Descending the War Eagle Mine's Inclined Shaft and Exploring Its Five Levels

[@curiosity2314]

Thanks Frank for this awesome extended video! Nothing like saving the past even if in video format. A video like this is not worth 1000 words but rather a million. Can't wait for more, just don't know how you have the ability to do this on your own most of the time. Big Thumbs Up!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Curiosity Thanks for watching and commenting! I enjoy going out there by myself. The "group thing" isn't for me -- been there, done that. No thanks. Going out with one or two other people is fun, too, but I find the solitude enjoyable when I'm by myself. I can get to more places, too, it seems and move at a faster pace (or at least my own pace). Glad you enjoyed the video. More coming soon!

[@curiosity2314]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ I agree Frank and in my business; I also like to work independently; I also like to work the support role which you do with perfection!

[@northernexposurephoto]

Great video yet again Frank. Thank you for sharing. You mention that you can get a cough for a few days to a week after inhalation of the silica dust just from an exposure of a couple of hours. This just proves the hard scrabble life these men faced year after year in the mines. Silicosis is a nasty disease. When I was a equipment operator at Fairbanks Gold Mine here in Alaska for just a few years it took me a very long time to finally get that out of my system. (I hope) But I still have a chronic cough years later. I cannot stress enough the fact that respiratory protection is a must in these mines.

[@ScubaOz]

Pretty cool mine, very long. I am sure you could add hours to this video. Its amazing how they get 55 gallon drums down there, they had to have special carts for that. Would be neat to see that mine in full production, gotta love history and old stuff! Thank for the tour and congrats to whom ever the winner was of the gift card!

[@AbandonedMines11]

ScubaOz Thanks for commenting! The 10,000th subscriber contest is not over yet. There is one more video that will come out next Thursday the 30th. So there is still time to watch the other three videos from the last three Thursdays, note the numbers, and then watch next Thursday's video (on the 30th) and submit your answer.

[@kamandalu]

it never gets boring,always some other things to see and different ways of mining, thx frank :)

[@AbandonedMines11]

kamandalu Thank you for watching! Yes, there always seems to be something different or unusual in each of these mines. This one had the large stopes and ore carts. The one from last week had all the bats and caterpillars. The one before that had the mucker in it. Always an adventure!

[@gingerbread6614]

Great mine. Thank you for taking us there.

[@AbandonedMines11]

This mine is very popular with mine explorers from all over the country. It is probably the most visited and most explored mine ever. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fleotusbing]

Great video of an amazing mine... Thank you, Frank! I was quite impressed with the ore-track engineering, the ability to raise or lower portions of track to direct ore carts to different levels. Absolutely fascinating......!

[@GarryStebbings]

Thanks Frank very good insight into the inclined shaft and the associated levels, and workings, combined with your usual and informative production an excellent video.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Garry Stebbings Thank you, Garry. Glad you enjoyed the video. More unbelievable, spectacular footage of other mines coming very soon!

[@darthsilver6542]

Love the timbering in this mine. Your right it really was an art form. Great video.

[@AbandonedMines11]

John Foister Thanks, John! Someone told me in a comment on another video that a mining school in Utah or someplace like that no longer teaches "timbering." It was taken out of the curriculum, I guess. Timbering definitely is a lost art form. It's amazing how they got all that lumber down into those lower levels in the first place! There aren't any trees in the desert, so those boards must've come from far away.

[@RobFarrowATV]

Wicked Mine with cool workings! Pretty awesome the way the tracks accessed the levels! Super Video Frank, Thanks!

[@siebel204]

Fascinating to watch. Amazing to see how everything is so well preserved and in good condition. Like stepping into a time-capsule.

[@tomwagner1764]

According to the internet, Calol was a soluble oil used as a lubricant in the machining of extruded metal bars into heavy metal slugs. It was diluted with water at a ratio of 40 parts water to 1 part Calol. Maybe they used it for drilling? (Source: www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10163203)

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for that information, Tom!

[@lukelove3196]

Glad you returned! Another great video!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, Luke! It took me about 4 1/2 hours to get through all five levels off the inclined shaft. Definitely was worth it, though. I thought it would be nice to showcase this part of the War Eagle Mine.

