My Biggest Mine Discovery Yet (Down A 1,100 Ft Pit)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 июл 2021
  • This was my most exciting and reward mine exploration BY FAR. This trip took over 6 hours underground. This route has not been explored in over 100 years and had all sorts of historic artifacts. I can't wait to see what else is down there...
    Thank you all so much for the support and subscribing! So much exciting stuff coming up here. at Cerro Gordo from mine explorations, to building renovations, and much more. Can't wait to show. you all!
    More behind the scenes photos: / brentwunderwood
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    Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
    THANK YOU!

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  • @GhostTownLiving
    @GhostTownLiving  2 года назад +2590

    Thank you all so much for following along for the adventure! I'm planning on going all the way to the bottom of the Jefferson Chimney here soon. If you aren't already, I hope you'll subscribe! Let me know below what other videos you'd like to see in the future!

    • @victorrrrm
      @victorrrrm 2 года назад +39

      just be safe!

    • @secretidentity2052
      @secretidentity2052 2 года назад +25

      Just remember to be safe :)

    • @1979augistine
      @1979augistine 2 года назад +27

      Yes go deeper much deeper

    • @Rusty.1776
      @Rusty.1776 2 года назад +18

      Please be careful brother!

    • @GGG-ci5fi
      @GGG-ci5fi 2 года назад +15

      Keep up the good work Brent! These videos keep getting better and I cant wait for the next.

  • @daemonastari
    @daemonastari 2 года назад +1754

    definitely go deeper bro stay safe

  • @NJRumney
    @NJRumney 2 года назад +210

    I’d say yes, go deeper. However, from what I’ve watched, you really need to learn how to utilize multiple anchor points (rebelays and deviations) to reduce the risk of rub points and ultimately protect your ropes and life.

    • @ChrisHillASMR
      @ChrisHillASMR 2 года назад +33

      yup or at least wrap the rub points if doin it dirty.

  • @shanesaw13
    @shanesaw13 2 года назад +444

    That single-strand rope draped across the rocks at 10:46 was scary. When I was a teenager our group got into rappelling and we found out pretty quick how dangerous a single-strand of rope rubbing on sharp surfaces can be. One of the guys' rope snapped from rubbing on the rocks. Luckily for him he had descended most of the way and the injury was only a broken arm, but it could have been much, much worse. A humble suggestion would be to invite one of the mountaineering/exploring clubs out to explore some of your site. The amount of information (technique and safety) you can pick up from a group like this would be invaluable and they would be thankful for the rare experience.

    • @stephaniecoomey2356
      @stephaniecoomey2356 Год назад +11

      Ropes these days are much stronger and resistant against slicing, I’m assuming they’re using the same ropes we use when sheeting tall buildings, these ropes can run against sharp tin all day and not fray a bit

    • @jcsc2001
      @jcsc2001 Год назад +41

      @@stephaniecoomey2356 I literally wouldn't trust my strongest rope on a hard corner like that.

    • @thewafen763
      @thewafen763 Год назад

      @@jcsc2001 Well they did and the rope held up fine. The ropes weren't even pushed close to their limits. Manufacturers have ratings this ain't no guessing game

    • @erikrobles5727
      @erikrobles5727 Год назад

      @@thewafen763 don’t get your thong pulled too far up your ass he just giving his personal experience

    • @suppersdinner119
      @suppersdinner119 Год назад +32

      @@thewafen763 the more you use the rope, the less stable they are, and trusting a single rope rappelling is never a good idea, for the same reason that simul rappelling or anything like that is dangerous, always have a backup

  • @fen4ri
    @fen4ri Год назад +50

    Watching the slow, meticulous climb down all that descent, passing by countless ladders and some platforms, made me really think about the massive human undertaking of the miners building the way down there as they mined further and further.

  • @imchris5000
    @imchris5000 2 года назад +522

    when you go down into mines like this bring a cordless hammer drill then you can set really good rope anchors which will make your accent far easier

    • @borker99
      @borker99 2 года назад +56

      Yeah. Rub points, rebelays, etc.
      I love this channel but even from a UK potholder's perspective the ropework scares me.
      I've been in some dodgy old mines and I'd rig these holes very differently. But hey that's just me 😁

    • @borker99
      @borker99 2 года назад +41

      @@W4iteFlame I think so. Lots of loose stuff but seems like there's plenty of rock on the walls that would take anchors. The rub points they quite happily descend on and jumar back up over make me wince.
      They'll most likely be fine but it only takes one cut rope for a very different outcome. These mines are old, loose, deep and rescue is a long way away should they ever need it...

    • @emerconghaile4902
      @emerconghaile4902 2 года назад +5

      Ascent* :)

    • @borker99
      @borker99 2 года назад +16

      @@exploringabandonedmines Cordless rotary hammer drill. Worth it especially if you're going to use this route often. Can be safely rigged and ropes left in place for many descents. It's more initial faff but cheaper and safer in the long run

    • @Lewmoulson
      @Lewmoulson 2 года назад +7

      @@exploringabandonedmines you need an sds drill

  • @bakerXderek
    @bakerXderek 2 года назад +1341

    Dude you guys got massive balls doing this, my hands are sweating from just watching.

