#47 Are there Ghosts and a Secret Bunker at Remac Mine?

[@marilynneil4102]

This brought back many memories for my husband and he was able to explain to me where you were, and what some of the things were and what he did for a living when we were first married. Many memories!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That is great to hear. Nothing makes me happier than being able to produce films that bring these wonderful places to generations in the future long after they are collapsed and caved in. It would be great to produce a film that is narrated by someone who actually worked there.

[@cabinfevrr]

Amazing to see a place that hadn't been vandalized

[@susanrawson6318]

Marilyn Neil bless him he was so courageous xxx

[@susanrawson6318]

Amazing. What these miners had to deal with every day is beyond belief xxx

[@adelecovus7482]

How lovely😊. I've connected with my dad over me being obsessed with these vids and him being an ex miner(coal-UK-Kent-Snowdown Colliery). All very brave souls. X

[@brandonsteinbach4208]

I'm addicted to this channel I just happened to stumble across it and now I'm binge watching it. Great content!

[@cjm12646]

We lived in Remac , moved there in 1948. My dad was the cook and for the first while we lived in a tar paper shack down on the river. Moved up to the mai townsite after the the first bunch of houses were built. Left in probably 52 or 53 when it first started to play out. Years later dad cooked in a tent camp across the river for a diamond drilling crew working in the Redbird. I used to spend weekends with him and went underground with the crew one day. Very strange feeling for a fourteen year old.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Is the Redbird accessed by a vertical shaft or is there a portal?

[@yegmtb8377]

You must be 70 something

[@thegrimmtruth4185]

Try more like 83 or 84....

[@trulyinfamous]

If I were you, I would bring a walking stick with me to the flooded mines so you can test for holes under cloudy water. Plus, it's a walking stick, all it can do is make things easier.

[@ditzy_neko3362]

I swear Frank, your like the Steve Erwin of holes in the ground. And i'll be right here to watch every adventure. Thank you for the hours of dedication and the effort you put into filming and editing and keeping out the creepy pasta BS that my mind would make up if i were down there too.

[@abettertomorrow5928]

You've got balls of granite to explore and film this mine by your self. Thank you for taking us on an interesting journey.

[@Lightwish01]

I watch many mine investigation channels and yours is the best. You take risks and go into places others would turn away from. That makes you and your channel A+ in my opinion. Keep up the good work, and I hope KZbin gets back to paying creators the amount of money that they should be getting.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I think it is a pretty good system, the more viewers you have the more you get paid so it is a good incentive. Mind you $150 a month doesn't go too far!

[@jeffnelson2197]

I can’t believe you went down 1000 feet alone! Talk about coconuts! Respect! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ytho8285]

Ghosts aside isn’t that dangerous? Or

[@zerofox7347]

You're 💯% hardcore Frank! To go 1000" down a shaft that even search and rescue had said no too haha! I love it your vids are simply the best. Whenever I watch other mine exploration videos all I think is "Frank would have gone through that gap or down that ladder" when you said you were alone down there my jaw hit the floor!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Ha ha so true thanks!

[@chooper1122]

He is the difference between knowing what you are doing and not knowing.

[@marcimhoff]

Love your mine exploration video's frank, and I'm saying this while currently 3200 feet underground in a mine at my office computer haha.

[@DaleDuffy]

Excellent Frank, that mine is unbelievable, fantastic video....!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is one of my favorite mines!

[@TVRExploring]

Awesome that you were able to get down into what is essentially a virgin mine in exploring terms... I doubt there are many people that will follow you down there in the future either given the logistics of descending 1,000 feet of rope! Thanks for taking us down there. I'm glad the drone got away with only minor damage!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Frankly given the challenges and dangers of going that far down I think most people would conclude it isn't worth going down there!

[@TVRExploring]

Haha, well, I suppose that is what separates crazy mine explorers like us from most everyone else...

[@SephBane]

You give Frankly a new meaning.