[@myathehappy_1]

I'm hooked on your videos, man I wish i could go with you Id take so many rock samples Id have to have my own mine cart :D

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad to hear you're enjoying my videos! Thank you! Thanks for your comment, too. There certainly is a lot of interesting geology underground, that's for sure. I'm not really into rock-hounding myself, so I probably miss a lot of stuff while underground. This particular mine is quite popular with explorers and rock-hounds, and it is one of the most frequently visited mines in southern California. Very easy to get to and pretty solid inside. If you're ever out this way, you should definitely check this one out. Thanks again for your comment. I appreciate your interest and support here!

[@meganredfield965]

Thank you for posting! My 5 year old son and I have become fans of your videos. My son would like to say, "Thank you for going into the mines that we're watching. These are abandoned mines you know Frank. I like the abandoned ore carts in mines! What's you're favorite mine?"

[@AbandonedMines11]

Megan Redfield Hi, Megan! Thanks for your comment! Glad to hear you and your 5-year old son are having fun watching my videos. My favorite mine, your son asks? I think the Silver Rule Mine is a favorite. Jeremy and I explored that one just over a year ago. There is a video of it on my channel -- search for Silver Rule Mine. Very scenic mine outside way up on a steep mountainside. Rugged. Inside, the mine broke into a natural cavern full of amazing flowstone! That was an unexpected surprise! As far as the abandoned ore carts in mines go, I think every abandoned mine explorer likes finding those because the carts are rare. Finding one is really special. Finding one with its wheels still on it is even more special!

[@meganredfield965]

Thank you for responding! We will definitely check out the Silver Rule Mine -- sounds like a unique and beautiful place. Happy exploring. Cyrus and Megan

[@docmccoy1928]

damn that is an impressive inclined shaft. Since the Bunker is operating look into the Page mine. I know it has been closed a long time and access would be easy if the portal is open.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Doc McCoy We are very tentatively planning a trip there for later this year. Thanks for the heads-up on the Page. Will keep you posted! Yes, this War Eagle Mine is quite a place. It closed up around 1957. Its workings connect with the nearby Grant Mine, and those connect with the Noonday Mine further away. I've been to this mine many times but still haven't seen all of it.

[@docmccoy1928]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ I've been using google earth to look at some of the mines I know from the area. The problem up there is that the tailings in front of the portals from old mines is often hidden by the trees that have grown up and sometimes what appears to be tailings is actually just small rock slides above the tree line. I'm having shoulder surgery monday so my trip this summer is a bust but I am trying to locate promising leads for you. Obviously the Bunker Hill, Sunshine, Galena, Lucky Friday are all still working so they are off limits. Ill keep you posted to what I think might be promising.

[@kevlandy]

Impressive timbering there on that incline, Frank. Most UK mines I've been in are held up with timbers that resemble wet cardboard, and many things made of metal have just rusted away...

[@AbandonedMines11]

+kevlandy Yeah, this mine is so dry and arid. The wood is so well-preserved. This mine is probably the most popular and most frequently visited mine in southern California. Easy to get to, very safe, and loads of fun!

[@IKS-Exploration]

fantastic explore :)

[@Latsaaben]

You are a brave soul, Frank! I would never have the guts to venture in alone like that! Keep up the good work! :)

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for your comment! When I filmed that video, I was in that mine after midnight. By myself. It was very peaceful and quiet. LOL

[@Latsaaben]

HAHA! :D

[@MinesoftheWest]

Still probably in my top 5 favorite mines list, even though I've never been to it. Maybe I'll be able to make it down there this summer.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Graham Definitely worth spending some time in this one, Graham, if you make it down this way. Thanks for taking a look at the video.

[@KowboyUSA]

That's some serious professional grade track engineering.

[@AbandonedMines11]

John Ratko I agree!

[@JRoberts1260]

Cool Stuff, what blows my mind is the amount of timbers needed and the manhours of work involved!

[@AbandonedMines11]

JRoberts1260 Hey, thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, this mine is massive. There is another inclined shaft in another distant part of the mine, so you can imagine all of the drift levels that shaft has! This mine also connects up with the Grant Mine via a third, shorter inclined shaft. The Grant Mine is higher up in the mountain. Glad you are enjoying the videos! Really appreciate your support. Thank you.

[@TonyFisherPuzzles]

Thanks, great video.

