Digging out a $200K aquamarine pocket on Mt. Antero | S1:E4

Winter is on the doorstep. Craig and Tracie Cardwell use their last days of the mining season to launch a final operation on Mt. Antero's north face. Electric blue aquamarine is at their finger tips.
Mt. Antero Treasures | S1:E4
Directed by: Danny McPadden
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Produced by: Mt. Antero Treasures Productions
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Season 1:
Episode 1: • Searching for the mill...
Episode 2: • Battling permafrost to...
Episode 3: • Mining and trommeling ...
Episode 4: • Digging out a $200K aq...
Season 2:
Episode 1: • Starting a new aquamar...
Episode 2: • Aquamarine scattered a...
Episode 3: • Striking new aquamarin...
Episode 4: • Hitting the 100K carat...
Season 3:
Episode 1: • Aquamarine pockets all...
Episode 2: • Finding a RARE aquamar...
Episode 3: • Dredging and mining fo...
Episode 4: • Treasure hunter Scuba ...

[@corypmullen]

I really appreciate the complete absence of personal drama. The production quality is on par with cable tv, but I don't have to deal with the forced suspense of inter-personal conflicts that are pretty much standard on those types of show. Well done.

[@dakotasrocks]

YrocATX Aggreed. These guys used to be on a show that I believe was called “Prospectors” but this is so much better.

[@TheArkansasDiamondMiner]

@@dakotasrocks I used to like that show, minus the drama. This is much better!

[@cuso20]

I agree I hate when they have the personal drama.

[@architectinth]

I completely agree. Absolutely no need for personal drama. The suspense and reward is enough drama in itself.

[@Shep01]

i agree the injected drama is generally enough to make me stop watching those shows... just dig and share... good stuff.

[@wayfairing_soul]

This is way better than anything on TV right now. Bravo for keeping the focus on the rocks and not the miner's lives. Everything I hate about reality TV you have avoided. Love this content!

[@TheKingofEloHell]

Did you see the Dallmyd collaboration last month?

[@jst4thvids]

This show brings me so much joy. The professionalism is captivating. I could watch for days.

[@aceventura1645]

100% i wanna know why this channel doesnt have more subscribers, its literally a tv show, The history speaks for it self too!

[@TheKingofEloHell]

Did you see the Dallmyd collaboration last month?

[@johannesswarts1440]

I like the way everyone treats each other - as human beings, and with great respect. I also like the minerals you're digging up. As a mineral collector of 60 plus years, I can only envy what y'all have at your calloused fingertips. Much respect for your hard work and group effort!!!

[@seanmaier4941]

A tip from crystal digger to another, try using reinforcing walls to keep the scree in check. I have been digging crystals for just over 10 years now, including Aquamarine, Fluorite, Opal, Quartz crystals, Tourmaline, Amazonite and Topaz. Also I use a wooden dowel for probing clay seams, its more effective then having to hand rinse the surface; just collect everything crystal like and sort it off site.

[@rivchick]

Do you Sean, dig in the same type of area

[@seanmaier4941]

@@rivchick I have, not recently... I have been digging double terminated quartz crystals out of sandstone vugs as of lately. For the more exotic minerals it's been a few years: Topaz/Fluorite/Beryl/Kyanite 2011 Opal with fire, 2012 Amazonite/Tourmaline 2015 Double Terminated Quartz and Epidote crystals almost every year (including last month). To the reason for the wooden dowel is to probe clay vugs without breaking the crystals (used to use a screwdriver with distorious results, broke a golf ball sized double term). As for the onsite vs offsite washing, I just collect all the clay "gumballs" I find and wash them when I get home/to-camp. Its more time efficient then burning daylight on the side of mountain. PS: All the sites I have dug are in British Columbia, Canada.

[@omart9273]

Would you have any advice for someone going to there first dig I’m going ocean view mine at end of month Iv always been into rock hounding as a kid just got back into as a adult

[@hanoitramhuonghoiquan7156]

Bạn đến từ đâu? Tôi có thể trao đổi kinh nghiệm khai thác đá quý từ bạn không? Tôi đến từ Việt Nam nơi có aquamarin, ruby...

[@laurena4000]

I am a Canadian mom in my late 30’s and though I don’t think I will ever get to do it, digging for gems has been a life long dream of mine! I don’t think I have any place readily available for me to actually do it living in Edmonton, Alberta but I hope to some day! Enjoy your exciting work!

[@npoudre]

You gave me hope Tracie after a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident Dec 2018 at near retirement age ,rock hounding has always been a passion since my uncle brought us up to Ruby Mt as children all we found was Apache tears. Seeing you up there gives me renewed hope that I can still play on the mountain as soon as I can walk better.

