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[@Oldrbutnowisr]

as a kid growing up in Northern Arizona we used to go check out the ghost towns most of which were mining communities that when the ore ran out or the price dropped the mines closed. Back in the 1960s you could still walk into the old Indian cliff dwellings and ruins and I mean the famous one like in Canyon de Chelly . If you were local, ranchers would let you ride their property in search of things. I've found an old miner's camp on a small stream that eventually wound up in the Salt River Canyon and I'm talking the guy with the burro type gear with sluice boxes and hand shakers rather than bedrock mines. I've been in the mine shafts as well although pretty carefully as we used some really basic things to detect bad air - - didn't have hand held "sniffers". What I like about your videos is the honesty - - if you don't know something you damn well say so and offer an educated guess unlike some who make these vids and are completely clueless yet state things I know to be false trying to come off as experts. You try to see what once was and don't try to artificially enhance what you're showing because its fascinating just to see what they left behind and the scope of their operations. I'll be turning 69 here pretty quick and both knees won't be OEM equipment much longer so my adventures are a bit restricted from what they once were but so long as I can I'll be humpin the bush in search of who knows what. Love the drones gees - - you can get an overview in an hour I couldn't on horseback in a whole day of riding never mind accessing areas that would be out of reach. And ya while javelina hunting around the Superstition Mountains I may have kept an eye out for the Peralta's more famously referred to as the Lost Dutchman - - keep it going Frank as long as you can. Those vistas around Anyox were breath taking - - I like those off the beaten path areas

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for writing to me I really appreciate it. When I read letters like that it really makes me feel like what I am doing is worthwhile!

[@Oldrbutnowisr]

@@exploringabandonedmines I'm a licensed diver as well and have pictures of our crew on the ballast stones of old Spanish ships and touched their canons , dove on a German sub from WW II off Block Island (the U853), found a fossilized dinosaur footprint that we sent to ASU, found the quickly carved grave marker for 3 sheep herders killed during the running feud with cattlemen (according to what was written they were found hanged and the person that made the marker buried them with no idea as to who they were) - - my point is Frank these things need to be documented - - had we had the technology we would have made videos but back then if you wanted instant pics it was a Polaroid - -1 lux lenses hadn't even been thought of. As you've noted how things have collapsed from just one visit to the next what is there today may very well be gone tomorrow - - your videos provide a running record and stir up interest in others to go out and discover and hopefully document what they find as well. You know as divers we often revisit a wreck site after a major storm because the bottom configuration can greatly be altered exposing things that were buried in the sediment on the bottom - - nature does our work for us. I'm Canadian from Quebec so familiar with north woods environment then we moved to northeastern Arizona when my father became technical director of a pulp mill in 1961 - - I recently went back for our 50th class reunion and that mill with paper making machines that run in the millions now sits abandoned and being scrapped bit by bit so again something I kind of thought would be there forever is now in the process of disappearing

[@howardkunzman6085]

Nice cabins around that mountain. Good place to spend a week or two and check out the old mines. Thanks for showing them

[@carius007]

Nothing better than watching your videos on the big screen having cold beers! Thanks and great work as usual! 👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is surprising how clear it is even on big screens!

[@carius007]

Great work, I wish the cabins & mines could tell their stories but without you I’d never know they existed!

[@motech1093]

I can't stop watching

[@Gordonseries385]

Hi Frank , drinking a fresh hot cup of coffee here you mention drinking water, and looking at the water in the mind and watching your other videos the water looks so pure and clean I get the urge of just scooping it up and drinking it. artesian water and beer hay enjoyed your video

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It looks clear but it doesn't mean you can drink it. Tailings ponds have nice looking green or blue water in them but if you look closer you notice there is no vegetation...…...

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Love your information and aerial drone footage, keep it coming. Love these shots, what a vistas of the mountain views. Don't get me lost in here. I like water, grew up around rivers, where there is good fishing. Fantastic adits, well worked. This one was a cool walk. Another lovely view, and a chance to warm up.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks 👍

[@bellamosse]

Absolutely beautiful views from the drone!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was!

[@sebert1]

You got guts climbing around in them old shafts! New subscriber and about 10 vids deep. Great stuff!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Sean Ebert welcome aboard!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Sean Ebert It isn’t for the timid!

[@Lookinglost]

I always get excited when I see a new video from you, I follow a lot of mine explorers but you are by far my favorite.

[@mrjolly00]

Keep up the great work! Got my exploring abandoned mines hoodie all the way over here in the UK today just in time for winter :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Awesome I am sure it will keep you warm!

[@janeshattuck8681]

Great show

[@quivalla]

I got my sweater.....Its great. Thank you very much.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am doing my best to keep you warm and entertained this winter!

