4 Level Gold Mine On Steep Mountainside: Huge Stopes, Sketchy Bridges, and Cool Artifacts ⛏️💰
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- For this abandoned mine exploration, we start by hiking up a steep and rugged mountain. We find waste rock piles, collapsed timbers, and overhead cables indicating the mining work that took place here. The four mine levels are spread out over the mountain, each separated by about 100 feet vertically. There are huge steeply angled stopes between each level. There are also sketchy bridges that need to be crossed to access the drifts. The portal to one of the levels was jammed with huge boulders so we had to squeeze through a small opening to get in. In the drifts we find some great artifacts including a wood dynamite box, rare cans and a unique survey tag.
There are also some great mountain views from this area. We hope you enjoy the video!
Yay, it's finally new video day for us. We hope you enjoy the explore as much as we did. We miss hearing from you all so make sure to leave a comment for us. Thanks!
Do you have to file a permit to explore
@samuelford5459 Not that I know of, Samuel. There might be some applicable regulations if you're on lands managed by the National Park Service.
Julie is always so respectful about the things she picks up. She puts them right back where she got them. I just think that's pretty cool!
We try to leave things as we find them. We will sometimes pick up modern trash that people leave behind. Mostly, it's beer, and pop cans that people litter. Thanks for watching and commenting, Barry!👍😊
That is cool.
Julie being Julie, she's just cool. As is Tom! Wonder what the profit margin versus labor was? Probably not much based on the pile of tailings.
@R Gildersleeve I don't think that a lot of these mines profited much. It seems like something always needed to be fixed or replaced.
Made my heart race watching Tom cross that bridge.
I don't take those risks lightly. Mine exploring is definitely a dangerous hobby. Sorry if it made you anxious. Thanks for the comment, Pamela!👍😊
sketchy bridges is right WOW!! please don't die!! sure was a tight squeeze at the end there too wow! some nice flowers and all kinds of great mine explorations thanks for sharing
Hey Thorn, good to hear from you. Always some kind of danger in these old mines. Nothing like coming out of a tight mine portal right into a rock climb. Lol. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the flowers, too. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
Thanks, Tom and Julie, Great Day exploring today 👍
You're welcome, Lloyd. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😁
The "Just Say No to Crack" mine!!! Lots of scary hanging boulders, ribs sloughing off in huge chunks, and endless pits of doom! Way cool explore. Keep 'em coming!!
Haha, always something wanting to fall on you in these old mines. Glad that you liked it, Lesley. Thanks for watching!😊👍
Thanx4sharing, that was exciting...
had me on edge of my seat few times... 😂👍👍
You're welcome, Jim. Had my attention a couple of times, too. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
We missed you 2 last week good to see you back
Hi Bill. We're only putting out two videos per month now. Thanks for the kind words!👍😊
Good morning !!
Morning Dave!
It's good to see you guys again!!😊
Thank you, Matthew! We appreciate it. 👍😊
another Go morning you two
Hi Michael!😁
Missed you, but understand there is a lot of traveling and hiking. Nice set of Stopes. Stay safe and keep the videos coming!
It's a lot of work to do these explores and make the videos. The stopes here are really fun to see. Thanks for the comment, Davis!👌😊
nice one tom and julie please be carefull, them view`s are fantastic tom it was a tight sqeeze love yer both alan .
The views here are great. Yes, a tight squeeze into and out of this one. Thanks for the nice comment, Alan!❤️😊
Hi guys I hope y'all doing ok, this was an interesting mine the old miners cut that hill out pretty good following the vein and looked a bit sketchy in places Tom, you and Julie take care as always see you in the next one
Yes, they took the vein out from top to bottom. Those are some long multi level stopes. Thanks for the comment, Keith!👍😁
BY FAR my favorite Explorers on TH-cam. I think that with 11k views they should have 11k likes. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much, Tim! I like the way you think. 👍😊
That "rope" looked alot like what I would call a string lmao 😂😂😂❤ Thank you for another great upload ❤❤
That rope is rated at 4KN, which is about 900 pounds. That's enough to be useful and small enough to always have in my pack. Someone guessed that the Log Cabin tin was maybe used as a candle holder. Thanks for the comment, glad that you liked the video!👍😁
You two are the best, and very BRAVE! Thanks for taking me along for the explore.
