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[@CutthroatMcRage]

Ya know what the best part about all Franks videos are? Why they're so damn good all the time? Well, I'm about to tell ya why just in case you haven't figured it out yet. Its because there Frank just being Frank no pun intended ;) or maybe it was intended? But that's just the way I feel so ill leave that all up to you folks to decide. So flip a coin and call it in the air!!! Heads or Tails, Either way, I can promise you that you'll be a winner. :) So now what are ya waiting for? The Subscribe and Like buttons to jump up and bite ya in the ass -_- Get your o2 sensor, pick, shovel, ropes/climbing gear, and hard hat on and check to make sure your batteries to whatever lights you're gonna use are all charged and above all safety first so a good start is to make sure you trim your Beard a bit if ya got one so it won't get caught up in your rope workings and put ya in a very scary badass spot to be in. I can tell ya from a friend I have come to know that it really happened to that once that happens to ya you will make sure that once is way more than enough and you will totally make sure that it will never happen again lol ;) So remember a light trim to a man's soup strainer before he goes down on a rope can never hurt and just may under certain conditions end up saving one's life. ;)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I could not have said it any better myself!

[@oxskirra]

I hope everyone appreciates the time, work, effort and resources that you put into these docu-explorations. I hope that this episode conveys that to any who are not that familiar with your passion Frank. Keep up the adventures and be safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@atourdeforce]

Never a truer word said on KZbin. The effort he puts in is tremendous. Fair play to ye all.

[@nicke1903]

How do you maneuver around so well with Testicles that big? I'm not 100% sure the ppl watching can quite understand how dangerous this is...yet so awesome to see,thank you Sir

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The reason I produced this video is to help the producer for our documentary to understand what is up there, what kind of shots we can get and collect some footage that we might want to use. The winners will be announced for the grant on the 7th of September. I am pretty sure we will win because we were leading in the voting for a lot of the time! Help support the channel and buy get an awesome shirt, now in new styles and colors! www.bonfire.com/franks-campaign-66/

[@georgerendeane3886]

If you need some more votes, just ask!

[@mrpenn4613]

Good luck on the grant! Saw some of the earlier videos and was excited to see you draining sections, I have wondered on occasion why more explorers don't do that more often.

[@georgerendeane3886]

Sorry, I was too late to help by voting. :-(

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Sounds like fun Ben...............shoot me an email when it gets closer. [e-mail]

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Anyox is quite the place...It is amazing how many homes and industrial facilities there once was.... and how time has taken so much.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The big fire in the 40s as well.

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

This mine and pit is massive, so many adits drifts, shafts, ore chutes. Glad you drained part of this mine. Frank, take your time, you would have it no other way. Keep going. Fabulous tour, Thanks Frank. Gly had a huge mine like this but not that much water.

[@glennwall552]

Yep Frank's understated way not steep means not quite 90 degrees is right. Great one this is love it thanks Frank and co

[@josephgeis6641]

Hope no one gets sick from that muck. Thanks for your hard work.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No we didn't but it is hard to wash off!

[@evan301972]

I could play in this mine making the water flow for hours 😀

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I did that!

[@naui_diver9290]

Me too!

[@kayceem2335]

haha I' was that kid who broke up the ice and snow around the drains and made rivers and streams etc lol satisfying watching it flow like that

[@ianelsley71]

You need to promote this some more. Maybe speak to some other youtubers on how to get your numbers up. Really appreciate the effort. I was riveted to the film.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am happy with the growth of the channel. The average view is over 12 minutes........that is huge for a You Tube channel!

[@joshuanorris5860]

Yeah the "numbers" are probably better then you think. Quality content here.

[@joshuanorris5860]

And yeah, time will help :) this will continue to grow, dont you worry.

[@raymorrell1117]

Awsome scenery , can't believe I'm addicted to your channel. Just brilliant thanks

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you are enjoying it Ray!

[@llewdis]

21:30 that is a friggin cool wrench!

[@Mike-xt2ot]

You are living my dream. I live in Arizona and have been trying to locate some abandoned mines on BLM land. Your safety tips and your experience has probably saved more lives than you will ever know. Thank you. Your expertise is second to none.

