Mother Nature's Masterpiece - The Million Dollar Mine And It's Beautiful Minerals

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • For this mine exploration, we start by driving our old Willys Jeep up a rugged canyon. When we start to climb up out of the canyon on a switchback, we encounter a rock slide blocking the road. After clearing the slide with a shovel, we were able to continue on towards the mine. Once at the mine, we noticed right away an incredible mineral outcropping. It was very colorful and looked like a work of art with multiple minerals present. Once inside the mine, it was clear that this was something special. The colorful mineral vein was present throughout the entire mine. We haven't seen one like this before or after this one, out of about 2000 mine workings that we've been in. This is a re-edit of a video that was previously released. We hope you enjoy seeing this masterpiece of nature.
    Here is a link to another very colorful mine, which also has some great artifacts:
    • Four Level Copper Mine...

Комментарии • 251

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 10 месяцев назад +13

    Marry Christmas 🎄

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you for the generous gift, Richard!💰💰Merry Christmas to you.🎄

  • @lloydbaker6988
    @lloydbaker6988 10 месяцев назад +3

    YEA, Love a ride in the old Jeep,another great day mine exploring. 👍

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Lloyd. The old Jeep is a riot. It does make you appreciate power steering and brakes, though. The thing is tough as nails. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. Thanks for watching!👍😁

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 10 месяцев назад +2

    Sure Happy to See the Colors that Make those Miner's So Happy to Dig that Au !!! that looks like a mix of Placer and Hard rock probably copper gold silver electric or separate

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Richard. The miners probably liked seeing this one. Maybe a bit of everything in here. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 10 месяцев назад +2

    No way I would drive up that road...😳 wow the colors were amazing...

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Max. It is a bit of a white knuckle ride in places. That and a 60 year old Jeep make it extra exciting. The colors are fantastic. Merry Christmas to you!👍🎄

    • @HikeCamp
      @HikeCamp 10 месяцев назад

      Merry Christmas Tom and Julie!! 🎄@@TomandJulieMineExploring

  • @davidhettesheimer3685
    @davidhettesheimer3685 9 месяцев назад +1

    All I can say, is WOW. Amazing thank you Tom and Julie.🍺🍺⛏️⛏️🥂👀

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi David. That's what we said when we first saw this one. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for the comment and beer.🍺🍺🍻😁

  • @williamwatson9166
    @williamwatson9166 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks again for the ride.

  • @jdean1851
    @jdean1851 10 месяцев назад +1

    GREAT STUFF" HAPPY HOLIDAYS! CHEERS" from 30f snow blizzard central Idaho! jd

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi JD. It sounds like winter has found you. Glad that you liked the explore. Thanks for the comment, and Happy Holidays to you!👍😊

  • @larry785
    @larry785 10 месяцев назад +1

    It's like you're walking through the inside of a huge geode!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Larry. That's what it's like being in this one. Kind of surreal. Thanks for watching!👍😊

  • @phillipseaton7163
    @phillipseaton7163 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very colorful all kind minerals in those rocks have a merry Christmas

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Phil. Thanks for the comment. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄

  • @highdesertbill
    @highdesertbill 10 месяцев назад +2

    Colorful explore. Thanks for taking me along.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Bill. Yes, a very colorful mine. Fun to see. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

  • @Smokintothemoon58
    @Smokintothemoon58 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hello and Merry Christmas to you and Julie. What a Beautiful mine. So good to see you. You and Julie have an amazing life. The Lord Bless and Keep you John and Catherine, Tacoma

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi John and Catherine. Ot really is a beautiful mine, and we're happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the nice comment and for the blessing. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄😊

  • @Freedomquest08
    @Freedomquest08 10 месяцев назад +11

    Kinda funny how the miner who wrote 6/23/23 on the face didn't think at the time that recording the century might matter someday.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      That is interesting to think about. If it lasts another 100 years, it will be even more interesting. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @professorfalken4600
    @professorfalken4600 10 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas to you both.

