#108

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Just amazing how big this place was. Fail apart real quickly, didn't it, shame. Good thing you logged all on video, thanks. Poor Jen, it like glue held her down for a moment. A mud bath never hurt anyone. Frank, love your humor, picking on Jenn.

[@jeffd6540]

Nice little trip there. Oh, Happy belated Birthday, LOL! Only wish I was closer to enjoy the experiences.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Maybe one day!

[@derelictharvest6501]

Love watching your mine adventures Frank! We visited this site in April '21, unfortunately there is very little left to explore. All of the main mine buildings have been burnt to the ground. There is one former mine home left.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Good thing we were able to document it before it is gone!

[@Lalunabreeze]

So much information, thanks Frank... good info where to place 🦶. Basically, everyone did pretty good. It’s not easy. Especially when you don’t do it all the time. Seriously, mud, water, different levels takes so practice..😍🙏thanks

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Happy birthday Frank 🍺 I got my shirt today in the mail it looks and feels great thank you

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Great to hear Mike!

[@OdySlim]

Hey Frank. My "Exploring Abandoned Mines" Tee shirt arrived today. Its very nice. Thank you Ody Slim

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad to hear......I hope you enjoy it!

[@jupiter1014]

Thanks great shots 👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheSilmarillian]

Can see the fun you had with this one ...got my long sleeve merch 2day excellent (Have to be careful wearing it one never knows here if opal claims are abandoned.will get a gopro and upload a thingy of my mine ) hello again from Lightning Ridge Australia

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It will bring you good luck mate!

[@ashleybellerose7104]

10:05 I wanted to go in there so bad but I had my 3 month old. I loved the cold air that came out of it

[@ashleybellerose7104]

2:40 there used to be a Conveyor belt there. We think kids keep burning it

[@robertclarkguitar]

Perfect framing there in the muddy stuck boots section. Spot on editing. LMAO

[@ashleybellerose7104]

Walked i a lot of those buildings when they were still standing. There was probably 4 5 houses standing when I went. This time when i went 2. And those parts that dwll down all standing.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is disappearing fast!

[@hoggusrampant]

@@exploringabandonedmines It's all burned now. One house and the shower room are all that's left

[@kimbra1132]

Great party and Jen’s pants are now marked. That mud was slick.

[@barbararobinson7980]

Hi Frank, Pamela and the gang. Frank so glad you were able to celebrate your birthday in style, doing something you enjoy, and how nice that everyone shared the experience with you, water, mud and all. Wow it was amazing to see the comparison from your last visit to this time. It shows how quickly something like those buildings can deteriorate, which proves how significant your documenting these areas is. Thank you for sharing the birthday exploring adventure. Belated Birthday Wishes and Many Happy Returns. ❤️👍 ❤️👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thank you Barbara! There is a large forest fire burning in the valley that actually started near the mine when we were filming. ( I have a great shot of a water bomber flying over in next weeks show) There is a chance the fire might take out everything that will burn so it is really good that we were able to capture it on film!

[@battonfive]

Happy belated birthday frank, that was a really nice party. That floating rock was an interesting compound floating on the water there, very odd stuff, a sample of that could be good for the museum say. would be nice to see a collection of the odd mineral mixtures you come across. The HB sure was a producer, it never ceases to amaze me how much wood goes in to these mines :-) Looking forward to the next show

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have a pretty good collection of rocks and minerals in my museum!

[@battonfive]

totally, just meant why not put some of that unusual type stuff in jam jars to. adds to the range :--)

[@brandonpoch8085]

I was. Just up here today and 85% of the building around the main mill are burnt to the ground including the mill. Was devestated

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes it was a good thing we were able to document it while it was still there!

[@halflife103]

few of the houses are burned down now unfortunately. Was up there just a few months ago. The office building where the clothes and safe were is definitely gone. Also kind of surreal seeing the people i know on youtube lol Went to school with one of them :P Both my father and grandfather worked in the mines around salmo. The opposite side of the mountain is currently all burned and dead trees from a forest fire.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is a big part of why I am doing this. We are recording history the mines and buildings are fading fast!

[@clintsinger6893]

very interesting video, thanks and stay safe.