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment, Bill!👍😁
Another great EXPLORE! Thanks for taking us along!
You're welcome, and thanks for watching!👍😁
Just found you guys from Brent Underwood’s Cero Gordo channel, and I’m hooked! I love your production which I think is just a natural extension of both your personalities which are very charismatic. And Tom your voice would be perfect for a books on tape. I’m recovering from neck surgery and you guys have really kept me company, thank so much!
We hope you are healing as quickly as possible from surgery. Welcome to our channel, and thanks for the kind words. We certainly appreciate it!👍😊
Another great video Thank you for sharing you guys be safe have fun keep the videos coming.
Thanks, Bob. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😁
I look forward to your videos, keep them coming. Thank you both
You're welcome, Paul. Thanks for watching and commenting!👌😁
Another cool exploration. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other and be safe out there.
You're welcome, Ed. Thanks for watching!👌😄
A wonderful explore. That vein looked like it still had a lot of material to run in it. Thanks for the share. I always like watching y'all with coffee in the morning.
There probably is more left of that vein. Glad that you enjoyed it, Richard. Thanks for watching while having coffee!👍😊
Hello again, Tom & Julie. That’s the type of mine to really get the adrenaline pumping and keep your senses on edge to a higher pitch! I think this mine was the sketchiest y’all have explored so far! Extremely impressed with your physical abilities! When you panned up to the ceiling, looked like the rock material could collapse at anytime. At 32:16, interesting curved line of 5 rocks on floor of mine, nearly equally spaced apart (natural or placed by man.). Keep Safe & Healthy!!!
Hello, Cary. Yes, this one will keep you on your toes, as the saying goes. I hadn't noticed the line of rocks before you mentioned them. Probably just a coincidence that they are lined up. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😊
THNK U T & J ! Another very good vid from u two ! 👌 yr eyes r still sharp Tom , spotting the tagged pegs ! Thought u were going to bag it for one moment !! Haha, notice u made Julie walk the plank over the long drop ! Then as u were leaving with Julie in view, u announce " What a great view " ! 😅 I agreed !! Haha ❤️ yr knowledge and imformation is second to none Tom ! And thnk u Julie for the lovely ending ! Love u both ! Stay well and safe ! 😊😊
Glad that you enjoyed the video. That wood tag was pretty nice. I thought I might get stuck in that tight portal. Julie always makes my view good.lol Thanks for the nice comment, Ken!👍❤️
U may have to stay away from those Pancakes Tom !!! Haha
@@kenmilne2379 Exactly. I'm a pretty good eater.
Watching you crawl out of that hole reminded me of a job I did with a friend, I had to get under a snow cat in the field, I had to get to the fuel shut off, I got under with a lot of wiggling but got stuck trying to get out. I had to exhale and wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. But I got out, as did you, Thanks for the tour you two, stay safe.
Yes, another tight spot I got myself into. Sounds like you've been there, too. Thanks for the comment, Mick!!👍😁
This was a great mine explore. I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much.
You're welcome, Paul. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for the comment!👌😁
I love your show. Ever since you visited Pete Augberry Mine. When I see you two in a goldmine and you show overhand stopes with stulls I wonder if you bring home specimens. Just small ones. My wife would go crazy and I mean that. We grew up in Fairbanks and remember in the 70s there were still deep ground drift miners working old drifts that used the room and pillar method. These old timers were working the remnants including the pillars and gobbing or sister-in-law the new support. Thanks and when are you going to go deep into the Panamints with a self contained outfit to bulk sample just for hobby, that would be cool short of having three donkeys or worse. That would be so exciting to watch. Barb and I prospected for many years in the Arctic.please Google Steve Greene Alaska Miner. I made some history and retired. Love prospecting still with Barbara as we brought first crawler dozer into the Upper Koyukuk River. Cleaned up our mine and simply retired.Smile! Peace to you both you are brave. Enjoy those beautiful skies and always carry Black Cat Skyrockets!