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

Thats such a blessing to hear. Thank you for sharing your story as well. I would love to dig with you. Please keep in contact and lets make that happen. Never ever give up and stay positive and the possibilitys are endless.

[@Gordana771]

@@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 😎

[@89visionartistry89]

Aquamarine is my absolute favorite. I have a beautiful pear shaped Aquamarine pendant that I can’t let go of. It’s my favorite piece. I have a super old ring set with a Ruby that’s a close second but that icy blue just sings to my soul.

[@MarkOBrienmarkspage1]

I love these videos.... They totally rejuvenate my life. I want to be up there once before I get too old.

[@bennieknape4857]

Thatz a fact would lo e to dig if I could ever get the chance you folks are so lucky.you get to do what you love.

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

Great news for all you rock hounds! We are about 3 weeks out from a new season of episodes!

[@ippodick4]

Can't wait!

[@corypmullen]

Looking forward to it, hope y'all have had a good season out there!

[@gbgemstone3307]

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[@gregorycornu2084]

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[@spencermolles3549]

If i could work in an operation like this for a living, this would be a dream come true, just spending hours in rough conditions to reveal beautiful stones from the earth. It's hard work but very rewarding when it pays off.

[@NostalgicDan96]

*watches one geology video* KZbin: so you've chosen prospect

[@partysuvius]

Prospect without the dramatic bullshit tho

[@zephaniahwmarion7311]

Aqua is the stone of Truth...It opens up the Blue chakra... Such an awesome show!

[@stephsexoticpets]

I wish you all safe working!!!

[@callmebigdog]

anybody else hoping the mountain goats will make an appearance again?

[@TheArkansasDiamondMiner]

Love seeing the wildlife in videos!

[@hollybollytn]

Aquamarine is my birthstone. I have a couple of pieces of Aqua jewelry, but I honestly never thought about where it came from or how difficult it was to find. Thank you for this video. I have a new appreciation for them!

[@719LifeStyle]

Thanks for checking out my little gold nugget in the shop yesterday y'all are great people and looking forward to our next visit. Blessing from 719LifeStyle

[@KingLoopie1]

Absolutely wonderful! Great confidence restorer and driving force boost to keep Tracie's recovery going! Great blue! 👍

[@aborch7]

I can’t even count how many times I’ve rewatched these videos now - I am always excited 😂 I love y’all! 💜

[@crystalsister4497]

I love this channel! My husband and I sat down and watched every single video! Can't wait for it to come back!

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

we are about 2 weeks out from the next episode!

[@markfox3728]

We need more episodes more often ....i wanna mine Mt. Antero so fn bad

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

Come get some blue!

[@markfox3728]

@@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 seriously one of my dreams and im only 1 state over in Nebraska

[@nolanmiska8934]

@@markfox3728 I dream of doing the same, and I'm also in Nebraska!

[@TheArkansasDiamondMiner]

@@markfox3728 I visited nearby, and dreamed the whole time about going up there.

[@RMBlake007]

@@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895 I would love to. 10 yrs ago I moved to CO and visited Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. As my usual rock-hounding, gold mining self, I researched that area and found that Mt. Antero had a wealth of gemstones and mining through the years. I told my husband that we need to visit Mt. Antero to see if we can find some "smokies." We never did it in person, but we are living that dream through your production. Thank-you a million times over!! Colorado Springs, CO

[@danmac5510]

Fascinating to watch so many scratching in the dirt for little bits of blue glass the naked ape is a strange beast

[@mrgransport]

Craig and Tracy are two if my favorite people.

[@justmeonthebeach]

Aquamarine is one of the most beautiful gemstones out there...

[@v10dodge87]

Cant believe I just found this page! I thought this was some series on discovery I missed. Great production, filming and editing. And even better, its NOT on discovery or history channel. All credit deserves to go to you and your hard work alone. Great show. Cant wait to watch season two in the next couple hours lol. Hope theres filming for 2021!

[@georginabuziak5110]

AMAZING!!!! I absolutely LOVE watching ya'll rake it in.................LOVE the blue!!!!!!

[@Lecky42]

This should be on netflix... thank you so much for sharing your passion through this very well made piece of cinematography. I would love to know more about how this series was produced, what kind of video equipment was used and what struggles the filmteam had to go through.

[@dannymcpadden3158]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the show! Canon C100/C300, a few Go Pros , 1-2 man film crew, and a shotgun mic. And sprinkle in a DJI drone.

[@TheArkansasDiamondMiner]

@@dannymcpadden3158 Lecky is right, this ought to be on Netflix, great work!