  • @davidmussack4529
    @davidmussack4529 10 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful mine. And what a road is right.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi David. The mine is spectacular, and the road is a bit challenging. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @TBI-Firefighter-451
    @TBI-Firefighter-451 10 месяцев назад +1

    🦚 Talk about Holliday Colors Peacock Copper / Gold Ore is always so awesome to see. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Tom, Julie and to my Extended RUclips Family too 🎅

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the nice comment and including the RUclips family. A very Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄❤️

  • @tmcremeans
    @tmcremeans 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey! What's up ? No Julie's smiling face to start off the video! Love your videos thanks for sharing them with us

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Haha, I guess we didn't start this one with Julie. Glad that you are enjoying our videos. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

  • @jimmystockdale7555
    @jimmystockdale7555 10 месяцев назад +4

    I don't believe I ever saw so many colors in one mine. I really liked seeing them. Parts of that road looked a little nerve racking. May your travels be safe and bless you both.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Jimmy. It really is a colorful place. Hope you're doing okay. Thanks for the comment and blessing! 👍🙏❤️

    • @jimmystockdale7555
      @jimmystockdale7555 10 месяцев назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring I go the 28th to find out how we are going to fight this. I will fight this for sure.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Sounds good, Jimmy. We're pulling for you!🙏👍

  • @lesleyrobbins1137
    @lesleyrobbins1137 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow. Every color imaginable. That's definitely a "gotta see in person" mine. Beautiful.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Lesley. Yes, it is really good in person. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

  • @OdySlim
    @OdySlim 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there Tom es Julie. That was the most psychedelic vein I have ever seen. Thanks for the little ditty as well.
    A Very Merry Christmas to all ! Regards from Ody Slim

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hey Scott. It is a real trip seeing this one. You're welcome, and thank you for watching! Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄😊

  • @dwaynesimons-d2c
    @dwaynesimons-d2c 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you T and J. Beautiful rock. Merry Christmas

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      You're welcome. The colors are unreal. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters 10 месяцев назад +1

    More colorful than Electric Lady Land!!!!!! 🎸🎸🎸😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Cheyenne. It's definitely a colorful place. I love that whole album. Thanks for the comment!🎸🎸😁

    • @cheycasters
      @cheycasters 10 месяцев назад

      Yesiree!!@@TomandJulieMineExploring

  • @casedoumasr656
    @casedoumasr656 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice trail up looks very loose like you said all that color will be watch again .p.s Nice time of year to go back to the older adventures that you have to check out ⛏️🎄

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Case. It's a fun road, maybe a little loose in places. It's always fun to see these minerals. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍🎄

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 10 месяцев назад +1

    what a road to get there!! amazing colors inside thanks for the re share

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Thorn. It's another crazy desert/mountain road. Thanks for watching again!😁

  • @Bodacious-o9r
    @Bodacious-o9r 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow that's a lot of colors 😮, I love your jeep, I hope you guys have a great Christmas and be safe enjoyed the video as always

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      The minerals here are great. That old Jeep is a riot. '62 CJ5. Merry Christmas to you, too. Thanks for commenting!👍🎄

  • @EverydayProjects
    @EverydayProjects 10 месяцев назад +2

    I wonder what those blue minerals are? Oh wait...I saw Tom painting them...Lovely little mine. That's about my speed, ten minutes underground, no vertical shafts into the monster pit, no toxic air, then quickly back out driving around in the jeep. Merry Christmas you two. Feliz Navidad !

    • @VegasCyclingFreak
      @VegasCyclingFreak 10 месяцев назад

      I believe it is called azurite. Associated with copper.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Craig. I don't think the best artist could paint as well as these minerals look. This one is pretty tame, although you could still stub your toe. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄🧑‍🎄

  • @philrosasco5411
    @philrosasco5411 10 месяцев назад +1

    Short and sweet

  • @ralphpatrick3071
    @ralphpatrick3071 10 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible colors! Thanks, T&J!! Enjoy the Holiday 😊

  • @DaveInLAS
    @DaveInLAS 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hope you guys have been enjoying the winter so far and looking forward to your next adventure! Sending you both blessings of prosperity from Las Vegas 🙏🏼

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Dave. We are enjoying the anti winter in Mexico. We're still posting video from last season. Hope all is well in LV. Thanks for the comment and blessing, we appreciate it!👍😊

  • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531
    @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 10 месяцев назад +1

    That was nice. Simple jeep with small tires get you very far!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      That little Jeep is pretty tough and surprises me every time we take it out. Thanks for commenting!👍🚙

