#127

The final of a 3 part series featuring abandoned mines on Vancouver island. Located on the Jordan River a huge collapse in the Sunroe mine actually swallowed all the water from the river! This mine operated from 1968- 1974.

[@centralmexicodogsanctuarya4590]

Always enjoy your videos Frank, no BS no Drama just get in and get er done.

[@Bushguyrocks]

Missed this one when it came out!

[@Lalunabreeze]

Another great video. TY. How fun to have a crew with you. Wow, straight down,yikes💀. Cool waterfall. That’s a big clean mine.

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

That was a huge mine. Thanks for taking us along. Enjoyed watching. Take care and be safe.

[@jonesfactor9]

It's hard to follow along and really enjoy the trip when there's so many people with you.

[@DaleDuffy]

Good video Frank, thanks again...!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it. The sound sucked!

[@painedinks]

I always get so excited when I see that you uploaded a new video!🤘thanks! And as always awesome video!

[@Lalunabreeze]

Me2 lol

[@RetroGamerVX]

That was some impressive water pressure! :o)

[@CutthroatMcRage]

Awesome as always … Thanks Frank :)

[@SmallMartingale]

What a massive place, very cool!!!

[@firenx437]

its a big one! goes down about 600 feet below the Jordan River

[@cannibus78]

Another great explore thank you

[@christhompson7547]

Merry Christmas Frank. Hope you have a fabulous New Year.

[@Mister510]

This is a really cool mine and a good video, thanks for taking us along Frank! I will say that I like your videos better when you're either solo or leading a group so the viewer sees everything first, as you do. That gives a better perspective or 'feel' of exploring I think.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The one advantage of having people in a shot it that you can tell how big things are and which way is up!

[@johnbluebeard4355]

@@exploringabandonedmines I really like having other people in some shots exactly because of that size and direction context. In fact, I've liked all the vids you've done with others, every bit as much as the solos. I hear what Mister510 is saying, though. Something about this video had more of a group tour feel to it. Maybe because more of the time was spent on group discussions? I don't know. Maybe it was because it had less of an "abandoned mine" feel to it-- the "tunnels" were mostly 25 feet wide and people were walking 4 abreast and there was lots of spray paint graffitti and leftover climbing equipment?? Who knows. Anyways, good video.

[@garymaris9471]

Thank you, really enjoyed this adventure frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Gary glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbararobinson7980]

Oh my you guys really had to go through the hoops to get in that mine; crossing rivers and climbing rocks. That was certainly an exciting exploration, of a very large mine. I wonder why all that climbing gear was just left behind like that - strange. Loved the commentary Frank a great mix of, facts, humour and some sound safety advice. Thank you 😀 👍 🎄

[@exploringabandonedmines]

There must have been some sort of project that was suddenly cancelled for some reason?

[@420bcbud4life]

From what I understand the mine was for sale and they were attempting to search and see of they could re-open it

[@SilverLimey79]

Thanks for the video

[@Liamvshobos]

We met yesterday on the chairlift at RED mountain! Hello!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hi Liam it is always nice to run into fans that say hello! Did you enjoy the day skiing? I actually was there to look for some mines but didn't see any!

[@Doxymeister]

How cool is that--nice big mine! Too bad about the water, it would have been interesting to see the rest of it. That cave cricket was beautiful--what on Earth do they eat down there, doesn't seem like there'd be anything for them to eat down there. Thanks for taking us down, Frank, and merry Christmas!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is amazing the insects you see underground sometimes!

[@rdamp2374]

HI FrankAnother great video.The roof blots can hold up to weight of your truck.Can wait for the next video and season 2019.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It will be good......awesome intro!

[@firenx437]

Sweet we explored this in 2010! saw my initials on the wall :) the bottom is huge! and the lowest level where all the machinery is is flooded

[@michaelalexander7314]

Hey chance you can share with me how to find the entrance? I have a rough idea of where it is and I will be very respectful!

[@WacKEDmaN]

thanks Frank!..yet another great mine vid! (audio was shitty this time around..but ya get that!)

[@davedeatherage4902]

Yep, I enjoy each and every video you make Frank, always very interesting!, always in anticipation for next video. I've been watching them all. 👍😊😃🌲🎄🎅"" Merry CHRISTmas"" to you sir.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for your support Dave I am glad you enjoy the show and have a Merry Christmas too!

[@alurquhart701]

Hi Frank, thanks for taking us along on this explore. What a huge mine, I found it interesting there was very little wood unlike most of the mines you have taken us to. Merry Xmas!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks AL.....HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD ONE TOO!

[@Seat1AJoe]

That mine is huge!

[@kennethgrant9926]

Was there before the ladder was put in rappeled down tied to some rusty pipes all we could think about was the sketchy climb out haha.

[@paigelee6321]

Merry Christmas exciting explore

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Not such a big deal for me living alone but thanks and have a good one too!