[@OregonMike]

Thank God it is not on Netflix, they would have the production company fake drama the hell out of it.

[@shredboise]

Thanks for the inspiration. Found my first aqua specimen in Idaho a couple weeks ago. Spent all weekeend digging for more. Now I wanna go back.

[@debbiechildre5564]

Thank you so much for sharing! I miss the Prospector show but appreciate and thank you and others so much for continuing with your own channels. Please don't stop and congratulations on a great season!

[@terrylschumacher-levy5150]

Absolutely THRILLED for you all 😍 Great production as well 👏👏👏👏👏

[@kpakaify]

Thank you! Really love your series.

[@cryptogrumps7139]

cant.... stop.... watching!

[@aleta5873]

Congrats Mrs...! Luv that 'blue'...The best pocket I've seen x yrs..

[@rosenchuck1]

Another amazing episode! Congrats on the big haul!

[@decemberling]

Exciting! I will not be awake when this premiers, but will catch up in the morning!

[@trumpatier]

Wow, I would love to come out there and dig for the thrill! Looks so exciting.

[@soleimota7181]

I found a beautiful geode in my backyard among a quarts vein just exposed by runoff, I think this video inspired me to go amethyst hunting close to my area, thanks guys and really amazing to watch! (:

[@mariaemedinadiaz]

Well hello Tracie and Craig and 👋 everyone I hope that your doing k from da accident may god bless you always and your wonderful and amazing family I just enjoy watching you all dig up those beautiful gems 💎 my birthday 🎂 is coming up I’ll be 52 I hope dat I can find a gem 💎 on bday lol great job all thank you again for this educational video on what to look for till next time keep gem 💎 hunting.

[@earthprospector]

Nice work all around.. blessings to everyone!!!

[@scoopadifuego]

Wow! So soon! Really excited for this one!

[@roonewby8112]

Great series and enjoying the raw filming and no drama. Its a biot like watching a happy Rick Wakeman dig for gemstones. Great formula.

[@rocknrollmine]

It's awesome watching these pockets unearthed. Amazing!

[@AlexDuWaldt]

This episode in particular is a real treat to watch. Just like one of the miners said "the first living organisms to encounter god's treasures."

[@incerix2953]

Fantastic! I really hope you continue to do this series on your channel.

[@lorrieannesilvey474]

Love that your hard work is paying off.......😊

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Wow, what amazing finds. Has to be so much fun. Was fun to watch. Great video

[@RM-vw3ov]

Yay more blue gold stories!!❤️👍🤩

[@jayoakes7874]

Subbed. Only ten minutes in and this is 1000x better than the mt antero show that appeared on the weather channel

[@danconnelly8068]

We are So excited !

[@milesnn]

Magnificent a real honey hole I think the mountain gave you a gift back saying sorry for accident yes for sure get healed up a was so great to see everyone together like that like kids in a candy store mouth watering crystals wow thank you so much for sharing specially during these so called times be safe and blessings for you all there

[@thelifeofshell9227]

What an exciting episode! I love yalls show its so great! Tracie I am so proud of you for getting back out there and finding your first pocket since your accident! Wow what a first find back congratulations! May the luck continue and please keep making videos!

[@TheArkansasDiamondMiner]

Great Videos! Thoroughly enjoyed watching!

[@Kevin34755]

OOOhh myyyy!! Great Show!!! Really!!!! I come from Italy; chasing gems ( heart beating...sparkling eyes...great satisfactions) would be the first thing if I will ever come to U.S.

[@partysuvius]

There are so many places you can go gem-hunting, in various different climates and altitudes. You’ll find a lot of places that are open to hunt in.

[@earltheiss1927]

Yall have such a great production group put together for these productions. Thanks for doing these.

[@bwschroe]

Love this show, antidote to TV

[@karenrichards5372]

I just started watching and now I'm addicted!

[@hildeabruzzo5882]

I stumbled across this video and am glad I did! I love the passion that the miners have and the overall respect for one another. It’s refreshing and suspenseful!!

[@priscyla1396]

I just hope the mountain goats are not driven away from their habitat! My heart melts at the way they are looking at you guys as if they are saying "hey that's my home"

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

Hey Prisilla, they are coming up to our site because we are exposing permafrost, liken and minerals. We are giving them nourishment and have co existed for about 25 years. The peaks are not their habitat but a nourishment opportunity. They are safe, well and we respect all that they represent. Thanks for the concern. Have a great day!

[@deverereyes8619]

I love your show! No cussing or crude language!

[@gemstonemylove8416]

Thankyou very much show, this video, aquamarine are beautiful gemstones, from India to conguralate your team, 💚💚💚

[@carlmccallister1059]

I love this show its shot so well and it's at least 70% real keep em coming

[@gavinbenoit1029]

Can’t wait for episode 5!

