that looks like an old chilean mill ....beautiful hand stack for those road walls ....good looking miners cabin ...... could move right in ...really glad to see that people are keeping them old cabins alive ..... great idea for a wheelbarrow ... fun explore ..... there was a ladder behind the cabin to do a little roof work.....we also smashed that like button REAL HARD .....so you know what I am gonna say huh .....
That was a serious road wall. One of the best I've seen. It is nice that the cabin is in good shape. I didn't see the ladder until we came back from the upper mine. Thanks for watching, Jeff, and of course I know what you're going to say. Lol👍👍
Hi Jim. It is fun to follow along on a map. I don't give out all the names or locations to try to prevent vandalism or theft of the more sensitive areas. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
You forgot to bring your swim trunks again, the aged beer looks tempting but not enough in the bottle! Very large rock walls, would have been nice to see what this place looked like long ago but time and elements take things away. Nice cabin and tram. I like when people are nice to leave water for others, just in case. That’s your next job , restoration of that fine cabin Tom! Ha! Great video and glad you both have been getting your exercise! You both are still looking very well, and can’t wait to see your next adventure! Stay safe!
You're welcome, Bill. I'm glad that you're enjoying the history and our channel. FYI, Julie and I are husband and wife. We have been married for 26 years and together for 32 years. No worries, though. We get the same comment as you made regularly as I am several years older than she is.👌😁
I'm always amazed what you guys find on the way to the mines! That old engine, transmission and frame section driving the mill. All the Chinese labor building the roads. Chinese labor was key to building western rail systems back in the early days. Lots of history in regard to their hard work and unfortunately, their mistreatment. Nice cabin as well. All this beauty I will never see with my own eyes but I see it through your cameras. Thanks Tom and Julie for this!
Thanks for the great comment, William. Yes, the Chinese did a lot of labor in developing the west and probably got less credit and recognition than they deserved. Glad that you enjoy seeing these things through our lens. 👍😊
More questions than answers, par for the course, as far as these old mining operations go. Julie, fearless as usual, even though she hates bats - you go girl!
That's a fun cabin, when Kenny and myself hiked up there, it rained, we waited in the cabin until we got scare and left before we got washed away. We were soaked to the bone, was a great adventure and the thunder was amazing too.
*Gesundheit, Julie!* I tell you what, those miners sure loved their remoteness, didn't they? We do also out here on the ridge, but there's people within a mile of us - not dozens of miles like those miners had! To each their own, I suppose... Thanks as always, T&J. See you on the next one! - Ed on the Ridge
I really like this channel above many others I have been watching for a long time. The reason i like this channel over others is because you have a keen ability to read the land so to speak. Also, you know the history. How many mines can you see guys run through and they tell you nothing, show you little and you learn nothing. I like mine videos a lot but I am glad I found this one. Eventually i will make it through your library.
Thanks for the nice comment, Paul. We just try to report what we see. Glad that you enjoy our videos and we appreciate you going through our back catalog!👍👌
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Oh, yeah. Already started. That snowstorm in Joshua tree park was spectacular to see. Your thumbnail for that could be blown up and framed. Absolutely spectacular all covered in snow..
I like how respectful you guys are towards preserving these sites. It’s enjoyable to listen to the theories when it’s hard to see how things worked. I’m curious how you determine if it’s safe to enter some of these mines? Love the videos from Alaska, thank you.
Hi Jason. We try to leave things the eay that we found them. It's fun to try to figure out how the mine operations took place. We just have to rely on common sense and experience to stay safe. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁
hi T and J... what impresses me most is the fact that all that timber had to be carried in and installed in some pretty precarious places and most of it is still intact since the of installation ... cheers
Yes, the timbering in some of the mines is nothing short of amazing. The dry desert conditions keep the wood very well preserved, too. Thanks for the comment, Rolls!👌👍
Tom & Julie, Another captivating mine explore. I appreciate your research and covering the historical aspects of the area viewed. It exemplifies the hard work and existence of the miners in these remote sites of the era. Great camera work and narrative. Overall a A+++ job like we've come to expect from your efforts.
Hello Julie and Tom. Very nice video. That cabin was pretty cool. I guess you could stay in there for a night if you needed too. I like that ore cart and all the make shift tram buckets.
Hello Stephen, that's a really neat little cabin. You could definitely spend a night or two there. Always fun to see an ore car. Thanks for watching!👍👍
It is almost unbelievable how big that wall is and made on such steep terrain. Some of those bigger rocks have to weigh hundreds of pounds. Thanks for the comment, Ed!👌
I don't know if you guys be able to get this but I really enjoy you guys exploring these old mines we have one here on the San Carlos Apache reservation and it runs pretty deep they say it's infested with rattlesnakes I had a few friends when only a hundred feet and they said if it does smell like rattlesnakes so they stay out of it it's an old copper mine on Stanley Butte on the sign Forest reservation a lot of people go in there and they have to have a permit from the fishing game but it's a good place I'm in this out there in the mountains it's an old place where miners used to chill I guess you walk around that mountain there's a lot of places where they ducks but I really enjoy where you guys go thank you for sharing these memories and may God continue to bless you
Great History, amazing projects where accomplished by the help of Chinese labor, I’m very familiar with the Treadwell Mine on Douglas Ak where huge earth movements where done to create a ditch to collect water for the massive mining operations, this was done as well by employing a great many Chinese people 👍
Hey cool video I agree with you on the idea of getting the material from were you guys were at to the tram, anyway hope ya'll are doing great me im getting better i don't like the scar from my left ear to my right ear lol but at least the specialist fixed me up lol take care be safe
Great work. I lived most of my life in the Owens Valley and, though I now reside in Henderson, Nevada, I frequently travel through Death Valley to visit my brother who resides in Independence. As such I have some familiarity with the names and locations of the places you explore. Long story short, you have a new subscriber.
