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[@exploringabandonedmines]

Cash and prizes hidden in and around this mine! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqthXZvZciCjdE

[@exploringabandonedmines]

@@benstout663 That is a complicated question, it wasn't posted as private when I went there but they have complained to me and said it was. The Mascot might be private property.

[@SamFreedom]

@@exploringabandonedmines is there any official documentation filed in any official capacity that would prove private ownership requiring permission?

[@SamFreedom]

Is there some unwritten knowledge that if you do x, y or z, you'll eventually come out of any mine if you're lost?

[@user-ll7lh1mw9f]

@@benstout663 Ah common man we all know you went in without permission don't gotta lie lol. Still badass.

[@Timeless-Photography]

I found this completely randomly, but I've been in that mine, walked where you walked and only live about an hour from there

[@casedoumasr656]

Frank this video explains a lot back in 1970 stopped in Hedley by cafe seen old mine workings now I see what we had no idea want was up the hill.The lower area was 1 st mine area that caught my interest and enjoying it all with a complety different out look .⛏️❤️🏆🤔 Thank you for reopening my eyes.

[@raunojalmari8451]

Joskus täällä Suomessa kiertänyt hylättyjä kaivoksia, todella mielenkiintoista hommaa. Kiitos sinulle näistä videoista.

[@triac777]

Thanks Frank. Always a pleasure to tag along and see the sights.

[@subohm_psychosis5069]

I have been waiting on this video for a while since i first heard mention of the mascot mines in your videos. Thanks a bunch Frank! We get to see this stuff because you have the ability and time to gwt to places the rest of us arent lucky enough to travel to, so thanks again for everything you do!!

[@loyalkuhn5778]

Holy Junmping Up and Down, Martha !! What a beauty !! The reconstruction and repair must have cost a pretty penny. The preservation is really good and some of the older equipment is still really something else !!! Thanks for the awesome Video Frank !!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome, stay tuned we will be going much deeper into this mine!

[@stickpplrawesome]

I grew up in Hedley and I never did go on the mine tour back when it was operating. I got a summer job at the museum and learned so much about the mines but it’s really something else to see it up close! Thank you so much for filming this! I really enjoyed watching.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome........the best is yet to come!

[@stickpplrawesome]

I’m looking forward to it!

[@johnandersson3967]

An absolutely fantastic facility! I would love to visit that place.

[@markj7612]

As a mining engineer, I have to say that you give one fine tour. Thank you.

[@andrewbarker9773]

what a massive undertaking that would have been when the mine first started operating back in the day, actually even the more recent renovations to the buildings back in the 80s would have been a challenge hey! bring on next weeks episode.

[@gtgibbsgibbs7599]

Beautiful scenery and artifacts everywhere. Too bad it’s not being maintained and preserved. Thank for sharing it with us Frank. Mining built the frontiers in the USA as well.

[@Max_Marz]

This kind of architecture is my absolute favorite, sprawling cabin style buildings all chained together.

[@alurquhart701]

Wow! One of your best videos yet! Frank, thanks for taking us along for the tour!

[@aaronn6725]

You guys do unbelievable work. This a really fun to watch. You need your own show

[@carmium]

Nice to see my model, as I've never been up there to view it in person! Actually shared the work with several people, but did a lot of research and photo-mining to try to figure out what was going on back in the day. Not perfect, but still looks close enough to the working mine. The building down below was the dormitory, by the way.

[@redneckswitwheels]

That's so kool man!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I thought the model was awesome I would love to have it in my museum if the site is abandoned!

[@carmium]

@@exploringabandonedmines I went to the website for the tours and was shocked to see an advisement that there would be "no tours for the 2017 season" and that nobody had come back to upgrade it, suggesting they were done for good. I'd hate to think the model is going to just rot away, but they took it up there under a helicopter, and I can't imagine any other way to get it down!

[@carmium]

@@redneckswitwheels Thanks, she said, sadly...

[@EddieBoes]

This model is sooo impressive and beautifully displayed. Worthy of being on display at the Smithsonian.... or at least the Canadian version of the Smithsonian. Do you have a website of your other pieces? I am in awe.

