Risking Death, I Dig Out an Abandoned Mine and You Won't Believe What I Found
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Sometimes you just have to dig to find the good stuff even if that means coming face to face with a couple of skunks. Sliding under tons of rock reveals never before seen artifacts and was well worth the risk.
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Abandoned & Forgotten Places
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On this channel we go deep... REALLY DEEP into abandoned mines and tunnels all throughout the western United States. We researched some of the harder to find mines and hiked or 4x4 back into them to explore and reveal their hidden secrets. Many of these remote locations are filled with cool artifacts, antiques and unique geology that will have you guessing as to why the old prospectors worked so hard to find gold, silver, and other minerals.
A&FP moves just a bit slower as compared to other mine exploring channels. Gly discusses why the miners chose these sites and he points out the geology and minerals that got them excited. Veins of quartz filled with gold and silver made many men lose sleep in the 1800’s and early 1900’s and modern prospecting still does to this very day.
DANGERS? Oh yes, there’s allot of dangers associated with old mines. Un-exploded dynamite, blasting caps, bad air, bats, spiders, and snakes all find their home in abandoned mine shafts and tunnels. Oh, and let’s not forget rotting timbers, flooded passages and collapsing rock!
Gly takes abandoned mine exploring seriously with all the proper safety equipment, training, and experience necessary to do this activity as safe as possible but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a bit of fun along the way. “Gly”, your host and his band of crazy characters “Old Bob” (Gly’s Jeep), “Quackers” (Gly’s duck) and “Bobbie” (Gly’s hula girl) are sure to brighten your day with their comments and silly antics. Heck, they may even give you a chuckle or two.
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"I'm not gonna lift that tarp." ... 10 seconds later ... " What's in the cabinet?"
exactly!!! thats what i was thinking!!!
What was under the tarp? I would have looked and and I don't think that there is anything wrong with that. Looking isn't stealing.
Yes looking under a tarp is much less a offense then opening doors and entering.
Lmfao same thought went through my head it killed me 🤣😂
I’m sure he just doesn’t want to be nosy, it’s covered for a reason. For what reason? We shall never know
Kudos to the editor!! That google earth zoom down transition into drone footage in your intro is VERY well executed. Inspiring!
I agree. Seems a little long but well put together.
A bit cheesy
Especially the mine sites highlighted in time with the music.
@@Stevesbe no mop loo
But at least the cabinet was not locked
Going back through old videos and catching up, I have to say that this mine looks to be one of the best preserved that I have seen you go into. As said in other comments, given the amount of artifacts at the top of that shaft, I can only imagine what is down at the bottom. Personally I think it would be worth it to get a small group of people together to go in and try to clear and reinforce that passage so that you can finish exploring. The mystery of that shaft would haunt me every day until I was able to get down there.
Great video.
It had everything.
1 wild boar poop.
2 skunks
3 cave ins
4 cool old machinery
5 the line about the ladder being a death trap. I'm no expert, but my opinion is that the whole mine is a death trap. Good job, and stay safe.
cool electric winch .....someone must own that mine......better safe my friend ....time for the rope gear ...... keep'em coming .
Looks to be abandoned for a long time. I think the stuff is back there is the same reason mr M wouldn't go in.
My hero!!
Why.....all...the....dots...
@@exploringwithzorro3256 watch one of his videos and you'll realize why
@@seudechrist doing it now
I'm impressed at how many different animals live in these!
3 minutes in and I'm loving fancy Mr. M and his china cup in the truck....dying ova here
Also glad yo see they brought Randy
Mr. M is smarter than you think, that's a heck of a way to make sure you drive easy!
You take care. Very exciting. Thank you. Stay safe. Always
I know hu!
Thought that was cool and funny too😝 Tea time☕☕☕ & spelunking🔃🦴🔦 ...but seriously guys you have great content all the time🦺🧗🥾⛏️🛠️⚒️🏺. So please don't take chances☠️👹👺🕳️👀💀!!!! Please use ur🧠 as we don't want any physical 🤕🤕🥴damage to you!!! Thx for hearing our plea💓 & these all agree,🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕸️🕸️🕸️🕸️🕸️....✔️
Thanks, please always be safe and have fun exploring caves
I’m not gonna lift this tarp... let’s see what they got in this cabinet 😂😂
Look at him holding that coffee cup all Dainty! Lol have fun guys!