  • @jerryrichter4904
    @jerryrichter4904 10 месяцев назад +2

    beautiful thanks for sharing

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Jerry. You're welcome. Those minerals are spectacular. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @raiderman8431
    @raiderman8431 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool looking mine, you guys, whatever they were chasing had to be distinctive! so many cool colors, thank you, that jeep gets you 2 alot of places ,lol

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hey Raiderman. This is a cool mine with all the colors. We have two Jeeps. This is a 62 CJ and we have the 94 YJ. This one has a newly rebuilt engine. Thanks for watching!👍😁
      ruclips.net/video/Wfp0oKwFJXE/видео.htmlsi=qkG504n7WXEw1vvT

  • @JohnCampbell-co1qk
    @JohnCampbell-co1qk 10 месяцев назад +1

    A very Christmasy and colourful mine to gift 🎁 all you subscriber's .
    TOM & JULIE I HOPE SANTA IS GOOD TO YOU'S 🎄🙏☃️❄️

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Yes, that was the plan to give you all a colorful gift for Christmas. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍🎄😊

  • @tonygaetani1892
    @tonygaetani1892 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great looking mine with nice minerals in there Merry Christmas🎉👍🇺🇸👍

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Tony. Those minerals are really fun to see. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas to you!👍🎄

  • @scottleidenberger4401
    @scottleidenberger4401 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome looking vain.
    Hope the both of you have a great Christmas !!

  • @bobpace5464
    @bobpace5464 10 месяцев назад +1

    Did you two get a new Jeep or a different one? Thank you for taking me on your explorer and that rock is something else the way it was colored. It was beautiful I thought have a happy holiday. Be safe. Have fun.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Bob. We have two Jeeps. This is a 1962 CJ and the other is a 1994 YJ. The minerals in this one are great to see. Happy Holidays to you, too. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

  • @frankgaletzka8477
    @frankgaletzka8477 10 месяцев назад

    Hello Tom hello Julie
    Wow thats are colours and a very rich ore deposit.
    Thank you for this coulorfull Video and the amazing fotos.
    I know it is good to wait for you at the portal.
    Yours Frank Galetzka

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hello Frank. The colors are great in this one. I'll look for you in your Santa suit at the portal. Thanks for watching!👍🎄

  • @ExploringCabinsandMines
    @ExploringCabinsandMines 10 месяцев назад +1

    That's the most colorful mine ive seen in a while !

  • @chuckh630
    @chuckh630 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking us along. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Chuck. Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄

  • @desertrat8322
    @desertrat8322 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video !! , alot of colorful veins in that mine

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      It really is something special to see. Thanks for commenting, DR!👍😁

  • @adventureswithducky4088
    @adventureswithducky4088 10 месяцев назад

    A smiley backpack, and a Cj5 ............doesn't get much better!

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 10 месяцев назад +1

    If you didn't know it you'd think it was a kaleidoscope. What a fascinating mine! Thanks Tom and Julie. Merry Christmas.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      It is like a kaleidoscope. That's a good description. Thanks for the comment, and Merry Christmas to you!👍🎄

  • @gmcnelly2468
    @gmcnelly2468 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great shots inside and out! Merry Christmas to you guys.

  • @danielbarrows7144
    @danielbarrows7144 10 месяцев назад +1

    This quick little explore was a nice early Christmas present! Thank you 😊

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Daniel. You're welcome. That's exactly what it was supposed to be. A little present for you all. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

  • @stanlamborn6796
    @stanlamborn6796 10 месяцев назад +1

    From looking at the ride to that mine I don’t blame Julie for walking 😅 nice video

  • @dougcarnahan4228
    @dougcarnahan4228 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great find T and J! It looks like your looking into a beautiful kaleidoscope! Merry Christmas!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Doug. It definitely does look like a kaleidoscope. I used to love those as a kid. I wonder if kids still play with those. Probably just a kaleidoscope app on their phones. Thanks for the comment. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄

  • @DesertRunner9875
    @DesertRunner9875 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great looking Jeep, your's looks just a little older than mine.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks, Desert Runner. It's a 1962 CJ5. I just pulled the engine and had it rebuilt last year. Here is more on the Jeep.
      ruclips.net/video/Wfp0oKwFJXE/видео.htmlsi=qkG504n7WXEw1vvT