Thanks for the nice comment, Steve. We don't generally take samples or do much prospecting. Most times we are not sure of the mine's claim status. I don't want to be accused of claim jumping. Also, I know how much work and equipment it takes to recover the fine gold from these hard rock mines.
I Googled your name and see a few things about Davis Creek Placer mines. Interesting stuff.
Thanks again for watching!👌😁
Another great explore. The amount of rock that was taken out by the miners is incredible. Thank yoiu for sharing!
The amount of work done by the miners is amazing. Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Chuck. Thanks for the comment!👌😊
Nice Adventure. Keep safe
Thanks for watching and commenting, Rob!👌😁
best explorers on the net imo always so cool to watch the adventure, have fun
Thanks for the kind words. Glad that you enjoyed the explore!👌😊
Thank you!!!😊
You're welcome, Linda. Thanks for watching!😊
Another great explore, wow, vertical mining is proof that "where there is a will, there is a way" Oh yeah, thanks for the bridge crossing's, you two are courageous!
I can't imagine working those steep stopes. Just getting to this area is tough. Those bridges require your full attention. Thanks for commenting, Robert!👍😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I forgot to mention the Log Cabin Syrup cans, saw those on the table every morning my Mom made panckes, I should of saved em!
@@bigmoney3405 I think they're worth a few bucks now.
Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. 👌😁
Thanks for the tip $$. Much appreciated!💰
Great content always enjoy watching and love the scenery .
Thank you Tom and Julie. Did Tom gain weight down in that little hole? 😂😂😂❤❤
Haha, you would have thought so watching me come out. You're welcome, Mark. Thanks for commenting!👍😁
28:22 That's a cool find. If I had to guess, I think that is an improvised lantern. Cut a round hole in bottom for a candle and cut open one end to direct the light outwards.
That's a pretty good guess. I couldn't figure out what they were doing with that can. Thanks for your input.👍😁
That was cool thanks for letting me watch ❤
You're welcome, Wendell. We appreciate you watching!👍😊
very nice thanks for the video
You're welcome, Jerry. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
Hey guys, that last one went on longer than it looked, they really picked up after themselves, not a whole lot left behind, great view, great job, be safe
It's a good-sized mine overall. These days, you're lucky to see any artifacts left behind. Glad that you liked the views. Thanks for the comment!👌😁
Another great adventure, y'all had some fantastic views. I sure do enjoy watching y'all explore those old mines. So until the next time y'all be careful and stay safe. God bless you both.
This was a fun one for us, Jimmy. Glad that you enjoyed it, too. Thanks for the comment and blessing!👍😁
I love it all miss the 70ds calf Nevada mines
The good old days. Thanks for watching, Charles!👌⛏️
Thank you, Tom & Julie, great exploration. I wonder what they were mining, silver?
You're welcome, James. I believe this was primarily a gold mine. Thanks for commenting!👌😊
Great video you two and scary crossings that must have taken a lot of guts to do it. Keep on exploring and be safe, blessings and shout out from South Africa 😎
Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Crossing over a 100 foot hole requires your full attention. Thanks for the comment all the way from South Africa. Much appreciated!👍😁
The places you guys find never cease to amaze me. Definitely encourages me to get out there and explore. I don’t know if I’d be as lucky in my finds as you guys. Love the channel.
We do a lot of research and exploring around to ind good mines. We visit an average of five different mines for every one that is interesting enough for a video. Many are just plain boring. Thanks for the comment, Rob!👍😁
You both are in great shape. Thanks for making new videos. And for taking time to look around outside. Do you ever camp out in the desert, or always go someplace modern for the night.
