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Going through the Mascot and finding the connector into the Nickel Plate mine where we find the start of a 1500 ft decline that was built in 1907 to bring ore from the lower levels of the Nickel Plate to the surface.
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[@Tamaleking111]

Remember to look out for the cave spider spawner

[@guardian8319]

Endles Don’t forget to use Creative Mode

[@Whiteboytripping]

Anything but spiders 🕷. I hate spiders.

[@stephenhutto7652]

Ive been addicted to the mines since I was 10 years old. Thanks for all the great documentation. It brings back some great memories

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vburke1]

You know when Frank turns down crossing anything, it's got to be down to its absolute last straw :)

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Holy Mackerel Frank, You chose to take us here, Holy Wow. You're right, this is extensive,, huge. Massive material taken out of this stopes. This mine has more curves than a woman. Seen one stope you've seen them all, not, here we go again, unique, these are massive. Yes, Frank, we all have to make choices, which bridge to cross or not. Thanks Frank, for the adventure.

[@mitchcronin8689]

I keep needing to remind myself, "he's ok Mitch, yer watchin' his video so he made it out!". Glad you didn't try that long one with only what looked like 30ft of rusty old rail holding it. :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Ended up at the back side of it anyhow so I didn't miss anything!

[@charlesowens9784]

Thankyou Frank for all the videos i can no longer go out like that my body won't let me so thankyou very much

[@skookumchuckreefer978]

Right on. Frank. 👋Glad you didn’t cross that bridge, now there will be a next week.👀👍😎. 🍻

[@larrydriemel6242]

enjoy your vids ,I grew up in and around Princeton,Allenby , Copper mtn ,etc ,in the 50s ,my dad worked as an electrician at a number of these ,inc Nickle plate , we explored a lot of these places you go , that was 60+ yrs ago ,a lot of them were still active then ,you bring back a lot of memories ,it's interesting to see some of the decay in some of the places I saw as a young boy thank you

[@RobertGSolomon]

This is such an awesome looking mine, wow I am glad you do what you do to preserve these mines memories!

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Thanks once again for a great adventure ... Yep 5 Stars once again ...Be safe!

[@feliciawallace2089]

Hi Frank! Looks like you had another fun adventure. Have a great night dear.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am planning on it!

[@oldschoolmoto]

nice big mine. good thing your leading us on the tour im lost .

[@remmiemax3624]

It is good to be concerned about falling....the fall doesn't hurt>>>the stop at the end does. Great Vid! Rock On!

[@wefukthenwo]

Thanks Frank. Another awesome video & very much appreciated.

[@spartacus8661]

It's always a pleasure to see your videos, I can't wait until next week

[@VintageImitationParts]

Sometimes it's hard to tell which way is up, especially if you've glanced away for a moment. Could have sworn you were about to climb into a deep hole, but nope it was just another level tunnel.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah that is why it is good to have someone else in the video.

[@VintageImitationParts]

@@exploringabandonedmines I'll just try not to glance away. 100% concentration from now on ;-)

[@gtgibbsgibbs7599]

Thanks and be safe Frank.

[@hummerhopp]

I love watching your videos I would love to go there someday

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Thanks Frank!. Look forward to seeing these videos!.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Good Trish, I am glad you are enjoying them! Any old mines where you live?

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Exploring Abandoned Mines yes mate thousands of them. My home has a under ground mine under it . I live not far from Ipswich Queensland and The whole area has under ground mines. When I lived in Rosewood 30 km west of Ipswich I found a old mineshaft air vent that I certainly wouldn’t go down but people have been in them. When I was volunteering with state emergency service we found a body thrown down a disused under ground mine at swan bank near Ripley Qld . My uncle used to work in gold mines in musslebrook New South Wales and took the family in for a tour , it’s still a working mine. Western Australia has the biggest open pit in Southern Hemisphere. They get mainly gold and diamonds from it. You should come here some day no one has ever investigated these mines like you do. Thanks.

[@glennwall552]

Thanks Frank never been one for cold damp dark places.

[@DeBoswachter]

You are a real legend for going in these mines and share their story with us. Thank You very much Frank!

[@bigboytoy96]

I could never do some shit like this after seeing the movie the descent

[@grandprismatic]

You could probably spend a week up there and never see all of it. But it would be a week well spent. Thanks Frank can’t wait for more

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Next week!

