1900s Gold Mine - Three Level Winze Shaft - Skip Bucket - Dynamite Box- Tools and more...

In this video, we visit an interesting mine in Nevada. It is a gold and silver mine that was first worked in the early 1900s and continued though 1935. There has been some more recent mining activity there since then. The winze shaft goes down approximately 150 feet with two drift levels. Down the winze, we found a homemade skip bucket, wood dynamite box, shovels and other tools. The top level is also interesting, with steel tracks winding through the drift and extensive stopes left behind on the steep mineral vein. There are also some open stopes. Thank you for watching the video. We hope you enjoyed it, and we appreciate you supporting our channel!
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[@moparedtn]

*Tortoise!* Not only was this explore a bit different than the usual, but the more recent evidence was pretty cool as well - and hey, we got some free bonus information about scat while we're at it, too! 🙂 Thanks as always T&J. Y'all be safe, see you next one. - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. I'm pretty sure that was tortoise scat. It was a fun little mine. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@bobterry2952]

Hello again Tom and Julie, how are my two favorite desert rats today? That was a very interesting mine ,looks like somebody put a lot of hard work into that one. And maybe even still working it once in awhile. Thanks again for taking me along with you, I always appreciate it. And as always please be safe with everything you do. Thanks again Hope to see you soon.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. We are both doing fine today, and we hope that you are, too. It is an interesting little mine and a fun explore. I believe that it hasn't been too long since someone has been working it. You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate you!😁

[@Ed_in_Md]

Thanks very much for another great adventure. Take care of each other and stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment. Will do!😁

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

That was surprisingly bigger than you'd imagine. Weird but cool old mine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, I was a little surprised, too. Thanks for the comment. We appreciate it!😁

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Tom & Julie, that mine was pretty cool, those ladders were still in good working condition but I'm glad you used the ropes just in case. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 🥰

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Sue. Yes, the ladders are in good shape. If we haven't been on a particular ladder system before, I like to be roped in. Sometimes, a whole section of ladder will fall off or become very loose. Not fun. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!😊❤️

[@danielflinn3571]

Thanks from Australia

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Daniel. Thanks for watching and commenting all the way from Australia. We appreciate it!😁

[@keithrimmer3]

Thank's Tom and Julie that was a good explore with lots to see, take care guys see ya next time

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Keith. Yes, a fun mine to see. Thanks for commenting, see you next week!😁

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello Tom and Julie boy this is a switch curb side right to the mine .Every mine explore is amazing just seeing what the miners had to do going thru ROCK to find the all mighty minerals.Thank you for the explore which allways turns into a adventure ⛏️❤️🇺🇸

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Case. This one is easy to get to. No mountain climbing while lugging all of our equipment. You are correct that each mine is different, and they almost seem like they have their own personality. The miners sure were hard workers. Thanks for watching and commenting!😁

[@jimmystockdale7555]

Another great mine, and must have been nice to get to park close for once. The ladders looked to be in good shape for their age. I liked the homemade skip car, and the old antifreeze can. Great job of explaining everything to us Tom. Tell Julie hello, I'm doing fine with my health for now . Until next time bless you both.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmy. Very happy to hear that you are doing well. Yes, it's nice to park close by for a change. Thanks for the nice comment. Julie says "hi".😁

[@AZRob56]

T & J, Always a good time watching your videos. Interesting and good camera work and commentary. I Look forward to Fri. mornings. I enjoyed the attached link as well. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rob. Thanks for all that. We appreciate it!😁

[@DaveInLAS]

Wow I really enjoyed that one with lots of cool finds especially that homemade skip! Awesome still photo of Julie at 24:20, such a great expression on her face too! 🙌🏼👏🏼🥇🏆

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for all the awards. I feel like an Olympic champion. I like that photo of Julie, too. 😁

[@Justme85857]

I hope the "dynamic duo"had a good 4th of July

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha. Hi Paul. Yes, we had a good 4th. Hope you did, too. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@briannave7326]

Thanks for another interesting explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

H8 Brian. You're welcome. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@philrosasco5411]