[@davedeatherage4902]

@@exploringabandonedmines Frank I do that number also, solo, my children raised and gone, my wife in heaven early,terminal illness, God bless you my friend!!, we all appreciate you much!!👍👍you've the best at mine exploration I've seen👍🎄🎅

[@Jeffhox]

LOL @ 8:31 I saw my name painted on the wall. not something i ever did in caves but mines aren't natural. that mine is awesome!

[@blackdog.6398]

I think ¿there’s someone down or more than one !....? It’s a little weird, thank you for sharing...

[@TheSWolfe]

Abyss. This one dwarfed all of u & yr torches. When u can't hear where the rock or block lands & u peer upward & it just fades way off into inky blackness above u know to recheck equipment & step lightly, as the margin for error has just shrunken dramatically. This behemoth swallowed a freaking river! Some dizzying shots thruout - quite the explore, Frank!

[@seanbelhumeur3840]

Cool vid

[@PaulMcClellanmn]

Do you know if this mine was depleted or if there are reserves left?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Almost all mines are shut down because of depleted ore bodies...……..or at least they are no longer profitable to mine.

[@fredfarquar6709]

Huge mine! What was mined there(was that ever said?)? Thanks for the tour!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Mostly Copper but some Gold and Silver also.

[@fredfarquar6709]

Exploring Abandoned Mines Thanks for letting me know! 👍👍

[@natedion8112]

Finding more and more videos of you Frank

[@nettyvoyager6336]

all that equiptment left kind of makes you think the poor bugger might still be down there but now a skelly

[@exploringabandonedmines]

There was a large collapse years ago that stranded some parts of the mine.

[@bobrobert319]

🎄🎅Merry Christmas 🎅🎄

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Bob, you too!

[@MrJtappin]

Seems to be several sets of survey marks in the mine. I wonder if someone thinks there is something worth keeping rights to. Great place!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It seems common in a lot of mines. Junior mining companies do that all the time.

[@front2760]

Hi Frank.These ore passes,the deep ones.Do they start at the bottom and blast there way up?Do they work off ladders then?And how would they hold the drills then?Shame about the sounds though,still great show.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It depends......in those large declines where they had a trackless operation they would work their way down. If they have a main haul level with stopes above they would work their way up. If they discovered a showing at the surface they would chase the vein down.

[@Crewsy]

Seems like you should have been able to see so much more considering how big the passageways are but it’s a cool mine nonetheless. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We went everywhere we could safely get to.

[@rrich52806]

I've been slacking on watching your videos FRANK. Have to catch up over Christmas.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Better ones coming in the New Year!

[@simon199731]

Have been climbing for a long time and i have always use the grigri both the second and third(yours) gen if it doesn't feed well ur mostly using it wrong :) there a rope diameter that work better to its best from 10.5 to 8.5 but i find that over 10 mm its a bit catchy if you've got an old rope

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We use 11mm

[@jonesfactor9]

Got Mic Frank It's sounds like it's top close to your throat or mouth It's gonna take some experimenting to get the right location for it.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We aren't using it anymore this is the last vid with it.

[@jonesfactor9]

Got Mic. Lol

[@jonesfactor9]

Wtf. Spell check keeps changing it Hot Mic

[@jeep2003]

yeah 1x4 pine is not what you want for a ladder in a wet mine thats for sure. wouldnt last more than a year or so

[@kristinacassidy2832]

Sunroe was not Sunroe there was 2 mines i forgot the name of mine but it's have roe in it so they take roe & rename the sunlock mine to Sunroe

[@andrewmoore5628]

Is it me, or was there a strange white figure at 3.06?

[@tonatzin72]

mina peligrosa

[@nettyvoyager6336]

i know its not your life you put at risk but when there is an anchor there at the top to use and one of your team crew do not use it they are asking for trouble ! ( was he just looking good up there :) i would have clipped on 20 feet fall will strand you up a mountain it would have turned into a right emergency with air sea rescue coming out

[@DaveWardPhoto]

I hope the Sunro Mine Tourism Bureau™ didn't catch you!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Nope!

[@GermaneRiposte]

Have you ever considered buying a GoPro and mounting to your helment, to keep your hands free?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I just bought a GoPro Hero7 Black. The picture quality is not as good but it does let you capture some good short clips in tight places.

[@donvansweringen2088]

When I first saw ypo taking a dog into a mine I said to myself what kind of idiot would even consider that a good idea. Well, now I know. One who would let a loyal friend fall 800 feet to a terrible death. DVS

[@patrickmurphy2323]

I live in bc, sorry to say that I do not know any mines that are around campbell river, I am a computer gamer, I do not get out often, though I am building a rc tiger tank to chase away raccoons, they killed a few chickens this year, it shoots bb pellets,. I wonder how well it would work in a mine, all it needs is a camera