[@paulpence8895]

Excellent vid Frank, this mine is one of the best, but sketchy as hell at the same time. Stay safe man and keep them coming...

[@liluziburnt7678]

Without a glance at your comment I pretty much wrote the exact same thing... But you know what they say, great minds think alike eh! Respect!

[@zipdoa]

Just off-roaded to the lower entrance and enjoyed maybe 1% of what you found here. Awesome video, satisfied my curiosity!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Gordonseries385]

Hello Frank, always enjoy watching your videos take care

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks I am glad you do!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Frank, you frighten the pants off me when you step out on those ledges overlooking deep pits and when you boldly step across the false floors with nothing but a long drop beneath you. Such an interesting mine with it's weird twists and turns of the rails. Some really cool artefacts in there as well that hark back to a different era. Thank you for sharing and for all of your hard work. xx

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was pretty neat finding that decline was built way back in 1907

[@SueGirling68]

@@exploringabandonedmines It's so cool to see construction like that from back in the day still surviving now. x

[@rrich52806]

Awesome explore

[@rdamp2374]

Frank you were kid in candy store the first time with 25 cents to spend and you did not want to leave until you could get all the candy. GREAT VIDEO.

[@deborahburnette1218]

Awesome video ! ! Thank you

[@drekor72]

This is awesome! What a discovery. 😎🥃

[@williamwintemberg]

You hit the jackpot on this one Frank! Holy Cow!

[@jimmime]

When I see one of your videos, I know you made it back out alive! Thanks Frank, great job.

[@gingerbread6614]

Wow that’s a very large mine. And great video. Thank you

[@CBeard849]

Pretty neat place! What a shame we don't have historical moving pictures of places like that in full operation! It must have been a damn busy...noisy...dangerous way to earn your daily bread.

[@mayzo7439]

Wow another exciting Explorer having a cold one thumbs up

[@twinturbohenry]

Love your videos Frank! I am alway on the edge of my seat.

[@juliehire892]

Just love all, thank you for sharing your experiences just great.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Julie!

[@christopherwg4236]

Really cool exploration video!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks a lot!

[@Latsaaben]

You are batshit crazy, Frank! I love your work! Keep it up! Greetings from Norway :)

[@rob32pigboy]

great work, always enjoy your videos please stay safe and keep doing what your doing peace to you Frank

[@lotharalexander5352]

Hey thanks for uploading. Will watch it now! (y)

[@nickrogers3111]

Great videO, that's a incredible mine thanks for sharing

[@hotdogmilkk]

Happy birthday Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@barbararobinson7980]

Wow that was amazing! So much to see in there, 2 declines, tunnels going in every direction and the chance to explore different levels It is always interesting to see what gets left behind. To say that decline was constructed well over 100 years since it looked pretty decent. Wise decision not to go across the false floor on the 1100; it looked way too dangerous. I thought the 1000 didn’t look in too good a condition to cross either but you made it. When you came back to that false floor in the 1100 we had a better view how far it went down and it was a long way - so glad when you didn’t chance it. It was good that you had let someone know where you were for once by the way. Thank you Frank, that was a brilliant explore - look forward to next week’s episode. Take care now.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank Barb it is a good one you won't be disappointed!

[@sunspiral79]

Brother..I love your videos..These forgotten mines are just amazing. I can not imagine what it must be like walking around down there in the pitch black only seeing whats illuminated with the flashlight...Its crazy

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You do it long enough you get used to it.

[@RiskyFeat]

11:00 Legit thought someone had a good time down there for a moment. It is just a candy wrapper.

[@TheGreatest1974]

An amazing video! I wonder how you didn’t get lost in there! I nearly fell down a deep sheer sided hole in an old copper mine in Scotland, it had water in it and I’d have been a goner for sure. Mines deserve massive respect from explorers. Good luck from Scottish Borders.

[@thatisyourname]

Favorite show on youtube hands down!

[@johnsin3843]

Finally at 28:32 I relaxed my " jaws of life butt cheek clamp " that I had on my chair cushion. I am a wreck and do not know how much more I can take. Maybe you could explore a kiddies' playground the odd time just so your fans can recoup. Glad you are safe.

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Very cool mine! It's always so interesting what you are going to find that was left behind when it was abandoned. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@Aethgeir]

Man this Hedley series you've been doing is absolutely top notch! Some of your best work. Makes me really want to visit the place.

