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[@TheSWolfe]

I did say I missed snow last viewed vid, & so u blessed me w/an entire mtn range piled high w/it. I"d luv to go toboggoning w/Sharon. Can't figure how many yrs its been since the last time I went sled riding. Emancipation's a muddy wet mess, but it's still fun to watch u all navigate it's stopes & ladders, sliding & crawling around all over everything til u run out of time for the day or unexplored adits, tunnels, winzes, & stopes to check out. Sharon's pics make for nice documentation of some of yr more adventuresome directions. Stay safe, kiddos. Til next time, SRW in NorCal!

[@djbishop30189]

Thanks for taking us along Frank! 👍👍👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

My pleasure!!

[@barbararobinson7980]

Oh my word such a stunning snowy backdrop. Awesome mine explore, you document them so well, really appreciate your knowledge Frank, and Sharon's brilliant photography. Nice that you're joined by Adam, Cheyanne and Ben again. Thank you. Take care and be safe. 👍🤩❤️🍺

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rdamp2374]

Thanks for inviting us with you guy's. leave it to Frank any hole that he can fit into he make sure the mine can keep going to find a other way up or down and out. Sharon stills are so great at the end.

[@adacox]

You’re border in the background... perfect 🎶 Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho... “ ⚒

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It's off to work we go!

[@naui_diver9290]

@@exploringabandonedmines I remember now. It's been a lot of years. Lol

[@bekleidungu.ausrustung7068]

Nice one Frank!! Cool friends too. They looked enthusiastic to go through there with you. Looks like everyone had a lot of fun. And a beverage at the end didn't hurt. haha!!

[@AdventuresRUs]

Great video Frank, really well edited and put together. Really liked seeing the pictures Sharon took and the areas that we didn’t explore, you found a lot of neat artifacts. Take care guys and stay safe!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It will be interesting to see if you get in farther to the bottom level, if you can drain it.

[@bpman10]

great work Frank between yourself and you team as well as Gly and Mr M you guys bring the best footage ever keep up the great work

[@edwardmckenzie3402]

What makes a Friday complete? Exploring with Frank and Sharon!

[@Seat1AJoe]

Hey Frank always a pleasure

[@gloriaa5060]

Thumbs up to this video!!!!! Interesting👍👍👍👍👍🎆

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for the visit

[@stephanb.3342]

Good collaboration work people! And special thanks to Sharon for her nice pictures concluding every video. 👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Our pleasure!

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

More people involved the better. Nice journey, water everywhere. Even has several exit points. You did what you could do for the moment, good photo's Sharon. All in the season of winter.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Absolutely!

[@jacobrawles8687]

You have a great intro. It is iconic to your channel.

[@snoosebaum995]

When i was in high school & before the Coq Hwy went in a friend and i followed the old tram cable up to the top of the mtn there . We found 2 big trenches one of which was a small adit with its thin ceiling removed . Inside was a cool old steam drill , in the trees was the old tram wheel and some flattened buidings . That road you came in on didn't exist and we never saw those workings .

[@Bushguyrocks]

3:00 in the morning and I'm still not the first person to comment. Dang! Great little adventure. Looking forward to next week.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Next time!

[@SueGirling68]

A very cool mine to explore, lots of little nooks and crannies to investigate, I love Sharon's photographs she does take some awesome shots. Thanks to you both for taking us along on your adventures, much love to you both and thanks to your fellow explorers for showing you the mine. xx 🙏💖

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SueGirling68]

@@exploringabandonedmines It was awesome as always, thank you both. xx

[@boognow6728]

AWESOME HARD ROCK MINE MASSIVE, BEAUTIFUL AREA.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It sure is!

[@volktales7005]

Got chilly just watching you guys. Thanks for taking us all with you to places like this!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Any time!

[@davestuart6593]

I like the old mines,great pics Sharon,hopefully this COVID crap will end soon

[@BIGBADWOOD]

5 stars and love your 7 dwarfs !

[@robdedrick2052]

That was Cool Frank .

[@jonnyt4490]

Cool mine! Always looking forward to your next! ❤️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yay! Thank you!

[@twinvideoproduction9662]

Another cool mine exploration video Frank. Thumbs up!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@misterp158]

Good stuff, great video, great pictures, Thanks

[@panzer6522]

Thanks for sharing Frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are very welcome

[@dexked]

Thanks for the great videos!

[@burningchrome70]

I learn so many practical things while watching and enjoying the beautiful scenery. I love this!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kimbra1132]

Love wallpaper in your office. Looks like the 7 dwarfs. Cute Frank. Boy that was a waterfall mine and watery for sure. Thanks for the wet explore. Happy Trails guys.

[@gingerbread6614]

Thank you for taking us along into all of your mines.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Our pleasure!

[@letsgothriftshopping84]

Great job on the video 📸 thanks for sharing

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you too

[@miker5893]

Cool mine!

[@arielholtz]

My eyes are glued.

[@robertmartin4821]

Thanks Frank and Sharon. Looking down on the highway shows how high up the mine shafts are located. The mountains are pretty rugged in the area so it must have been quite a feat to find and develop the operation when it was first started.

