He took me all through those mines and gave me the full tour about a week before you and Allen (Pharraoh) went up there. He told me he was trying to get ahold of him so I came down and gave him a call.
I believe I've found a mine in S.G.V. mountains, did any of those frogs look come? Maybe with a rainbow is shine. Cause there was one right outside the entrance.
@ 1:47 something very interesting, the drill holes are exposed on the back of the mine but they have been drilled from the opposite direction heading to the outside.
I was curious why there were still artifacts in this mine, the kind so desireable they nearly walk into some guys man-cave by themselves like the picks and old shovels until you mentioned an 'owner.' Thankfully, mines on private property where someone looks after it even casually tend to remain intact. That was quite a discovery down the first drift, a miners urinal with a funnel! ;-) Neither OHSA or MSHA, the protectors of the ignorant, never visited these mines.
Man I wish you would have let me know you were coming to the Saint Gabriel's I have some stuff I'd like to show you and some stuff I like to ask you. If you're still in the area contact me as soon as possible because I have a historic find you are not going to believe! It's not a gold mine but something almost just as good that's been looked over for decades and I have proof that it is what I say it is with names and dates and photos of how it once was. This is a great video very interesting thank you very much. I'm going in Friday night locally here on the Azusa side you a short documentary on this find and some astounding facts of the surrounding area. Alan
I don't live far from the western end of the San Gabriels. I'm curious about that historic find. Your videos are great by the way. If you want to chat my email is forgottenmininghistory@gmail
If you ever plan to go to Alison, Stanley Miller or any others in the area. I found most, in fact, Ive found many with no known name. and ONE that has been sealed but wouldn't take but a hour or so to get in. Ten years back, we did just that and its big inside. Lots of cool stuff up there. Alan
I might head up to the Allison this month. However, plans aren't set in stone yet. I don't know if I'll make it up to Stanley Miller this year though. I also hope to hit the Gold Dollar, Eagle, and Baldora mines eventually.
Hey guys. I’ve enjoyed your videos and have been to many of the spots when I was younger. Alan. I have a few unique spots I’d like to chat with you about. The spot you mention in this post sounds like the old tunnel that was on the north side of the bridge to Nowhere. I ventured into that many times prior to the portage being sealed. Simply amazing. Can drive two trucks side by side through that. Email me 136pflueger@gmail.com.
Yes and No, Yes you do need permission, especially if it is a patented mine. That means it is private property, not a general mine claim. If it is NOT a patented claim or a currently active claim then NO you do not need permission. Entering an active mine claim addit is considered trespassing. If it is gated, fenced or posted then it is best to stay out. You do have the rite to walk across an active claim that is not patented as long as you don't collect any "samples" and it is not fenced in. It all boils down to a bunch of legal mumbo-jumbo but if you are not sure then use mylandmatters.com/Maps/Mines.html to look up the status. Some of those old miners are real grouchy about their diggin's. Most of the mines in the San Gabriel Mountains are open to exploration as they are now part of the San Gabriel Mountain National Monument, however there are a few which are patented and hence are privet property. They are usually well marked.
This Old Mine with Lars Wow thanks for the information. I visited your RUclips channel Lars and saw your tour of the mine on the quad!! So, I would presume you are the owner of the mine claim in this video, Lars?
So far we have had a mountain or a bobcat (I wasn’t going to verify which one), rattlesnakes and rats. We do have bears in the area but we always look for foot prints before entering.
I know I say this all the time but I am truly amazed by how fast calcite forms on a geological time scale!
This was neat to see! Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks for watching!
Nice job. Looking forward to seeing Part #2.
Wow! What a treat, really exciting to
see the exploration, looking forward to P2 👍🏼
Thank you
He took me all through those mines and gave me the full tour about a week before you and Allen (Pharraoh) went up there. He told me he was trying to get ahold of him so I came down and gave him a call.
exelente video te mestistes todo saludos un video vien echo
Awesome place I know exactly where your at!
Where is this? I respect these areas, I've been to the Allison, Stanley Miller and horseshoe mines already. Thanks for any help!