  • @Mr.Hopper1
    @Mr.Hopper1 2 года назад +56

    I can't imagine the miners building all of this... It stresses me out so much seeing things falling all around you, seeing you taking breath around all that dust.... What a different time.

    • @adambradley4945
      @adambradley4945 10 месяцев назад +2

      Me too bro! I was just having a look at the comments to see if anyone else was feeling that too.
      its a game ender if a decent chunk falls on your head or god forbid a complete collapse!

  • @chuckedgemon5497
    @chuckedgemon5497 Год назад +38

    Hey Brent, I'm a retied California State Ranger. I have a cabin on Lone Pine Creek, and Visit Cerro Gordo a lot. I volunteer as a guide at Bodie State Park and come from a Eastern Sierra mining family. Love to hear one of your history talks. Thank you for taking the long view and sharing why you do.

  • @Tiwtin
    @Tiwtin 2 года назад +828

    The craziest thing about all of this is that there were people working in these mines with MUCH less effective safety equipment and lighting.

    • @stutterpunk9573
      @stutterpunk9573 2 года назад +61

      Usually none, just wooden ladders. Gnarly.

    • @zeehexjuh
      @zeehexjuh 2 года назад +39

      that's what i was thinking the whole time watching the exploration. How did they do it and still survived.

    • @isakburen9428
      @isakburen9428 2 года назад +49

      @@zeehexjuh Well, they didnt lol. Wasnt too uncommon with accidents resulting in death in mines, if im not completely wrong.

    • @kanqquperze
      @kanqquperze 2 года назад +45

      People died all the time there, if not in mining accidents, then in gunfights with some thug.

    • @treeeeeeeevor
      @treeeeeeeevor 2 года назад +27

      @@kanqquperze sure yeah those damn mining thugs. Killing miners left and right

  • @user-de4cq6uk6l
    @user-de4cq6uk6l 2 года назад +490

    I just can’t believe people mined all this rock out, it’s huge

    • @scubaguy5389
      @scubaguy5389 2 года назад +34

      yeah and with much less safety stuff than today.

    • @the-witness8811
      @the-witness8811 2 года назад +16

      you should see some of the hydro mined mountain sides on the surface. the caverns left behind are disorientingly massive just to look at.

    • @twocentproductions5326
      @twocentproductions5326 2 года назад +3

      @@scubaguy5389 no safety stuff

    • @frederickmoller
      @frederickmoller 2 года назад +53

      I worked at the Dome Gold mine in Timmins Canada that operated for 115 years and finally closed about 5 years ago, it's bottom was around 5, 480'.

    • @JuannyRum23
      @JuannyRum23 2 года назад +5

      @@twocentproductions5326 wow, you'd think that would have some sort of safety helmet - amazing

  • @merrymau9959
    @merrymau9959 2 года назад +57

    Johnny is as passionate and committed like Brent in exploring the
    Cerro Gordo mines. He is just silent in the background but you can see how skillful and confident he is going underground.

  • @andrewruble7706
    @andrewruble7706 Год назад +12

    As a lover of history I get goose bumps when you find something that no one has seen or touched for so long. Really appreciate your exploration to find the history not to extort it but to share it with everyone. Well done.

  • @rahulmore3976
    @rahulmore3976 2 года назад +525

    You know it's gonna be a intense video when Jonny shows up !

  • @Codyumm
    @Codyumm 2 года назад +2549

    I prefer to call it The Onion mine, it's got lots of layers :)

    • @liamkramer2836
      @liamkramer2836 2 года назад +25

      bruh

    • @BrianRRenfro
      @BrianRRenfro 2 года назад +103

      All right, calm down now Shrek.

    • @SnowMSS
      @SnowMSS 2 года назад +12

      that's a huge Onion

    • @canhas6559
      @canhas6559 2 года назад +11

      I dunno, this one does really feel more like parfait

    • @oscardywells
      @oscardywells 2 года назад +2

      Bruh....

  • @r.scottmacleod4564
    @r.scottmacleod4564 2 года назад +53

    The most incredible thing about all of this is that you're capturing it impressively on video...thank you for all your efforts and congratulations on all your discoveries!

  • @wvtreasurehunters2319
    @wvtreasurehunters2319 2 года назад +32

    What can a person say but WOW. You and Johnny are amazing. That was crazy adventure thanks Brent and Johnny enjoyed every minute

  • @cavasinon9182
    @cavasinon9182 2 года назад +237

    Hey ! Maybe a nice thing to input for viewers would be to put a "map" of the Mine (schematic) and as you explore it a red dot or something move on the map, so we can better figure out where you are ?!
    It's more work for sure but more comprehension for us

    • @aaronazagoth6373
      @aaronazagoth6373 2 года назад +33

      That would be awesome because sometimes I’m totally lost as to where they are.

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  2 года назад +104

      Good note! I'll try to do that!

    • @SteamPoweredSmurfette
      @SteamPoweredSmurfette 2 года назад +18

      @@GhostTownLiving not only would it help us as viewers but it will help you keep track of where you have been and potentially help you be even more effective with uncovering other locations you are looking for

    • @cavasinon9182
      @cavasinon9182 2 года назад +2

      @@GhostTownLiving No pressure ^^

    • @ElMountainMan
      @ElMountainMan 2 года назад +2

      @@GhostTownLiving Really should take a GPS with you, that tracks your movements so you can document/label all the shafts you have traversed, Also, if you come into a dangerous situation, could potentially find a faster way out.