  • @TheShornak
    @TheShornak 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hello Julie and Tom. I am always amazed at all the work these miners went through to get to these places they mined and the effort to bring all the equipment. When you showed the road you can see a lot of stacked rock.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Stephen. You are correct. I think many times building the road to the mine and getting the necessary equipment and supplies hauled in was more work than the mining. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😁

  • @lindarider4525
    @lindarider4525 10 месяцев назад +1

    What beautiful colors, hope have a Merry Christmas ❤

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Linda. This one is pretty special. Glad that you liked it. Merry Christmas to you!🎄😊❤️

  • @williamwintemberg
    @williamwintemberg 10 месяцев назад +1

    That ride up would have made me loose my breakfast! OMG! The view of the outcropping from the outside is incredible! Thanks Tom and Julie! Merry Christmas to all!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi William. Those mountain roads are all part of the game. I agree that outcropping is really something to see. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you!👍🎄😊

  • @eddie9903
    @eddie9903 9 месяцев назад

    Wow how beautiful is this. It has to be the most colorful mind I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.❤

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Eddie. Isn't that mineral vein something special? Glad that you enjoyed seeing it. Thanks for watching!👍😁

  • @alprince4290
    @alprince4290 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Tom and Julie for another great year of mine adventures. No doubt you two are both out there somewhere deep in the middle of nowhere as I write this working on next year's season! Have a great Christmas and stay safe!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Al. You're welcome, and thank you for all the support you have given us this year. We appreciate you. Merry Christmas!👍🎄

  • @vincenthackett7771
    @vincenthackett7771 10 месяцев назад +1

    Nice to see the old Jeep back on the trail great video you guys loved all the colors in the mine be safe out there you two and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Vincent. The old Jeep has a rebuilt engine in it now. Glad that you enjoyed the colors of the mine. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄

  • @jimiplayscobo5877
    @jimiplayscobo5877 10 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year Tom and Julie :-) Peace

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Jimi. Merry Christmas to you, as well. Thanks for commenting!👍🎄

    • @jimiplayscobo5877
      @jimiplayscobo5877 10 месяцев назад

      Your more than welcome!!@@TomandJulieMineExploring

  • @dealindavid1075
    @dealindavid1075 10 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas.....

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 10 месяцев назад

    Wow what a beautiful mine, like walking through a living art gallery. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Sue. That's a good description of this one. You're welcome, and thank you for watching and commenting!👍😊❤️

  • @wdxwm300
    @wdxwm300 9 месяцев назад

    That is the most colorful mine I have ever seen on utube Thanks

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      You're welcome. It's right up there with the most colorful veins we've seen, too. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @AdventuresRUs
    @AdventuresRUs 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for sharing another amazing place with all of us Tom and Julie. We hope you guys have a Merry Christmas! 🎄

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hey Chyanne and Adam. You're welcome, and thank you for watching. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄😊

  • @bobterry2952
    @bobterry2952 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hello Tom and Julie. That has to be one of the most interesting mines I have ever seen. All the copper, zinc, Galena. And heavy sulfites perminating all the host rock. I would love to see it in person. Thanks again for another great video. And Merry Christmas to you and Julie. And I hope another great year of video's. Thanks again. Bob.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Bob. It really is a special mineral vein. It probably has multiple metals present, as you said. Merry Christmas to you, and thanks for watching!👍🎄

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md 10 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful mine! Some of it reminded me of photos of Jupiter or a Supernova. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other and be safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Ed. It is a little other worldly in this one. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊

  • @keithrimmer3
    @keithrimmer3 10 месяцев назад +1

    A wonderful explore Tom and Julie great colors in this one guys, have a lovely Christmas and best wishes to you both take care see you on the next one

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Keith. Glad that you liked the mine. It is a special one. Thanks for the nice comment. Merry Christmas to you, too.👍😁

  • @WHuske
    @WHuske 8 месяцев назад

    what a beautiful landscape what a beautiful mine!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  8 месяцев назад

      Aren't those minerals beautiful? The landscape is, too. Thanks for watching!👍😁

  • @xmarksthespot5188
    @xmarksthespot5188 10 месяцев назад +1

    I wonder if a black light would have illuminated those minerals , so beautiful ?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      We have a UV light but not on this one. Usually, a vein like this one doesn't fluoresce much. Here is a link to some minerals that do. Thanks for watching!👍😁
      ruclips.net/video/4Juhec_dbYU/видео.htmlsi=GykSDQDkGMO99PCI