[@Eric-ky3fo]

Wow this is a cool one!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Eric Jesperson Thanks, Eric! Yes, the War Eagle Mine is a pretty popular place. Glad you liked the video. By the way, I liked your "Motivation" playlist that you have on your channel. Good stuff there!

[@tonys4250]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ WOW great mine some interesting things I really like the way they switched the track for the different levels. Sorry about replying to someones post but I can't add a comment just reply to a post on my computer but I can on my tablet. I don't know why????

[@Eric-ky3fo]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ Thanks! Love you exploration vids!

[@karlschweizer8836]

i have been in 5 mine tunnels it was fun loved it there was a lot of mining equipment in some of the tunnels they just left it there

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[@aronslegogbcs1057]

This is the first mine I have seen you explore which has rollers on the incline tracks

[@lowpricedpaint]

Hi Frank, looks like a very extensive mine, someone spent a lot of money, and time. Must have been profitable at one time? Thanks for the adventure. I'm going to go check out the history of this mine. Keep safe.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for taking the time to write a comment. Yes, you will find a lot of information online about this mine and its neighbors. The War Eagle Mine closed down in 1957 or thereabouts, so it has a lot more accessible, recent history compared to some older mines.

[@lowpricedpaint]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ Yeah I have my own little way of checking things out, when it comes to mining. I was poking around this area on google earth the other day, it's an interesting area.

[@jameshenry2457]

Very interesting mine. I've never seen that level switching method before. Seems logical though. Rare to see that track switch in the lower level. Like you said those are usually taken out. Wheels were gone on the carts too? I like the longer format also. Great job!

[@AbandonedMines11]

James Henry Thanks, James! Yes, there were other track switches in the mine on the upper main level, but they were removed (stolen?) a few years ago. The wheels were also missing from the ore carts. The wheels always seem to disappear, too. Glad to hear that you like the longer format. I try to avoid going over ten minutes if I can, but this mine just had too much footage from the five levels.

[@briandavis1402]

In the mid 70's I was exploring around Skidoo toward the southeast. I had my Toyota Land Cruiser parked on solid ground as I explored what looked like a coyote hole. Actually, the shaft descended at a 50degree angle. I covered everything and only when I had proper guidance, equipment and experts did we go back down. I want to caution all that --- that is how it is done with experts who tell you that hole might be a home for rattle snakes. Just like the Silver Reef mine we found that Miners? people lived down below. And an unbelievable amount of artifacts. Can I find it now? Doubt it; we did a good job of resealing the mine. Someone could dead if they fell in.

[@AbandonedMines11]

That's quite a story, Brian! Thanks for sharing it on here. I haven't been out to Skidoo yet but I've driven past it a few times. I don't think much is left there and whatever mine openings were there have been backfilled or gated. You were there in the 1970s when there were no such things as bat gates and foam plugs and backfilling -- must've been great!

[@ammobake]

Quite a unique "cart elevator" contraption/setup. Probably pretty dangerous I would imagine. That thing could have shifted at any moment and crushed you - or the wire could have snapped. Or the cart could've slipped and fallen all the way down to the lower level.

[@jeffinetlyjeffbi9770]

For Halloween I remember this raty looking crow that went CAW! CAW! It was startling...And it worked on a motion sensor... it would be funny to put that crow down on some ore shoot and leave it there for the next poor sucker

[@theblacksheep1000]

Very cool man! What are some of the most bizarre artifacts you have found in these mines?

[@danmiller6051]

Looking at all the timbering in the mines, I think of how much time it must have taken to do that.

[@ADITADDICTS]

Love those ore carts! Look like some heavy sumbitches! Hard to move without wheels though. lol

[@rh6811]

i have been following along on you adventures, is there a reason you don't mention what is being mined there? It seems like an important detail.

[@thatguywhocamps9344]

Have been going through your videos and they are all amazing to watch! If I may ask, what is the coolest artifact you've found in a mine?

[@AbandonedMines11]

That Guy Who Camps The coolest things are the ore carts. There is still a wooden one in the Reward Mine, so that one is pretty old. The strangest or creepiest thing were someone's cremated remains in the Monarch-Rand Mine on Fremont Peak when we filmed and documented that mine. There was a homemade shrine at the end of a long tunnel with the ashes in a cardboard container. Mementos from the deceased person's life were on the shrine as well. That mine has since been sealed. I'm assuming the shrine was left in there and not disturbed.