[@DesertDogExploring]

What a great mine to explore. 1000 feet straight down will deter just about anyone, though I'm surprised you did it with a single rope. For something that deep, I think I'd want a surface team on main and belay. :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You can't get too worked up about the thousand feet it is just one step at a time.

[@twinturbohenry]

Stunning video!! I am blowin away to think you were down there alone. Man Frank, ur the coolest guy on the planet!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Wow, thanks!

[@mayzo7439]

yes somebody should sign him up to his own TV show awesome Frank keep it up thanks for another great video

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have a pen!

[@mayzo7439]

Exploring Abandoned Mines In BC yes right somebody does need to sign you up your going to places that I would never go into keep up the good work be safe looking forward to more videos you're a blast to watch the Drone shots are a bonus

[@giantss2007]

Never do that they would add to much drama too it like every reality show does unless you had full control of it which they never give up even tho your vids are by far the BEST

[@wendellruelo9977]

@@giantss2007 your right

[@peterfields2179]

just went down there yesterday, it was awesome. Even without any rope just exploring the upper area accessible by foot is mindblowing.

[@timsawchuk8441]

I wanna explore there. Not sure how to get there though.

[@peterfields2179]

@@timsawchuk8441 yeah, best to go with someone who knows it. I went through salmo, down pretty much right to the border then drove down the pend d'oreille road for maybe 15 minutes? Been a while now. Eventually we took a right and followed that road further up, and that takes you to the mine. Good luck! Keep asking, I bet a local would know better than I do

[@pedromix71]

Hello from France, what a pleasure to watch your videos, I am intrigue of Paranormal phenomena at the bottom of the mines, what courage to dig so deep, be careful to enjoy chatting with you

[@bigsdiddy]

That ghost scared the shit out of me! Good job catching it on camera Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It wasn't moving too fast!

[@fallenangel7318]

Thanks so much for sharing! I love exploring the Remac mines. It would be so cool to go down as far as you have been!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is a lot of work to go that far in. There are many interesting places that are much easier to get to. At least the locals will quit talking about the underground bunker!

[@pearlharbour3300]

beautiful surroundings...and your place looks amazing,thanks for sharing.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks yes.... we have a nice place!

[@kennybohey5906]

Awesome as Always Frank. Thanks 4 Another Adventure. The Drone Footage & flying is Fricking Amazing Man...!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is a great machine that does an awesome job!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The camera on the drone is amazing!

[@mrme5240]

Well I think you got more than your boot wet And another great video and if we see the video we know you got out safe

[@EverydayProjects]

Thanks for this video, very good tour!

[@franksmith94]

OMG THAT WAS A CLIMED & A HALF DOWN THERE FRANK BUT YOU DID A GREAT JOB AND THANK'S FOR THE TOUR BUD COULD NOT DONE IT WITH OUT YOU THUMBS UP TO YA MAN COOL .

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank!

[@adamdude431]

Love the videos..for the longest time I couldn't figure out who you looked like. Then it hit me....you remind me of Alex debagorski from ice road truckers.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have heard that before.

[@dlh1939]

Thank you for taking us your journey on the tour of this mine.

[@russellprystupa9287]

russell here i relay enjoy your Chanel i find it very interesting i would like to thank you for your time and efert making these shows i hope you can keep them coming be safe and i will look forward to more episodes thank you Russell

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for watching and your comments Russell!

[@MrLotrecht]

22:15 in the moment i thought-never run when you are on a construction area....he runs and...plums hahaha !

[@victoryfirst2878]

You are a braver man then I will ever be. I would never go down into a mine a thousand feet deep down. Thanks for the great videos too.

[@bigbadwood279]

Wow another great video .... Thanks !

[@jeffd6540]

Great one

[@kil0677]

i enjoy watching. admire u...u brave man

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The Ghost was really scary!

[@vonfefer]

As far as I'm concerned, you are the only guy who really explores mines!!!

[@billylewis2426]

From over The pond,,, yet again guys ACE,, keep safe lads down there

[@christopherwereley2116]

Interesting videos. Liked seeing the old equipment and the two drum slusher and scraper seen in this one. Recall running a three-drum slusher and small scraper in tiny square set gold stopes a few years back. Looking up some of those Shrinkage Stopes brings back memories too. Not much room to work in 27" width!