Hey Eddie, how is the star of Happy Together doing? Glad that you enjoyed the explore and hike. We put on a few miles all right. Thanks for watching!👍👍😎👊
Ed & Michael and Aunt b & I have been jamming on Monday. I wrote original song for Aunt Bea to sing. Her real name is Karen. That poor thing has no sense of timing, and no power in her voice. But she sure gives it her all. The lyrics go like this. My name is Karen I live on highway 95 . I got a dog named Sunny we like to walk late at night. It's a lot of fun .missing you guys
Really enjoyed your video and to see what’s here, thanks! Funny story, back a while ago when we first started 4x4ing/hiking and on a budget, our crude gps was paper and pen, go so far, veer L or R etc..lol. We were looking for the Defense mine and ended up hiking up this canyon. Got to the spring, turned around and never did find the Defense mine. Sure wish we had hiked just a bit further to find this spot. Finally wised up a few months later and got to the Defense mine and many other destinations thereafter.
It's a fun hike up the canyon and a nice little cabin. Glad that you got up to see part of it and eventually the Defense Mine. That's funny about getting off track. Think of all the old timers wandering around back in the day, most likely without even a good map. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍😊
Wow that was a nice exploration guy's a bit steep going up the rocks and canyon, seems to be a lot of work to get all that gear up to the little old mines and making roads and all, thank's Tom and Julie Y'all take care out there and we will see you next time.
wild road hike up there and wow a spring/ and a cave full of water! amazing scenery all around. Neat tiny door, maybe a bobcat peed on it, sure does look like it got "sprayed"... Nice that there is some emergency water stored in the cabin... and of course some great mine explorations as always, thanks for taking us with you
Thanks for your videos. One thing that stands out after exploring 3 mines in Santa Barbara. One was a surface chromium mine. The second was an open Mercury mine only a few miles from Quick Silver Mine by lake Gibraltar that has tailings flowing into Santa Barbara’s drinking reservoir.(no one talks about that), and the third mine, a deep one that works a mountain into a scary Swiss cheese, very unstable, I could not work out what mineral, that one unfortunately closed up tight. Now what got me is all the old rusted equipment is stamped MADE IN THE USA.
There is a lot of high quality, grade A, made in the USA junk around the old mines. Back from the days that we actually made things ourselves. I don't know anything about the mines you mentioned. You can usually look them up and get some information on what was mined and when. Try mindat.org or westernmininghistory.com. Thanks, Patrick!👍
Hi, I always get a kick out of watching Julie, she just has to look around every corner, up every stoke, and in every box and bucket. I think it's great. It's not what you can see, it's what you can't see. Thank you both.
I really like the views, the cabin was great. I liked the springs especially the one coming out of the rocks. The mine was great but the ladders looked really old. Another great adventure thank you both for what you do. God bless you both until next time.
The views up here are great, Jimmy. It's amazing what a little water will do in the desert mountains. Glad that you enjoyed the explore and thanks for the blessing!👍👍
Hi Tom & Julie, such a beautiful view looking at the snow capped mountains across the valley, I would love to see that in person. So many prospects in that area, it was a pretty neat idea using those old drums as tram buckets, the miners were definitely very adept at using what they had to get the job done. That old ore cart was a cool find just sitting out there in the hot desert sun every day. Thank you for sharing, much love to both of you. xx ❤
Hi, Sue. We always love to hear from you! Telescope Peak was definitely looking good with a little snow on it. You're correct about the miners getting the job done. If they didn't have what they needed they would make it themselves. It was definitely nice to see that ore car and in pretty good condition, too. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍💕
I enjoyed it guys. From the size of the wall the Chinese worked there rears off to get that thing built. Seems ashamed it's just falling apart due to neglect even if its no longer used. Oh well.
Glad that you enjoyed it. That wall has been there for 150 years and is still holding up, for the most part. I'm guessing it will be there or another 150. Thanks for watching!👍👍
There are vids of the Panamint City mines. Pretty extensive. The hike is apparently a killer. Too bad the road is closed. There are large modern mill ruins there.
What an awesome place to have access to , I'm sure you two don't run out of things to do living in that part of the world. Cheers from Blissfield New Brunswick Canada Keep up the great content. 🌲
Thanks, Aaron. We don't do any metal detecting. The gold in the hard rock "lode" mines that we generally explore is super fine and requires the pay rock to be crushed and processed to get anything from it. Thanks for the comment!👍👍
This is at least the third or fourth video we have made of the mines in this area. There is one more we could do if we get back here again. Here is a link to one of them. th-cam.com/video/sUzdBvbP6sk/w-d-xo.html Thanks, Kevin!👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I did see that one. When I saw the log boundary of the wilderness area I did a double take. Thank you for making good stories with your adventures. Some TH-cam channels just show the mine and very little of the working outside and in the mine. You do both.
This one was awesome i could kinda get the feeling that most of the horizontal shafting was unsuccessful and had to stop hard rock mining how difficult it must have been
That old engine/transmission/frame by the small mill in the beginning of the video is from a late 19teen's to mid 1920's Dodge Brothers truck. Very rare to see today. Too bad people stripped it so thoroughly......