[@alurquhart701]

What a fabulous place to explore. The drone footage was amazing and the mines in this explore were fascinating! Frank, thanks for taking us along once again...

[@mikedeharte6116]

Awesome video

[@COALEDasICE]

The ghost theory, I like it!

[@bobcalgarycanada8582]

I've worked underground in 2 mines in N.W.T. CON Mine Yellowknife & Port Radium or Echo Bay east side Great Bear Lake 3 mines in B.C. I worked with some guys from the Bluebell Mine Riondel up in Yellowknife Thanks Frank For Sharing

[@spartacus8661]

I really appreciate you and your videos, keep up the good work. I can never get enough of that scenery.

[@loyalkuhn5778]

Beautiful country with awesome views. Kind of reminds ya of how puny mankind is and how majestic the creations of a higher power can be. Really enjoyed the last mine and the cabins would be well worth a visit. Thank you again Frank for a great video !!!

[@allenpost3616]

Wow! Some breath tacking scenery. And a lot of really amazing old mines. I would love to be able to do what you do Frank. Thank you for tacking us along. 👍🏻

[@PaulaXism]

interesting mines.. but the star of this one is the breathtaking mountain scenery.

[@StvMo1]

Great stuff..I can't get enough..

[@paigelee6321]

Nice drone shoots beautiful area

[@CutthroatMcRage]

Awesome !! TY Frank :)

[@kennybohey5906]

Your Exploring & Drone Flying & Footage of It All Is Absolutely Incredible Man...You are Amazing Frank/Bigfoot...!!!

[@GoldenNorway1]

I've been to more mines than I can count myself, as mining was a big thing in Norway until the 1970s. It's really fun to see how different mining operations was done around the World, and your videos are some of the best. You're optimistic, interested and fun to watch. You do also know alot of its history, and the drone camera is a really good idea. It's also interesting as the geology in BC is more or less the same you find in Norway, although it's on the other side of the globe. It's a big contrast to the mines in California and the classic "desert mines". I'm only in my mid twenties, but mining history has always been a great interest of mine. -Especially since I now operate an artisanal mine myself, where we still are using the same timbering technuiqes to this date. It works, so why not? Keep it up!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Why mess with a good thing........it has worked for hundreds of years!

[@rockfan3479]

Frank another great video! GOOD JOB

[@mileshigh1321]

Fantastic scenery and amazing mines! Love to stay over in one of those cabins too! Thanks for the great footage!

[@johnperry5102]

great job of narrating, great video, very interesting, it was totally awesome, thank you

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Absolutely enjoy watching. I'm not sure what I enjoyed more, the excitement of what's around the next bend in the mines or the scenery. Thanks so much for sharing your exploration adventures. Take care and be safe.

[@barbararobinson7980]

Absolutely spectacular scenic footage in this video - takes your breath away. Some sketchy mines Frank, glad that first one didn’t go in too far. Good planning that you had your waders today especially with the excess of water in those other mines, the second one being quite extensive. The cabins are great, I mean it must have been welcome to get a fire going for warmth and to help dry your stuff and being surrounded by all that beauty.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is good to know if you run into trouble way up there you can go to a cabin light a fire and spend the night out of the elements!

[@robertzigo2520]

I like your videos, it is pleasure to watch :) side note: I always wonder how the people can destroy beautiful land trying to get the "treasure" from it while mining it. Just to get money, be rich. And then they did NOT even realize that the biggest treasure was the land they destroyed. You have such a huge privilge to live in country like this in the video, I hope future poeple will keep it and appreciate it. This country realy deserves it! :)

[@wapiti7899]

Good morning frank and another fantastic video.

[@jeffreyallen3796]

Wow! The folding and changes in material was awesome. I know of a few places where the ground is exposed and shows all the folding and rolling.

[@christhornley1664]

Love those cabins, it would be great staying in one of those for a few days, treking the mountains and exploring.

[@weouchhere9338]

Soooo cool thanks for the video

[@jburritt426]

How beautiful there. Thank you so much for sharing this. Wow.

[@MikeGotThat]

I didn't even know this was a thing, until I saw one of your videos a few days ago. You're a beast, man. You can keep a Florida beach bum on edge, while you tour guide around in these awesome places. Keep it up man, I cant wait for some more.

[@pR1mal.]

I wish I was a few years closer to retirement, you don't know how bad I want to come up and hang around and explore some mines with you. Feels like what I should be doing.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I know what you mean that is why I figure I should keep doing this as long as I am able!

[@andrewmoore5628]

Your unbelievable, what I life you lead.

[@jimmynellis3356]

Great stuff Frank thank you.

[@Bushguyrocks]

Nice one!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@GoldChasers]

Wow awesome area! Cool video thanks for sharing!

[@farvisions3871]

Another great show my friend.

[@oxskirra]

Looking forward to your return to this area.

