Abandoned Death Valley Mine Camp Full of Old Machinery and Toxic Sludge

[@thobbs4526]

My family and I stayed in the cabin over 20 years ago...It had a tiny kitchen, a porch, and the creek ran behind it. The burros came up on the porch at night and hee-hawed. It was clean and well-kept.The outhouse was still usable. At one time, the canyon flooded out and couldn’t be driven up due to a huge, gaping ditch. Flash flooding redirects those canyons so you never know what will be there on each visit. The Panamints have lots of water! Love them! Thanks for the memories! 4Runners rule!

[@ProspectorTripp]

Okay crazy girl.. Don't fall or I'll have to find another Adventure Seeking Wonder Hussy.. (However.. There's None Available!) You are One Of A Kind and impossible to Replace! Keeper safe child! PT

[@mobiltec]

Previously called the "Gem", the Corona mine was a gold mine. Been out there 3 or 4 times. Going there again in two weeks. The small milling machine with the V8 power plant is a "Hammer Mill". Beats the crap out of the ore and turns it into dust. The black stuff near the end is grease and that was how they kept the wheels going in that big mill. The big round drum with the giant gear on it in that mill is a Ball Mill. That's where those little steel balls would be put to turn the ore into dust. You should have seen the place 12 years ago. It was still in very nice shape. There used to be an old 1930s Breadloaf Trailer next to the cabin. It was a 22 footer but it disappeared about 10 years ago.

[@sledawgpilot]

Good info!

[@timseidel584]

It was in better shape when I was there with my college geology crew in 1984.

[@mobiltec]

@@timseidel584 Oh I would have liked to see it then.

[@joebfnl1079]

Back in the 80's there was a two bedroom house and couple of other small out buildings!, Everything was wired for 12volt power!(I hooked up my truck to the wiring system and guess what?), We had lights!!!. The property is owned by the Kummerfield family!. Yes!. Believe it or not, it's private property!.

[@vanishingpoint5248]

Can’t think of a better way to unwind than to sit back and watch these videos!

[@jeromekay2106]

Great old equipment. Loved the old mine railway.

[@rickkinki4624]

Sarah Jane, I've never seen you trash anything. You are always so respectful of every site you visit. That's one of your best qualities, you take nothing but photos (and videos), and leave nothing but footprints. And you make everything so interesting!

[@relxme2]

Just found your channel and binge watched a lot of your vids. Flip flops to angels landing? Your crazy and amazing at the same time. Enjoy your life’s adventures and be safe.

[@tedebear108]

Hello wonderhussy. This is Ted from Texas. You are definitely an adventurous woman. I know you may not be scared of heights. But you have to be careful of some of that wood might be really rotted or dried out and break under your lightweight. Take care of yourself see you next video

[@Primonotion]

I wish I could wonder with the Huss. So so coo. Safe travels Hussy!

[@dml5053]

a great video once again...and don't listen to those idiots we all know your very respectful when you go out there and I for one so appreciate your videos.I could never get to those places,they intrigue me so much but are out of my reach.So thank you for bringing them to us with your talent for story telling.....fyi love the theme song lol

[@maryannanaya905]

Oh my gosh, you are crazy walking on the beam. I would be so scared. This location is so awesome.

[@michaelroth7638]

Holy Crap! .. just discovered your channel and spent the last few days watching your videos.. so frigging cool! I'm an old biker from Colorado that grew up in Moab, Venice, Sparks, Vegas and a lot of the places you visit I have been to. The first video that caught my eye was Barker Ranch.. I used to belong to a club in Venice that hung out with Charlie, and your narrative was pretty spot on.. My wife and I travel all over the west and enjoy the many Ghost Towns and hot springs in the area and you have given us some great ideas.. would love to spend some time chatting with you.. too cool!

[@glamper-jan]

I've been playing your theme song in my head ever since this video started! Love it! It's a happy tune.