Nice skip bucket. Great to see. You guys are the best, thanks!!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Phil. That skip is pretty nice. Thanks for the nice comment!😁

[@scottleidenberger4401]

That was a great explore. Those railroad ties are not easy to move around and yet they took them down into the mine and placed them overhead in a confined spaces. Those old miners had grit ! A far cry from some of the help these days.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Scott. We see a fair number of used railroad ties used in the mines. You've got that right about the grit. We are a different people today. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@brianmarywapshott2593]

Gidday you two and well done as usual, an interesting mine and signs of just how versatile them old miners were with the construction of that skip bucket ay !!!, ok, take care and catch ya Cheers

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian and Mary. The miners were pretty resourceful and knew how to get the job done. Glad that you liked the mine. Thanks for commenting. Cheers!😁

[@jimmime]

Great explore! Thank you, Tom & Julie, see ya on the next one!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmi. Your're welcome. Glad that you liked the explore. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@HikeCamp]

Awesome explore my friends.. I know you two always take the precautions but I still worry about it...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Max. This one is pretty safe, especially being ropd in. Glad that you liked the explore. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@raiderman8431]

Hey T &J, great job, the ingenuity displayed by these old timers is amazing, thank you guys!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Raiderman. Yes, the old timers knew how to get things done. You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it!😁

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Awesome!! Thanks for bringing us along on the journey

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting!😁

[@kipsircely7432]

Another great adventure. Stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kip. Glad that you enjoyed the adventure. Thanks for watching!😁

[@davidsnider1703]

Great home made skip car. Love the rails twisting around. Amazing men could dig that out then put all that lumber in there and that it's still in great shape.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. This is one of the more stable mines that we've seen. I like to see the rail winding around, too. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@StevenSader-c6q]

Thanks for videos. The mines are incredible. Along with the time period.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Steven. It is fun to go back in time a hundred years or more when we visit these old mines. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😁

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks, Tom and Julie, What a nice day to explore a mine. 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lloyd. You're welcome. It was a fun day of exploring. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@user-hp8oq7yd5n]

Cool video enjoyed hope you guys had good 4th,, I jumped on my bike and road till almost daylight then turned around and headed home road 480 miles I needed to catch some wind, thanks for sharing be safe and I'll catch ya'll on your next adventure 😄

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@user-hp8oq7yd5n Hi Gary. We had a good 4th. It sounds like you got your fill of wind. I hope your bike seat is comfortable. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😁

[@richardbeee]

Cool explore. Them old timers can really show their McGivers. That homemade skip was awesome. Reminds me of someone else.😊Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Richard. That skip was well made for sure. The old timers knew how to get the job done. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@tonyidle7813]

hope you had a safe and happy 4th of July, you must be a master at tying knots . great explore, thank-you for the video and see you next time.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. We had a good 4th. Hope you did, too. You do have to know a few different knots if you want to use ropes. We practice at home during the off-season. See you next week.😁

[@Hoosier_Boy]

Thank you so much. That was a nice mine. I was surprised at some of the more modern day tools found down there, evidently somebody in not too many years ago decided to try to mine a little bit themselves. But evidently they didn't get too far. But anyway, thank you so much. That was a nice mine. If you guys ever come through Indiana, let me know. We don't have. many mines here, but we got some great restaurants. My treat.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome! It is a fun little mine to see. I think you're correct about it being worked in the not too distant past. Thanks for the restaurant offer. That's very kind of you!😁

[@RickNelsonMn]

This is an interesting vertical vein with great normal artifacts. These adventures can make it relaxing 😎 which most are anyway 😜. Sometimes you find hoists, motors, mills and generators which make things more exciting than usual. I'm always up for listening 🎧 Did you notice the question I asked on your last video. I'm concerned about someone taking your work?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rick. I didn't see a comment from you on our last video. I'm guessing it contained a link to something that got automatically held. I usually have the chance to approve such messages and send them through to the video comments or delete them if it's something I object to. This function has not been working properly for some time. I think I know what you are talking about. I saw a re-tuber channel that has used several of our videos on their channel. It is legal to do depending on how I have the licensing set when I release a video. The KZbin default license setting is to allow others to use your videos. I have since made sure that I have the settings set to the license that does not permit this practice. Thank you for having our back!😊