[@plogics9616]

What was the wood jammed in the hole with the wire for? How do you not get lost in all the tunnels? Great video! Im recovering from a surgery right now and have been watching ur videos all day. They are keeping me very entertained!

[@AbandonedMines11]

+carrick biggs I believe most of those wooden spikes that are inserted into holes in the tunnel walls were used to string up the electrical lines for the lighting. Or they may have been places where they hung the ventilation tubing from, too. Nearly all of these mines have one way in and only one way out. There have only been one or two mines out of the many hundred that I have been in where keeping track of one's progress would be paramount due to how extensive the mine was. Glad to hear that my videos are helping you through your convalescence. I hope you are completely mended soon! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate your support.

[@plogics9616]

Thank you! I really want to get into exploring mines and abandoned towns. I love being able to look at forgotten history. Have fun exploring and be safe.

[@docmccoy1928]

Hey Frank take a good chance to explain how you judge the risk of walking across wood over an opening like at around the eleven minute mark. What made you think this wood was safe versus any other false floor or winze covering

[@AbandonedMines11]

Doc McCoy The War Eagle Mine is the most whored-out mine here in southern California. Everybody and anybody has been inside it. I had previously crossed over these boards four or five years ago, so I knew they were safe. Between then and now, hundreds of other explorers have crossed over them as well.

[@claireconley8522]

Hello and thanks for your videos! After living in Bakersfield, CA. and in Edwards AF Base, CA, as well as Safford, AZ, glad to see you do wear a facial mask. Have you ever gotten Valley Fever? Keep up the *GREAT* work!!!!

[@AbandonedMines11]

+Claire Conley Thanks, Claire! What is Valley Fever? I haven't heard of that before.

[@justaguitardude]

+Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ hi, its a mold in the dirt here in az.. i got it the first year i moved here.. it makes you sick as hell.. but bonce you get it, take your antibiotics you wont get it again. unless you have a really weak amune system i guess. you probably have had it if you lived in the valley for over a year at any time.. it sure is the pits when you have it.. but the meds they have for it cures it thankfully. i live out side of mesa, az.. moved from Oregon.. from one extreme ( rain ) to another heat..

[@briandavis1402]

+Claire Conley "It looks like there was a bridge across here" as they explore the War Eagle. Yes, I wore a filter mask, hard hat w/light and a wet handkerchief; I enjoy watching, but I ain't going down there no more. The Fungus Among Us. Valley Fever, I've not had it, but stagnant air in the shafts should cause anyone to stop and think.

[@NukeJockey]

I kept noticing some kind of Blue can popping up in a few different shots. I believe there was one sitting near the ore cart rail at the 300 level(11:05) and again at the 400 level (13:05)? Possibly more that I missed earlier on. You don't mention them in your video at all, what were they exactly?

[@AbandonedMines11]

+nukejockey You've got a good eye! I never noticed those blue cans before. I think they are just empty Monster Energy drink cans -- or something like that. This mine gets a LOT of foot traffic due to its accessibility and popularity. Lots of trash in this mine, unfortunately.

[@NukeJockey]

Ah, I thought it might have just been something like that. They actually look like Blue V cans, a beverage that I myself am quite fond of :P Great videos btw, have been watching flat out for the last few days, really interesting stuff. What happened to the Saint Rose mine part 3 video?

[@AbandonedMines11]

+nukejockey Never got back up there last summer. Hope to get back up there this summer and finish it off. Too many abandoned mines down here, man! haha Definitely keeps me busy!

[@cellofellow4101]

Before you left the comment about the dust, I saw it flying around in front of the camera. One question. What is the oldest mine you have ever seen/ explored?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Cellofellow199X Gaming I'm not sure what the oldest mine would be. Some of the ones east of San Diego that I've been in date back to the 1870s, so those might be the oldest. Specifically, the Ready Relief Mine. A lot of these mines, however, were initially dug in the late 1800s, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly which one is the oldest that I've been in. Yes, dust masks are really important in these larger mines where one can spend more than an hour underground. Thanks for watching and asking a question!

[@cellofellow4101]

ok thanks :D

[@IanDarley]

More longer (15-20 minutes) videos please :-)

[@AbandonedMines11]

+Ian Darley If you're looking for longer videos, you'll like my video coming out this Friday on the 8th of January -- it's almost 15 minutes long!