[@bobpace5464]

A great video Frank you do great work stay safe but have fun

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you, I will

[@twinturbohenry]

Awesome adventure again! Love this channel!!!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks again!

[@AbandonedandForgottenWales]

Awesome video Frank,thanks for sharing your videos

[@iainweller452]

Cool old mine, great adventure, and cool pics from Sharon

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks 👍

[@dannypatterson971]

Have you ever explored the lucky four mines

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Never heard of them.

[@dannypatterson971]

They are up past Jones lake reservoir by chilliwack the mines are on Foley peak in the cheam range

[@ababab28]

Frank, lol, you are one of the best. Rock on, drinking a Labatt Blue in your honor right now. Love the vids as always

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Enjoy!

[@rrich52806]

Morning Frank.. Lots of snow in the Midwest USA too. Not near as much as up there. Thanks for your videos..

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Morning!

[@jandyke9995]

Great video. Sure lots of quartz

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes, thanks

[@jamesglenn2006]

That was a pretty wide quartz vein in that upper level. Really cool, you guys keep having fun 👍🍻

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We will!

[@petewebster2977]

Nice find Frank .. at least the package stayed dry .😂 Pete Australia

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You got that right!

[@adrianwarner8686]

Woohoo, new vid. Thank you

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Every week...like clockwork!

[@rollcam321]

Dad, glad to see you back. It it’s way too cold out, even for me here in Florida.

[@tyrionlannister2876]

Just woke up coffee made and a awesome new video to check out 🙌🏼

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@VendettaProspecting]

Great work fellas

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PNWwonder]

Best way to start my day! Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinfey578]

well Frank, that shaft looked very wet and very cold brrrrrr. Nice explore.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes it was

[@Snotric]

Nice, doesn't look to be so much snow, we have about 60inches here now

[@jeffd6540]

Nice mine

[@WacKEDmaN]

great vid..thanks Frank... and Sharon, some of your still shots look amazing! and are a great addition to the vids... top stuff!

[@DFDuck55]

I enjoy Sharon's photos too. They have more depth of field, contrast, and truer color than the video.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DFDuck55]

Emancipation means the act of liberation, being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions. That was an awesome quartz vein. The lower adit might be worth coming back to explore in summer.

[@GlobeExplore]

its will b so tough to explore mine in such cold snowy weather. although u will b relaxed inside the mine. great video Sir

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes, true

[@SlightlyQualified]

sweet! Always good to see your videos!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you like them!

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Good explore kids.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes, thank you

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Once again Hello Frank Hello Sharon That was a wet cold and amazing mine It is good to see you doing some mines . May be it is possible to open up the lower floded Level to drain the water And have a look Here in Germany our mine is still closed . But everything has a end some day Looking for more to from both of you . The pictures Sharon takes are very good Until next week take care have a good time Greetings Frank Galetzka

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Adam has been back shoveling and trying to drain it.

[@frankgaletzka8477]

@@exploringabandonedmines that is good i hope you both try to explore it A good Weekend to both of you Frank Galetzka

[@TrulyDivine11]

Love it! Love your videos like always! Keep up the amazing work!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Canada seems to be loaded with hard rock mines. Thanks for the video!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They are everywhere in the world!

[@cragus2004]

really interesting stuff!

[@fredfarquar7679]

Nice explore, too bad that ore chute/manway was blocked!! Maybe excavate the lower adit to allow it to drain? (Bobcat or shovels?) Thanks for taking us along!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Adam is working on it.

[@fredfarquar7679]

Exploring Abandoned Mines Super!

[@Ed_in_Md]

Thanks for pointing out the veins. I know very little about geology so it really helps me understand the mine better.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Happy to help!

[@TMandN]

Way cool!

[@berendmansens8828]

Thanks Frank nice video

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Hi Frank, from Maryland

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hi!

[@karlelliott9254]

As soon as any You Tube ad states this bla-bla-bla is taking the world by storm I too stark looking for an abandoned mine to hide within. Great Winter video here in Florida. I am feeling cold.

[@krishaight3295]

I always wanted to know what was at the bottom of that winze. The mine is a lot dryer in August. Thanks frank, great video.

[@Yummypikletits]

Hey i live in winlaw bc if you are ever in this area i know of a few mines up lemon creek that are cool but i have not gone into yet

[@WitchidWitchid]

Is this in the Yukon? The above ground scenery is awesome. Even though I am from New York City, I love snow covered mountains, hills, pine trees and nobody around as far as the eye can see. I would love to live up there. And the below ground scenery is also spectacular. Quite an interesting mine down there.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No Hope in British Columbia.

[@WitchidWitchid]

@@exploringabandonedmines Ah thanks. Very beautiful land.

[@andybobandy641]

Frank, what was all that the black stringy stuff that look like a mesh-net over that wet wood in the shaft that you went down with your rope? What is that stuff?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Vines

[@beavis8167]

Frank I haven't seen u put that white noise bat recorder thing in any mines in very long time. An the ones u put in mines have u ever went back to get them an find out how thing we're going for the bats.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The funding ran out. We picked up all the monitors we deployed.