  • @Dave_9547
    @Dave_9547 10 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful colors, copper for sure, probably silver, maybe gold? It looks like a lot left behind, but maybe too low grade to mine? The old miners were pretty savvy about what to leave behind. I did see a glimpse of a date on a wall, looked like 1923.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi David. The minerals here are amazing, and there are probably several metals present. You're correct that the miners knew exactly what was worth taking and what was not. If it's too much work to make a profit, they wouldn't bother. Yes, 1923, 100 years ago. Thanks for the comment!👍🎄

  • @shantyshitter3163
    @shantyshitter3163 10 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours. Be safe and love what you're doing. We love it.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching, SS. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, as well!👍😁🎄

  • @RickNelsonMn
    @RickNelsonMn 10 месяцев назад +1

    I hope you're having a relaxing time 😎 I enjoyed seeing the mineralization again. All the rock is sharp and rough with what seems like pieces cemented together. I don't know geology so it's whatever. It's fascinating to look at. 😎

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Rick. My sister in Minnesota says winter is taking the year off this year. That usually means it will last until May. Glad that you enjoyed seeing this colorful mine. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @PabloDiablo682
    @PabloDiablo682 9 месяцев назад

    I am always amazed at what that little Jeep is capable of. Happy New Year!!!!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Paul. Yes, the little Jeeps are really quite capable off road. Not so fun on the highway. Happy New Year!🎆😊

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 9 месяцев назад

    Wow, what colors, thanks for sharing.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Mick. Yes, the colors are pretty wild. You're welcome, and glad that you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!

    • @pmae9010
      @pmae9010 9 месяцев назад

      And a belated Merry Christmas to you two@@TomandJulieMineExploring

  • @edgarnes1863
    @edgarnes1863 9 месяцев назад

    Tom I just love you guy's just a line telling you I appreciate your time investing in these from Ohio Rock on and Merry Xmas you 2❤

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Ed. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it. Hope you had a nice Christmas in Ohio!👍😁

  • @Luminoussound2024
    @Luminoussound2024 9 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas to you both and family and friends and keep theses videos coming for 2024 🎄🙌🏻

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you. We appreciate the comment!👍🎄😁

    • @Luminoussound2024
      @Luminoussound2024 9 месяцев назад

      @@TomandJulieMineExploring thanks 🎄🎄no worries Tom & Julie 🎁

  • @tonyidle7813
    @tonyidle7813 10 месяцев назад +1

    that was a great christmas present, thank you. that does not look like the same jeep? Julie is not wearing her normal brown carhart jeans.Merry Christmas to both of you, be safe.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Tony. Yes, this is a different Jeep. I guess her brown jeans were too dirty to put on for this one. Merry Christmas to you. Thanks for watching!👍🎄

  • @marctenzel831
    @marctenzel831 10 месяцев назад

    One of the best yet. Thanks

  • @teotwaki
    @teotwaki 10 месяцев назад

    It's great that you had a shovel to clear the debris and have a safe ascent. Thanks for the adventure!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Wr always carry a full-size shovel on the Jeep and a collapsible one in our pack when underground. I can't tell you how handy they both have been. You're welcome, and thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @BobElsberry
    @BobElsberry 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the beautiful trip... Merry Christmas

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Bob. You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄

  • @robsadv
    @robsadv 10 месяцев назад

    That is a beautiful mine!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Rob. Yes, it really is quite a mine to see. Thanks for the gift once again. We appreciate it very much. 💰💰👍😁

  • @olivei2484
    @olivei2484 9 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Tom and Julie!

  • @spamanator666
    @spamanator666 10 месяцев назад

    I love seeing old CJ's still being used! Everyone has a TJ or a JK out there these days.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      The old Willys is a riot but also a handful. Power nothing. It really makes you appreciate power steering and brakes. Did I say brakes? The little brakes on this barely work, and they are almost new. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @davidsnider1703
    @davidsnider1703 10 месяцев назад

    Hey I like this jeep better. Nice short mine. Merry Christmas friends

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi David. This old Willys is a riot to be in. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄

  • @brianmarywapshott2593
    @brianmarywapshott2593 9 месяцев назад

    Well that was certainly a colorful mine and worth an explore, well done again you two and have a great New Year. Cheers