Loooolll...... That Randy's photo...... I just can't stop laughing and watching it......only 3 minutes in this video and I'm already at the top.... You are great guys. Simply great
I seen that ladder wiggle b4 it moved . and few.seconds later it actually moved. Trippy..
Real classy Mr. M. Having some tea on the go from a proper tea cup.
Thanks for the tour. I can actually breathe while you are in the larger tunnels.
Yahoo another adventure to watch. Say Hi to Mister M. 👍
There is, I believe a way to use the rails as an antenna for your radios, and possibly any metal ducting. The railroad uses (used) the rails as 1/2 of the radio system, from what I remember.
VLF radios would likely work in the mines also. That area you crawled thru was a totally , imo, foolish place to go. Yes, very cool stuff, but I also noticed how dry rotted many of the timbers were. The only safe way to get there would be to move the dangerous rock and rebuild the lagging & stalls.
Woah, this mine calls for a revisit with better equipment (And as safely as possible, of course!) Nice video as always, greetings from Spain!
Omg I am almost having a panic attack... When he crawled through that tight spot. No Sir! Not me! Although the equipment you showed us was AWESOME!!! That ore bucket was huge.
Love the video guys, this could make it as a tv show for me!
“Not gonna lift this tarp. It’s none of my business...”
Five seconds later, “let’s see what’s in this storage shed”
My dad was the Forman at the O.B. Joyful and Keystone mines in the 70s and 80s in the Panamint Valley in California and grew up mining with my grandfather in the area in the 50s and 60s, any chance you guys might explore that area, he'd love to see what's left there im sure.
When Mr. M isn’t interested, it’s time to call the Aquachigger, he’ll definitely go!!
I really hope once you gear up and get comfortable you're able to check out some of the Comstock Lode mines around Virginia City!
“Gly”: That would be fun but they are all flooded or sealed off.
@@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces I thought only below the Sutro tunnel was flooded, that the upper works were dangerous but accessible...
Opening seen had me in stitches, Mr M driving down the road, sipping daintily from a tea cup. The only things missing were the pinky finger sticking out and the sandwiches cut in little triangles..... LOL
Still great videos Gly.... keep safe and keep them coming!!!
Great adventure guys thanks for bringing us along. Keep safe okay.
Whats up Gly and Mr M!!! Looks like another awesome video!!! You've got my full attention
That shot looking back towards the hoist, what an amazing find, you can almost hear the miners on break.
Awesome stuff Guys Thanks for sharing your time and effort, stay safe, Happy new year, greetings from SAMOA😊
I see Randy is with you in photo. He's quieter that way I guess lol!
Very cool mines, a shame you couldn't explore further but safety first! Thanks guys, be well and stay safe.
Allways love watching your videos Thay make my day . Tell Mr M I sed Hi he is a funny guy 😂👍. T OR C new Mexico🤗
So cool!!!!! I love this!
Every video the quality just gets better and better, keep it up!
Finally Saturday and a new episode!!
BBRRRROOOOO, WOW... I haven't seen your last few videos, I've been too busy but DAMN you finally got a REALLY GOOD intro...The behind the scenes morning car ride and conversations were GOLD!!!( THE MORE PEOPLE get to know you outside of mines the more personal they feel with you in a entertainment perspective!! And look forward to the next content!!! Your comfort level in front of a camera is 1000% better than even 4 months ago...MR. M, I'll have to say he's breaking out of his shell and really blossoming!!! He's still a bit apprehensive at times to be talking to a hundred thousand people but I like how he's being more vocal about his thoughts on dangers and reining you back (We want to stay healthy and alive Bli)! Ummm MR. M the more you think all of us behind the camera are just your close friends and family(WHICH WE ARE!!!!) ARE THE only ones watching and just be as natural as a day at home...with possible falling rocks!!!With the B roll, drone, mineralization, vein structure talk, figuring out how they worked the mine...all perfect SO I THINK you are about 56% rdy to pitch a show to discovery channel!! I agree with you work on your grappling and rope work next but, hate to say it but rope work especially ascending is for lighter people!! You can trade that with a crap ton of Cardio, arm and leg strength or a lighter frame. Technique is also a big factor so practice up! OH and don't forget to get a go pro harness for descending shafts so you can climb with both hands and save your good camera and Mic from dust and falling rocks!!!