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

A lot of lumber was used to make this place, astounding the lumber bill. What a view! These levels, 2 mines and 80 miles of tunnels, wow. You'll be walking for weeks. Walking is easy, so i'm with you all the way. So far we have seen about 2 - 3 miles of mine from our prospective, You on the other hand, sure see more than we do. 7 oz per ton, wow. How many tons of material left this mine. The Math boggles my mind.

[@rockfan3479]

Frank another GREAT JOB ! I am glad that you are filming this mine before they close it up.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

There are very few places to get underground there. Barrack Gold closed most of them.

[@WacKEDmaN]

wow...what an extensive mine!..love the old buildings...thanks Frank

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Frank, it was so funny seeing you going down those steps in quick time lol. A very interesting mine by the look of it so far, plenty of areas to check out and find new. A very cool explore, I look forward to part 2, thanks for sharing. x

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hi Sue I hope you are doing well......thanks for your comments see you next week!

[@SueGirling68]

@@exploringabandonedmines I'm doing okay thank you, I hope you are doing okay too as I heard about the big quake in BC :(. XX

[@edwardandrews1241]

I have been on those stairs myself back in the mid 70s and yes it's as freaky as all hell

[@dodecaheathenblue8132]

Whoa- The Aerial View..of the Structures Left...WOW!! Cannot wait for the series- take care & be safe Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Look on the playlists for Hedley!

[@Lalunabreeze]

Omg, those stairs. Going up, whew. Nice mine. Beautiful. That would have been a great tourist learning attraction. Very interesting. Great, great video. Your the best, Frank.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

I notice that there's various jobs mentioned at the Mascot mine exhibit, but no mention of the carpenters ? Whaat ?! -I Love to see all the timbering, frames, buildings etc and that huge 3D diorama model is fantastic. Excellent you've recorded that precarious set-up too, because it's all starting to come apart man.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They called them timbermen in the mines.

[@rdamp2374]

Great Video Frank Can not wait for part two and more. You and your Gal STAY SAFE.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Yes this is one of your best ones - imo. Great job filming as that is some breathtaking scenery over there. My knees wouldn't survive all those endless steps. Thanks for doing this, as it's obvious, there must've been some serious legwork involved. 10 outta fkg 10.

[@TheSWolfe]

Those miners must've been part mountain-goat, to maintain such an operation perched upon/clinging to that steep cliff-side. I was thinking the same thing as u, knee-wise, going down. Don't even want to imagine what the return trek must be like!

[@centralmexicodogsanctuarya4590]

Your's is the best content on YT, Frank. I always go to your videos for some sanity.

[@garymaris9471]

Great mine, lots of wooden of structures ! "GREAT video", thank you so much Frank.

[@MrBluoct]

Amazing Location History Staging and construction of the buildings and infrastructure back in time And the mining efforts in general Thanks

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is an amazing site!

[@Selfcreative]

Awesome place Frank. Thank you for a tour. It is sad to see this unique mining attraction falling apart.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Me too, this series is giving them a lot of publicity.........maybe it will help.

[@pamcooper9429]

Love watching your episodes....new subscriber from UK...so interesting

[@BubbaD423]

I find myself watching another great video on break at work. Than kn s for the videos!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you like them!

[@gimiesome]

Thanks for sharing your adventures Frank.

[@michellelaroche2189]

Hey Frank, thanks for peaking my interest in a new Covid hobby-rockhounding. Two field guides later, I have begun checking out what rocks and minerals I have in my area. No gold or silver in my area to speak of but many other cool things

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Lots of interesting rocks and minerals everywhere.

[@highlysuggestible861]

That was AWESOME!! You're living the dream, buddy!!!

[@paulbosen]

The drone footage at the beginning is amazing! It's incredible how prospectors find ore anywhere.

[@EddieBoes]

That view of the main yard at 8:40 is beautiful. What a scenic location for all this. It's a shame it is no longer in operation (for visitors, not mining). The drone footage in the beginning was mind-blowing. Humans will go to any extent for riches!

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

That is a great tour of an amazing old mine !!