Wow - that Stone Cabin is actually The Paul Imlay mining prospect. Nobody does that aggressive hike and We have been trying to find info on this for possibly an advanced 4wd route up there and OVER the Argus mountains - Thank You for this most informative video. Did you get any views of the rockfall just up the canyon from the cabin? That looks like our most formidable obstacle
Hi Scotty, we didn’t go past the cabin in the main canyon. Just what you see in the video up the side canyon to the mine. While this was a road between Lookout City and Darwin back in the day, I believe this is now designated as wilderness where no mechanized travel is legally allowed. China Lake Naval Weapons Center is also blocking access to civilians, depending on what route you are trying to do. Thanks for the comment, and good luck with your route.👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring You're right, I just looked and it is wilderness area and the Defense mine actually is a cutout and exception. I thought the whole area was open like the Defense Mine. I was wondering why there were no Jeep tracks up to the Paul Imlay Prospect, sure looked possible. Thank You.
This was called the Lookout to Darwin Road Coal Road in Oliver Roberts diary, transcribed titled the "Great Understander", have hiked this is the past. There is a lot of history in this area.
I've been in that general area. Went to Darwin Falls. Plenty of water there. Was looking for Lookout but did'nt find it. Been to Chris Weight Camp at entrance to Surprise Canyon. The road had been recently washed out so no Panamint City for me. Stayed overnight at Panamint Springs campground. Much smaller than today, Off grid. No Wilderness designation at that time. Darwin was of course the major mine. I believe there are tours at times. They have lights and trains. Very desolate. Interesting trip. Mansons ghost hung over the area. People were jumpy in the extreme.
Glad that you've had the opportunity to see this area, Roger. The road to Cerro Gordo is not private. It continues past Cerro Gordo to Lee Flat and on to Saline Valley. Thanks for the comment!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring That is my general understanding. But that did'nt prevent the old owners from posting it as private. Bret has had the county do considerable work on the road. When I was there it was all about as abandoned as it could be. I understand there is a huge strip mine encroaching on his property. This is the dichotomy between the little old mines you explore and the modern billion dollar mines. Its why I doubt the old timers ever really made any money. Plus I was in a little Chevy and still don't know if 4 WD is necessary for Cerro Gordo. I've taken little rental cars to pretty interesting spots in CO. like Tomboy mine above Telluride. Tried to take my 50 year old street bike to Black Bear pass but blew a rod on a steep place. I've done Tincup Pass with it which is hairy. I am restoring it now. I would guess I could get the bike up to the salt tram beyond CG. Used to ride it daily up Engineer pass to go to Silverton. from Ouray. "Adventures with Christian" (no longer posting) works at a modern mine around Mercury NV. It is a full city with high school, football field, watered grass, supermarket, etc. It is a huge heap leach operation with literally mountains of tailings being acid washed. He is a welder there. You might imagine what this will be like when its abandoned. Or you can view the abandoned city In Canada, Kitmit or Kismet or something. Houses with power still on. Molybdenum mine I think. Congrats on your new subs!
@@rogersmith7396 Thanks for all that information. I didn't notice any active strip mines in that area. I know the property is an odd shape so not exactly sure how it runs. There is an older open mine a couple miles past CG. You don't need a 4x4 to get to CG although if you plan on going further on you might want one.
Have you guys been up to the old town just south of Lundy lake? The old road starts just south of the dam. You can only hike there. I’ve been eyeballing it on google earth for a long time, unfortunately with my bad knee I haven’t been able to hike up there, if so can you send me the link please so I can see it. Thank you. Terry
You don't show any of your encounters with snakes or even rarely mention to be cautious of snakes. As a rule of thumb, if the lizards are out, the snakes are out. From all the pics of the desert in Blume I'm guessing most of your hikes are in the spring. Are you that lucky to not encounter snakes or do you deliberately edit them out? It seems that I must be a snake magnet. I always run into them when I'm out. I enjoy your pics of the wildlife you come across and would enjoy seeing the snakes too. I hope you two can continue to enjoy what you do so that we may come along with you on your adventures.
Hi Bill. We are out roaming the desert from mid-September until mid-May. We do see a few snakes in the fall not so much in the winter and spring. We don't see a large number, though. I think we have seen less than 10 in the last several years. We see lizards very often, much more so than snakes. Here is a link to a video where we saw a non poisonous Whip Snake if I remember correctly. th-cam.com/video/aQRlxH2_8T8/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting!👍🐍
I don't recall a geocache box, although I wasn't looking for one either. There was just the notebook for visitors to sign in. Thanks for commenting, Robert!👌😁
I guess I should have looked a little closer at the engine. We have the "F" head in our '62 Willys Jeep. You didn't say you want to get this one running lol. Thanks, Mick!
You must be talking about one of the lower workings. The adit up above the cabin had a big steel door with "Keep Out" painted on it. Thanks for commenting, Rick!👍
I don't understand when there is a sigh saying KEEP OUT why do your people go past it I hope who ever owns that mine sees you going in and sues you for trespassing or at least send you a ticket with a fine
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I'm an explorer but mainly a Gold Dredger and enjoy getting out myself when possible. I would like to personally invite you and your lovely wife to join us on Prospectors radio, every wed evening @ 9:00pm EST. and again every Sun. evening @ 7:30 pm EST and perhaps be a guess on the radio an tell the viewers about your exp.