  • @Joshua-zw7jl
    @Joshua-zw7jl 2 года назад +278

    I would put money on a miner knowing it was his last shift in the powder room section of the mine and it would likely never been seen for many years. So he put the perfect box on display with a newspaper date to be found in the future. Amazing

    • @Acecool
      @Acecool 2 года назад +2

      and now it is gone.

    • @Theb4773ry
      @Theb4773ry 2 года назад +6

      @@Acecool Well he does own all this land/mines and everything in them

    • @nefariumxxx
      @nefariumxxx 2 года назад +8

      More likely just some previous explorers placed it there. Several others came before Brent. Soda cans spotted, modern trash, etc.

  • @ant-1382
    @ant-1382 2 года назад +8

    You guys are nuts, but I do admire your courage, and the level of fitness it takes to do this sort of thing.

  • @rosechaney871
    @rosechaney871 11 месяцев назад +4

    This grandmother loved the adventure with you boys but I do have to say you scared me a few times. I'm definitely keeping you boys in my prayers.

  • @fnargler
    @fnargler 2 года назад +113

    The "Dude I know where we are!" moment was great and a long time coming.

    • @s0uthp4w68
      @s0uthp4w68 2 года назад +2

      When he said that I was thinking, I don't even know which way is up.

    • @isaacgraff8288
      @isaacgraff8288 2 года назад +1

      You could feel his excitement. That was awesome.

  • @RaymondChing
    @RaymondChing 2 года назад +247

    go deeper but definitely camp. going up is going to take a lot of energy

    • @claudiaoctavia6340
      @claudiaoctavia6340 2 года назад +42

      or arrange for the lift to be waiting for them at bottom

    • @valerielove9837
      @valerielove9837 2 года назад +1

      @@claudiaoctavia6340 great idea.

    • @kevin3434343434
      @kevin3434343434 2 года назад +13

      Are there electric motor ascenders? Seems like something that they should look into.

    • @mat5473
      @mat5473 2 года назад +6

      @@kevin3434343434 they do exist. such as Ronin Lift battery powered ascender.

    • @bbreezy2060
      @bbreezy2060 2 года назад +4

      @@kevin3434343434 They exist. windmill technicians use them

  • @lancehightower4276
    @lancehightower4276 2 года назад +8

    When you enter your first adit you are hooked. Mine exploring. Cerro Gordo, Gold Hill, the Virginia Comstock, Grass Valley....unbelievable adventure in youth. So dangerous it is amazing. The wood is so old, the mine ready to collapse at any time.......and on we would go trying to find artifacts and levels no one else was crazy enough to go into. It is SO addictive, and wondering if the next mother lode(or left over unstable dynamite) is two inches behind any of the surfaces you climb by and over. The wonder of the absolutely intense labor and time it took to burrow deep into the earth and effort it takes to mine. Huff in tons of timber, rail, vent pipes, tools....That rock could collapse at any time and no one would ever find you..

  • @scottfoster8905
    @scottfoster8905 2 года назад +7

    I'm normally not claustrophobic, but watching you guys repelling down into Jefferson Chimney definitely gave me the chills. Exciting though. Would love to see you reach the 1100' level at one time. Great video!

  • @SOENJAY
    @SOENJAY 2 года назад +63

    28:50 when you've been playing Minecraft for like 2 hours exploring a cave system, have absolutely no idea where you are anymore, and then finally see that double torch marker leading you back home.

  • @sigvardr7682
    @sigvardr7682 2 года назад +179

    When your not using the platform lift, secure a rope that goes down the shaft, so if you ever take an alternate route like this again and can't get back up it, you can clip into and ascend that way instead.
    leave some MRE's and water down there, too! Really cool exploration

    • @xitro20xx
      @xitro20xx 2 года назад +7

      this is a good suggestion.

    • @korosensei4384
      @korosensei4384 2 года назад +5

      Doesnt the cage block the entrance to the shaft ?

    • @jradaker_kayak_fishing587
      @jradaker_kayak_fishing587 2 года назад +1

      @@korosensei4384 would probably get phone reception there though

    • @jacquelinestgermaine8996
      @jacquelinestgermaine8996 2 года назад

      I dont think he cares for the mre's 😆 eeeewwww.

    • @crazypete3759
      @crazypete3759 2 года назад +3

      in some of the videos you can see an old ladder in the shaft and it looks like there is possibly enough space to climb past the cage, just not sure if there is an opening at the top of the hoist house. I'm guessing the cage is in the way since he has not gone down that way

  • @dimerunner24
    @dimerunner24 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm glad we got you guys for all that. holy crap

  • @PaulK0405
    @PaulK0405 2 года назад +1

    Scary to see those boulders wedged in like that... Great video !! SCARY !!😄😄😄

  • @bbekker19
    @bbekker19 2 года назад +164

    I loved when you said: "I know where we are" and you just started running! I would have loved to see your face at that moment. Even though it is not the easiest way in, I'm happy you finally found your way in the Union Mine. Can't wait to see more of your exploration, but stay safe!!