[@OdySlim]

In the small shed, what you saw was not gross, It was grease :-)) Thanks Sarah for the very nice exploration. I hope you come back when you have a lot of time. Regards from Ody Slim

[@leewilson9226]

Love it, so much of an intact old operation, what a find.

[@davidgibson9866]

Black sludge is grease with graphite for ⚙️ your videos are very entertaining 👍🏻

[@001desertrat3]

@ 9:25 - Electric Stove with the bulging Oven -- someone tried to bake a Dynamite Pie . Lol .

[@poopypuppyproductions7409]

RE.: The "bulging stove," Maybe my parents were there a long, long time ago. About my mom's cooking, may dad always said she believed, "when it's brown, it's cookin', and when it's black, it's done." lol Like your theme song!

[@kaylancraig9696]

My first time to comment. Back in the late '70s, I lived in Reno,NV On my weekends we would run around the right outside. of town. I miss doing it. I love watching you. Have you ever gone to pyramid lake north of Reno? If you do ask the Indians if they could give you a tour of there hot springs. You'd love it.

[@jimkey920]

I Aced that International truck! So darn proud of myself. Philco appliances have a very long interesting History. They were eventually owned by Ford Motor Co. They competed with General Motors Frigidaire Appliances. GM didn't make TV's Philco (Ford) did. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to do a bit of Industrial Archeology. It is amazing to see so much stuff relatively unmolested. My guess it is a Gold or Silver mine. The promise of great rewards for great expense. The Caterpillar Track is a clue as to how they got stuff up there. Most surprising was the running water. I think the paint can with "disgusting stuff" is ordinary grease for lubrication. The goosy mess with the stick in the cabin looks like a bituminous (tar) compound for patching roof leaks. I must say you are fearless on those sketchy heights! Weekend over nighter next please?

[@teodelfuego]

Good info! Thanks

[@mickeywright173]

Wow! "Google" makes you look smart, doesn't it? Calm down, Senor Pedant. Being garrulous is rarely seen as an admirable quality.

[@jimkey920]

@@mickeywright173 Your rather a twit with a dash of insolent ignorance. The facts I presented did not require any, "look Up", O h stupid irelavant seer. the fact is; I am 79 years old still in possession of an excellent memory of fact , figures and procedures. For years I sold, serviced and and made a comfortable living in the Appliance Industry. IM love History and I also particularly relish Industrial Archaeology My main hobby is the accumulation of knowledge. Yours seems to be challenging material facts that qre beyond your ken. On your upcoming 13th birthday please ask your Mother how you can advance the human condition . Here is a fact for you: The best modern refrigerator was made by Kelvinator. Ever hear of them? Another fantastic refrigerator was made by Servel. What was the unique feature of each? Check Google or whatever; learn false Criticism simply makes you a FOOL!

[@ignatswilliams]

I viewed another video about this place just a day ago. You covered it so much better. There had to be huge amounts of gold from this mine. Looks like Mercury was used by the looks of that large tub.I have to go there. One of your best mine trips. Marc.

[@robertleonard1551]

Recently found you. Enjoy your adventures.

[@saildive6]

Sort of reminded me of Destruction Island off the Washington Coast, exploring the island and the waters surrounding that rock with a lighthouse. I think it is a wildlife preserve now, which is a good thing. Plus, scuba diving was a bit 'sketchy' .. one time our dive tender pointed out a half a harbor seal and said 'is that about the size of your thigh?' ..

[@thedelmardave]

Most folks avoid this mine because of the road - very sketchy. It has, along with two others near DV, the most equipment and buildings left from its operational days. There used to be 3 more buildings at the base camp in very good shape that are gone. One I know burned down likely from some careless donkey's ass who was not careful with their camp fire. Anyway, another good one Wonderhussy!

[@swwy5]

Fantastic video ! The square nuts on the equipment leads me to say 1920s & 30s

[@dougalexander7204]

You’d sense of adventure and exploration is beyond awesome. Wonderhussy, your in a category all of your own. Travel safe and thank you for sharing.