We stay in a motorhome for about 7 or 8 months of the year and move to different RV parks every month or so. We usually make it back to the motorhome every night for a hot shower and cold beer.🍺
Thanks for responding. Sounds like a fun way to live
Awesome photos likes
Thank you!👍😊
you guys epitomize adventure explorers; documenting and not taking; class act; please stay safe and thanks for sharing; love the still pics intertwined.
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, Jim. We appreciate it!👍😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring My Step Dad owned the Tonopah Truck Stop years ago; he would let me use his side by side to cruise the desert around the area. I found a few mines, some even had original hit n miss engines still in them. I even went around the TTR (test range) I never forgot the cool things I found out there. Your explorations bring back fond memories; best to you both!
@@jimsworthow531 that's great that you had the chance to see some of the cool places in the desert. Thanks for the story, Jim!
Keep up the great work guys and be careful out there.
Will do. Thanks for the comment, Luke!👍😁
That was a pretty ballsy crossing at 13:56 Have a good Weekend..
Hi, Scott. Yes, a little risky. Thanks for watching, and I hope you have a good weekend, too. 👍😊
I’ve never seen those wooden tags before. Cool stuff!
You don't see them very often. I think that's only the second time we've seen them. Thanks for the comment, Ed!👍😊
That was quite an adventure!
Yes, it was. Thanks for watching and commenting, Mark!👌😁
It's the intrepid duo!
Haha, thanks again!👍😊
To me it looks like a silver mine at the top and a gold mine at the bottom. A view of the bridge in the intermediate addit would have sent me to the exit. I'd rather see you exploring flowers than falling into one of those holes. In fact, with the rain you've had, a flower viewing hike might be great.
I believe it's primarily a gold mine, although it's common to have multiple metal mines. You have to assess the risk of crossing a bridge like that as you go. It was solid enough you just have to be sure footed enough not to slip. The flowers are out in this area now, but no super bloom. Thanks for the comment, Lorrin!👍😊
I saw a video of that last mine just yesterday, really makes want to get back to that area
Where did you see that video, if you don't mind me asking? Where do you think this is located or did I say in the video. Thanks, Greg!👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring On a young mans channel, Exploring with hunter 2536. No, you didnt say where this was at, but i know. I was poking around in that area last fall
My two favorite explorer's 😍 I love going on adventures with you both, one day I would love to go along on one of your adventures only thing is, you wouldn't get me under ground lol My favorite channel, my favorite explorer's 😊😊
Thanks for watching and for the kind words, Rick. We're wrapping things up for this season of exploring and getting ready to head home. Maybe next year? Who knows what the future holds. 👍😊❤️
You guys should get a small long/short wave UV light and see the colors in the formations.
We do carry a short wave UV light. Many times, there is not much that flouresces. We have a video coming up that had some really nice white opal that flouresced beautifully. Thanks for commenting, Harold!👍😁
Wow Brave souls! Awesome video. I have to wonder what goes on in your minds as y'all move thru what I would call very sketchy places. Stay safe! God bless you both!
Thanks for watching and for the blessing, Dianna. I can tell you very easily what goes through your mind when we are in sketchy situations. Not much. It really keeps you in the moment, and all you can really think about is carefully and deliberately putting one foot in front of the other. That's one of the fun things about mine exploring. 👍😁
Tom my finger nails started turning blue when you crossed over the death pit. From St.Paul. Minnesota.
Sorry to turn your nails blue, John. It's a dangerous hobby. We assess the risks carefully and have learned when to say no to certain situations. I hear you got more snow recently. ❄️ Thanks for the comment!👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring It’s snowing right now. Won’t last. Million Thanks. JD
@John Demeen No, it will melt quickly this time of year. Pretty soon it will be too hot lol.
It looked like they may have left alot of ore in that one, but looked like like some tricky host rock. Alot of those wood dowels with eyehooks for tags. What did they mark with them? Possible areas to blast? Be safe. Maybe need to carry a quart of motor oil incase get you get stuck crawling out. Haha. Hiking up and down lose rock is really scary. I found too that going down is often harder than going up, one of the worst is keeping from speeding up or you can find yourself in a run were you want to be going slow.