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Mary and Brian. It's one of the most amazing mineral veins that we've ever seen. Glad that you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you both. Cheers! 🎆👍😊

  • @timothybriney9788
    @timothybriney9788 9 месяцев назад

    Its amazing how well preserved those mines are, here in galice Oregon they are so rotten you don't venture too far into one.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Timothy. Yes, that's very true and is the reason that we don't do much mine exploring in Oregon. Many of the desert mines are in almost perfect condition. There could still be a cave in, but the timbering and artifacts are pristine. Here is a playlist to some of our favorites. Thanks for commenting!
      ruclips.net/p/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f&si=AGXSlngFj9ptmsDD

    • @timothybriney9788
      @timothybriney9788 9 месяцев назад

      Whached it, so far seen every one,,missed a few of the older ones, working on it

  • @KubotaManDan
    @KubotaManDan 10 месяцев назад +1

    🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ☃

  • @jimmime
    @jimmime 10 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas, Tom & Julie, and a Happy New Year!
    That little mine was so full of color, looks like silver and copper. I'm just guessing.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Jimmi. This is one of the most mineralized mines we have seen. Merry Christmas to you too. Thanks for commenting!👍🎄

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee 10 месяцев назад +1

    What a host of minerals. Looked like so many that they couldn't make up their minds which way to go.😊 Great explore. Do you ever worry about a turn around? Been their before. 😢 Yikes! Time to practice my mirror steering.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Richard. Yes, so many minerals they probably didn't know which way to dig. With the short Jeeps I don't worry too much about turn arounds. Backing up very far is not fun. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, and thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @khiem1939
    @khiem1939 10 месяцев назад +1

    Being from Oregon, I'm surprised that you haven't done any mine exploring in the area around Mormon Basin, Malheur City and that area where last I knew there were still some active production on Dooley Mountain. In the 1950s my brother in law and friend did some illegal Winter mining in the that area which has even been dredged out in some areas. Last time I was through there about 30 years ago, there was some very active mining in Mormon Basis with the usual fences, gates and warnings that "trespassers would be SHOT"!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      We only spend about four months each year in Oregon in spring and summer. The mines there seem to be very wet and in poor condition compared to the dry desert mines that we are used to being in. Also, we wouldn't want to get shot! Thanks for the comment!👍😁

    • @khiem1939
      @khiem1939 10 месяцев назад

      Yes, they are VERY WET, that's why native Oregonians are born with web feet! I left there at the age of 19 so I could experience a DRY head for the first time in my life!@@TomandJulieMineExploring

  • @markhooper5824
    @markhooper5824 10 месяцев назад

    Great videos throughout the year. Thanks guys and a Merry Christmas to you both.🎄

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Mark. Thanks for the kind words. Merry Christmas to you, as well!👍🎄

  • @billloutzenheiser5397
    @billloutzenheiser5397 10 месяцев назад

    the start of the video tell me how nasty the road is Julie is walking with the camera and Tom is driving, 😁Smart girl, neat color of rock inside, have a Merry new year and a Happy xmas.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Bill. Yes, when Julie is walking, you know it's a tough road. The minerals in the mine are beautiful. Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄

  • @timothybriney9788
    @timothybriney9788 9 месяцев назад

    I mean you play the guitar really well, love it

  • @kbtreefrog5653
    @kbtreefrog5653 10 месяцев назад +2

    What year is your CJ?
    I have a 57 CJ -5 6volt Power nothing.
    Good Fun!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      This is a '62 12 volt. No power here either. Power steering by Armstrong. Lol They are a riot. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @Donald-tr5gl
    @Donald-tr5gl 9 месяцев назад

    Great video

  • @phillipschmidt3942
    @phillipschmidt3942 9 месяцев назад

    Wow that was picturesque! Thanks for taking all of us on that trip! Can you any minerals from those mines or look and don't touch?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад +1

      If there is not an active claim on the mine and it's not in a national park, you are allowed to take minerals from the mines. You need to check the mineral claim status before doing so. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

  • @briannave7326
    @briannave7326 10 месяцев назад +1

    Colorful mine. Are these mines abandoned because open pit mining is more profitable?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Brian. These mines are mostly abandoned. There might be active claims on some. Most are on BLM lands. Most commercial mining today is open type mining, moving huge volumes of material and using machines to recover the precious metals to be able to be profitable. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @Monique-ys2zu
    @Monique-ys2zu 10 месяцев назад +1