[@gerardtrigo380]

Holy Cow. An old stationary mount AMC (Later International) 287 V8 or 327 V8 with an old Borg Warner Automatic with a tailshaft for a Matador or Ambassador enclosed driveshaft, though this has an exposed driveshaft. This tells me that they took an engine and transmission from a car and adapted it to the mining machinery. I rebuilt water pumps on those engines back n the early 60's. (Dated myself real well) Back then you could buy a rebuild kit for the water pump for about 75 cents and get a new impeller if needed for an additional buck. A new pump would set you back a full $16.00 A lot of money back then. Labor charge for for removing and rebuilding was about $20.00. The biggest problem we saw with those engines was people over tightening the wing nuts on the Valve covers, warping them and causing an oil leak. They were massive tough engines. I rebuilt two of those engines, and had problems because people kept trying to sell me the kit for the GM 327, which was much lighter and weaker. The connecting rod bearings on the AMC engine were the same size as the main bearing on the GM engine. I wonder at the weird modification to the thermostat housing and line they put to it.

[@paulyhoffmann]

Holy Yuckers @ 20:02? Listen. I'm not kidding. Miss Hussy is so funny. I love listening to her way of talking. And she loves the same stuff that I do. I laughed about 20 times watching this. Even that frog chimed in towards the end. Wait a minute, a frog in Death Valley? I'm going to have to seriously pay Panament Mountains a visit next year. She's great. I'll never donate thru Patreone though. I think many avoid that company, too.

[@phonecards1]

Another great expedition and video! The exploded stove is bizarre. The site is so large it would take a whole day to check out. Amazing what is out in remote areas to explore.

[@suzanjournagan1112]

Loven that old truck.Just my color too,turquoise. 👍 The Corona Mine...who knew. 🚮

[@mikebettencourt8377]

Thanks for an out of the way Death Valley show. My daughter was really interested in what you where showing.

[@chris1422]

That engine that runs that mill @ 5:43 is a 287 AMC from the early to mid 60's.

[@jeffhull9977]

I really liked this video Wonderhussy. It was neat to see the train tracks and were they ended. I like Narrow Gauge railroads to.Were there any small railroad spikes on them? I couldn't see any. The trucks were neat to see but, you didn't show the front of that big yellow tank truck. I was guessing that was a Ford. When you climbed up those shaky old mining structures I feared you falling off!! I would of never of taken that chance on a you tube video of mine. YES!! I have a fear of heights! LOL!! That little creak was so neat to see and my son Lewis would of loved to see that and all of the other stuff and relics there. He is living with me here now here in MASS. I'm a single 51 year old dad and he will be 23 on 05/15/19. We both love digging for old bottles and relic hunting. We like what you do to. I have bottle digging video's here on you tube and some others to watch also. I'm the purple Jeffrey Hull guy here on you tube and please watch those video's if you would like to. I'm subscribing to your KZbin Channel and you can do the same with mine if you would like to. We can't wait to see more of your video's and finds! Be safe and happy exploring and relic hunting to you and your friend.

[@rickobrien4025]

THIS is what I was referring to when I said I'd be going to Jail , after spending St.Patrick's Day in Beatty. Didn't make it to Beatty, just settled for State Line at Primm , but NOW I know when I DO make it to Jail , it'll have to be on my dirtbike. Good Luck in the Land Down Under .

[@hestheMaster]

The Disneyland for mine buffs indeed. Great busted up find in the middle of nowhere Sarah!

[@gordbaker896]

You are getting very good at checking out mining equipment and old vehicles. I think that yellow stake truck may have been Ford or Dodge. That first tall round piece of equipment is what is called a Cyclone and separates the Fines from coarse material. No idea what may have been mined there. Small Ball Mill (the balls you were fondling) for further crushing ore must have been there. Too bad you couldn't have put that TAR into a Plastic container so the existing one does not rust out from the outside in. Grease would have separated to wax and oil. Likely someone put a lot of Tannerite (a target shooting explosive) inside the oven and shot it. Dangerous stuff. Thanks so much. Nothing creepy?