  • @ElementalMaker
    @ElementalMaker 2 года назад +430

    Cant wait to see the 900 level attempt! Stay safe!

    • @jonross377
      @jonross377 2 года назад +2

      Hey, I know you lol. Were you pigeon420? I just thought of that guy when I was watching one of your videos the other day... You guys sound similar and have a similar video style...

    • @jonross377
      @jonross377 2 года назад +5

      nevermind. I went and listened to one of his videos, its not you...

  • @doomsdaygray
    @doomsdaygray Месяц назад

    I destroyed my knee several years ago so thanks for helping me explore again!

  • @fyerfyter339
    @fyerfyter339 Год назад +2

    Johnny has good instincts. When asked R or L he quickly says Right! Well done. Great adventure. Be careful and look forward to seeing more of the mine.

  • @ItsKronikle
    @ItsKronikle 2 года назад +306

    dang its crazy thinking about people that were down there 100 years ago, like the newspaper was from 1913, one year before war war 1, and one year after the titanic sank. its quite interesting and fascinating.

    • @carterlemcke9036
      @carterlemcke9036 2 года назад +31

      War war 1

    • @2terribletoads631
      @2terribletoads631 2 года назад +15

      And those guys didn't have the quality of lights these guys have now. Tough life and a heck of a way to make a living !!

    • @2S1L3NT
      @2S1L3NT 2 года назад +1

      With candles no less...

    • @Turkentorque
      @Turkentorque 2 года назад +2

      Yeah.. I should stop complaining about working from home behind a cumputer 🙂

    • @billybalentine8065
      @billybalentine8065 2 года назад

      @@Turkentorque yea you should lol but I’m sure it has its own struggles in its own way.

  • @TimHunold
    @TimHunold 2 года назад +220

    Brent: brings everything
    Johnny: chucks and a hoodie

    • @jebshellhole4652
      @jebshellhole4652 2 года назад +1

      Johnny is a true miner lol, can guarantee I'd wear chucks underground if I could

    • @jesseblanchard9609
      @jesseblanchard9609 2 года назад

      Well yeah, if someone else brings all the stuff, what else is there to take?

  • @billd7470
    @billd7470 Год назад +1

    you guys have some BIG balls, no way I could do, exciting to watch. great job

  • @michaelrafailyk
    @michaelrafailyk 2 месяца назад +1

    That's absolutely awesome, I've never seen anything like that. Guys you are very brave!

  • @Askjeffwilliams
    @Askjeffwilliams 2 года назад +598

    now that is some good old rappelling .......we know the feeling of getting something pulled into your descender .....that will wake you up in the morning ....surprised you did not bring two way radios ...... it's always a nice feeling knowing that you made the connection to another section of mine that you were looking for and an easier way out the ascending straight up ....but you guys did it .....congrats my friend ....I know that tired look too ....of course you have to go deeper .....you own it.

    • @sketch2002
      @sketch2002 2 года назад +23

      Two way radios seem so obvious that I just assumed they didn't have them because they wouldn't work through all the rock.

    • @mfbfreak
      @mfbfreak 2 года назад +36

      Radio waves (of the usual 2 way portable radios) don't propagate underground. You can only use them in something like the hoist shaft, because there's no rock inbetween the receiver and the transmitter.
      There are expensive VLF or LF systems available that work with high power levels and electrodes you stick into the earth but that's highly specialized, expensive stuff.
      It would be worth the effort to drop some telephone/intercom cables so you can actually make a connection, if you're not standing directly in the shaft.

    • @scambuster1172
      @scambuster1172 2 года назад +9

      you know what i'm bout to say!! so come on letss gooo

    • @gringopines3476
      @gringopines3476 2 года назад +3

      HAY JEFF TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY BOTH A VIDEO FROM YOU AND THE GORDO MINE I STILL THINK YOU SHOULD NAME YOUR POLARIS THE CLAIM JUMPER & THE NEW SHAFT ORO WEY... PEACE TO ALL...

    • @danwells3401
      @danwells3401 2 года назад +6

      Would love to see you do a video at Cerro Gordo, Jeff!

  • @Suho1004
    @Suho1004 2 года назад +139

    So glad you finally found your way into the Union Mine, Brent. I know you're of course going to go deeper... but I wonder if you would consider doing something to protect your lungs from all that dust we see flying around. It can't be healthy to be breathing in all of that.

  • @ssshhhjjj192
    @ssshhhjjj192 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this experience with us! Much love from North Texas!

  • @NoCaping
    @NoCaping 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Brent so happy you finally found anothet way into Union Mine!!!🎉 absolutely go deeper see if you could get to 900 thru that way lol. U are by far my favorite youtuber!!! Stay safe you & Johnny!!

  • @pamelawantsmusic
    @pamelawantsmusic 2 года назад +44

    “Dude, I know where we are!” Such a great moment!

  • @canadianbacon6536
    @canadianbacon6536 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your property with us and exploring the mine. This is so cool. This exploration was breathtaking to watch.

  • @donnaarmenia2062
    @donnaarmenia2062 2 года назад

    What a trip, glad you could do it you must be very strong. I know even when I was young I could not. God bless and keep you and yours in all you do. I am looking forward to more advrntures

  • @iambarnowl
    @iambarnowl 2 года назад +175

    i love how the bottom of the chimney on the map just has question marks
    also, that was stressful af
    you guys are madlads

    • @ElementofKindness
      @ElementofKindness 2 года назад +4

      I was thinking the same thing about those question marks!