[@cut--]

" we got enough lights here for a rock concert" :):)

[@StevenPendleton]

Frank and Sharon that was a great video! Frank that mine at times looked like there was some real possibilities of finding maybe lots of gold left. Do you ever revisit any of these mines to prospect off camera or you just exploring and filming?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You would need to run any ore you find through a mill. Also the ore belongs to someone.

[@krakker86]

hows it going so i stumbled on your channel and im loving what your doing , i was wondering if yo thought about exploring mines in No Nevada like virginia city and around . im from the area and always wanted to see or find out more info

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We will get there one day when Covid is under control.

[@garybolton7916]

Question about the bats. I assume they are hibernating but do they ever wake up from the light, noise or just your presence there? Or are they pretty sound sleepers?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Depends on the species. Townsends don't wake up easily.

[@tedc3895]

It makes me cold to watch. Hehe

[@jerryrichter4904]

frank i watch a lot of mine videos but your's are the best keep safe, sw- pennsylvania

[@naui_diver9290]

Did you grab the drill station?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Didn't take anything.

[@naui_diver9290]

@@exploringabandonedmines too bad that would have been cool, a mock up of a drilling station in the museum.

[@bernie442474]

All that water your brave,when I went down ones in Scotland and it had rained I came out of there looking like a female Bigfoot 😂scared the odd passing car thought I’d been abducted and had managed to escape 😂

[@upnorthoutdoors1229]

I hope you dont have to far of a run back to your vehickles . From the looks of things your problem going to greatful to get back to heat.

[@paigeanderson2483]

Is it colder in the mine versus the outside??

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The mine stays right around freezing.

[@DKTAz00]

That sick sick intro :D

[@naui_diver9290]

Were the seven dwarves miners?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yup!

[@naui_diver9290]

Were*

[@ActualChrist]

oooo fancy

[@naui_diver9290]

I wonder why it's called the Emancipation mine?

[@samhendrix378]

Frank do you have any DVD's with some of your episodes? If you do where are they listed. Thanks!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Watch them on KZbin for free there are 240 episodes on the channel. You can watch KZbin on most TVs. bit.ly/BCMINES

[@andybobandy641]

Well that makes me very happy that you guys had some radios. Should be part of your normal equipment anyway even if it's just short-range it helps with the safety aspect..... which makes me feel better because I get so nervous watching you guys crawl through little tiny holes and sending Monkey Sharon up into unknown adits! Brave girl!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I need to stay behind and hold the camera!

[@RDEnduro]

I can't believe he's wearing jeans, hopefully that means you had a way to warm up soon after exiting; I would at least have a pair of bibs or something but I also didn't grow up in Canada haha.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Jeans are fine in cold weather, despite what the experts say.

[@metaldetectingforarizonago7685]

Hey man, love your channel. Question, in some of your other videos I see you walking through about a foot of water in some of these mines...I've always heard to be careful of water in mines because as you walk through the water you can stir up bad stuff that can get into the air and kill your ass...lol... is that true? and if so, how to you know which mine full of water is safe to walk through? Thanks for the videos!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have heard that as well. I have never seen that but it may be a problem in formations we have not encountered.

[@metaldetectingforarizonago7685]

@@exploringabandonedmines I think I was hearing about it while in California, so maybe be a little careful out there! I know Arizona has a lot of Arsenic in the ore so maybe AZ too!

[@hksp]

did u ever wander into tunnel filled with giant long leg centipede ( Thereuopoda clunifera )

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Saw one in Arizona

[@davebeckley2584]

No one can call you a fair-weather mine explorer. It looked wetter inside than out.

[@thenorm8489]

rubber boots??? water??? we re pushing 30 below up here

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Move south !

[@thenorm8489]

@@exploringabandonedmines theres been a lotta talk about that...always loved grand forks

[@MUFFLERDELETE101]

Bet the beer don't get warm in them conditions lol..

[@chadironstand1060]

You arrived during a calm warm winter.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was during a winter storm lots of snow and rain.

[@chadironstand1060]

Feels like it’s not as cold as the last few winters.

[@MrJohn1966elliott]

Green rock is called Green Jade ??? Like in New Zealand Jade rock. That’s right?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That isn't Jade looks similar but way softer.

[@tonygunk1886]

Is that a dyna behind your left shoulder? Or FXLR? Can’t tell from that far back 😎 Always have excellent vids!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It belonged to my friend Butch RIP.

[@md-ln4fp]

HELLBOY at 29:24.

[@waso122463]

Damn, Frank you got big brass balls, lol.

[@StevenPendleton]

Sharon's are even bigger! The bravest woman I have ever met!

[@Tickenwings]

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in a mine?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

8 pairs of jeans worth $500,000 is hard to beat.

[@Tickenwings]

@@exploringabandonedmines yeah you really can’t beat that! I forgot about that video, it was a good one!

[@WacKEDmaN]

the ice in the lucky jim mine? :p ..... ill show myself out!