[@93hopeless]

How was the air quality in this mine? Any airflow you could notice?

[@madhistory]

awesome !!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, brother! Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it.

[@jojofox29]

how do u determine whether it is safe of not i mean wouldnt there be gas and other deadly things?

[@Dicksonpain]

Hey Frank, just curious have you ever found any gold silver or any other precious metals in any of the mines that you explore? Buy the way thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Dicksonpain No, I've never found any precious metals. But I'm not looking for them anyway. Thanks for your comment, man. Really appreciate it. Feel free to ask a question anytime.

[@SeizeCDCorticalDysplasia]

Do you or have you visited any West Virginia coal mines?

[@surfordie82]

Great video! How was the quality of the air down there in the lower levels?

[@AbandonedMines11]

***** No problem with air quality. The mine is very well-ventilated as far as I can tell. Lots of dust, though! A dust mask is imperative.

[@conradpickl1921]

Where would I go to find this mine? What are your tips for a beginner?

[@AbandonedMines11]

+Conrad Pickl I started out by going out with groups of explorers who were experienced. One of the first mines I went to with them was the one in this video! Experience comes by doing. And doing comes by conducting research. If you Google "War Eagle Mine", you will discover this mine's location. It's very popular although I'm not sure what the accessibility is like now.

[@conradpickl1921]

Thanks man!

[@WesleyHarcourtSTEAMandMORE]

Just remember, mines are unsafe when they're NEW, much more so after they've been abandoned and there is no upkeep.

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Amazing!!!!!

[@Porty1119]

Do you bring gas-sampling equipment with you? I know that methane is not an issue in hard-rock mines, but there's still various other toxic gasses and plain-Jane low O2 concentration to deal with in many.

[@W7DSY]

A couple of things: This mine seems to have bigger tunnels compared to some, wondering why?; also, first use I've seen of rail switches, and the tracks seem to have more though put into them. Finally, what happened to Jeremy and the others? Haven't seen them of late. Your kids, I presume.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Stan Jefferson This part of the War Eagle Mine was last worked in the the 1950s. They had more modern equipment and bigger ore carts, so the tunnels were bigger. Jeremy is on hiatus for a few months to backpack through Europe. Don't worry, though -- he will reappear in the videos later this year!

[@TRX450RVlogger]

Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ Man I have not been on your channel in forever! I'm gonna be here again to watch all your videos I used to be Usernameinvalid16. Hope you;re doing really good man!

[@AbandonedMines11]

TRX450R Vlogger I think I sent you a message to your new channel several days ago. I had gone to your old channel and saw you had migrated to a new one.

[@TRX450RVlogger]

Yeah I remember you sent me a message.

[@dougp2534]

Out of all your videos why is the mine so dusty? Suggestion: You should do a about Frank video. How you got into this, some info about you. Just a though. Thanks for all the exploring you do. Its great.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Doug Pessemier That's a good question, Doug! Perhaps this mine is so dusty simply because of how huge it is. The stopes and tunnels are huge and extensive which allows for more dust. Combine that with the good airflow throughout the mine, and one might have the perfect "dust storm", if you know what I mean. This mine is also very dry, too. No water whatsoever in it.

[@DenzelLN936]

Have you seen the hills have eyes or the descent?

[@AbandonedMines11]

DanielNoblett89 Believe it or not, I have not seen either of those movies. And I like horror movies, too! Just haven't gotten around to those ones. I did start to watch the remake of the "Hills Have Eyes" a year or so ago but got bored after about 30 minutes. I don't know -- it just didn't do anything for me. Regarding horror movies, did you see the movie that came out in 2013 called "Abandoned Mine" which was later changed to "The Mine?" Here is a pic from the movie's Facebook page showing them at the top of the War Eagle Mine's inclined shaft that I show in the opening scene of my video on this page. Yes, they filmed part of the movie in the inclined shaft of the War Eagle Mine! Pic link is: facebook.com/AbandonedMine/photos/pb.421309211298430.-2207520000.1432366244./506197719476245/?type=3&theater

[@DenzelLN936]

I couldn't go into that place after seeing the descent, certainly not on my own! What do you do for a living? I'd love to do a research/exploration job, could you imagine?