It's video day again already. Time flies when you're having fun. We hope you enjoy the video and please leave a comment for us.
that looks like an old chilean mill ....beautiful hand stack for those road walls ....good looking miners cabin ...... could move right in ...really glad to see that people are keeping them old cabins alive ..... great idea for a wheelbarrow ... fun explore ..... there was a ladder behind the cabin to do a little roof work.....we also smashed that like button REAL HARD .....so you know what I am gonna say huh .....
More geology and mine history please Jeff! 🙏
That was a serious road wall. One of the best I've seen. It is nice that the cabin is in good shape. I didn't see the ladder until we came back from the upper mine. Thanks for watching, Jeff, and of course I know what you're going to say. Lol👍👍
I really like the fact that you document everything and do not take anything from the site so you leave it for the next person, I like your videos.
Thank you. I try to leave things as I found them. Appreciate your comment!👍👍
I apprecite it when you let us know names, etc. It helps me to follow along on the map (and to discover new places to explore!).
Hi Jim. It is fun to follow along on a map. I don't give out all the names or locations to try to prevent vandalism or theft of the more sensitive areas. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
Yes I enjoyed it. Thanks for taking me along.🙂👍
You're welcome and thanks for watching!👌
What a welcome time!!! It's Tom and Julie video day💜💜This looked like a fun tour of the late 1800's. Thanks for sharing.👍👍
I like your attitude, Jake. We like video day, too. Thanks for the comment!👍
Julie holding the Hitchin down Post huh!!!; )
Hey Richard.😁 Yes, she was. Thanks for watching!👍
Hello Tom Hello Julie
Thank you for the Video.
What a great landscape.
The mine looks like someone blocked the shafts.
Take care
Yours Frank Galetzka
Hello Frank, you're welcome and thanks for watching. Hope all is well at your mine and your tours are busy.⛏️🔦👍
You forgot to bring your swim trunks again, the aged beer looks tempting but not enough in the bottle! Very large rock walls, would have been nice to see what this place looked like long ago but time and elements take things away. Nice cabin and tram. I like when people are nice to leave water for others, just in case. That’s your next job , restoration of that fine cabin Tom! Ha! Great video and glad you both have been getting your exercise! You both are still looking very well, and can’t wait to see your next adventure! Stay safe!
Haha, thanks for watching and commenting. Ron! We appreciate it.😆👍
Great artifacts and those springs were nice, bet the wildlife is glad they can get a decent drink!
Yes, I bet if you put a game camera on those springs you would see all kinds of wildlife. Thanks for watching!👍
Exciting" EXPLORE! Thanks for Posting another Great Trip!!!
You're welcome, JD. Glad that you enjoyed it!👌
Thank you for the history. Great to see you and your daughter get along so good. Congrats on the wonderful channel. Nice work!
You're welcome, Bill. I'm glad that you're enjoying the history and our channel. FYI, Julie and I are husband and wife. We have been married for 26 years and together for 32 years. No worries, though. We get the same comment as you made regularly as I am several years older than she is.👌😁
I'm always amazed what you guys find on the way to the mines! That old engine, transmission and frame section driving the mill. All the Chinese labor building the roads. Chinese labor was key to building western rail systems back in the early days. Lots of history in regard to their hard work and unfortunately, their mistreatment. Nice cabin as well. All this beauty I will never see with my own eyes but I see it through your cameras. Thanks Tom and Julie for this!
Thanks for the great comment, William. Yes, the Chinese did a lot of labor in developing the west and probably got less credit and recognition than they deserved. Glad that you enjoy seeing these things through our lens. 👍😊
Hello my good friend I love the cabin it's nice and clean to live in ready too move in like a beautiful hike to
Hello Michael, we're glad that you enjoyed he hike and cabin. Thanks for the comment, my friend!👍👍😊
More questions than answers, par for the course, as far as these old mining operations go. Julie, fearless as usual, even though she hates bats - you go girl!
Yes, always more questions than we have answers to. Julie is a good explorer as long as there aren't too many bats. Lol. Thanks, David!👍👍
That's a fun cabin, when Kenny and myself hiked up there, it rained, we waited in the cabin until we got scare and left before we got washed away. We were soaked to the bone, was a great adventure and the thunder was amazing too.
I figured that you might have been here. Thanks for sharing that story, Ken!👍
*Gesundheit, Julie!*
I tell you what, those miners sure loved their remoteness, didn't they?
We do also out here on the ridge, but there's people within a mile of us - not dozens of miles like
those miners had! To each their own, I suppose...
Thanks as always, T&J. See you on the next one!
- Ed on the Ridge
They must have been able to deal with the remoteness and solitude. I grew up in the city but prefer quieter places. Thanks for commenting, Ed👍😊
I really like this channel above many others I have been watching for a long time. The reason i like this channel over others is because you have a keen ability to read the land so to speak. Also, you know the history. How many mines can you see guys run through and they tell you nothing, show you little and you learn nothing. I like mine videos a lot but I am glad I found this one. Eventually i will make it through your library.
Thanks for the nice comment, Paul. We just try to report what we see. Glad that you enjoy our videos and we appreciate you going through our back catalog!👍👌
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Oh, yeah. Already started. That snowstorm in Joshua tree park was spectacular to see. Your thumbnail for that could be blown up and framed. Absolutely spectacular all covered in snow..