[@bronsonp1946]

Its nice seeing people work together to be safe for the sake of exploration and informing us the knowledge of your activities

[@alanpurdy703]

Awesome video, thanks for showing us this rugged mine .

[@harrickvharrick3957]

Truly LOVE to see at least SOME activity is x still taking place there, in our time. The old buildings, and of all of them the old power house most, made me feel so melancholic

[@Rambogner]

Nice one Frank, appreciate your work on this!

[@meanboycoins6250]

best video in a mine I have ever seen. I am buying a shirt because your a friggin beast!

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Always 5 star videos !

[@md-ln4fp]

I had to go watch a few mining documentaries from the late 1800;s to late 1950's to really understand and appreciate what you are filming. Thank you.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Very welcome

[@rdaw33]

I enjoy exploring some of the most dangerous mines around the world from the safety of my front room. You guys are awesome, keep up the great exploration.

[@TroubleBKC]

It is amazing how something as solid as these cave entrances can look like it just gobbled you up. So immense!

[@Duker444444]

Thanks so much Frank I’m addicted to your videos Id join you in a heartbeat but I’m stuck out in flat country hopefully these videos inspire some young people to appreciate a lot of history in places that may one day be forgotten

[@howardwinter3455]

The geology is absolutely beautiful.

[@stihlnz]

Back in 1986 ? I was a claimstaker for Van Alpen exploration working for Noranda spent a few weeks running out claims square 2.5km x 2km and chainsawing lines here. Flew over the dam and came across all sorts of ruins and viaducts. further up the fiord we flew over a huge wooden aerial tramway that went from the side of the fiord to the ridgeline... amazing what these old timers got up to. There was a mountain that had been mined out and its top had fallen in, you could see mineshafts. This could have been the last part of the video although it looks as though more has fallen in. There is a book I heard of the town. We had a camp for the chainsawing / linecutting and the claimstaking was out of Stewart by helicopter. Thanks for posting this it brings back all the memories

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Staking is all done online now, times have changed!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Wow sir you are tru adventure thanks for taking us with. On the other hand look what man has done to earth it's a wonder it has not inploded yet Central California U.S.A. watching

[@spidykat7188]

Come on Frank, you know I've been ready I just can't get to you I'm in Florida. LOL wait till the borders open I guess. I'd love to check out the museum as well

[@ontheedge33371]

My Dad worked for CIL early in his career ! He sold explosives and was a driller blaster . We have old CIL hats and belt buckles ,cool pencils and small knives . Lots of other powder companies hats and assorted things that he collected over the years . I guess the explosives reps would hand out these items out when visiting the work sites to sell explosives . He worked with Prime Explosives and Titan Explosives later . Seeing those sweaty sticks was interesting and the hugeness of everything there is very cool :) thanks for this it really was a great video !

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They had cool ashtrays too!

[@AxionSmurf]

Well done Gandalf. You defeated the Balrog.

[@gregsmht40]

Unbelievable. The history of real men. Appreciate that you take the time to share this. 👍🏼

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It was amazing seeing how hard they worked back then!

[@Seat1AJoe]

Frank thanks for the tour

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome!

[@orisonsquirrell]

I dont think I blinked once.. great exploring and spelunking..

[@michaelcarlson1528]

WOW, much appreciated for that amazing video! I hope their are more like this video! Thank so much for sharing your experience!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chadx8269]

Excellent exploration, amazing formations and decay. This should be basic training for anyone that wants to go to Planet Mars.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I don’t know when you started your site. I watched quite a few. I was in the Antioch area years ago but couldn’t persuade anyone to look. Abandoned and forgotten places is where I picked up your site…did a lot of exploring in Midway , Grand Forks and Rock Creek

[@jeffd6540]

Hey there, Really liked this trip. Loved all the water traps and helping to drain them for better access. Would love to see any future trips.

[@nickcarroll2898]

Hello Frank thanks once again for an excellent video. We were always told when tights come down mites go up🙂 Maybe that doesn't translate so well I'm hoping to visit west coast states and wander up too British Columbia next year. I've taken a quick look into the remac mine with willy. I'm lighter and older plus this time I have health insurance,anything awkward,maybe these things qualify me for going in front always interesting to see your mines,always staggered by the size of what you have Thanks and best wishes

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Willey is a cool guy to do exploring with!