There probably is some good ore left here. Some of hose dowels with eyelets were marking locations where samples were taken by the mine assessors and surveyors. They might have also been used for hanging some lightweight lines or hose. That was a tight fit coming out of that last portal and straight into a rock climb. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
I moved to the Colorado mountains 35 years ago, just as the state required all mines to be closed off with doors and grates. Your content shows me what it might look like behind the barriers. I live in Cripple Creek, a giant gold mine.
Many of the mines in Nevada and California where we are have been gated. People will tear or cut them off a lot of times. Thanks for watching and commenting, Trish!👌😊
Just started watching and I already know this will be awesome..😊 shh.. don't bother me, I'm watching Tom and Julie..
Haha, you're funny, Scott. Thanks for watching!👌😊
Yikes! Crossing that chasm on that rail was daring to say the least!
It is part of the process. It's risky, but I take those risks seriously. There are many bridges over the years that I have chosen not to cross as they are too dangerous. 👌🙂
What amazing views, isn't it amazing to think, the view we see is probably exactly the same as men a hundred years ago saw, a hundred fifty yrs ago, two hundred yrs ago. Awesome to think of.
That is fun to imagine. I often say "what a place to work" about high mountain mines. I hope the miners were able to appreciate that with all the hard work they had to do. Thanks for the comment, Jochen!👍😁
rugged, but astonishing views!
Yes, rugged indeed. Glad that you enjoyed the views!👍😁
Hey enjoyed the video it was interesting, you guys be safe ill catch ya'll later
Hi Gunny, glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting, and we'll catch ya later!👍😁
amazing mine and vain
Thanks for watching, Ted. I wish everyone would go through our video catalog like you've been doing!👌😊
I explore mineshafts as well, and dang Tom that made me nervous!!!
Yes, this was a little sketchy. I'm pretty careful about crossing these old bridges. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
The early 1900’s would explain those wooden dowels with the eyelets screwed in. I’ve never seen those, pretty cool! Being the old fart that I am, I remember those Log Cabin syrup containers. That mine was Stope City. Lotsa physical effort as with all your explores. Thank you, T&J! PS..Never mentioned this before but Julie sure has a beautiful head of hair.
I liked those dowels, too. I've seen a lot of Log Cabin cans utside in can dumps that are all rusted out. Too bad this one was cut up. The stopes are pretty cool. It would be fun to start at the top and rope down through them all. Thanks for the comment, Ralph!👍😊
I have that same shovel! Nice
That's pretty cool. Thanks for commenting!👍😁
Gnarly mine. Those 8x8 kickers are just for looks, would turn to splinters if loaded by the fault above.
Oh yes, they would. I've seen plenty of stulls and other timbers turned into toothpicks over the years. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
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Thank you very much!👌😁
Please consider a tether next time you cross something so high /deep and sketchy. I have to repair the bite I took out of my chair seat now.
That's a good idea, although it's much easier said than done. I hope you don't send me a repair bill for your chair. Thanks for the comment, Morton!👍😁
With tags on them seems like they had every intention of coming back but I assume the company pulled the plug on them.
A lit of mines get assessed every so often. I'm not sure who is paying for all of that work. Thanks, Joe!👍😁
Log cabin tin I am sure is a old candle box..... Those wooden pegs you see in the tunnels are depth markers from looks of them
Fun stuff. Thanks for your input! 👍👌
Love your videos but this one had me really anxious with how sketchy the mines were.
Yes, sometimes things get a little dicey in these old mines. This one wasn't really too dangerous from my perspective. The risks I take are carefully looked at before I commit to something. Sorry to make you anxious. I think that sometimes situations look worse on video than they are in real life. We've come very close to being seriously injury twice in the last two weeks, and neither time had anything to do with mines. Driving on the highway is the most dangerous thing we do. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👌😊
I like 👍 your videos hope you get to 50000 subs soon
We're glad that you like our videos, Charles. Thanks for watching and commenting, we appreciate it!👍😁
Wonder if the last collapsed structure was a lift from a lower -level ...or not lol
That might have been an old haulage adit because the last mine we were in, which is about 100 feet above the collapsed structure, had stopes going down and no sign of a way to lift ore up. It's too bad that it's covered up now. Thanks for commenting, David!👍😁
These places are deathtraps, but I wouldn't let that stop me.