[@docfoot316]

Darn scary mine that , admire your bravery for going through it , had me on edge and heart rate up lol . Well done Frank as always. Cheers.

[@oliviervandeputte4815]

Nicceee 🍀🍀🍀grtz

[@ttxela]

What an interesting and extensive place, thanks for showing us 👍

[@rustyrideon]

Another great EAM vid. Thank you

[@charlesowens9784]

Thankyou Frank

[@ronniecardy]

Looking forward for this really big mine Frank. Rest up looks like your will maby have to do few more videos on this mine

[@F30SZN]

So much shiny ores on the rock 🤤🤤🤤😍😍😍😍

[@paigelee6321]

Always enjoy your explores your braver then me lol awesome

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I hope so........you are a girl!

[@paigelee6321]

I’m a lady lol 😆

[@exploringabandonedmines]

@@paigelee6321 Even better!

[@leehilton9932]

They really swiss cheesed that mountain!!! Stope city too. Another great one man. As always be safe out there and can't wait for the next one.

[@bobcalgarycanada8582]

Thanks for showing the the extensive workings of the Mascot Frank

[@exploringabandonedmines]

More to see next week!

[@trulyinfamous]

Haven't watched one of your videos in a month or so, so it's good to be watching again.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You missed some good ones!

[@centralmexicodogsanctuarya4590]

Frank you always impress me with your decisions, not letting your ego influence you. Not crossing that rotten bridge was of course the successful solution, 100% of the time.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

So far so good. I did fall through a false floor but only 8 feet down!

[@ontheedge33371]

So amazing, I saw an cool old hammer on a bridge with rails that I thought you would pick up and look at , but you probably have seen many . 😱😁🌟love your videos be safe bro !

[@matthewtracy8744]

The trains must have been huge! Those tracks look like a steam loc fit! Lol that's an amazing mine!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They might have used mules, electric or compressed air. No steam underground.

[@matthewtracy8744]

Oh, I know they didnt use steam locs... just looks like the track is big enough to support one. Never seen track that wide underground! Had to be some big carts!

[@matthewtracy8744]

I've found some massive mule shoes at an alpine mine here in MT. Unfortunately the adits have collapsed. So no exploring underground.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

@@matthewtracy8744 Anyox had 36 gauge tracks, these are only 24!

[@matthewtracy8744]

36?!! Damn! Anyox is is the most impressive mine I've ever seen! I cant wait to see the full documentary! I'm absolutely jealous of the mines you get to explore. They reclaimed all the big ones here. Most of what I find are pre 1900's hand jacked mines. But that's doesnt stop me from crawling through and taking pix and video. If you ever need a dedicated cameraman, I'd be more than willing to follow you anywhere!

[@joeaverager]

Looks like one of the movie mines. I ha;f expect to see Scooby Doo or Indiana Jones to roll by on a minecart.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

Like, Zoinks...!

[@elorra1]

hey Exploring abandoned mines! i love your "gentle" comment at 9:16 going up those steps made me chuckle. i am an aussie prospector so ima use it wisely tah. heres one for you mate, go to 6:29 in your vid and look at that still.. ready... -cuddly-

[@davidpierotti8378]

Cool.one hell of a mine

[@MrJgohde]

The Mascot Mine of Hedley was a gold mine in Hedley, British Columbia, Canada. Gold was first discovered in the Nickel Plate Mountain area in 1897 and several small mines were developed over the years. The Hedley Mascot Mine operated between 1936 and 1949 and was one of the most unusual mining operations in the world, being built entirely on the side of a mountain, 5,000 feet above the town of Hedley or seven thousand feet above sea level. In the 1990s, the British Columbia government was going to burn the site down because it posed a safety risk, but the Minister of Tourism at the time intervened and, in 1995, steps were taken to preserve the site as a Provincial Heritage resource. The buildings were stabilized and rehabilitated over an eight-year period, and, in 2004, the site was open for tours as the gold mine called mascot mine.

[@Danman-bj6du]

So is that gold on the walls ?

[@boomtop1]

Nice video Frank thanks

[@raunojalmari8451]

It`s always as interesting to watch your adventuers..Sori for this Finnish Rally England.

[@jeffd6540]

Hi there, That sure is a big mine.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The adjoining Nichol Plate mine was bigger.