[@2smart2prank]

This should be a T.V show, thanks Frank great video!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Who watches TV anymore?

[@2smart2prank]

Your so right, we don't, for the last 8 years now

[@michellelaroche2189]

I like watching from the comfort of my home with warm, dry feet and no swampy muck!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Smart!

[@jonfranklin4583]

Thanks for documenting your adventures and sharing them with us. I have always found mining fascinating and seeing the lengths man goes to to extract resources never ceases to amaze me, keep up the good work!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@timcantrell9673]

Totally Right On. I like it when you walk on the dam

[@roncooper8666]

Kudos, mate! You did a great job of editing all of the original footage that was shot. I really hope you go back up there! It's a fascinating area and I credit your earlier videos of Anyox with sparking my curiosity to take a closer look at its interesting, albeit short, history. So, thank you, sir!

[@skillian09]

Wow an old one I never saw. Wowwwww what a hugeeee amazing dam!!!

[@RadosaurusRex]

I've been binge watching all your videos all weekend. This might be the best exploring channel on KZbin, I can't believe you don't have more subscribers!!! Thanks for the badass videos Frank!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoy them Scott.......getting more subs every day!

[@brianjhoov]

I'm only halfway through the video, but I'm still watching. Great Work!

[@Ponyhofjo]

thanks for your content. Discovered your videos today and I cant stop watching them. Stay safe and be careful.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you like them!

[@chunkquiezy3452]

Frank your the man!!

[@badbadnotgoodgoodgodnotbad2930]

This channel is an absolute gem

[@georgerendeane3886]

Thx for your hard work & the many hours you spend on this, all the planning, the physical effort & the video editing, it all produces a unique insight into the historic world of mines.

[@BestBuddies.]

I hope you get the grant dude this show kicks so much ass!

[@Grinsauce]

Awesome, great exploration. Love what you are doing. I have never seen nuts that size!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you very much!

[@jimmynellis3356]

Superb video thanks.

[@GregBird]

That was amazing. What an impressive place, and the combination of mine video and drone footage was awesome. BIG site for sure. Thanks for putting this together.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikegallegos7]

Thanks for the video, Guys.

[@GaryLX870D]

Just amazing to me!!

[@brammetje16]

So nice to wacht this frank greets from Holland city Hilaard?🥰

[@JFDhater]

tremendously exotic adventure that you gentlemen (highly respected) go through to show us the inside of this astounding place. much appreciated for all your efforts. very impressed. thanks so much.

[@erickillg811]

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. So many amazing minds to explore.

[@skeeskeeter6994]

There's a rumor going around... That BEARS have hearing so acute they can follow the drones back to the operator... (my attempt at humor) Your videos are so cool... Thanks for the excitement and adventures it is appreciated...

[@billylewis2426]

This has to be one of your best. Frank,,,, that Blue in The Rock beautiful,, well filmed ACE HAT OF TO YOU FROM OVER THE POND

[@roostew]

FRANK ! What a guy, doing the hard legs so I can sit here and explore caves and mines (well, what you doing it anyways) like I once did as a child. Keep Safe!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Well since I was there I figured I might as well shoot some film!

[@ragingpatriot772]

I love how you drained some of the mine.

[@barbararobinson7980]

Feature length episode - bonus! This was a fantastic edit Frank, absolutely fascinating to watch. The drone footage was excellent, and the exploration was exciting. It was interesting, educating and I enjoyed every bit. Appreciate all the time, work and finance that you invest in getting these shows out. Thank you. Good luck for the outcome of your pitch/bid for the grant.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Barbara........you are too kind!

[@ignaciosanchez6165]

I would love to visit those mines that's awesome 😊

[@williamwing196]

Great episode Frank! I wish I could join you. Living vicariously through you.

[@stevengaskill6515]

Amazing stuff, I once worked in Salt mining as a mechanic. 1600 feet down on a island Cote Blanche for Compass minerals. 12 hours A-day 7 days week. Constant threat of water leaking in, Gas leaks, scales falling, fires, cave in 110 to 120° heat all year. I made a bunch of money and got out. I miss it sometimes. And this guy is going in for free! hard core dude!

[@clint-4569]

I interviewed for that same spot

[@va7da]

Pete Loudin wrote a book about Aniox, The Town That Got Lost. My mom was raised there.