I believe I've found a mine in S.G.V. mountains, did any of those frogs look come? Maybe with a rainbow is shine. Cause there was one right outside the entrance.
@ 1:47 something very interesting, the drill holes are exposed on the back of the mine but they have been drilled from the opposite direction heading to the outside.
That's a good catch! As far as I know, this adit was driven from the outside into the mountain. Maybe they were raising the height of the tunnel?
Was this up on LARS propert
I was curious why there were still artifacts in this mine, the kind so desireable they nearly walk into some guys man-cave by themselves like the picks and old shovels until you mentioned an 'owner.' Thankfully, mines on private property where someone looks after it even casually tend to remain intact. That was quite a discovery down the first drift, a miners urinal with a funnel! ;-) Neither OHSA or MSHA, the protectors of the ignorant, never visited these mines.
I thought the jug was being used to collect mineral water dripping from the back. I guess I need to ask the owner, lol.
Actually, you're probably right. I was being imaginative. Either way, I wouldn't drink out of it.
Wow that is awesome
Man I wish you would have let me know you were coming to the Saint Gabriel's I have some stuff I'd like to show you and some stuff I like to ask you. If you're still in the area contact me as soon as possible because I have a historic find you are not going to believe! It's not a gold mine but something almost just as good that's been looked over for decades and I have proof that it is what I say it is with names and dates and photos of how it once was. This is a great video very interesting thank you very much. I'm going in Friday night locally here on the Azusa side you a short documentary on this find and some astounding facts of the surrounding area. Alan
I don't live far from the western end of the San Gabriels. I'm curious about that historic find. Your videos are great by the way. If you want to chat my email is forgottenmininghistory@gmail
If you ever plan to go to Alison, Stanley Miller or any others in the area. I found most, in fact, Ive found many with no known name. and ONE that has been sealed but wouldn't take but a hour or so to get in. Ten years back, we did just that and its big inside. Lots of cool stuff up there. Alan
I might head up to the Allison this month. However, plans aren't set in stone yet. I don't know if I'll make it up to Stanley Miller this year though. I also hope to hit the Gold Dollar, Eagle, and Baldora mines eventually.
Hey guys. I’ve enjoyed your videos and have been to many of the spots when I was younger. Alan. I have a few unique spots I’d like to chat with you about. The spot you mention in this post sounds like the old tunnel that was on the north side of the bridge to Nowhere. I ventured into that many times prior to the portage being sealed. Simply amazing. Can drive two trucks side by side through that. Email me 136pflueger@gmail.com.
I want to go
Cool beans
So to go into this mine you need permission by the owner?
Yes and No, Yes you do need permission, especially if it is a patented mine. That means it is private property, not a general mine claim. If it is NOT a patented claim or a currently active claim then NO you do not need permission. Entering an active mine claim addit is considered trespassing. If it is gated, fenced or posted then it is best to stay out. You do have the rite to walk across an active claim that is not patented as long as you don't collect any "samples" and it is not fenced in. It all boils down to a bunch of legal mumbo-jumbo but if you are not sure then use mylandmatters.com/Maps/Mines.html to look up the status. Some of those old miners are real grouchy about their diggin's. Most of the mines in the San Gabriel Mountains are open to exploration as they are now part of the San Gabriel Mountain National Monument, however there are a few which are patented and hence are privet property. They are usually well marked.
This Old Mine with Lars
Wow thanks for the information. I visited your RUclips channel Lars and saw your tour of the mine on the quad!!
So, I would presume you are the owner of the mine claim in this video, Lars?
Yes and No. My wife would argue that point. But yes, I call it home.
I'm surprised there aren't snakes, bears, or mountain lions in these caves
Little frogs eat their weight in bugs that would eat you!! Lil Buddies!!
Oh ya it sure is
What’s the name of this mine?
The owner requested that I don't publish the name.
Ever find any wild animals?
So far we have had a mountain or a bobcat (I wasn’t going to verify which one), rattlesnakes and rats. We do have bears in the area but we always look for foot prints before entering.