[@madhatter978]

Recently found your videos. I have been enjoying watching them. I was wondering, when you explore these solo to do you call family or friends before entering letting them know what mine you are at in case of an accident? I cant imagine your cell phone working while in the mine, no matter who your coverage is with.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Mad Hatter I have a SPOT beacon which works everywhere -- even in places where there is no cell signal. The SPOT beacon works off of satellites. Before I enter a mine tunnel, I activate the SPOT beacon which sends out my precise GPS location. That message is automatically emailed to people who I select. That way, those people will know each and every mine tunnel I enter as well as the time I entered it. They will also know the location of the tunnel. If I don't send an "I'm OK" message later that evening before going to bed, then they will know I never made it out of the last mine for which they received a message. They can then notify the appropriate agency.

[@frankgaletzka8477]

This is also a very dry mine no water At all Why did they stop After such great Investment Very good Video Stay alive and in German its called Glück Auf Yours Frank

[@AbandonedMines11]

Many of these mines were forced to close in the 1950s by government order. I can't remember specifics on this one, but that may have been a reason.

[@frankgaletzka8477]

@@AbandonedMines11 thanks for the answer

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

wow! looks spacy compared with others ! do ever hear rumbling or sounds of the earth moving? Or is it very silenced down there?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Jeeve Seventynine It is very silent down there in the depths of the mine. This mine, too, is sort of unusual in that there are no signs of life. Most of the mines tend to be much, much smaller than this one, so they are full of rodent droppings and evidence of rodents residing inside the tunnels. In this mine, however, there is nothing. No rodent droppings, no rodent nests, no signs of life at all. It's a very dry, dusty, silent environment that is reminiscent of a moonscape.

[@GlobalURBEX]

Nice video, thanks for sharing Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ . I've been there end of last year. Like this mine. Have you seen the dynamite, or was it gone by now?

[@AbandonedMines11]

I believe all the dynamite was removed a few years ago. I did not see any at all during this most recent visit. Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment!

[@azdesertdog]

Great mine. When did it start. I assume the men who mined it in 2000 were the 2nd or 3rd set of miners.

[@AbandonedMines11]

***** This mine hasn't been worked since the late 1950s I believe the War Eagle Mine was initially dug in the early 1900s. Don't quote me on that, though. Thanks, bro, for watching and commenting!

[@1uptospeed]

howdy frank at 12:20 you are standing at a ledge then the camera shakes and a loud metal clang .DONT do that my heart cant take too many more , be safe my friend!

[@AbandonedMines11]

1uptospeed There was some metal debris there in the tunnel that I accidentally kicked with my boot. I can imagine, though, that it looked and sounded quite like something else. Thanks for watching and commenting! Will try to keep the "false alarms" at a minimum.

[@AbuMaia01]

I was the same. Heard the clang and what appeared to be Frank stumbling, and I said out loud "Don't do that!"

[@taylormcdonough4196]

What flashlight do you use????

[@AbandonedMines11]

Fenix PD32 UE. Got them on Amazon.com. They are a little expensive but definitely worth it. They are also very durable.

[@jeffrey_pumpkin5789]

cool vid

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, Jeffrey!

[@aronslegogbcs1057]

Was there a winch for this incline?

[@traindude70]

Id love to have that pile of 12 pound rail. I can imagine some one sending that upside down cart down the shaft free rolling.

[@AbandonedMines11]

That's exactly what somebody did several years ago. That ore cart used to be up on the main haulage level but met its demise when it was pushed down the inclined shaft. Hey, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jrregan]

Ya wonder if but for the retaining planking would that have been a cave in having to be squirmed over.

[@MrSouthwestplumber]

were just up there didnt go in but driving up to it the roads getting pretty bad in places but still passable

[@AbandonedMines11]

+Edward Langeland When I was last there in April 2015 to make this video, I noticed the road was getting a little rougher, too. Still an awesome mine to explore -- and pretty safe, too! Great camping spot there, too, on top of all waste dump.

[@JohnNelson-ft2vd]

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[@miloskrocian6114]

Are you afraid the mine could collapse and block your way out?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Milos Krocian Not this one. This was my ninth or tenth trip inside this one. It's very popular and very well-traveled. It's one of the safest, most whored-out mines in California.