Hi James. These old mines can definitely be dangerous places to explore. Just getting to some of them is hazardous. We try to be as careful as we can while still being able to see the mine. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
23:03 you guys are like Vietnam Tunnel Rats.
Haha, we're one with the mine rats.🐀🐀
I've never seen so much gold wow I'm ganna start digging right now I'm ganna find so much gold I'm ganna be rich
Are you okay, Rene? It sounds like you have a bad case of gold fever.
What were the tags used for with all those wooden holders you found?
Marking points that the mine assessors and surveyors might have used. Ore sample locations would be an example. Thanks for commenting, John!👍👍
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Thank you, Mandy!👍😁
The reason those were still there is you were the only one brave enough to cross that sketchy bridge with a gigantic boulder on it. lol.....or crazy??? Julie gives very nervous answers when you go over sketchy areas. lol
Haha, yes, that is one reason there are a few artifacts in this mine. That boulder didn’t make me any more comfortable crossing that bridge. Julie does worry about some of the things I do. Maybe a little crazy?😬🤪
Thanks for the comment, Paul!
Скажите пожалуйста, а сколько пещер вы с дочерью посетили уже?
We have been in approximately 2000 different mine workings. Julie is my wife, by the way. We have been together over 30 years. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Syrup can could’ve been a makeshift mailbox ??🤷♂️
Interesting idea, although I don't know who or where anyone would be receiving mail up there. It does resemble a mail box. A couple people speculated that it might be a candleholder. Thanks for the comment!👌😁
That sure was risky.
Yes, there are definitely risks that we take. Honestly, I'm more afraid of getting hurt driving to and from the mines. Thanks for commenting!👌
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I follow a couple of other mine explorers, and they won't risk walking on those stope platforms, or false floors, too much risk of it giving way, and falling to their deaths.
You both are very fortunate that you got by, I wouldn't push the envelope any further. Don't want anything bad to happen to any of your folks out there exploring.
@hawaii50th What mine explorers do you like to follow if you don't mind me asking? I have always been a risk taker from the time I was old enough to walk. I have a pretty good sense of what I can get by with and what I can't. I don't take these risks lightly, though.
@@TomandJulieMineExploring
I follow Jeff Williams from Go Ask Jeff, Gly from Abandoned and Forgotten Places, Frank, and Sharon from Exploring Abandoned Mines, and you and Julie.
Frank is a risk taker, many tense moments sometimes. And once Jeff had to find his way out of the mine in the dark, his one and only flash light he took with him failed, he forgot to take backup.
@hawaii50th Thanks for the reply. I was just curious about who you like to watch. Since we spend so much time in mines I don't watch a lot of the other mine explorers. I do try to watch Jeff Williams because I like the geology lessons. 😊
Have you ever had a response from anyone that may have worked some of the mines or anything to do with the mining company’s ?
Yes, definitely. We have heard from a few miners who worked specific mines that we have visited. Also, some who had other ties to a mine or area like someone's grandfather supplied equipment to a mine or lived in the mining town back in the day. That's one of the reasons I like to get involved with the comments that people make. You find out all kinds of interesting information. Now, if I could only remember it all. Lol. Thanks, Robert!
You Exploring cave old
Yes we are. Thanks for watching!👍😊
Looks like you missed a couple of tags... at 13:08 and 13:25
There might have been some paper tags that I didn't show. Thanks for your input, Scott!👌😁
Geeze, your walking on what you think is the ground, and then you realize your IN the stope. On a false floor.
I know what you mean. You have to be careful what you're doing in these old mines. Thanks for watching, Paul!👌😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I watch quite a few mining exploration videos and you two are quickly becoming my favorite. I just like your style. Both of you are really good at it.