[@DarrenTS13]

I love these videos. The scenery is stunning.

[@roundingitreal1893]

Good for you man. Way to rugged your way through that rock maze. Balls of steel.

[@brutalmaster]

Wonderful Exploration!! Many Thanks!

[@bossman6627]

awesome video. I was soo cool seing that big old blower fan.

[@garretthuff1905]

Another great video Frank. You are by far the most entertaining KZbin explorer I have followed. As much as I agree a tv show would be cool, the producers would most likely introduce un-needed drama, suspense or other things. We all appreciate your dedication and gritty videos. Cant wait for your summer exploring to resume!

[@jameseastwood4984]

Fascinating, many thanks from the UK.

[@clivekibbler4578]

mind blowing . thanks for risking your life for this film

[@exploringabandonedmines]

For me the risk was minimal.

[@redrunfalls9390]

Awesome videos and commentary ,, keep up the great work!!

[@masterbower6083]

Man Frank, that is nuts that you got that far down and found all that old equipment like the old train switch and all those old ore carts. And on top of that you broke the bunker hoax. Like you said the day it shut down they just grabbed what they could and ran for the hills. Ether was you are awesome for doing that and just great video.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks it was quite the challenge to get to the bottom of this one!

[@gimiesome]

Thanks Frank...Be safe, as you can.

[@marcellinechoisne5627]

Hello all!new french sub!i like old mines,i like ghosts and the two both!fantastic visit!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Merci mademoiselle!

[@marcellinechoisne5627]

wow in french,thank you, i really appreciate^^

[@barryclarke3010]

Well done Frank great explore, you seem to have all the right kit now too, a friend of mine whos a virgin mine explorer was so interested hes persuaded me to take him underground tomoz , i did not need a lot of persuading, cheers.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Have fun!

[@tattoos1988]

I’ve watched a few tv shows on abandoned mines and they are no where near yours you need. Your own tv show the videos are amazing and you guys are savage lol please keep safe and keep living life to the full god bless

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Nobody is watching TV these days they are all on their phones!

[@tattoos1988]

@@exploringabandonedmines so true stick with KZbin your videos are amazing 👍

[@barbararobinson7980]

That was an awesome adventure Frank. Once again I say thank you for taking the time to film and upload this to youtube for your ever increasing subscribers to see. I always enjoy your narration, it’s insightful and interesting. You also make me laugh when you’re cussing. I look forward to your next explore. Stay safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Barb I enjoy your comments!

[@Themonk636]

Great video u are a brave man!!!!risked your life to make this video big thumbs up dude

[@rogerstrate5727]

Your video's are fantastic Frank. I watch them regularly with interest. You are the epitome of a true explorer but I worry about you what with your plane crash, going in to mines alone and getting too close to "bottomless Pits" so continue to be very careful and I will continue to watch with great interest.

[@rlobster88]

awesome vid as always, I think it would be interesting to see more of the adventure in as well as out

[@mlgauss60435]

This explore was very interesting! A lot of stuff left behind, but then it was a newer one. First time I've EVER seen you fall and hopefully the LAST! Older and wiser, slow and steady! 😉

[@exploringabandonedmines]

In a couple of weeks you can watch me fall on ice!

[@mlgauss60435]

@@exploringabandonedmines Hopefully you're not hurt! 😉 Be safe out there!

[@perfection4749]

22:40 Man down!! 😂😂

[@RussianCelt]

Very cool video. My father and grandfather worked there. We spent many hours exploring the area when I was a kid.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is a beautiful area to visit.

[@garyanddoris6022]

Truly enjoyed the exploration, I gotta say you must be very skilled with ropes if I do say so myself...

[@Jake.Sherlock]

That is cool, thanks Frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@gumloon]

Excellent flight skills-Sir. Cheers!

[@sahjweichuke2299]

lol@ghost🤣. that must've been a lot of work hauling those metal fans in that far.