Love your shoes. I used to go down in mines in Tonopah Nevada.
Good video guys and some cool finds from the 70s, please stay safe out their.
Appears you are giving Randy a heads up. He is on the slim side yet looks like he has lost weight in the lower parts, wispy lookin. Have to agree your videos are getting better tho they have always been tops. Caution when working with ladders helps one to stay on the right side of the dirt.
As I hold my 99.9 - 1oz silver bullion I never realize all the work going into extracting it from the ground.
Great video! I'm glad that you left the skunks alone, but that may have made it even better.
That picture of Randy was burning holes into my soul, I'm not gonna lie! Great video as always, otherwise! [ETA: I love that Mr M's job at this point is mostly to roast you for not listening to him asking you to be safe.]
Love the videos and exploration of the desert and mines!! Just wanted to say thanks!
If you look at what the camera shows at 34:35 the depth of that shaft is likely painted on some timbers to the left of the shaft area., possibly showing the levels as well. It I am correct, it is 190 feet deep.
You guys are great thanks for the great adventures
When you get your ropes in, I bet there are interconnections that will bypass the collapse. There's just too much mine there to not have multiple routes, especially since it's more modern.
Also, that collapse has been there a while, so... how did something get in there to make fresh scat? It could obviously get in and out because you didn't find it dead of dehydration in there. Must have been small enough to slip through the existing hole. Which... I'd have been itching for a folding shovel, lock it down to 90 and lash it to a pipe or a board, and just drag it back and forth to lower the pile while being far back enough to get out of the way if things let go.
Wow that's quite a intro!! I thought I was watching game of thrones for a minute there lol. Good job guys.
Your opening montage is wicked cool!
I love Mr. M's cup. That's classy :D
Great video guys, you are doing a good job 👏👏
lortopalt, mine explorer in Sweden
"Old Scat", Ha, That sounds like a fitting nickname for about half of the people I know!
Hey that is cool bringing along your third passenger in the center seat way to go. Since I'm new on your Channel who is this fellow that is along for the ride.
His name is Randy, he hung out with Gly and Mr M last season.
35:30 crazy to think those guys hauled all that extremely heavy gear down there
Hope we get to come back to see more of this one again.
Yall should make a movie. Maybe you get trapped in a mine or something like that
NOPE you said spider.. IM OUT. 😆
OMG I'm actually almost caught up with video's.
Mr. M, the voice of reason! Great video. Why didn’t Randy go with? Can’t wait for next week.
This was such a cool adventure!! Loved seeing the work station with the cool artifacts! That car ad was for a 1970 Dodge Challenger! Great videos!👍😃
Folks watched Evil Kenevil just to see him crash. I'm glad you are way smarter then that! Great vids, smart and Safe explores!
Dude I dont know why but when he said "shutup and dance" I laughed so hard
Omg I got a heart
Great vid. I'm particularly pleased that you take the time to film it well, with slow, smooth camera movements. There are too many examples elsewhere which would be very interesting, but are literally nauseating to watch because of bad camerawork. Subscribed :)
Nice intro! Haven't seen that one yet? But Ive been busy too. Thanks again for the post brother! Great watch once again.
That bucket was use for both ore and to lower and raise people into the shaft
Gly no matter how you change your masterpiece here, please keep the closing tune "Rusty Bucket" at the end of each episode.
Hey Gly we met last year at the RV Park . What area of Arizona are you at this year ? It is astonishing how well your footage is now looks like I’m right there . Keep it up !🇺🇸
“Gly”: We’re going to be jumping around Arizona this winter allot more than we did last winter. Here soon we’ll be near the Superstition Mountains. 👍
@40:40 talk about the Pucker factor my hands are sweeting
You have so much respect! I’d love to explore with you sometime! I’m from AZ but I live in North Idaho now! We have a few abandoned mines up here!
And I would definitely explore that deep Shaft with you!
How do you keep the equipment clean and free from dust ?,
This would be the only time it would be nice to be short
Driving while holding a tea cup... *Shaking my head*.. Ever heard of a thermos sealed Mug? That is hilarious!!!.Who needs a steel Mug when you can kick it with porcelain!!! LoL 🤣😆🤣😆
Impressive slip-n-slide you did into that collapsed part. 👍
Very educational, thank you.
Holy crap this looks like fun!