[@Seat1AJoe]

This mine just keeps going and going

[@nebula6981]

the scenery is the best i think the star always is frank but this time id like to give it to the people who fix those cabins in these awesome places !

[@stevetreloar6602]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MrJtappin]

That last mine looks like it was worked more than once. There is both relatively recent and very old timbering. Also a surveyor has clearly had look over some of it too. Would love to stay in one of the cabins too, looks a great place to explore.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Most mines have had several periods of production depending on ownership and prices of the metals.

[@theadventure8582]

Would be Awsome to stay in one of those cabins like you said and explore all around the area. Keep it love your work

[@exploringabandonedmines]

If you stayed in Curly's cabin you would be busy chasing rats all night. They come out just as you are getting to sleep!

[@TheSWolfe]

Tonite, Fearless Frank walks the plank, & lives to tell about it! One of the few times I've heard u actually call a mine dangerous, as opposed to hinky, sketchy, or some other not-quite-that-bad descriptor, so it must've really been a baddie. Beautiful country, cozy little cabin, pretty darned hospitable of yr predecessor to leave u that Bud, too. Cheers!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That one was pretty tame compared to the one I was in this week!

[@TheSWolfe]

@@exploringabandonedmines Alrighty, then. I look fwd to seeing it, if u filmed it, that is. Real-life (last month's trip) intervened, & now I'm way behind on my couch-'tater YT vid-viewing schedule - still catching up!

[@outdoorjo6752]

Awesome

[@leehilton9932]

Another great one man. The wife can't wait til her hoody gets here, and I'll have another long sleeve tee. Be safe out there.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Women are notoriously impatient!

[@leehilton9932]

@@exploringabandonedmines yea but I got a pretty good! She puts up with my ass and all my shit.

[@gonephishing]

great production quality!

[@myhandyman1]

The cabin is a pleasant surprise that some one takes care of it and shares with other explorers. Like Geocaching. I leave old coins behind.

[@fishing748]

cool mine thanks for vid

[@Lalunabreeze]

Nice cabin

[@mitchcronin8689]

Completely agree with your proof! :)

[@hangswithraccoons]

Ever see the movie "Descent"? Love your vids man! I'm a big fan! ✌️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes I saw it last year.

[@MrDutchman100]

Find that big hunker nugget, that would pay the bills. Be safe frank.

[@ericscarburry8527]

I like this video

[@rainbruce7788]

wowo ！beautiful！I like it

[@andyhone548]

"It's not even that steep!" Frank said, looking straight up.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Anything that a rat can climb "isn't that steep" !

[@RailPreserver2K]

Good luck on the documentary

[@paigelee6321]

What do you think they were mining there Interesting mine the water is so clear cold I bet. You must find some amazing crystals in those mines

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The only crystals I have found were outside in a quartz vein!

[@WacKEDmaN]

youre getting some really awesome footage with that drone Frank!..ya drone piloting skills look much better to ya aircraft piloting skills thats for sure! LOL... thanks Frank :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Really? I am on my 3rd drone!

[@WacKEDmaN]

LOL

[@DurpVonFronz]

Hey Frank, ever heard of a vehicle called a Sherp. Western Canada now has a dealer for them too. Check em out as they are in a league of their own.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Starting at $119,000 US a helicopter would be cheaper!

[@Bushguyrocks]

They don't do well on steep ground. Made for soft swampy ground.

[@chakrazoo]

Man...please carry and hold a "tape-measure" up to those timbers. Those looked huge! 16"x16"? Hard to tell scale from video. THanks! Great stuff :D

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Noted!

[@danehardinge8801]

I used to cave in Derbyshire, UK. Many old mineral and lead mines dating back hundreds of years. One thing you cant get on a video is the smell of damp rotting structural wood... Scary stuff

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Or the rats!

[@Lalunabreeze]

Man, just keeps going

[@scottcarpenter2317]

Question,,,, first like videos in some your videos I noticed painted numbers and triangles inside the mines. Curious what they mean. Thanks you scott

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It has to do with either surveyors or geologists I am not sure which they are very common and not really old.

[@markharder3676]

What kind of ore were they mining?

[@dBREZ]

This Buds for you.

[@CornishMineExplorer]

Some quality exploring there Frank! Certainly some sketchy ground to say the least! Did you work out what those bundle of pipes were for in that last mine?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No I didn't Alex.

[@wheelbaron]

"He-da grabbed that" :D

[@Raymond-mk8cb]

What was the gold / yellow in the mine.......was it gold or iron ? Thanks

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Gold is rarely ever seen in hard rock mines with the naked eye.

[@13eckerlosmuerte]

Anyone hear that gasp sound at 16:18??? What was that?