[@terrystewart7547]

The yellow flat bed was a Studebaker.

[@charliedallachie3539]

Probably early 1900's? Wish we knew the history of that mine. Amazing how untouched it looks, almost like exploring a shipwreck.

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Wow! Talk about a junkyard! Some historical value no doubt. Amazing how everything was just left in place. Thanks WH.

[@MrRoughknuckles]

just watching it over again, like reading a Louis L'Amour book over again :)

[@alexfishersfamilyvlogs9533]

Love the old trucks!

[@jonathansteiner3251]

Making us all wait till next week for the cabin. Your such a tease Sarah! That’s ok two videos in one morning, I think I’ve had my Sarahgasm for the day😍😘.

[@leonidaslantz5249]

That was the COOLEST mine that I have seen on your YT channel. Is there any written information about this particular mine that you know of Sarah? Also please be sure to stay up to date on your TETNUS shot( one every 10 years) ,walking about around that old metal etc😨. Lastly, thank you for the excellent video!👍👍

[@tammyyates9213]

Awesome, what a cool wood burning cook stove

[@azmark1956]

You are a hoot WH. I really like the adventures mixed with your sly humor!

[@davidjeffrey8204]

very cool. i love your mining expeditions. cool mine some great relics.you are a brave woman.

[@martys59]

very nice video! it's really interesting to see all of the water in death valley.

[@johnbrennan2723]

It's tacky lube for the open gears. It came from the ground to begin with, it's not going anywhere. Glad you pointed out the garbage left behind by visitors though. Good stuff.

[@williamkeith8944]

I like the deep background use of Pink Floyd music...

[@NoGenieinBottle]

One of your BEST video's---Love it!

[@normstephens8354]

The bamboo looking plants are Equisetum ... also known as horsetail, snake grass, puzzlegrass.

[@toxictabasco]

Wow... how do you find these mines. Another one to add to the bucket list. Keep up the great explorations.

[@clancywoodard310]

That place looks pretty awesome

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Cliff hangers! Yikers!! Next thing you know it's click bait...Nah. your worth the wait. Awesome mine I haven't seen that one before!

[@recklessjelly1484]

At 18:30 that’s an old caterpillar tractor, looks like it was set up for a dozer or bucket attachment

[@EminenceFrontX5]

Awesome video!

[@fixinoldjunk286]

That's a 1956 international S120. I have one! So cool.

[@dezertraider]

Thank you WH and Possie,Wow can you imagine dragons all that equipment up there in 20-30-40s when you had a hard time in your Buggy!,,,,Very cool,Wish you could poked around the equipment pile and did 2 videos..Safe ,You are #1 explorer in my book and the Prettiest! Safe Travels...

[@dekcgi7891]

....WH you may be in the middle of nowhere but you are still amazing.....!!

[@marcbee1234]

Your theme song should be sung by you, Wonderhussy!

[@renoflames]

BEEN THERE... NICE VIDEO

[@EITURKEY1]

awesome, I suspect that 2nd shaft you came across is a well, whatever process there looks like it needed water in significant quantities..

[@dapperdanman1956]

Great adventure Wonderhussy

[@johnholcomn8560]

Daredevil high wire act. Nice.

[@kurtbaker4078]

WH you are a true badass climbing 100 year old ladder.

[@kurtbaker4078]

@ that would be me! WH it's bigger the risk the bigger reward.

[@wesallen4228]

That was fun exploring.

[@maryannanaya905]

So awesome to watch, thank you so much. Be careful.

[@RhodeIslandWildlife]

The black stuff is lubricating grease. Cast iron sinks nearly always have the date of manufacture cast into the underside of them. It's rare to find one that doesn't

[@RhodeIslandWildlife]

​@michael chapman I'm more the 'high iron' type, rafters, roofing, ariel lifts and such. I appreciate the offer. but some how I don't think this reply was actually ment for me.