[@forg0tten]

very happy to see the this episode published so soon after the last. koodos

[@kristianroberts5590]

Freaking awesome! I love it!

[@mikerettig4445]

Great episode! Can't wait for the next one!!

[@ROBI-Leather-Design]

Congrats to the awsome find. Keep it up

[@mragatetv]

beautiful aquamarine brother thanks for sharing!

[@annekennedy7356]

You go girl ! what a find all kinds of Aquamarine I must say the Aquamarine is my favorite gem after all it's my birthstone .....

[@TheEcoManNZ]

great production, worth the wait

[@bethbartlett5692]

They were having some fun! *I like that!*

[@rogerdavies6226]

Just wanted to say you have bounced back wonderfully. Hope you get better with every breath

[@patrickboos1919]

More video's please I love watching everyone.

[@christinespitznagel3587]

Happy Birthday Tracie ! 😃🎁🎂🎉🥳

[@ZomerVlinder]

It will be 3am here when it primiers BUT i cant wait!

[@hafidz007]

OMG!best finding so far😋👍👍

[@greentech1658]

Brutal......, Epic........, Giant big thanks for sharing this videos, im loving it. Your best Prospector is Chris Keilman, he has the touch of midas for the blue

[@ckeilman11]

@GreenTech PT. Thanks for the comment! I truly love prospecting for aquamarine. Cheers!

[@MrInsaint]

Awesome!! Thank You for sharing the Blue stuff 💎👍Outstanding work folks👌 Btw, here in Norway, we call stone with a writing-like structure (feldspar- quartz / smoke quartz) for writing/font- granite. (Kenneth Prospecting Norway)

[@triple_A_rockhound]

Very cool guys Nice seeing lot of ice aquas

[@khushallgems]

Really amazing dear

[@theresawilson2647]

What a great video. And the material that was pulled out of that pocket was beautiful.

[@SnowTiger45]

Amazing Color and Quality Aqua. I'd love to facet some of that beautiful aqua. But my pension doesn't provide a budget for those prices. I'm sure the facet rough is equally expensive but it sure would cut beautiful gemstones.

[@Soapartisan875]

Wow what a beautiful find ..

[@michaeljeckert6311]

Been lookin forward to this one

[@ElNoiDeTonaBoy]

U guys are all amazing. Greetings from Barcelona!!

[@suerop]

I just found you. You're so refreshing to watch. I get excited for your every find! Thank you.

[@2niblueharrington67]

Love it! Keep it coming!

[@aminabuhaltam5157]

Man this is just an amazing aqua 😍 good job boys

[@pieterdeiman3736]

Wow..how beautyfull.... great you can fo this.

[@IHateThisHandleSystem]

Looks like a fun way to spend a day.

[@yankhansa]

I Love this mining series videos. Nice taken for a good moment. For me is only the gems beauty aquamarine. I love to have one of this gems, couse it can't produce in my country south-east asian

[@willyeverdie2731]

@20:00.25 that's a nice extraction. I live for moments like that 😅 omg I gotta go dig now. Heading to my spot asap dig a little deeper folks.

[@VJamrita]

I loved it !!! So so so much

[@owengreer2789]

Great choice being the ivory crew onto the show, nice guys

[@andrenilsen7394]

Woow.one of the best aquamarines i have ever seen.grate show😍💎

[@AC-sv7ei]

GREETING FROM EL SALVADOR IN CENTAL AMERICA, NICE REAL SHOW P, KEEP IT UP

[@-AZ.TRAC-]

Makes me wanna go out and look for some rocks and such in my area just to see what I can find. Bad ass show guys!

[@alexi2460]

Wow so happy for your success

[@AddiDaddy]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon the series! The production value is fantastic and the content draws you in. I live in Minnesota where I go hunting for Lake superior agates as well as have the ability to find hematite stained amethyst more north from where I live. My family is moving out to Colorado in the next week and I will be visiting! I plan to make time to gem hunt and I’ll be doing my research on who to connect with for that

[@donnakreye3716]

Minnesota too! Always been intrigued with rocks/gems. Started agate hunting when I was 8 with my Grandma.

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

@@donnakreye3716 me, too! I treasure those times. I always think of her when I see a cool or beautiful stone, thinking about how she’d like it! I live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and hunt on Lake Superior when I can.😁😍

[@adpetrafan]

Good stuff. Really enjoying the shows here on KZbin. Congrats on the amazing pocket.

[@hi-tonemichael8030]

Great find well done 👍😊👍

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

I want to try that too! Looks super fun!