[@highdesertbill]

Awesome !!!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Bill!😁

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching!😁

[@markattardo]

Interesting little (biggish) mine with great parking. That seems like a rare treat.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark. It is an interesting little mine. It's nice for us to be able to drive to one occasionally. Thanks for watching!😁

[@johnweeks5614]

When you said skinny miners I thought well Julie will fit without a problem lol and yeah that mine was fairly big just imagine being a miner back then it seriously had to be extremely dangerous

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. Yes, if I can fit, Julie won't even scrape her pack. Miners had a hard and dangerous job for sure. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@garybolton7916]

The last ladder Julie was on was repurposed as the bottom of the rails were also cut for steps @ 13:07

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gary. Good eye. It always amazes me what you all pick up in the video. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Ive got a pressure tank exactly like that one i made into a lawn roller.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Way to Macgyver yourself a roller.😁

[@Benson_aka_devils_advocate_88]

6:21 The disconcerting thing about that ladder and then looking up and seeing the lagging is that you are probably standing on a false floor. Any time you see lagging above you there is always a chance the floor you are standing on is supported by the same thing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Benson. Yes, you do have to use your best judgment when navigating your way through these mines. This is one of the safer ones that we've been in. Thanks for the watching!😁

[@williamwintemberg]

Happy Fourth! What a cool mine! I'm amazed of all the artifacts you guys came across in this mine. Maybe the big door was locked for a long time. Love the skip! Miners are innovative. Thanks Tom and Julie!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi William. Happy 4th to you, as well. Yes, still a few nice artifacts in this one. I like that skip, too. You're welcome, and thank you for the comment!😁

[@chuckh630]

Another great explore. Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Chuck. You're welcome. We're glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching!😁

[@pmae9010]

Hey, I have a Prestone can like that, about the same condition too.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mick. That's a pretty cool can. We see a lot of antifreeze cans 8n mines. It was used to keep the drills from freezing up with the compressed air being used. Thanks for watching!😁

[@user-dn4iv2ne6r]

Hello Tom and Julie, Certainly a nice mine with the winze looking like it was worked not that long ago. Curious what they used for a hoist. That definitely looks like a mine that I could have gotten into...at least the main level. Stay safe and hydrated out there. dave

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Yes, a nice mine and probably worked at least into the 1960s. Probably later than that. I don't know what they used as a hoist. You could definitely get into this one. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom Hello Julie Thank you for your work . I like it very much to see your videos. What mineral was mined in that mine . It looks not so old to me or it was reopend some time. I wish you a happy weekend and a great new week . Greetings Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank. You're welcome. We're glad that you like the videos. This was a gold mine. I think you're correct that it has probably been re-worked into the 1960s. Thanks for watching. Hope you have a good weekend!😁

[@davedeatherage4902]

As always, we enjoyed your video Tom and Julie. Thank you, we've been vacationing on the Oregon coast. About seven weeks. Heading for our 🏔️ mountain home 🏡 tomorrow., Dave and kathi.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave and Kathi. The beautiful Oregon coast is a nice place to be this time of the year. The only drawback is that it can get too popular. Hope you have a nice time at your mountain home. Glad that you enjoyed the video!😁

[@davedeatherage4902]

​​​@@TomandJulieMineExploringyes lots of tourists, but we've gone from Astoria to Brookings Or. Then a few miles further to California to purchase Gasoline that was cheaper than Oregon Gasoline. At a pump at indian reservation there. We're seniors, retired and refired 😊😊 my dad was American Indian Tom and Julie. My mother Caucasian. Kathi comes from a police family in Arizona.

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

I found the channel recently and really enjoy the relaxed presentation and vibe of the channel. You and Julie are a great team. I've subscribed of course and I'm working though the back catalogue..