@@PabloDiablo682 Thanks, Paul. That means a lot to us.😊
youre nuts!
I'd like to think that I'm not. Honestly, the most dangerous and nutty thing I do is drive on California roads. Many of those drivers out there are nuts! Thanks for the comment, RM!👌😄
That was not a Canadian thistle....
Maybe it was a Bull Thistle? What do you think it is?
Ok, stupid layman question again..... A shaft 300 ft deep, how do they dig that?? It can't be that they go into a hole, blow out 6 feet of muck, then go back again and dynamite another 6 feet....how long would that take to make a shaft 300 ft?? And....is one to assume all the shaft they blast out is highly lucrative ore, or does the shaft lead to something they know is there at the the bottom of the shaft? And if so.....how would they know that? Seems ore seams would not run in perfectly vertical shafts???
Not stupid questions, Gary. Sinking shafts is not a quick process and takes time. The shafts are used to haul men and equipment into a mine and ore out. Maybe you can do some research on shaft sinking if you're really interested in the subject as it is difficult to explain it all in a comment. Thanks for the comment!👌😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Actually I did. But the only thing I saw at a glance was a huge mechanical boring machine, etc., and I don't think the mines you're exploring were that big commercial type, but maybe so. Thx for the videos; makes the ex. bike less effort, ha!
Correct. The mines we visit would be using the drilling/blasting/mucking method.
Here is some information that might explain it better than me.
www.911metallurgist.com/shaft-sinking-methods/
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Holy Moly, who knew such complication existed; thanks for the info. I can only think there must have been huge profits in mining to pay for such extensive costs of manpower, machinery, lumber, and time. Thanks for the info.
@@garyday5299 You are welcome, Sir!
Wheres the cool mine? 100% chance none of us will ever see the mine that swallows up youtube miners. The count must be 20k youtube miners, or more, who just disappear off youtube.
Couldn't tell you. We're always out exploring or managing this channel. I don't get to watch many TH-cam videos. Thanks for commenting, Andrew.👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I would carry a hammer and chisel, some blasting equip, and water... in case of a collapse and I had to dig out, a boulder in the way can be split and removed. Be safe you two.
@@andrewmunchkin7212 Good idea, Andrew. We are pretty well prepared to self rescue when we enter a mine.👌
@@TomandJulieMineExploring if you don't know how to use a small .22lr bullet to crack boulders, just youtube it. A pocket full of 22ammo can turn into an adventure instead of a funeral. Good luck 🍀🏆🤓👍
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Great job! Looked sorely to me! What a dare devil! 👍🙂
Hi Eric! We hope you're having a good day. This one is a little scary. It's not too bad when you've done this type of thing so many times.
We think of you every day and are amazed at how strong you have been through all of this. Thanks for watching, my friend!👍🙏❤️😊
It's so good to so you two again. I have missed you! You are a part of my life. Tom, you proved that you are crazy walking spread legged on rails over deep void. It's no nice to have Julie as your cheerleader as you complete a difficult operation. Your ability to find and get into really interesting mines is excellent. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the kind words, Walter. Julie and I are lucky to have each other, and we're glad that you enjoy our videos.😊👍
Hi my friend! Thsnk you very much!😁
Hello friend. You're welcome and thanks for commenting!👍😁
Yep I may cross a sketchy bridge over a stream where the worst may be getting wet but not over a deep hole.. Some great hiking views as well.. Loved those hiking views.
You definitely have to pay attention crossing those bridges. Glad that you enjoyed the hiking. Thanks for watching, Max!👍😊
Beautiful country.
Fun explore.
Great video.
Good time on a Friday night.
Thanks J&T!
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Thanks for the nice comment, George! 👍👍👊😎
When you started on this exploration, I thought 'Ho, hum...' However, it quickly changed into a
WOW!!!
We try not to make the ho hum type videos. Do you know that we visit an average of five different mines for every one that is interesting enough to make a video of? Some are just plain boring. Thanks for the comment, Bob!👍😁