[@squeezintrees]

My wife and I would live to tag along a mine exploration. The first if this year we checked out a few in Quartzsite Az. Nothing like what you do but it definitely left me wanting more.

[@gazman7641]

What an amazing video. All your videos are first class, congrats.

[@syednadeemahmed4259]

Such a Superb job you people are did.....its so difficult to do....

[@cavslayer7698]

Great work Frank !!! Keep it up. Got my t-Shirt , glad to wear it and show my support for you .

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Brendan I appreciate your support!

[@Sedagoods]

Love the video frank. Always good to take a glimpse into the past thanks

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks Chris glad you enjoyed it!

[@dougp2534]

Great video!!

[@illeodavinci]

Love these vids, never get tired of seeing Anyox

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is my favorite place!

[@curtislashon3557]

One of my favorites this was cool

[@klintbartle54]

Frank that is an awesome amount of exploration there. Thank you very much. I really appreciate your work going where i can't. And showing me whats there. Safe journey to you.

[@grandprismatic]

Just mind boggling the amount of artifacts are still inside. Shame too see it go unseen. If i had the $$$$$$$ lol. would love too establish a museum there. Thanks for putting this together and hope if all goes well I be there late spring. Only thing I would need is a place too put my mummy bag have all my own mountaineering gear and rope bags. ~B

[@cqdon6808]

Same. I'd build newer infrastructure and live there too. Build another big general store

[@adofusjooknow7654]

Amazing mine and engaging video. Thanks much for sharing it.

[@Garnizzle]

Very cool!

[@MPGunther1]

just amazing

[@madeofscars9355]

I found this channel about 2 weeks ago and some of these mines are stunning. Im from tasmania in Australia and there's a lot of old gold mines there, I've been inside some of the old ones that looked solid (there's many that I just wasn't even going to dare going inside) I've always had a fascination with old mines and caves I'd love to do this stuff one day it's awesome to see someone document as many as they possibly can because in the near future they will be history thats documented on a map and that's it. Keep up the awesome work guys 👍

[@TheIgby8776]

Ahhhhh I don't know how I'm just discovering this now! Liked subbed and shared. Thanks for creating and sharing!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for the sub!

[@flam8882]

Wow, great episode. Now to wash out your shorts!

[@RB-nx8ut]

Wow can you imagine how much work would have happened to build that mine!

[@scottcol23]

LOTS of cheap labor and hard work. It was a company owned town. You were paid in currency that were only good in the town stores. The mine opened in 1914 and closed in 1935. so a lot was achieved in 20 years.

[@paigelee6321]

Wow massive mine but really cool love your adventures

[@raavankilanka8912]

Just grt work

[@HeroHeloCrack]

Awesome footage

[@whocares5188]

You should forsure come back here.

[@seandepoppe6716]

Finally I found this damn video!!! That dam is pretty damn big!😉👍👍👍

[@meteoman7958]

Amazing video. Thanks.

[@mikegallegos7]

Amazing, interesting geological forms.

[@Dxkzo]

Truly amazing, I appreciate the time and effort you put in to this extremely long video:)

[@caleb9246]

Hey man, you’re awesome, thanks for the cool videos brother.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for watching!

[@thewolf3889]

This was truly Great Frank. I can't wait to see if you get into the rest of the Mine. And being 1-hr & 3 min. was a Bonus. Thanks I'am your biggest fan.

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Great video.

[@kingbeat101]

That was a much different experience in that mine and the biggest mine I have ever seen!!

[@andermac1]

Love your work guys! Frank excellent job leading. Hope to visit next year. You just invited people up but I doubt seriously I could keep up.

[@paulcooper2897]

I'm a little late to the party, but WOW! That was incredible. Thank you for all the effort

[@desktop100]

Been binge watching your explorations for last few days! All that yellow mud looks possibly like tailings to me. Might have been part of the closure to pump whatever amount of tailings they could back into the mine wherever it may flow. Stay safe!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No those aren't tailings the concentrator is next to the smelter.

[@billwing6917]

Great show guys‼️‼️ Such hard work 😓. Thank you 🙏.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bobrobert319]

Greatest video ever.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I think so to.......it took a lot of time to edit!