[@rein1705]

Oh man you are braver than 99% of people. I found an old graphite mine when i was a kid and explored 2-3 chambers and that was as far as i could go. You have a new fan here.

[@Canuckster1169]

22:40 lol nice job leaving that in

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Why not.....if you can't laugh at yourself

[@ragingpatriot772]

Really enjoyed the episode where you found the jeans.

[@henry-sk5rf]

I was there with some friends in 1989 It was fall time. We just went down to the first level. A bit spooky as in dangerous so we left safely wondering what was down there our friend Scotty had the actual map and he had a scale sized Empire State building to compare. I wish I could find that map from the mines Dept. Probably in Archives somewhere. We drove to the bottom by the river there was a large drift that was probably connected to the large main shaft. We supposed Great work by the way. I was riveted. Thank you.

[@zhamoua]

you are super brave man, wow very nice

[@zazarays]

if u look carefully at 6:23 you can see a ghost miner in the background. Spooky, it just makes u think about life in general and where we go when we die.

[@userct]

LMAO Hhahahahhah

[@jeffmillikan9070]

thank you for all your post!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome....thanks for watching!

[@alchemyphilosophersstone2634]

Great video!

[@Warrior_Spirit_Experience-Jen]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in BC, Thanks so much for showing this to everyone that's curious! I love BC and spent a lot of family trips in a motorhome touring around. I'm hoping to get up there now, from Northern California, with my own sons & hubby so they can see how beautiful it is! 1973 was a great year btw, and you definitely have a new subscriber! Best of luck getting your own show, it would be 110% better than most of the crap that passes as "entertainment"! Stay safe out there please! You are truly One in a Million!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for your kind words Jen!

[@onweninaekekingsley4976]

Fearless 💪💪

[@julinho218]

22:39 a ghost attacks

[@Forest_dagons]

this is amazingly beautiful!

[@DFDuck55]

So many great relics down there. It would be a real project to get any of them up and out though. I have seen many rock bolts used in mines, and now I see them being used to try to repair the Lake Oroville Dam spillway about 30 miles from me.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

o oo o O R R: get in there, have some fun and learn whilst you do so ! Stay safe whatever route you take.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Good plan!

[@martinfrankel2334]

Nice Video ! Please stay Safe

[@julianmarsh2758]

Your very brave.

[@skookumchuckreefer978]

The scenery and narration are great 👍 and it’s 100% Canadian content 😎🍻

[@wmmaloney1]

I really dig seeing the inside of them old shafts. Them where hard old timers back then for sure..only other thing to add is im prone to doing silly shit myself but maybe think about a helmet someday a rock will land on your mellon then your buddy got to get you out...keep up the cool work and be safe

[@mattkramer341]

Wow a clipped Drone blade is much cheaper to fix than a flipped plane!! Keep up with these awesome videos. I drive through Grand Forks quite often, I'd love to come along one time?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have explored most of the mines in this area and am travelling farther away on longer trips and exploring more complicated mines with others these days.

[@mattkramer341]

No problem Frank, I'd go in any mine you were headed to as my wife and I always end up in beautiful Fruitvale!

[@cadbury36able]

Great video, my family lived in Remac when my dad worked in the mine.

[@dscrd1]

be careful mister! i would love to see more video's of you exploring things (just subscribed)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No problems I am planning on being around for a while! Welcome to the channel!

[@lucifer3135]

Golden ghost aye hotels are the same 😏 loved the vid frank

[@VE6JMB]

Great vid Frank :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@brandonjoy8639]

Love your videos man, there informative and entertaining...what more could Ya ask for!

[@lorddragoncanoealexander5172]

1000 ft awesome ! Frank so kool to see these mines and your thoughts crack me up ! Maybe you could apply for grants like a pbs shows do , this is great mining history esp for your area ! Tv shows would probably ruin your vision ! Like they do with everything else !! Love your passion you have for this !

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I haven't had any luck getting community TV stations interested in our content.

[@lorddragoncanoealexander5172]

Well that’s sucks A! I find you so entertaining man ! And how did you get the boat back in the water ????