    Je suis avec vous ’façonnée par ces couleurs

  • @96chevydually6.5L
    @96chevydually6.5L 10 месяцев назад +1

    Million Dollar views!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      For real. I love this area. The White Mountains of California. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

  • @bronco7
    @bronco7 9 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas

  • @BillWCA
    @BillWCA 10 месяцев назад

    Tom, why does Julie always have to get out of the Jeep to video you driving and walk to catch up? Oh, yeah, she's a lot younger than you! Love your videos. I can't believe you two have been in over 2000 mine works! Have a great Christmas and New Years and here's to more mines to explore in 2024.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Bill. She's usually out of the Jeep because she doesn't like the steep cliff right out her window. No, you're correct. We can always use the Jeep footage. She is a lot younger than me, so I don't feel bad about her walking. Lol
      We're glad that you enjoy our videos. We have been in a lot of different mines. Keep in mind that they have not all been huge named mines. Sometimes, we will visit 10 mines or more in a single day. For every one mine video we put out, we will go to an average of five mines as most of the workings are small and not very interesting. Thanks for the nice comment and a very Merry Christmas to you!👍🎄😁

    • @BillWCA
      @BillWCA 9 месяцев назад

      Tom, until two years ago, my wife and I did a lot of traveling in our Ford F250 diesel 4x4 truck pulling a 28-ft 5th-wheel trailer. We got onto some pretty hairy off-road trails in the truck in the Eastern High Sierras and southern California deserts. My was like Julie, and she hated looking out her window and seeing a cliff drop off. She did not get out of the truck, but covered her eyes. LoL I did some natural cave exploring when I was younger, but never ventured into an abandoned mine more than a few hundred feet. I'll be 79 next month and I am not able to do a lot outdoor activities now. It's good you and Julie are doing explorations while your are in good health. We humans don't have an unlimited shelf-life. It doesn't take much, to put you out of an active outdoor life. Looking back, I wish I'd bought an old beater Jeep and done a lot more off-road exploring. Stay safe in them old mines!

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  9 месяцев назад

      @BillWCA Thanks for the detailed comment and for sharing part of your story. I'm glad that you got out there exploring when you could. My time for this is winding down. 👍😁

  • @peterwaroblak166
    @peterwaroblak166 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome explore, is that a different Jeep? Happy Holidays to you guys...

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Peter. Glad that you liked the explore. Yes, this is a '62 CJ and the other a '94 YJ. Happy Holidays to you!👍😊

  • @Monique-ys2zu
    @Monique-ys2zu 10 месяцев назад

    Magnifique mine ,j aimerai vous accompagner .je fais collection de petits minéraux. Merci de nous faire partager vos explorations❤

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi again, Monique. This would be a good one to collect some minerals from. Where do you live? This is in California. Thanks for commenting!👌😁

  • @ExploringCabinsandMines
    @ExploringCabinsandMines 10 месяцев назад +1

    Just left for DV !

  • @janblake9468
    @janblake9468 10 месяцев назад +1

    What Jeep is that? M38A1? This one is ex-military as shown by the 24 volt battery compartment. I had a M38A1 for desert exploring for several years. It carried a Marine trans/receiver radio. I could listen to BLM, Sheriff, and CHP radio calls.

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад

      Hi Francis. This is a '62 CJ5. I just painted it green so I can hide in the woods. No, really, I wanted a non shiny paint so the desert sun doesn't blind me coming off the hood. Your M38A1 sounds pretty nice. Glad that you've had the chance to play around in one. They are fun. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

  • @alansolomon5527
    @alansolomon5527 10 месяцев назад

    Amazing colors Tom & Julie. Thank you. What part of California is that?

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Hi Alan. The minerals here are unbelievable. This is in the White Mountains in the general vicinity of Chalfant. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!👍😊

    • @alansolomon5527
      @alansolomon5527 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much.@@TomandJulieMineExploring

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 10 месяцев назад

    Wow, try that in a newer Jeep. 🙂
    Merry Christmas y'all!
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @TomandJulieMineExploring
      @TomandJulieMineExploring  10 месяцев назад +1

      Haha, the old Willys is a tough little guy. Thanks, Ed. Merry Christmas to you, too!👍🎄