My grandparents lived in Gilman from some time in the 1950's until about 1970. I used to visit them there. My grandfather worked in the mine, first as a miner and later as a "carwhacker" (maintenance mechanic), and after that as a school teacher. My grandmother was also a school teacher there. Gilman was a "company town", owned by New Jersey Zinc comapany. Gilman was pretty much buried in feet of snow from December until April. In snows a lot there, and it's at a high enough altitude that the snow doesn't really melt until April or May.
Appreciate the history on Gilman and the mines. The first mine you went into, you called it a mineshaft, mine shafts go straight down you went into what's called an adit. I went into the same adit and stopped right where it turned, so you went a few feet farther than I did. Usually, the most dangerous part of a mine is the adit. It looked like this mine was definitely safer as you went deeper, but I bet it didn't go much farther looked more exploratory, probably never had ore carts in it.
This place was breath-taking to say the least. I was lucky enough to be able to skate the abandoned skatepark here! Although it wasn't in great condition. The second mine in the video has also now been closed off. However, the place is very dangerous and i don't encourage others to explore here without the proper permissions and equipment. Love this video, amazing camera work!
0:16 - DAMN, Man! You got balls made-o-steel! I got claustrophobia and would NOT have gone half that far! Plus, I was getting a Decent-meets-Blair Witch vibe during that footage...!!
For folks just tuning in - I'd stay away. Authorities have been busting people like crazy on the properties of this district. All the sites in the area are owned by private entities that prosecute trespassers. Signed, a 40+ year local.
My grandparents lived in Gilman from some time in the 1950's until about 1970. I used to visit them there. My grandfather worked in the mine, first as a miner and later as a "carwhacker" (maintenance mechanic), and after that as a school teacher. My grandmother was also a school teacher there. Gilman was a "company town", owned by New Jersey Zinc comapany. Gilman was pretty much buried in feet of snow from December until April. In snows a lot there, and it's at a high enough altitude that the snow doesn't really melt until April or May.
Appreciate the history on Gilman and the mines.
The first mine you went into, you called it a mineshaft, mine shafts go straight down you went into what's called an adit. I went into the same adit and stopped right where it turned, so you went a few feet farther than I did. Usually, the most dangerous part of a mine is the adit. It looked like this mine was definitely safer as you went deeper, but I bet it didn't go much farther looked more exploratory, probably never had ore carts in it.
That old forklift and equipment is fascinating. I love this kind of stuff. I've always wanted to go exploring in Gilman.
This place was breath-taking to say the least. I was lucky enough to be able to skate the abandoned skatepark here! Although it wasn't in great condition. The second mine in the video has also now been closed off. However, the place is very dangerous and i don't encourage others to explore here without the proper permissions and equipment. Love this video, amazing camera work!
i went 2 days ago the lock was broke its a dope cave but i went back a week later all but 1 was locked off and the one was flooded badddd
There was a car wreck several years back in Red Cliff. I heard the car is still down there. Someone drove right off the side of that big bridge.
That is my favorite ghost town. I love going to Leadville in the fall. We always stop at Gilman because the fall colors are breathtaking.
0:16 - DAMN, Man! You got balls made-o-steel! I got claustrophobia and would NOT have gone half that far! Plus, I was getting a Decent-meets-Blair Witch vibe during that footage...!!
LOL, you obviously have none. It's not scary.
@@gmancoloI bet his balls are bigger than your brain 😂
It would be great to see more exploring there!
Hi how did you get to the town site ??what M M on rt 24 did you park at and walked down thank you
For folks just tuning in - I'd stay away. Authorities have been busting people like crazy on the properties of this district. All the sites in the area are owned by private entities that prosecute trespassers. Signed, a 40+ year local.
this place is restricted for good reason. It is private property and has no trespassing signs clearly posted.
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yah i wouldnt go in to far dangerous