[@claycountybrian5645]

Greetings from Clay Co. Missouri, USA! I was getting dizzy (dizzier?) going in circles Glad I had a good guide! I KNEW you'd end up going up SOMEthing! AWESOME As always! Thank you Thank you Thank you! 3 thumbs up! See you next week

[@jsarkozy]

Thank you so much for this...I have been wondering about this for decades...seriously...now I get to go along with you on your exploration!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

and you can stay dry!

[@jsarkozy]

@@exploringabandonedmines hahaha...yes. When I was a lot younger I explored the Fairview mines and Dividend-Lakeview in Osoyoos area, I got plenty wet at times...chest deep even...

[@garyanddoris6022]

Truly enjoyed the mine exploration, I’m an old miner myself , love to see the insides , really educational...I’ve never been n a gold mine but I have been in coal surface and underground, rock quarry mines underground limestone, sand mines etc ..not many people can get used to the ideal of underground mines there claustrophobic...

[@leasallis9548]

I went through this mine back in the 70's . Was in much better condition. I went up many of the strait up ladders. Was so cool. We encountered the ice too but also met up with an Ice figure that was taller than me.( I am 5ft7) Wish you could see what I had seen.

[@davenonya8854]

love how you guys explore and show viewers so much content..I love it

[@dBREZ]

You explore mines so I don't have to. I enjoy these video. Your explorations are so thorough and entertaining that I feel like I'm right there. Minus the mud, cold, wet physical climbing and crawling. Thank You.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am glad to have you along!

[@dBREZ]

@@exploringabandonedmines Always keep your Right Hand Rule strong my friend.

[@magseh4433]

Awesome. What a place! Could watch you wonder around these mines for days!!

[@625jeffrey]

This could be a tv show. Production quality

[@dougabbott8261]

I remember when they opened up this place for tours. By the time I got to go it was already closed again. So this is as close as I am going to get . Thanks for the tour. It probably is very similar to Britannia Beach Mine out side Squamish B.C. There is alot of mine to explore up there. That mine ran for 70 years (or there a bouts).

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I will have to get out to Britannia some day.

[@SteamboatWilley]

It looks like it would have been a brilliant tourist attraction, but if it's located in the middle of nowhere you're going to struggle to attract visitors. Dunaskin ironworks (near me, in Scotland) suffered a similar fate. A brilliantly preserved industrial relic in a remote location.

[@TMandN]

Went on the first nations tour of this mine a few years back. Was a cool tour.Saw all the outside buildings, and went a couple of hundred feet into the mines main haul level to the sound equipment you stopped at. What a trip. And those stairs....holy shit, a workout for sure.The trip up to the mountain top was something else. Great video. Brings me back. Looking forward to part 2.Thanks for taking us on such an amazing journey Frank!

[@mlgauss60435]

What is going to happen to that magnificent model of the mine!? OMG! THAT, in it self, is a treasure! 7 ounces of gold to a ton!!?? So little for such hard work!😳 Thanks for sharing your adventures again!😘

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That is really rich. Most miners would be happy with one ounce per ton!

[@mlgauss60435]

@@exploringabandonedmines really? I'm amazed!😳

[@budinfield9064]

I think Franks museum should get that model!

[@mlgauss60435]

@@budinfield9064 that's what I was thinking! 😉🙂

[@rubusroo68]

highlight of my Thursday another awesome video, thanks Sir!

[@augydraenor1598]

i just cant get over the beautiful area/views from that mine, i would love a large photo print of that panorama and stare at it for hours, great job again Frank really interesting as usual.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have a large poster of it on my wall in the kitchen!

[@augydraenor1598]

@@exploringabandonedmines nice, did you get the poster online Frank or locally? I've got 2 of your t shirts and that poster would be next lol :)

[@eatsleepdrive7034]

Awesome views and video, the mine complex was in really good condition! Thank you for your efforts in recording another epic journey. 😎🙏

[@rolfsinkgraven]

That was a very nice museum party and that mine is very big, very nice explore and nice things too see in the mine thnx.

[@ditzy_neko3362]

WOW this place was wonderful! you should buy it Frank.