    • @92RedRevolver
      @92RedRevolver 2 года назад

      There were lots of strangers round those parts...

    • @calebm.5698
      @calebm.5698 2 года назад +4

      Because no one knows how deep it goes exactly

    • @holygoatdaddy10
      @holygoatdaddy10 2 года назад

      Spooky

    • @giveemelle7862
      @giveemelle7862 2 года назад

      they're the Here Be Dragons of geological cross sections. where does this fault terminate? is this unit present on the other side? oh well, better ???? than sorry 😁

  • @dyllan6303
    @dyllan6303 2 года назад +201

    These updates are what make my weekends extra sweet

    • @Rimmless
      @Rimmless 2 года назад +2

      minecraft irl

    • @xplore7359
      @xplore7359 2 года назад

      It's my Sunday morning ritual now 🤣

  • @megangoggans1208
    @megangoggans1208 2 года назад

    I started watching your videos a while ago, but decided to watch them from the beginning
    I just wanted to say thank you for the videos, your genuineness, and taking care of yourself. It all inspires me. Best, Megan

  • @roadtripslifeandredox
    @roadtripslifeandredox Год назад +1

    Enjoy hearing the history and glad you are trying to preserve it.

  • @HanFanta
    @HanFanta 2 года назад +51

    Hey. I love to follow your channel and explorations, but I’m also scared sometimes when I look at how you handle your ropes when going down. I have done a lot of rappelling in mines and we have always use anchors to pull the rope away from ledges and sharp stone overhangs. If the rope is forces to hang over an sharp edge we always use some protective patch or sleeve. Try string up a rope and try to cut it when under tension you will se how little force is needed from sharp objects to cut off the rope. I also have a few ascending tips if you like. Best regards from Norway

  • @Daniel_Paterson
    @Daniel_Paterson 2 года назад +128

    Johnny is hilarious, he seems like a great companion for something like this.

    • @timbeaux7678
      @timbeaux7678 2 года назад +6

      He is hilarious. He's always ready to charge ahead. There's more than one video where Brent's all: "Are you sure?" and Johnnys like "yeah, let's go!". I like him. That onetime they were exploring some mine and the air alarms they carry went off. Brent was (quite sensibly) ready to bail, Johnny simply distrusted the sensor and (as it turned out) the air was fine.

  • @maureenscott2787
    @maureenscott2787 9 месяцев назад +1

    Go for more, you need to get more of the history of those miners brought to light. Thank you and your friends for your efforts so far.

  • @niivoenterprises-4217
    @niivoenterprises-4217 2 года назад +5

    what is amazing is the fact that they were able to build all of this with only the technology at hand

  • @thiagoennes
    @thiagoennes 2 года назад +330

    guys, please take a course on caving. I really want to see more videos, but I would wait if you stopped to take one. You are exposing yourselves a lot there.

    • @wild1246
      @wild1246 2 года назад +2

      They are professionals

    • @Apistevist
      @Apistevist 2 года назад +39

      @@wild1246 Are they? Couldn't tell.

    • @Dwraf3
      @Dwraf3 2 года назад +62

      @@wild1246 have you been caving before? The devices they use and the way they handle the rope is NOT professional in the slightest.

    • @dexterthompson1809
      @dexterthompson1809 2 года назад +5

      Plain STUPIDITY

    • @dexterthompson1809
      @dexterthompson1809 2 года назад +6

      @@wild1246 yes professional IDOOTS!

  • @TheGroovyGuitarDude
    @TheGroovyGuitarDude 2 года назад +222

    Man, this would be so fascinating and such an adventure to explore, but I’d also be terrified 😅

  • @BottleBri
    @BottleBri Год назад +3

    It must have been absolutely brutal hard work blasting and lifting all that rock out of those tunnels. Just incredible. I think you two must be the only people to be down there since 1913 judging by the newspaper. Just getting out of there after a hard days work would be considered hard work by itself today.

  • @christianraitt2188
    @christianraitt2188 Год назад +1

    Absolutely 100 % GO DEEPER!!!!!!

  • @sauce729
    @sauce729 2 года назад +15

    I think you all would really benefit from reading a book called: Alpine Caving Techniques. If you switched to a frog ascending system and used rebelayes it would greatly improve your efficiency and safety on rope. I really enjoy your videos btw 😀

  • @grannygoose7848
    @grannygoose7848 2 года назад +79

    Once again, I'm left scared and breathless, and have to remind myself he got out...he got out, he's uploaded the video!!! You scare me my friend, but I love that you take us with you. These are not places that I would ever go...you rock man!

    • @nickaschenbecker9882
      @nickaschenbecker9882 2 года назад +1

      Thank God he films the intro to the video AFTER the hair-raising adventure so we all know we're not about to watch a vibrant man in the prime of his life die.

  • @BinnyBongBaron_AoE
    @BinnyBongBaron_AoE Год назад +1

    I'd been watching all your video up until around a year and a half ago and this is how far I got.
    I'm so glad to see you're still going and am looking forwards to catching up

  • @johnaconda1510
    @johnaconda1510 2 года назад +1

    Obviously, You Have to take us to the bottom. Keep it up! Most Awesome.