I like how respectful you guys are towards preserving these sites. It’s enjoyable to listen to the theories when it’s hard to see how things worked. I’m curious how you determine if it’s safe to enter some of these mines? Love the videos from Alaska, thank you.
Hi Jason. We try to leave things the eay that we found them. It's fun to try to figure out how the mine operations took place. We just have to rely on common sense and experience to stay safe. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😁
hi T and J... what impresses me most is the fact that all that timber had to be carried in and installed in some pretty precarious places and most of it is still intact since the of installation ... cheers
Yes, the timbering in some of the mines is nothing short of amazing. The dry desert conditions keep the wood very well preserved, too. Thanks for the comment, Rolls!👌👍
I'm always amazed by the inventiveness of the old miners. 55 gallon drum ore tram, old vehicle to power a crusher... Neat stuff!
They were great at rigging up things to get the job done. It's really fun to see what they come up with. Thanks for watching, Kris!👍👌
I'm always amazed by the despiration. Wonder if any of them made money. They must have really hated farming.
Tom & Julie,
Another captivating mine explore.
I appreciate your research and covering the historical aspects of the area viewed. It exemplifies the hard work and existence of the miners in these remote sites of the era.
Great camera work and narrative.
Overall a A+++ job like we've come to expect from your efforts.
There is so much history in this relatively small area that it's really a fun place to explore. Thanks for the nice comment, Rob! We appreciate it. 👍👍
Thank you. I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the fine work.
Thanks for the nice comment, William. We appreciate it!👍
Ah, you two have so much fun. Thanks for taking us along. Stay safe.
It seems like work sometimes, but mostly fun. Thanks for watching, Mick!!😁
Hello Julie and Tom. Very nice video. That cabin was pretty cool. I guess you could stay in there for a night if you needed too. I like that ore cart and all the make shift tram buckets.
Hello Stephen, that's a really neat little cabin. You could definitely spend a night or two there. Always fun to see an ore car. Thanks for watching!👍👍
I appreciate your research and covering the historical aspects
The history of the mines is really a big part of the draw for us. Thanks for the comment, Henk!👍
Thanks for another 'hike-a-long'!
You're welcome, thanks for joining us!👍
another GO morning thanks again you too geology rocks so rock on nice views
Good morning, Michael. Thanks for commenting!👍👍
Another Awsome episode on my favorite channel, you two are the best 👌
Thanks for the nice comment, Rick. We appreciate it!👍👍
very nice & thanks for the great video
You're welcome, Jerry. Thanks for commenting!👍👍
A lot of work went into the road walls didn’t it. Rock by rock. Wow.
It is almost unbelievable how big that wall is and made on such steep terrain. Some of those bigger rocks have to weigh hundreds of pounds. Thanks for the comment, Ed!👌
Panamintadelic baby! Oh, the Lookout City road....neat.
If you haven't been up to Lookout City before it's worth driving up there. It's a 4x4 route. The view over Panamint is outstanding. Thanks, Steve!👍
I don't know if you guys be able to get this but I really enjoy you guys exploring these old mines we have one here on the San Carlos Apache reservation and it runs pretty deep they say it's infested with rattlesnakes I had a few friends when only a hundred feet and they said if it does smell like rattlesnakes so they stay out of it it's an old copper mine on Stanley Butte on the sign Forest reservation a lot of people go in there and they have to have a permit from the fishing game but it's a good place I'm in this out there in the mountains it's an old place where miners used to chill I guess you walk around that mountain there's a lot of places where they ducks but I really enjoy where you guys go thank you for sharing these memories and may God continue to bless you
Thanks for the nice, detailed comment, Hinton! I'll see if I can find the mine that you mentioned. Thanks for checking!
Thank you. Your videos are the best!
Thanks, Rick! You're too kind.😊
We restored that way back when I spent a few nights there. It looks like it needs a visit and some screws
It could use a little love. Glad that you've been up there. It's a cool little cabin and fun hike.👍👍
Looks like a nice hike cool stuff
Yes, very fun hike and cool little mine. Thanks for watching, Wendell!👍👍
Good morning from Pike's Peak Colorado. Stay safe out there guys! Yeeyee
Good morning, thanks for commenting from Colorado!👍👍
Great hike in a beautiful area. Awesome road walls and nice cabin.
Fun explore.
Thanks you two!
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Glad that you liked it, George!👍👍👊😆😎
You're killing me ! I am headed there this spring!
It will be there for you, Dave! Thanks for watching!👍
Enjoyed it very much...great job...
Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!👍👍
that was another cool trip down under !
Thanks, Ted! Glad that you liked the trip. I think you're our #1 viewer.🏆😊
Nice to see that good folks are caring for these old Cabins and Mine sites. As always I enjoy your Videos.
Yes, it is nice that this one is in good shape. Thanks for the comment!👍
Thanks for sharing your adventures and videos. Regards from Ody Slim
You're welcome and thanks for watching, Ody!👍👍
I could make that cabin my home. Thanks for sharing.
It's in a beautiful location. Water close by, too. 😁
Cool explore. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you liked it, Richard. Thanks for commenting!👍
Thanks for another fun explore!
You're welcome, Roger, thanks for watching!👍
Great History, amazing projects where accomplished by the help of Chinese labor, I’m very familiar with the Treadwell Mine on Douglas Ak where huge earth movements where done to create a ditch to collect water for the massive mining operations, this was done as well by employing a great many Chinese people 👍
Yes, there was a lot of work done by Chinese laborers in the mining industry, and others, in the middle 1800's. Thanks for your input, Bruno!👍
Thanks for another great video.