[@daveshrum1749]

Love the video as always Frank. You stepping on that wooden platform outside was probably the most dangerous thing I've ever seen you do Frank. Stay safe sir and can't wait till the next video. Later everyone.

[@budinfield9064]

I agree Dave, spooky as hell watching Frank do it!

[@daveshrum1749]

@@budinfield9064 right!

[@frederickmoller]

Thanks, Frank, that was awesome, a mine that I always wanted to see, I can't wait till the next part !

[@normanmallory2055]

Wow now that's a find for sure.. Pretty amazing how they built all the structures , more amazing is how they got the winch and all that equipment upon that hill side.. You say more in a series , yes please please do more of this one.. What would be cool , fly your drone out in front of all of it and film all sides , front and back.. I'm impressed , well done really well done..

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Norm I have more drone footage and 360 footage coming in future episodes.

[@memphismoney8463]

Amazing! Thanks for exploring☺

[@SteelSmoker]

Havent been on my suggestion list.....so glad you showed back up on it. Cause God knows I can't remember to check all my favorites!!!!

[@SteelSmoker]

What a bummer that it is no longer an active museum.

[@SteelSmoker]

That model is crazy awesome....

[@SteelSmoker]

25:13 starts to look like the inside of a heart. . . . ......hmmmmm. Cool.

[@SteelSmoker]

ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT WAIT FOR PART II. Wow....such a fantastic and attention gathering video. Again.....glad you popped back up on my feeds. Keep up the great footage, AND a BIG 'OL wave from Texas!!!

[@BLACKMONGOOSE13]

"I might be lost." Laughs it off. 👍🏻

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah but I could be wrong!

[@Ty-tie_FTW]

I'm from north idaho down here in the silver valley, we have some cool mines and nice mountains but nothing like that area. Very beautiful up there. Thank you for sharing that with us. Great video

[@bobhunt3197]

Hedley has always interested me since I was a little kid on the way to Penticton for summer holidays, I remember coming into Hedley and hearing the stamp mills pounding away and wondering how anybody slept in the valley. That's a beautiful part of the province.

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Another great video adventure ! Thanks

[@andrewbarker9773]

thats just awesome footage frank,

[@redlinemando]

Awesome video as usual!!!! Can't wait to see next weeks continuation!!!!

[@AnonYmous-pt8kf]

Such breath-taking views at the beginning!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The drone does an awesome job!

[@fredfarquar6709]

Fabulous, Frank! Watching your videos is like taking a vacation without all the hassles! (My wife and I honeymooned at Mammoth Cave!) Awaiting more exploring with great anticipation!👍👍❤️

[@tnwhitley]

I love seeing these old buildings. Thanks. One request can you please consider not moving your camera so quickly it makes it difficult to see anything when you jerk the camera around so quickly.

[@Vaasmios]

The more the camera shakes , you know the dude can't contain the excitement 😁😁

[@richardbrobeck2384]

frank your the man thanks for sharing

[@baerster]

Amazing! I hope that mine is still in a preserved condition, and that it hasn’t fallen prey to wildfires.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is still standing!

[@tyroneputtkamer2729]

Fantastic video. would love to see more of the buildings and such but not worth it if not safe. Keep up the good work!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Some of them are good. You will see more in upcoming shows.

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

Thanks for sharing. @ 5:00 that was a awesome scale model of mine. Fantastic. Thank you.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes it is quite impressive!

[@MagnetOnlyMotors]

What a massive amount of work just installing all this stuff!

[@grandprismatic]

Frank, 3 minutes in and IMO the best footage of the year. Great preservation too see all that work to go un noticed would be a shame. I have a feeling theirs going too be a great series. You said it best like a kid in a candy store

[@richardbrobeck2384]

frank keep up the great job and We are here to support you

[@raebsen]

I'm really surprised things are still left in there that people haven't looted already ! I think its wonderful!

[@revbobj3220]

What a fun place to explore! Thank you!