[@minemolesuk]

Great channel.u are a bit crazy but it's great to watch.o look a ghost bit was epic.i bet I'm not the only uk supporter of ur channel.u take care of urself

[@bobwatson957]

The water there is so clear and it shimmers against the rock.

[@kennybohey5906]

Just got 2 the End of the Video and I've got to Say that Is 1 Of Your Best...literally should Be On National Geo...Thanks Again Frank

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I think so too. Mind you I trimmed a lot of footage that I could have made another show out of......I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@keitholdbean3173]

Hello Thanks for your great films , you are very brave because I cant help thinking one false move and you could fall into a deep flooded shaft and never be seen again. I also think about your poor dog and the terrible thing that happened to him.. Personally I would never have taken a dog into such dangerous places ..

[@davidhenninger239]

this mine must be massive! holy!

[@RustyOldF250]

Very cool! I would have a heck of a time leaving that switch stand behind, but if there's no way to get it out I guess it stays!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Certainly no easy way, I never tried to lift it but I bet there is a lot of iron in that sucker! I will keep my eyes peeled for another one!

[@RustyOldF250]

I'm a "where there's a will there's a way" kinda guy that has a hard time admitting defeat, which tends to get me into trouble. A 1000' spool of 1/8 wire rope (good for 400lbs) is less than $100 and I'll bet a lot will spool onto a 12k winch!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

So what happens when you are winching yourself up and the cable gets hung up, then breaks?

[@RustyOldF250]

The way I pictured it is have one guy up top running the winch, and a second guy on a rope line next to it to guide it up

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The hoist was a complicated affair. They used a series of bells to communicate with the different levels of the mine.

[@debmartens6723]

I have wonderful memories of living on the mining property when I was a kid, mid sixties for five years. The guys worked so hard but rents were inexpensive with company housing. It was remote, living on top of the mountain! But beautiful - the PendOreille looked like a green snake, like Emerald Lake, in the Rockies. It was hard to move away... beautiful part of the country.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I bet it was heartbreaking to see the buildings hauled away and demolished after the mine and town closed. It is a beautiful place!

[@joshbuck5877]

These mines are so cool 🍻

[@carolchristoffel1075]

4:16 Cloudy grey figure moving left to right in cave.

[@milofox7722]

i think i see what you mean and if im not mistaken i think thats just an effect from the camera trying to fix the lighting because it was so dark

[@thatwhiteguy5541]

Haha no it's not a figure or freaking orbs!

[@celeronsuxbigtime]

Awesome!

[@Porty1119]

This mine is a ridiculously good example of sublevel open stoping...I've never seen a stope that runs that deep continuously.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Its a big mine but the stope probably runs down about 800 feet from the surface at the deepest part. Pretty impressive! Below that there are stopes and crosscut levels going down thousands more feet

[@davidbrennan5]

I think that room was a rufuge station. The Miners would go there in case of emergency and close the door and seal around the door with mud.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes they call them Safety Stations. Maybe had oxygen, water and food in case of a fire , cave in or some other emergency.

[@jimswan9572]

not often does the old goat go down eh? much enjoyed

[@exploringabandonedmines]

All the time!

[@redredemption9349]

This man is awesome 😎 good mind cowboy 🤠

[@davebeckley2584]

Fascinating video! It's too bad there was so much water. I know that it isn't worth the time and effort to remove a lot of the machinery but I find it unusual that the miners left hand tools hanging from the wall. Did I miss you saying what was mined here? Whatever it was warranted some good sized tunnels. One of the things that makes your mine exploration videos better than those who record just as a hobby is the amount of light you open up those drifts and crosscuts with. A video shot with insufficient light just as well be a radio tour of a mine. Thanks for another great adventure.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was mostly a Lead and Zinc mine but there was also a little Gold and Silver

[@davebeckley2584]

Thanks.

[@edmc1000]

I really enjoy your videos but wish you would always tell us what kind of ore they are removing and show sample in the mine. Thank you.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Ok will do