The curiosity of those lower levels is killing me. You should do the stone drop test when you come across a deep shaft like that.
Mr M don't hold the steering wheel like (12:10) that if you happen to hit a rock with front wheel you could brake your wrist be safe out there
You can also tie the ladders together eleminate the possibility of it falling if the ladder itself is in good shape.
Crazy guys.Even if there were no Cave-ins. I still want to go in there.
So experienced miners called it quits after the collapse, but you, what the heck, let's dig this out and have some fun.
“Gly”: Yeah, that pretty much sums it up. 👍
Where were you at when you did your filming of your exploring of those mines?
16:40 IDK what you normally carry for a handgun, but you really should have something integrally suppressed. not for any cool factor or anything like that, but I think a standard 9mm going off in that mine without ear protection (assuming you had to use it and didn't have time for earplugs) could really damage your hearing and disorient you like a flashbang. that would definitely not be good, especially if a follow up shot was required on something like an angry cornered (and now wounded) boar.
If you want to test it yourself, just find a small exploratory mine and try a few shots under the conditions you expect to need it in a mine. I'm betting that first shot underground surprises you
Look into something like the maxim 9 as an example of what i'm talking about as an integrally suppressed pistol. it looks like it's a scifi blaster, but it keeps the noise down enough where you could keep your wits
Loving your videos! Really informative and entertaining.
I like you both you both are a littlebit of Waldorf and Sadler from the Sesamstreet .
And the second camera from Mr.M
Is the absolute fancy thing
For the First time i thing you got a littlebit crazy a you squeze yourself through this Collabs with a we call it in German Sargdeckel above you
A bit risk is okay but here for me you reach the Limit
But thank good you return savely and you dont go Down the shaft without Mr.M and you stop going Down the ladder with this Flipping log
Okay your will to live is just there 😉☝️🙄😇😏
Thank you to you and Mr.M
Stay save and well
Have a nice 2. Advent and a good week
Yours Frank Galetzka
You didn't comment on the two hinges on the left side of where you said there was a false floor. I suspect those hinges were to allow the door/floor over a shaft to be easily lifted out of the way to access the lower shaft?
i think this dude got a mine addiction
One thing I have learned well in my 53 years is that gravity sucks! The older you get the harder the floor feels when you hit it...
New subscriber here. You guys do some pretty cool videos. do you guys ever collect ore from any of the mines and what type of ore have you collected.
“Gly”: Yes, and from time to time I put it up for sale on my eBay site to help the channel. I found some fantastic specimens over the last year or so but you’ll have to go back through the videos to see what I found. Some pieces sold for over $400 and it really helped out the channel.
Between 20:40/43:44 sounds like someone screamed when he's taking rock off that collapse...
Hey gly, when first entering these mines are you worried about oxygen/toxic gases? Or generally is It fairly safe to assume the entrance and first hundred feet is ok?
nice explore guys, Gly you mentioned when searching around the shaft area that there was some freshish pig poop, wonder if you missed something and there is another way into that shaft area?
Can't help but wonder what the skunks are munching on or what their water source is.
That Google Earth intro is innovative and damn cool.
Absolutely fantastic episode. Mr M, gly has been touched by something 🤣🤣🤣🖕. It goes to show you that you never know what you will find. Stay safe and many thanks for your time and effort gentlemen.
I just subscribed xD love exploring channels like these
Sorry for the lack of knowledge, but why not try to dislodge the safety hazard before hand and see what everything looks like afterwards ?
Cute pair of smelly kitties! Glad your getting some fall arrest / climbing gear and have a buddy!
Love your channel
LMFAO I'm glad this episode has a cameo of Randy!
Hello, Mr. Coolness
How are you today?
Hey when you get ready to come to Utah
To explore I sure would like to meet u and the crew please. And maybe I could help with some topo maps I have and can get or you if needed.
Thanks for your great videos
Sincerely
DavidMaudsley
Brace up those two back and head crushers and digging a bigger entrance he should not have a problem getting backup in there with you.
I’d be back tracking away so fast, from the 2 skunks. Plus, before you even get close to skunks 🦨, you don’t even have to see one ☝️ before you smell-em. There smell 👃 is so strong, you can smell one way way before you see one.
dam be safe but i would love to see more of this one , could that calapse not be cleared and secured to be safer
Thank You !