[@wmurray9800]

Just passed gas lol

[@joed2392]

What were they mining there, gold, silver, etc.....?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That would be my guess. My friend Eric does the research on the mines it will be posted in the description in a few days,

[@rdamp2374]

HI FrankAn Other Great Video.The Beer was left alone ghost can not drink beer it will go right through them.Have you ever have blow out in your chest boots.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They start to weep after a while........they aren't very durable.

[@Lalunabreeze]

It must have been lots of work and 💰 to build the railroad into the mines. And all the wood, heavy equipment it must have been a real big production. How many workers would be hired for one of the big mines with train, big tall pulleys.

[@cavslayer7698]

Ghost didn't want the beer cause it was a Budweiser !!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Well he couldn't afford to be too picky!

[@rodgercottrill3342]

Was they any fall ins while you was exploring in mines

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Not really maybe the odd loose rock.

[@jbrobertson6052]

Another good one Frank thank-you. I got a question for you, Do you believe in the paranormal? Why I'm asking is because at 12:49ish when you shine your flashlight up into the upper level it looks like a shadow figure runs from right to left or it's just the reflection from the water it's so quick it's hard to tell. Well thanks again. Cheers

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No I don't.......buy feel free to believe whatever you like. People are always seeing ghosts and orbs in my videos, I only see dust and bones!

[@Bushguyrocks]

Remind me to hit the "like" button.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hit the like button!

[@mayzo7439]

Superv I apply you love your shows

[@johno9507]

Frank, what happened at your August court appearance?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I was found not guilty.

[@davidmicheletti6292]

Hi frank! Is that lead and silver ore?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am sure it contains both........of course unless you get it assayed there is no way of knowing for sure how much!

[@BB_46]

23:25 face on left wall

[@TheArozconpollo]

23:48 walking on a false floor covered in water. Yikes!!!

[@stephenstrego8577]

What state is this located in? Cool vids btw

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am in Canada

[@Audion]

Where is Jackson's Bowl?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

South of Retalack.

[@pauloneill9965]

For once I watched 1 ur vids wondering who the madest you or them mountain bikers. Love cycling but whizzing down a mountain even wit gear helmet padding etc something goes wrong that environment something getting broke. In middle no where best shot getting medical help helicopter weather cloud cover keep them on ground wat do then. So ur both nutters.😉 As always brillant drone work top explores Franks real Canadian adventures everything for explores nutters adventures. Endorsed by Canada's best Frank take care see on nxt adventure best regards from Ireland 👍☘🇮🇪

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Those bikers are way crazier than me........I wouldn't ride a bicycle down a slope that is steeper than a cow's face!

[@grizzly9960]

Have you ever come across a Bear inside any of these mines?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Well we do most of our exploring when bears are out of hibernation. I was in a few small adits that smelled and looked like maybe a bear had bedded down there.

[@DonWon4725]

You may find Jimmy Hoffa one day

[@alasdairblackmore2592]

no pocket geologist in tow ... no blue / uv light in the pocket ... and no underwater light [a T10 sealed in silicone / transparent shrink tube on a 3m 28awg cable run off a 9v battery ... for example ..] .... my oh my ... the things you're missing / missing out on on your treks into the mountains ...

[@exploringabandonedmines]

An abandoned mine is what is left after the valuable minerals are gone.......it is more about that process about the historic mine I am interested in documenting. I am not on a treasure hunt!

[@alasdairblackmore2592]

@@exploringabandonedmines : Some minerals fluoresce under UV [there's UV light in Blue] and the effect of seeing it with your own eyes is wondrous ... I can only imagine what that would be like deep in a mine .... I often hear you mention "taking a sample" ...and "There's the pay !" ... if all the valuable minerals [some of which might fluoresce] have gone, what exactly are you taking samples of ?? Your reaction to discovering the pay reveals you've found treasure ... as well as on discovering tobacco tins / explosives boxes and other retrievable [booty] and non retrievable [non-booty] items.

[@alasdairblackmore2592]

@@exploringabandonedmines : Brother ...Treasure to me isn't fist sized diamonds / rubies / lumps of gold ... treasure to me includes what you're doing here ... documenting historic mines ! Knowledge is power ... ! ................. Knowledge is treasure !!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

@@alasdairblackmore2592 Thanks thats the way I see it! Money isn't the goal!

[@kenjohnson4423]

All that water, doesn't look fun to explore, i am used to the dry dusty mines of Southern California. I found recently a mine in Death Valley, with an elevator-muckers, ore carts and in perfect rust free condition.

[@jeffd6540]

:)

[@Bertibab]

Did you ever get another dog Frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No

[@O-beefie]

Where in Canada you located?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Grand Forks BC a half mile North of Washington.

[@O-beefie]

Ahh sweet been alberta few times. Lived a month right next well in nanton

[@alohathaxted]

They just go down? Wankers.