You're welcome, Brian. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍
Hey cool video I agree with you on the idea of getting the material from were you guys were at to the tram, anyway hope ya'll are doing great me im getting better i don't like the scar from my left ear to my right ear lol but at least the specialist fixed me up lol take care be safe
Oh boy, sounds like you have quite a scar. Glad that you're getting better. Thanks for watching, Gunny!👍
Great to see such wonderful people enjoying such a wonderful piece of history. Keep on keeping on and stay safe my friends!
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, Sam. We appreciate it!👍👍
Very interesting. Good video
Thank you, Robert!👍
Great work. I lived most of my life in the Owens Valley and, though I now reside in Henderson, Nevada, I frequently travel through Death Valley to visit my brother who resides in Independence. As such I have some familiarity with the names and locations of the places you explore. Long story short, you have a new subscriber.
Glad that you've had the chance to check this area out. Thanks for watching and subscribing, Greg!👍👍
I just love the desert scenery so much! You guys are so good at recording it. The mines are really cool too.
It's hard to not like the desert scenery. Glad that you enjoy it, too. Thanks for the nice comment!👍👍
Bless you Julie
Thank you, Vincent! 🤧
Very cool I like that dual wheel wheelbarrow. And that cabin. BLess you Julie! Looks like you guys really did some hiking that day.
Hey Eddie, how is the star of Happy Together doing? Glad that you enjoyed the explore and hike. We put on a few miles all right. Thanks for watching!👍👍😎👊
Ed & Michael and Aunt b & I have been jamming on Monday. I wrote original song for Aunt Bea to sing. Her real name is Karen. That poor thing has no sense of timing, and no power in her voice. But she sure gives it her all. The lyrics go like this. My name is Karen I live on highway 95 . I got a dog named Sunny we like to walk late at night. It's a lot of fun .missing you guys
@@eddie9903 sounds like fun brother. I was trying to get her to belt it out a little more. I get a kick out of Ed. 🎸😆🍺
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I love the Emojis the guitar that happy face in the beer.
Awesome explore. Nice to see a cabin not all full of bullet holes and trashed.
Exactly. Very nice to see. Thanks for the comment, Scott!👍
Really enjoyed your video and to see what’s here, thanks! Funny story, back a while ago when we first started 4x4ing/hiking and on a budget, our crude gps was paper and pen, go so far, veer L or R etc..lol. We were looking for the Defense mine and ended up hiking up this canyon. Got to the spring, turned around and never did find the Defense mine. Sure wish we had hiked just a bit further to find this spot. Finally wised up a few months later and got to the Defense mine and many other destinations thereafter.
It's a fun hike up the canyon and a nice little cabin. Glad that you got up to see part of it and eventually the Defense Mine. That's funny about getting off track. Think of all the old timers wandering around back in the day, most likely without even a good map. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍😊
Great video 📸😃
Thanks, Matt!👍
Wow that was a nice exploration guy's a bit steep going up the rocks and canyon, seems to be a lot of work to get all that gear up to the little old mines and making roads and all, thank's Tom and Julie Y'all take care out there and we will see you next time.
Glad that you liked the explore, Keith. Mines so often seem to be in remote locations. Thanks for watching!👍
That was a good one. The Jack Gunn Spring is on Google Earth, so i could follow along on the whole trip.
Glad that you could follow along. That's fun to do.👍
Interesting old mine. I was expecting rough hewn logs for support but many of these seemed almost sized logs. Enjoyed it you two explorers.
Glad that you enjoyed it, David. You never know what to expect for timbering in these old mines. Thanks for commenting!👍
I really like the mixture of hiking cabins and mines very good death Valley has a lot to offer
Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment, John!👍👍
Thank y’all again!
You bet, thanks for watching, Jeff!👍
wild road hike up there and wow a spring/ and a cave full of water! amazing scenery all around. Neat tiny door, maybe a bobcat peed on it, sure does look like it got "sprayed"... Nice that there is some emergency water stored in the cabin... and of course some great mine explorations as always, thanks for taking us with you
Hey Thorn, you would like this hike. I do think a bobcat marked that door. Thanks for the nice comment. Hope all is well with you two!👍👍
Thanks for your videos. One thing that stands out after exploring 3 mines in Santa Barbara.
One was a surface chromium mine. The second was an open Mercury mine only a few miles from Quick Silver Mine by lake Gibraltar that has tailings flowing into Santa Barbara’s drinking reservoir.(no one talks about that), and the third mine, a deep one that works a mountain into a scary Swiss cheese, very unstable, I could not work out what mineral, that one unfortunately closed up tight. Now what got me is all the old rusted equipment is stamped MADE IN THE USA.
There is a lot of high quality, grade A, made in the USA junk around the old mines. Back from the days that we actually made things ourselves. I don't know anything about the mines you mentioned. You can usually look them up and get some information on what was mined and when. Try mindat.org or westernmininghistory.com.
Thanks, Patrick!👍
Hi, I always get a kick out of watching Julie, she just has to look around every corner, up every stoke, and in every box and bucket. I think it's great. It's not what you can see, it's what you can't see. Thank you both.
Hi Barry, Julie has a good sense of curiosity, which is a good trait for exploring. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍👍
Good video.
