dr. Hannah. Be safe out there.
So much for " Living in a van down by the river" being a bad thing......
Hannah loved ❤ the sunset against the hills. The mine was really neat. can't imagine someone working inside there and then traveling all the way up and down that mountain every day.
Seems like a massive amount of hard work for some gold if any at all :)
I’m mixing up a batch of my special sauce just for you.
Great video and you are into the prospecting thing more now. I have been hunting gold for over 30 years now, love it!
Nothing great comes without much time invested right? I hope you've found some treasures along the way=)
@@DrHannahStraight Indeed I have and again thanks for the great content.
when you go caving, dress safely in spandex
Are you serious travling alone as hot as you my god i would dying having u in my life
If you air down your tires, the ride will be easier and you will better traction on the rocks. Just need to bring a compressor or air tank to fill back up once back on better roads.
Never saw anyone camping and hiking dressed quite like that. Hmm..
She dressed like that for RUclips audience for sure. Very nice though.