  • @PhilTaylorPhotog
    @PhilTaylorPhotog 2 года назад +43

    Of course you’ll go deeper…
    When you’re down there, you clearly have a good awareness of direction etc but do you use a mechanism to keep track of which tunnel you turned down etc? Flags on one wall or anything? Would love you to do an episode on your logic to how you explore, and how you research everything.

  • @rillip3
    @rillip3 2 года назад +44

    That feeling when you know exactly where you are, that's incredible!

    • @rillip3
      @rillip3 2 года назад +3

      Now that you can get down to the 86 union shaft, can't you just take that shaft to the other levels too? That's incredible!

    • @GhostTownLiving
      @GhostTownLiving  2 года назад +3

      It was a great feeling!

    • @LarryTaint-qn8pd
      @LarryTaint-qn8pd 2 года назад

      Yea, tell your buddy to climb out and send the elevator down to you when he gets topside. Lol

    • @LarryTaint-qn8pd
      @LarryTaint-qn8pd 2 года назад

      @@rillip3
      ruclips.net/video/zFXtb9jBaBM/видео.html

  • @jasonking3629
    @jasonking3629 Год назад +1

    Yes definitely go all the way to 900’ and beyond. I love watching YOU guys doing it! No way in he’ll I would! I caved a lot when I was younger but those days are long gone.

  • @eddiecampbell3514
    @eddiecampbell3514 Год назад +4

    Although this is an older video, this exact video at 33:35- I felt like I would love to just take a whole day and re-binge watch everything from the start until present time.. I think just the pure innocent excitement that is totally wanting to be shared all around as possible with all the folks you knew and even now the everday new folks that are just now tuning in, into that exact enjoyment of the present time in those videos is in my mind PURE GOLD SIR!!! The silver and mostly lead galena projects are just a bonus really.. I really really really love this once in this current lifetime now in the present endeavor you've been on and how it's gained attention and even had major contributions for the Hotel that burned down and even using equipment to open up past hillside mines that have collapsed probably due to land slides or stopes just adjusting some until the supports were put in over 90 - 120+ years from even other fellow major RUclipsrs like the Diesel Brothers ‐ Dave Sparks and his big family of a RUclips team and the other events you have with the metal detection and rebuilding of past dreams that by now has either whither'd away a good bit but still visible but others are totally collapsed by now and then we also gotta think about the then kittens that are now grown cats and I absolutely love all of the alpacas and I think a few chickens and headbutting baby goats I'm not sure yet as far as this has gone in this video in this point in time now but I'm slowly but sure re-watching some of these videos simply for my own enjoyment of seeing you , yes, all you man, with you're newly formed online friends volunteering for this and that . To me it's s like a new mission every weekend after the week-long working to get everything done as much as possible to get it slowly but surely back to fully functioning so that those volunteers can maybe mine a tiny bit of galena for fun and take some home for keepsake to say they went soo many feet underground at some ghost town to personally mine some memorabilia chunks to take home.. that would be awesome to see too.. hell, I might even try to move out closer to that way to also help volunteer some personal time for some of the enjoyments of everyone attending all the time to have some exploring of the old stuff buried only to be rediscovered and displayed in the museum which is awesome too..

  • @phillymcboi6555
    @phillymcboi6555 2 года назад +326

    And like we always say, "If He Uploaded..."
    Everyone: "He Survived!"

    • @gillespriod5509
      @gillespriod5509 2 года назад +23

      im seriusly scared for this guy, i hope he stops doing crazy things, hes a nice guy and is too valuable for the ghost town future

    • @icantthinkofaname5986
      @icantthinkofaname5986 2 года назад +2

      @@hobens1 I'm trying to understand what you're saying.. zero calculation in the risks?

    • @cruisinginmy94
      @cruisinginmy94 2 года назад +2

      I think he meant to say zero calories in a Brisk 😆

    • @icantthinkofaname5986
      @icantthinkofaname5986 2 года назад +2

      @@hobens1 oh man Thank you for response..

    • @athomenotavailable
      @athomenotavailable 2 года назад +2

      He has a camera man anyway. Unless the cameraman kills him like in the movies

  • @PJBluntz
    @PJBluntz 2 года назад +116

    Archimedes: "Eureka!"
    Brent: "Dude, I know where we are!"

  • @ZAN-THE-GOAT
    @ZAN-THE-GOAT Год назад

    Amazing and amazing how you recognised where you were before getting to the shelf, like you know every rock now.

  • @troythegardener
    @troythegardener 2 года назад +6

    Amazing, congrats on finding another way into the union mine. I've been here since the beginning and know this was one of your main goals!

  • @jpsimon206
    @jpsimon206 2 года назад +135

    Hey there, I recently came into possession of some interesting mining artifacts from your area. Namely, some patent examples of TH Proske's inventions, specializing in the creation of drill heads and all kinds of mining equipment. He was a prolific inventor based out of Denver. A lot of sources seem to infer that his designs were stolen. I have the original casting that was submitted to the patent office back when a physical example was required. It's a very cool art object, but I think it has a lot more value in its original context in something like a museum setting. Is this something you would be interested in? From what I've read, he was very active in Cerro Gordo early on.