I like that short and sweet comment, Brad! 😁
Bless you! (Julie's sneeze) 🤧
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I really like the views, the cabin was great. I liked the springs especially the one coming out of the rocks. The mine was great but the ladders looked really old. Another great adventure thank you both for what you do. God bless you both until next time.
The views up here are great, Jimmy. It's amazing what a little water will do in the desert mountains. Glad that you enjoyed the explore and thanks for the blessing!👍👍
Hi Tom & Julie, such a beautiful view looking at the snow capped mountains across the valley, I would love to see that in person. So many prospects in that area, it was a pretty neat idea using those old drums as tram buckets, the miners were definitely very adept at using what they had to get the job done. That old ore cart was a cool find just sitting out there in the hot desert sun every day. Thank you for sharing, much love to both of you. xx ❤
Hi, Sue. We always love to hear from you! Telescope Peak was definitely looking good with a little snow on it. You're correct about the miners getting the job done. If they didn't have what they needed they would make it themselves. It was definitely nice to see that ore car and in pretty good condition, too. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍💕
@@TomandJulieMineExploring love and hugs to you both. xx🥰
I get the feeling this is just the beginning on this mine
We couldn't find much more to this one. There are many smaller prospects. Thanks for commenting!👍
I enjoyed it guys. From the size of the wall the Chinese worked there rears off to get that thing built. Seems ashamed it's just falling apart due to neglect even if its no longer used. Oh well.
Glad that you enjoyed it. That wall has been there for 150 years and is still holding up, for the most part. I'm guessing it will be there or another 150. Thanks for watching!👍👍
There are vids of the Panamint City mines. Pretty extensive. The hike is apparently a killer. Too bad the road is closed. There are large modern mill ruins there.
Yes, there are. It's one of the popular hikes in that area. Thanks, Roger!👍
What an awesome place to have access to , I'm sure you two don't run out of things to do living in that part of the world. Cheers from Blissfield New Brunswick Canada
Keep up the great content. 🌲
Yes, there are a lot of places to go exploring and hiking in this area. Thanks for the comment from Canada!👍👍
Awesome video did you all ever bring meddle detectors with you to try to find some of what the old timers missed
Thanks, Aaron. We don't do any metal detecting. The gold in the hard rock "lode" mines that we generally explore is super fine and requires the pay rock to be crushed and processed to get anything from it. Thanks for the comment!👍👍
Way to cool guys, way to cool! Nice job
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Raiderman! 👍
Are you going to give us more videos of this interesting area? It's pretty darn intriguing.
This is at least the third or fourth video we have made of the mines in this area. There is one more we could do if we get back here again.
Here is a link to one of them.
th-cam.com/video/sUzdBvbP6sk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, Kevin!👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I did see that one. When I saw the log boundary of the wilderness area I did a double take. Thank you for making good stories with your adventures. Some TH-cam channels just show the mine and very little of the working outside and in the mine. You do both.
This one was awesome i could kinda get the feeling that most of the horizontal shafting was unsuccessful and had to stop hard rock mining how difficult it must have been
Hard rock mining is no doubt very tough work. I think that when you get the right setup on the right ore body it can be a big payoff. 💰
That old engine/transmission/frame by the small mill in the beginning of the video is from a late 19teen's to mid 1920's Dodge Brothers truck. Very rare to see today. Too bad people stripped it so thoroughly......
Thanks for your input on the truck. We appreciate it!👍
Wow - that Stone Cabin is actually The Paul Imlay mining prospect. Nobody does that aggressive hike and We have been trying to find info on this for possibly an advanced 4wd route up there and OVER the Argus mountains - Thank You for this most informative video.
Did you get any views of the rockfall just up the canyon from the cabin? That looks like our most formidable obstacle
Hi Scotty, we didn’t go past the cabin in the main canyon. Just what you see in the video up the side canyon to the mine. While this was a road between Lookout City and Darwin back in the day, I believe this is now designated as wilderness where no mechanized travel is legally allowed. China Lake Naval Weapons Center is also blocking access to civilians, depending on what route you are trying to do. Thanks for the comment, and good luck with your route.👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring You're right, I just looked and it is wilderness area and the Defense mine actually is a cutout and exception. I thought the whole area was open like the Defense Mine.
I was wondering why there were no Jeep tracks up to the Paul Imlay Prospect, sure looked possible. Thank You.
This was called the Lookout to Darwin Road Coal Road in Oliver Roberts diary, transcribed titled the "Great Understander", have hiked this is the past. There is a lot of history in this area.
Thanks for your input, Lewis!👍
always cool. back here it is always commercial. no early invententions or re-purposing of auto ot tractor parts.
The old miners were often repurposing car engines and other equipment. It's fun to see. Thanks for the comment, Kevin!👍👍
I've been in that general area. Went to Darwin Falls. Plenty of water there. Was looking for Lookout but did'nt find it. Been to Chris Weight Camp at entrance to Surprise Canyon. The road had been recently washed out so no Panamint City for me. Stayed overnight at Panamint Springs campground. Much smaller than today, Off grid. No Wilderness designation at that time. Darwin was of course the major mine. I believe there are tours at times. They have lights and trains. Very desolate. Interesting trip. Mansons ghost hung over the area. People were jumpy in the extreme.
From there I went to Keeler. Cero Gordo road said no tresspassing and I was in a car so kept going.