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment and for subscribing. Here is a playlist of some of our favorite mines in case you are interested. kzbin.info/aero/PLBirOpgY-NV_n393pa-mL4RNYBMYUs04f&si=MsSjMvVuh7s9boyX

[@ronstanek2851]

Tom and Julie, another great video of this mine. Tom I noticed you don’t wear light gloves when you are climbing, I prefer light mechanics repair gloves for protection against wood splinters, but you know what you’re doing. I think safety first before going into places I’ve never been. I also like the skip bucket very ingenious! Where is this place located in ? I was going to ask you if you have a best of video of the most interesting finds in the mines that you both have visited? Very much enjoyed this one , I didn’t even get dirty!😀 Julie you are staying strong and healthy! Keep it up and stay safe!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ron. I often start out wearing light gloves but end up taking them off. I think the camera and lighting controls are part of it. Plus, I'm always digging in my pocket for something, which means taking my gloves off. Making a video is much different than just exploring a mine. That skip bucket is very nicely made. This one is in Mineral County, Nevada. We don't have a 'best of' video, but that is not a bad idea. Julie is doing great. Thanks for the nice comment!😁

[@shariselove]

That Preston Antifreeze can from Eveready vintage 1928 to be exact

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Sharise. Thanks for doing the legwork to look up the information on that antifreeze can. It's fun to learn about old cans and bottles.😊

[@shariselove]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Your Welcome...I enjoy researching

[@artwalters6871]

😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Art!😁

[@gmcnelly2468]

like the views of the snow covered hills. by the way, what is the elevation on this mine?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This mine is a bit over 6000 feet elevation. There are some nice views. There is one snow covered mountain in the far background in one of the ore bin photos. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@gmcnelly2468]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks. I did notice the snow covered mountain you referenced. Keep the good work and stay safe.

[@putteslaintxtbks5166]

Birds maybe brought in by a miners cat, ring tail or other animals.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Puttsla. That is a good point, and a definite possibility. Thanks for your input!😁

[@jeferssoncachone4318]

incrivel a capacidade desses mineiros numa epoca tão dificil

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jefferson. Yes, the miners were able to make great accomplishments without much for modern equipment. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@tedc7714]

What was the noise????

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ted. I think the noise you're asking about was me getting my feet tangled up in a big piece of very stiff plastic sheeting that was on the floor at the end of a drift. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@garyjohnson1757]

Hi Julie did you close the front door when you lefttell 😊tell tom to think low carb 😅that those tight spaces won't be so tight 😂😂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gary. Yes, we closed the door and left things just the way we found them. Even though Tom loves his carbs, he has worked hard and lost over ten pounds already this summer.😁

[@kmagnussen1052]

All the dynamite used in Nevada, Arizona, and California during the 1880s was 40%. Was there a reason? Many modern mines frequently use 50 and 60% as well as gelatin dynamite.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

If I had to guess, I would say stability issues. Maybe 40% is more stable than 60%. I know just about every mine has an explosives magazine for safe storage of dynamite. So, an accident was something that was a concern. Thanks for the comment!🧨🧨

[@eddie9903]

You mentioned that the length of your rope is a little bit longer then 162 ft. How deep have you gone?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Eddie. I think that the deepest we have gone while on rope is around 500 feet. We have four ropes. 200, 165, 150, and 60 feet. We put the three long ones together for the 500-foot shaft. Thanks for the comment! 😁

[@Unit38]

An old, abandoned mine with nary an empty cigarette pack, Prince Albert or beer can to be found? Was this a mine only for non-smoking, teetotalers?🤣🤣 Another interesting explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, I know right? It's pretty rare to find such a clean mine. Glad that you found the mine interesting. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

Wow, you hit big, long stopes right at the beginning, and they just kept going! I wonder what caught their eye to dig that winze, and then to branch out from it. Lots of hard work!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lesley. The old timers knew how to follow the gold, I guess. It must have been a pretty rich ore body because there is a relatively small waste rock pile. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@tanman7627]

Julie is cute

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, she is! Good eye.😁