[@DJWerkz]

What an amazing place and location, wish it were still a museum

[@20PINKluvr]

Oh wow those buildings on the side of the mountain reminds me of the mine cliffhouses in castle in the sky

[@r.crompton2286]

There was a small village for the miners fairly close to the mine complex that was called Nickel Plate. I visited it in '89 as part of a group tour. There was once a bowling alley there. You couldreach the town-site off Hwy. 3 just east of Hedley through a swing gate. The gravel road climbed up fairly steeply in switchbacks but it was in decent shape at that time so that non- 4 wheel drive vehicles with a decent clearance could make it.

[@EdenValleyAdventuresUK]

That was a great video fantastic Mine thanks for sharing.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

I love your videos, Frank. My boy is really into exploring old mines here in the UK. He's been all over the country to burrow his way into some tight spots. There was one in Wiltshire where they got busted by military guards ... that one got a bit hairy... Please keep these videos coming... They're great. Blessèd be and stay safe - From Margate, 🇬🇧❤🇨🇦 /|\

[@bdevereaux]

Hedley was beautiful when i was there but never had the chance to go exploring thanks for this great vid, also the restaurant in hedley was amazing

[@joohop]

Another Brilliant Video Well Done Lads

[@joohop]

And Lady's

[@jshood3353]

Good job Frank. I am looking forward to next week.

[@johnrobinson357]

Wow sulfides a plenty !! More than i have ever seen in any of the mines you have taken us inside of. It just seemed to be everywhere in very heavy concentrations - if that is a good sign than it must have been lucrative - 7 ounces to the ton. I believe it. By the looks of it still some left. I just get excited that ore could still be extracted, if only as a possibility. Very cool and so much more to see !

[@oxygen454]

This really reminds me of the tour at Britannia Mine near Squamish. The above ground part anyway.

[@tyroniousyrownshoolacez2347]

Wow! Cool! Lotta history dating back to 1998 and the turn of the century in aught 1 for the tourists.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

1898!

[@williamwintemberg]

This looks to be the beginning of a series, a really Big Series!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

5 so far.......it has its own playlist!

[@algorythemQ]

The walls were kicked out because the crooks were looking for hidden jars or whatever of gold.... I spent 18 years in Alaska and explored many dredges and abandoned mines. Same evidence of looters hunting for "free" gold..... Good work guys!! Great video!!! Thanks

[@lortopalt]

Amazing mine, Frank, and a great video, as allways! 👌Good job.

[@illeodavinci]

Amazing mine, great video 👍

[@goldrushmines]

Great work. Love this work your are doing!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hey maybe the band wants to sell it!

[@Aethgeir]

I would LOVE to visit this place next time I'm in BC! I can't believe they couldn't make it work as a tourist attraction. Must just need better marketing / management. Mind you I'd never heard of this place until I saw this latest series of your videos, so maybe you'll reignite interest in this place!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Some publicity can't hurt!

[@chris101ward]

Those stoped out areas are insane. The volume of rock that must have been removed is mind boggling, that had to be some incredibly rich ore.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Wait until you see some of the stopes in the Dickson decline they are even bigger!

[@gunnyu.s.m.c8606]

morning Frank, enjoyed your video really awesome, be safe my compliments sir

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you sir! Good morning to you too.

[@lordawesometony2764]

That intro was very professional.

[@BrodyYYC]

Awesome info thanks! I miss Bill Barlee! He's a legend! My ex had a hat made for me of him sitting in his chair with his jean jacket on doing the "Mr Burns" hands. I have lots of hats that I like but it's my favorite for sure! Figures that amazing stairs to a mine from the road would be built when he was in government.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

He grew up right here in Grand Forks!

[@Bushguyrocks]

@@exploringabandonedmines I had him for a substitute teacher. Oops wrong guy. Oops, yes it was him.

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Awesome I hope all that history doesn't go up in smoke!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That would be a real shame.

[@Joe.M]

The models that were in the buildings were pretty cool and pretty detailed. I can't believe that the company left that stuff behind.

[@dubdub5925]

Thanks Frank you are awesome I could be you except for my fear of the dark,closed in places,heights,bats,etc seriously im laid up with a broken foot since April and have really enjoyed watching your videos and the wife loves her hoodie and shirt I ordered she loves watching your videos as well keep up the good work and be safe

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Anything to keep the wife happy!

[@poorkitnerd2631]

Awesome stuff Frank