Glad that you've had the opportunity to see this area, Roger. The road to Cerro Gordo is not private. It continues past Cerro Gordo to Lee Flat and on to Saline Valley. Thanks for the comment!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring That is my general understanding. But that did'nt prevent the old owners from posting it as private. Bret has had the county do considerable work on the road. When I was there it was all about as abandoned as it could be. I understand there is a huge strip mine encroaching on his property. This is the dichotomy between the little old mines you explore and the modern billion dollar mines. Its why I doubt the old timers ever really made any money. Plus I was in a little Chevy and still don't know if 4 WD is necessary for Cerro Gordo. I've taken little rental cars to pretty interesting spots in CO. like Tomboy mine above Telluride. Tried to take my 50 year old street bike to Black Bear pass but blew a rod on a steep place. I've done Tincup Pass with it which is hairy. I am restoring it now. I would guess I could get the bike up to the salt tram beyond CG. Used to ride it daily up Engineer pass to go to Silverton. from Ouray. "Adventures with Christian" (no longer posting) works at a modern mine around Mercury NV. It is a full city with high school, football field, watered grass, supermarket, etc. It is a huge heap leach operation with literally mountains of tailings being acid washed. He is a welder there. You might imagine what this will be like when its abandoned. Or you can view the abandoned city In Canada, Kitmit or Kismet or something. Houses with power still on. Molybdenum mine I think. Congrats on your new subs!
@@rogersmith7396 Thanks for all that information. I didn't notice any active strip mines in that area. I know the property is an odd shape so not exactly sure how it runs. There is an older open mine a couple miles past CG. You don't need a 4x4 to get to CG although if you plan on going further on you might want one.
1:58 this engine is amazing i see this happen alot at mines cars get repurposed into anything
Oh yes, lots of old equipment get repurposed. Fun to see what they can come up with.
Have you guys been up to the old town just south of Lundy lake? The old road starts just south of the dam. You can only hike there. I’ve been eyeballing it on google earth for a long time, unfortunately with my bad knee I haven’t been able to hike up there, if so can you send me the link please so I can see it. Thank you. Terry
Hi Terry, we have not been there. I'll look into it. Thanks for the comment!👍👍
Do you guys use monitors or sensors when you go deep exploring? Like your videos, just curious.
Hi John. Yes, we do us are quality monitors. Julie carries an O2 meter and I carry a four gas model. Thanks for the important safety question.👌👍
One question, I may have missed it, what state? I just caught Darwin mentioned, so it's Death Valley? Great video though.
This is not Death Valley rather the opposite side of Panamint Valley from there. Glad that you enjoyed the video, Joe. Thanks for commenting!👍
quartz and gold always on same side, however that some objects find were not so ancient
Thanks for watching and commenting!👌
You don't show any of your encounters with snakes or even rarely mention to be cautious of snakes. As a rule of thumb, if the lizards are out, the snakes are out. From all the pics of the desert in Blume I'm guessing most of your hikes are in the spring. Are you that lucky to not encounter snakes or do you deliberately edit them out? It seems that I must be a snake magnet. I always run into them when I'm out. I enjoy your pics of the wildlife you come across and would enjoy seeing the snakes too. I hope you two can continue to enjoy what you do so that we may come along with you on your adventures.
Hi Bill. We are out roaming the desert from mid-September until mid-May. We do see a few snakes in the fall not so much in the winter and spring. We don't see a large number, though. I think we have seen less than 10 in the last several years. We see lizards very often, much more so than snakes. Here is a link to a video where we saw a non poisonous Whip Snake if I remember correctly.
th-cam.com/video/aQRlxH2_8T8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting!👍🐍
Thanks for your response. You guys are great at replying to comments. Love you guys.
Geo cashe box?
I don't recall a geocache box, although I wasn't looking for one either. There was just the notebook for visitors to sign in. Thanks for commenting, Robert!👌😁
I think that is a Willys engine, it's an 'F' head valve arrangement, 4 valves in the head and 4 in the block. OK, lets see what else you find.
Cool man i was hoping someone would comment
I guess I should have looked a little closer at the engine. We have the "F" head in our '62 Willys Jeep. You didn't say you want to get this one running lol. Thanks, Mick!
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@@TomandJulieMineExploring if the head was there I would have thought about it.
What state are these mines in..?
California. Thanks for watching, Eryn! 👍
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This one looks more like a cave instead of a mine. I know , it IS a mine . Really ragged looking entrance .
You must be talking about one of the lower workings. The adit up above the cabin had a big steel door with "Keep Out" painted on it. Thanks for commenting, Rick!👍
Mother-in-law house is in town
Haha, okay. Thanks, Rod!👍🤣
I don't understand
when there is a sigh saying KEEP OUT why do your people go past it
I hope who ever owns that mine sees you going in and sues you for trespassing or at least send you a ticket with a fine
Hi James, the paint on the door has outlasted the owner. This is on public land and it's okay to visit here. 👌
Judging by her appearance is Julie your wife or daughter.
Julie is my wife. We've been together for 31 years. She is several years younger than me. Thanks for the question, Jon, we get that fairly often. 😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I'm an explorer but mainly a Gold Dredger and enjoy getting out myself when possible. I would like to personally invite you and your lovely wife to join us on Prospectors radio, every wed evening @ 9:00pm EST. and again every Sun. evening @ 7:30 pm EST and perhaps be a guess on the radio an tell the viewers about your exp.
@@jonryan5339 Thanks, Jon. I'll try and give you a listen soon.
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Hi Charles!👍