    • @jpsimon206
      @jpsimon206 2 года назад +10

      I can attest to it being a wonderful coat rack, which is all I've ever used it for. I got curious and went down Wikipedia hole reading about proske and immediately thought of you

    • @kickjack8874
      @kickjack8874 2 года назад +23

      Not sure he will see this here, so be sure to email him and also post the full information along with pictures somewhere on a related forum.

    • @ridgecrestwack9746
      @ridgecrestwack9746 2 года назад +9

      Email him

    • @Esotericreation1618
      @Esotericreation1618 2 года назад +6

      email him

    • @nefariumxxx
      @nefariumxxx 2 года назад

      He cannot keep up with all the comments so probably will miss your message.

  • @911gamerdude
    @911gamerdude 2 года назад +62

    when abseiling PLEASE use something to backup your hand on the dead rope, one rock fall could knock you unconscious then your hand goes loose on dead rope and you're dead. Literally just a prussic under the ATC is enough, its a pain to manage but watching @19:53 is just giving me shivers.

    • @ChrisW-_-
      @ChrisW-_- 2 года назад +2

      i had the exact same thought !

  • @johngiannini697
    @johngiannini697 Год назад +3

    I have spent several weeks in Cerro Gordo and it has a lot of history and places to explore.

  • @brentedwards2606
    @brentedwards2606 Год назад +9

    You need a couple etrier for that ascending. Get yourself a yellow left handed ascender too, makes it smoother to handle.
    Great vid btw!

  • @AlexStayReal
    @AlexStayReal 2 года назад +70

    I am so happy for him. He is able to live his dream life.

    • @EveryDayJacker
      @EveryDayJacker 2 года назад +6

      Im happy as well, but doesn't this give you some passion to want to live your own dream life as well?

    • @BoolyK
      @BoolyK 2 года назад +4

      @@EveryDayJacker in all honesty he gets to live his dream because he was fortunate enough to have a high paying job. Not to rain on your parade but we don't all get the same limit to our dreams ya know?

    • @twocentproductions5326
      @twocentproductions5326 2 года назад

      I'm happy to c him come out..

    • @memesandmusic
      @memesandmusic 2 года назад +1

      @@BoolyK you could go to school and get a high paying job

    • @BoolyK
      @BoolyK 2 года назад

      @@memesandmusic sure but not everyone has that opportunity, maybe the people in your bubble and that's a really lucky thing for you!

  • @mastercago3361
    @mastercago3361 2 года назад +43

    This is the most realistic modpack i've seen for Minecraft yet.

  • @ETD81
    @ETD81 10 месяцев назад +3

    Did you ever go deeper Brent? I'd love to see what was beyond the 900 level, When ever you show us the map of the mines, my eye is always drawn to the 1100 level that you never mention (or explore) can you get to it from the 900 level? the map seems to indicate that it was possible at some point. This was an awesome video, and I am so glad you finally found a way in!!

  • @caroline6218
    @caroline6218 2 года назад

    Holy crap that video was amazing! On edge during the descent into the Union mine. It was fascinating to see all the old artifacts you guys found. Crazy how they were over 100 years old! Keep exploring more of the Union mine and stay safe.

  • @jamesgadson1846
    @jamesgadson1846 2 года назад +52

    I'm convinced Johnie needs his own spin off series ASAP!

  • @timklassen421
    @timklassen421 2 года назад +53

    I dont even want to be 6 feet below let alone a thousand feet you guys went deeper than 99.9 percent of what most people will ever go so thanks for sharing your adventure with us you tubers .

  • @robdennisart
    @robdennisart 2 года назад

    im new here and have been binging the channel for the past 2 weeks amazing to finally see you find a way intot he union mine! And having watched all of it in a short time, i started to recognize where you were along with you. amazing journey to foillow

  • @chrishartley7493
    @chrishartley7493 Год назад +4

    Going into old mines that are abandoned is absolutely crazy

  • @visinclair3766
    @visinclair3766 2 года назад +216

    Me - "Oh a blasting cap, good thing he's not touching it."
    Him - *touches it*

    • @DoughBoy45
      @DoughBoy45 2 года назад +1

      Plis tell me why I shouldn’t touch one of those?

    • @frankwilliams4445
      @frankwilliams4445 2 года назад +2

      @@DoughBoy45 Clearly he doesn't understand how dynamite works lol

    • @martinberg3970
      @martinberg3970 2 года назад +1

      @@frankwilliams4445 ypu havent watched the video where they used dynamite have you?

    • @martinberg3970
      @martinberg3970 2 года назад +1

      @@frankwilliams4445 cant you tell us why since ur so smart😂

    • @teunpronk3651
      @teunpronk3651 2 года назад

      I thought it was a cap of a blasting cap container, since these looked so much bigger than the blasting caps he found in an earlier video and he clearly didnt touch those out of fear.

  • @hawaiiandragon76
    @hawaiiandragon76 2 года назад +41

    Looks like you need an exploration party, with supplies to stay in the mine for a few days, with an emergency rescue team on standby

    • @ExternalTooth
      @ExternalTooth 2 года назад

      100% agree. If you want to explore a mine this big in one trip, you will need to be prepared to spend a night or two I think... It is exhausting watching them go down for part of a day and still have more to explore each time!