[@liluziburnt7678]

Frank, you do a helluva good job making these vids bud! Keep em' comin' and stay safe friend!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

This is simply amazing 👍👍👍

[@inhumanfilth681]

Swiss cheese mountain....mmm now im hungry lol. great mine!!!! Always love your vids

[@PunkProfess0r]

I just stumbled across this video randomly in my feed, who is this guy?? WHAT A GUY!!!! Subscribed.

[@huswsimonbla]

You are crazy in the positive way lol. No way I would go down the ladders etc that you do.. so hats off to you!

[@miker5893]

definitely one of the coolest mines you`ve explored.

[@redlinemando]

Awesome video!!! Can't wait to see the continuation!!! As extensive as that mine seems, you'll be in there for a week trying to see all there is to see. lol Good luck exploring all that & be safe as always!!!!

[@madmike4128]

Great show Frank

[@janessa0890]

I just started watching and I’m totally hooked on your videos! Keep it up I love it!

[@loyalkuhn5778]

Good choice not to cross that sketchy spot unless the rails alone would hold you. Be safe, we all want more episodes on this mine and you would be impossible to replace !!

[@sadsht]

you really have balls of steel this is just awesome

[@robdedrick2052]

It was Cool to see you at Greenwood on Dan Hurds Vid . As Always stay Safe .

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Good guy!

[@andrewbarker9773]

wow that was one lonely little pillar at 16:23, good job Frank,

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Pretty hard host rock.

[@andrewbarker9773]

@@exploringabandonedmines fair enough, it just looked like a big void for one pillar to be holding up,

[@GamewthGaim]

Just found your channel and I’m so glad that you do this. Excellent video!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad to have you aboard!

[@TheGrimCreeper95]

Always producing great videos and excellent narration! I usually sleep around 10pm but not when this channel pops up on my feeds!

[@edwardandrews1241]

I was with an organization call the one way adventure foundation as a teen in the 70s that had camp colonial in Hedley and have hiked all the way up the tram line from where the tumblers where all the way up to the old town.found some really cool stuff at the old Hedley dump and have been inside the minee itself

[@TheSWolfe]

Cool explore! My mom used to say, "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it." Not this time, Mom. Frank takes some chances, but knows when to blaze a diff't trail. Will p/u where u left off in the next one. Cheers!

[@Hifcrea]

How the fuck did they do this all the back in the earlier 1900s Absolutely mind boggling what man kind is capable of

[@nickepicke8068]

KZbin recomended actually good content and not clickbait trash this looks interesing and fun!

[@oceanmariner]

On your video opening: Yogi Berra: "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical."

[@MarkRose1337]

I remember when you had 300 subscribers. You've come a long way, Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Indeed!

[@jimjenkins673]

2nd favorite after Anyox sir, this is an interesting one. Return trip sometime I’m thinking.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Next week!

[@jimjenkins673]

Exploring Abandoned Mines I watched it twice. I think you could spend a month there. Every corner, somewhere new to check out. Thanks Frank. Ps hope the museum is now sporting a new cianide bucket, Just sayin.

[@kenjohnson4423]

It's too bad all that history is being destroyed by water. With so little visitors to take artifacts, and I dont mean you shouldn't take them to preserve history, please do, otherwise they will be ruined. I mean to say, if it was dry there, with little visitors, to see those old mines would truly be epic. Here in California, the mines are dry and well preserved, but everything is vandalized, or stolen artifacts, they take stuff apart, it's sad. It's fun to explore, but not like 20 or 30 years ago when all the mines were open and not blasted shut, full of everything the miners left behind. The regular explorers like my self, do NOT share the locations on purpose. When trusted, we share with each other.

[@kevincameron3705]

Met you in sandon, I'd love to explore with you Frank, shame I didn't know what your adventures were like before meeting you. I would have arranged a day off with Hal to explore!

[@perjonsson8033]

Very cool mine! Really enjoy your videos, very impressed. But the risks you take Frank, like the false floor in this and in other mines! But great to have a passion for something and really fullfill it. Really live your life, doing insted of just exsisting.Have you seen some videos from Swedish mine explorers? We have some really cool mines and lots of them. Wish you good luck and many more cool mine explors.

[@mortal8372]

yo fr these are some dope ass videos, i just like em for some reason. Good content, keep it up

[@diggindiggenit6540]

See you next week, I will be tunning in.