[@cindyhatch5062]

WH I'm digging the intro Wonderhussy Tune. Keep up the great work 💞✌

[@beebee2022]

YIKES! You make me nervous climbing around. (good video)

[@bob.shylowprospecting9124]

Hi you are so grate to show this videos 💘 you so much 🐕🚶🌛😘😂

[@Idahoguy10157]

Wonderhussy.... Now with her own theme music!

[@quintenlopez9978]

I got somewhere in Nevada, mountain city by owyhee river, abandoned bar and cabins.

[@edn7801]

Back in the early 90's. Did a road trip from vegas to mammoth lakes. Went north 95. Crossed over hwy 266 i think. We had come across an old mining town. Was kind of modern in some areas. But just really rundown. If by chance you vone across it. Please post it. Wish i had more info. But was over 20 years. But will never forget it.

[@juanitokikiki]

I love u wonderhussy your videos or so relaxing. Great work

[@motorcyclemikel711]

Back in the day you had to pay extra for a radio or even worse, a heater! If you look at car ads from the '6th or earlier, they advertise if the car is equipped with radio and heater.

[@garymoss5399]

good job

[@raykemry954]

Must have been a really good one I don't even remember the truck.

[@59jaguar]

When ever I listen to your videos I feel all twisted and busted up like those old abandoned trucks. lol. Your funny in a subliminal way !

[@joaquinvalera2847]

great find ...lots of stuff ...you always make me get cold feet when you do those climbs ...lol thanks for another super vid...

[@EminenceFrontX5]

Ive got to get out there Wonderhussy!

[@nessatovey3653]

omg! youre so brave,have u ever had any bad accidents?i wuda done by now,lol,its like you have a real "lucky streak" you always safe&get bak to las vegas in 1 piece

[@jackiethomas5465]

At the last part of the video you said that the equipment had a date stamp from the 1920's. I'm curious if they were still mining for gold at that time? Great video, you're braver than me climbing up high like that. Yikes is right! Take Care.

[@ericlakota6512]

Probly ran in 70 erly 80s they brought the cars to use the parts to build mill realy good at thinking out side the box almost genius to smart to work their nuts off gambeling on geting gold or what ever they were after

[@HammerHed13]

Hey Wonderhussy as you well know some of these trails are KNARLY! and with that comes the hazard of getting stuck...ask me how I know. Any old 4x4 rat will give the sage advise to travel with a second rig and never alone. I myself break this rule often but when solo always stock up on the essential survival gear in case I have to camp in place while awaiting rescue. I hope you are doing the same..HappyTrails!

[@Bluegastank]

Look at 6:15 in the video, something moving or an anomaly in the bush on the left! Cool video!

[@herbwag6456]

I really enjoy your verbal sound effects!

[@johnroberts9560]

Hi Wonderhussy, Happy Easter ! 😊🐰🐤🕊

[@gregryker2209]

Wow, the ultamate homestead spot, stone castle valley

[@IslandTides]

Wonderhussy, your videos are great. Love em! Would LOVE to explore around down there. Quick question, What app do you use to edit your vids (you said you edit all your videos on your phone)?

[@raymondobrien3481]

Hi Sarah , I enjoy all of your videos but I wish you would invest in some snake shaps . Western Diamondbacks are bad news and sometimes you are far from your car.

[@selbyorear5070]

Yikkers, Wonderhussy, good video.

[@hipo6352]

You crazy hissy hussy Missy !

[@tomt6040]

The old truck is a 1956 International Harvester S-120 4x4, owned one for many years! Sorry to see this one all shot up!

[@ValyTraveler]

Its a good thing you weigh so little - see ya next trip and - what is Wonderhussy - Wonderhussy Adventures? under on Patreon?

[@stilesthissell]

Love this one

[@mrjoesmith5930]

A very cool find!

[@budrunner131]

Darn, I saw Corona mine and thought you were in my backyard - Corona, CA

[@richarddebord4371]

I have used the shower at that cabin in the past.

[@shaunlaverick5793]

excellent vid SJ

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Thanks for telling us your not along out there!