  • @ViralMotorhead
    @ViralMotorhead 9 месяцев назад

    Your spacial awareness and sense of direction in all those underground tunnels is very impressive

  • @roarrrtrip7394
    @roarrrtrip7394 2 года назад

    What an adventure, so exiting and scaring at the same time! It really seems you are going down and down toward the center of the earth. It is so incredible when you think that men without any nowadays gears were going there daily to work...

  • @juliussltoft321
    @juliussltoft321 2 года назад +27

    This gives me "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth" vibes.
    Waiting for the 1100 ft level!!

  • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
    @BaltimoreAndOhioRR 2 года назад +146

    That was fascinating to watch! Thanks for posting for those of us who will never have the opportunity to do it ourselves! 👍

  • @tommyb261
    @tommyb261 Год назад +2

    as a seasoned caver, this was was a pleasure to watch. amazing how much you've learned.

  • @iveraldoquaresma148
    @iveraldoquaresma148 Год назад +5

    Nossa vocês são muito corajosos fico sem ar vendo vocês entrarem nos lugares muito difícil parabéns pra você amo ver todos o vídeos

  • @user-de4cq6uk6l
    @user-de4cq6uk6l 2 года назад +27

    Those janky wood platforms above the pit of despair are insane

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 2 года назад +1

      *Makes my stomach drop just watching from the couch.*

  • @WalkingScriptureWithShanna
    @WalkingScriptureWithShanna 2 года назад +33

    This is how I know I’m fully invested in your journey: when you showed the shaft me and my dog cheered

  • @richtyler1353
    @richtyler1353 Год назад +2

    Heck yes. Go deeper go all the way and check everything out. Please keep us informed of your progress.

  • @billh7777
    @billh7777 2 года назад

    I always enjoy you completing your mine explorations, so yes, go deeper.

  • @natmorse-noland9133
    @natmorse-noland9133 2 года назад +54

    "You wanna go with me?"
    "Yeah. Where we going?"
    Johnny's a real one. 😂

  • @Shreddah
    @Shreddah 2 года назад +289

    I'm so impressed he remembers the way back. I would panic lol.

    • @dexterthompson1809
      @dexterthompson1809 2 года назад +17

      I wouldn't panic, because I wouldn't be that DUMB in the 1st place. It's not like there's a cure for cancer down there.

    • @hotwireman49
      @hotwireman49 2 года назад +1

      @@dexterthompson1809 my thoughts exactly! this is insanity!

    • @dexterthompson1809
      @dexterthompson1809 2 года назад

      @@hotwireman49 thank you madam

    • @Deadbeatcow
      @Deadbeatcow 2 года назад +26

      @@dexterthompson1809 never explore things, stay in your sterile little comfort box like a good little boy!

    • @Deadbeatcow
      @Deadbeatcow 2 года назад +5

      @@hotwireman49 and you're a coward

  • @michelleapplegate5675
    @michelleapplegate5675 2 года назад

    Just found your channel a couple of days ago. And I have been binge watching as many video's as I can watch. Seeing you go down into the mines it almost makes me cringe. Cause I have a fear of small spaces. But I find it fascinating as well. Love all the treasure you find along the way too. Keep up the good work. And I love your video's.

  • @jamesturner6381
    @jamesturner6381 2 года назад

    That was awesome! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @kellym7337
    @kellym7337 2 года назад +55

    I am glued to every video. When you’re in the mines I feel anxiety and have to remind myself you are alive since you are describing what had happened.
    For a guy with no experience making videos, you are truly awesome! Keep em comin and stay safe!!!

    • @kevindube7096
      @kevindube7096 2 года назад +4

      I can’t believe people like them are able to keep that anxiety at bay to stay hopeful & confident. Just by observing I have so many thoughts of “what if they get injured, what if they get lost or stuck” or even “what if something finally collapses?” Fun to watch though 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @littlesnowflakepunk855
      @littlesnowflakepunk855 2 года назад

      He should still take caving classes though, they're doing some incredibly unsafe things

  • @philippabaker1078
    @philippabaker1078 2 года назад +250

    Definitely go deeper. As an arborist I would like to offer climbing advice. Use rope savers of some sort over the areas of contact between the rope and the rock where you go off an edge. Great video and well done!

    • @Coltensreefing
      @Coltensreefing 2 года назад +9

      This is what I thought great advice

    • @cmen6895
      @cmen6895 2 года назад +19

      bro i thought you just said abortionist

    • @yawningdog9894
      @yawningdog9894 2 года назад +1

      And rebelays

    • @TheBurcham1
      @TheBurcham1 2 года назад +16

      don't even need to buy rope savers, go to a fire station and see if they have any hose that's past it's service life, then cut it into section the filet it open

    • @HarryShaft
      @HarryShaft 2 года назад +1

      Those are for noobs

  • @rogerjackson3227
    @rogerjackson3227 Год назад

    Awesome, when you are in the mine it makes me feel so weird.
    I am very claustrophobic.
    So cool

  • @TheGhostQuarter
    @TheGhostQuarter 2 года назад +3

    Can't fault you for backsliding on the confidence with your equipment. I'm almost done binge watching to get up to the latest videos. Man it's been a ride.