[@thekweewee]

9:30 seeing that bowed support would've made me leave immediately O-o

[@SavannaSuiside]

Hostile Princess I’ve actually been in this mine, and I’ll have to admit I turned back long before that part even 😓 got to nervous to go anywhere that looked too sketchy.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Vanna Jenkins Thanks for your comment, Vanna! I think everybody has been in this mine at some point in the past - LOL. It is probably one of the most popular and one of the most sought-out abandoned mines in the desert. Glad you got to spend some time in it.

[@SavannaSuiside]

Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places I commend your bravery. Many places in there that smelt off, or looked a little too scary for me to venture forth. Will go back with more equipment soon though. Thanks for the video, you have a new subscriber.

[@2810Mad]

How are you not afraid? Especially being alone

[@AbandonedMines11]

I'm just not scared of being alone inside an abandoned mine. As a matter fact, while coming back up the inclined shaft I stopped at one of the landings and took a break. I sat there on the platform with my feet dangling over the shaft while drinking some water and eating a snack. I loved the sense of isolation and being totally alone at that moment so far underground.

[@2810Mad]

+Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ You are really brave, it'd be scared shitless

[@Nexfero]

Waaaar Eagle Hey

[@PUPPYBONZ]

Do your senses ever feel a change in the gravity?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Puppy Bonz No, haven't experienced anything like that.

[@HiLoMusic]

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[@apples4255]

You should take cart the track

[@Emergouse]

Es una autentica pena que no se pueda subtitular en Español, entiendo el Ingles pero no al 100% se quedan cosas en el tintero.

[@TheDutyPaid]

If there was a mine cart at the start, it would have been fun to jump in it and ride the rails to the bottom.

[@thekweewee]

Only if you enjoy perma-death

[@TheDutyPaid]

Hostile Princess you have to live in order to die.

[@brianlanders5306]

@@TheDutyPaid : Suicide isn't one of them. LOL

[@kasnitch]

that is an impressively worked mine Frank. the miners that worked there were very skilled and did first class work from what I've seen. the ground in that place is not very competent in many areas, and would probably kill miners without a lot of experience.

[@AbandonedMines11]

I agree with everything you said in your comment! I really appreciate you watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment. Thanks!

[@spacemonkey5872]

thought about twitter if so would you out a vid up about it

[@planb2222]

*Far out!!*

[@folfielukather8083]

that mine is in pretty good condition

[@diabolopomidoro2563]

Pewnie tak

[@claireconley8522]

Hello: Valley fever can kill you, if you contract it. Its spores are in the soil. I was hoping to post some info from Google, but it didn't work. If your into gross programs, watch the series called "Monsters Inside Me"; they had a couple of cases on people contracting Valley Fever. Or just look it up, using Google (I don't understand why I can't "copy" & "paste") Do take care!.

[@thecatalog7188]

Don't you ever get paranoid to think something is going to jump out at you in the mines?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Trenton Zelley No, not really.

[@adamriffe3520]

+Exploring Abandoned Mines in CA, NV, and AZ Do you ever take small amounts of ore left behind?

[@AbandonedMines11]

fatty hamster No. I'm not interested in sampling or mining for gold. What interests me are the tunnels, the levels, and how the whole mine was constructed and put together. This War Eagle Mine is extremely massive with multiple levels and multiple connections to other huge mines in the area. Simply mind-blowing!

[@Mike-01234]

This mine looks more modern those electrical boxes don't look that old.

[@AbandonedMines11]

It was last worked in the 1950s. Definitely a cool mine and one that nearly everybody has been to in Southern California at some point in the past.

[@gunrunner7224]

you know with this mine if someone cleared the track enough on the one that goes all the way down and made a little incline cart to ride and a winch to control the descent you could have someone giving tours and a quick and easy descent and ascent.

[@Mike-01234]

Gunrunner One of the best mining tours in the country is molly Cathleen mine at Cripple creek in Colorado. www.goldminetours.com/goldminetours.com/Intro.html

[@diabolopomidoro2563]

Ja

[@bobbeysmith7712]

Dont you ever get scared?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Bobbey Smith No.

[@diabolopomidoro2563]

Tube raiders

[@diabolopomidoro2563]

Ad buster

[@jesuslightsmyway]

lot of wasted scrap metal in there. ez money

[@harryjoe860]

The price of scrap is too low right now