[@1roanstephen]

Considering the state of the buildings, perhaps your party was a wee bit wilder than you remember

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Ha Ha........no it wasn't us! Actually it is even worse now I hear everything is flat now!

[@1roanstephen]

That is what they all say. I can remember a party or two that was that wild in my own misspent youth. I am glad that you did document the site before it collapsed.

[@frostedfur]

Happy Birthday Frank. I have been all over that mine site. Even busted a couple scrapping copper out of the buildings. They had a sawzall and were going to town on any copper they could cut out. It's a shame to see the buildings collapse. There is a massive single cylinder hit or miss engine in the rubble of the thing. The basement of one of the buildings was shoved full of old jeans from the 60's and 70's. I can see from the drone footage that place has collapsed. I think that mystery machine may have been a lighting system minus the poll, and was stashed to keep it from being scrapped or stolen.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

People are up there getting timbers, bricks, barn boards or whatever and why not? It was abandoned 40 years ago what is wrong with recycling? It will all be burned and buried some day.

[@frostedfur]

Exploring Abandoned Mines Agreed on letting people up to salvage stuff. I snagged the brass and glass oiler from the top of the hit or miss engine. And 10 old wooden dynamite boxes, from Nobel Alberta. It was our host who alerted the police about the people scraping the copper. The cops came up Sheeps creek to show us video of my friend and I walking around the property. And to identify the people we saw. They didn't care about the oiler or boxes, they wanted our statement on the people doing the scrapping.

[@geoffreybock8079]

Happy birthday Frank glad you enjoyed your day. Best wishes to you all the way from downunder (Australia) love your work.

[@farvisions3871]

Another great show........

[@Lalunabreeze]

It seems even those rubber boots are wobbly. But I understand when it’s muddy and wet they are needed. Just seems like a good tied shoe would be better. That poor lady, lol.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah I abused her horribly by taking her there.......she dumped me just after the vid and never spoke to me again!

[@caseynewland2614]

At 18:01 we hear a rare sound. A Canadian using the American system!!!!

[@willywhite492]

Happy Birthday Frank!! Thanks for the wonderful drone footage

[@chuffer3d564]

Happy late Birthday Frank, looks like you all had a great time. I have to admit I laughed way more than I should have at getting stuck in the knee deep mud. The whole video has different vibe with a group of people and made it very entertaining indeed! Thanks for sharing.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is always interesting to try and tell a story from a different perspective.

[@digofthedump]

have they built posh houses up there yet and tarmac the roads? gl

[@robertclarkguitar]

The benefit of me joining one day is I am very thin. Under weight sadly .but that would make it easier on the poor ladders and small knook and crannys

[@jerryfraley5904]

Congrats on what looks like the best birthday camping trip ever! When you hinted at it a few weeks ago, I hoped there was footage. Very entertaining, thanks for sharing all the laughs!

[@WacKEDmaN]

happy belated birthday Frank! looks like ya had a good one!...sad all that history is slowly crumbling away...its great that youre video documenting it all before its lost forever (hint hint Storyhive!)...that ore shute Willie climed up was massive!..thanks for sending him up..really put its size into perspective

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Climbs good in his Croc's eh?

[@willyfuder3056]

There is an evacuation alert out for the HB Mine and Sheep Creek right now. May be a good thing you videoed it last week, Frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Wow that would be terrible if everything burned up!

[@TheSWolfe]

& the time prior to outlying bldgs' collapse. Wonder what's goin' on now? Flooding, perhaps? I must say, yr one fearless bunch & make for an entertaining birthday party! Had me some reservations concerning reverberation from so many voices - if adit backs & faces unstable anywhere... plus putting all one's weight on weakened, rotting timbers & ladders while climbing, & everyone walking together in muddy water where u can't see flooded winzes & false floors. "Squeak!" says the dangermouse. It was fun to watch, tho, & u all seemed to really enjoy yrselves, so - all's well that ends well? Cheers!

[@Ekiraly86]

My grandfather use to deliver tnt to the mine.

[@ExpeditionTech]

The drone footage is really nice. Adds a great perspective to the site.

[@canastasiou68]

Happy birthday frank,love your videos

[@thecritic3710]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@50griz]

Happy belated birthday Frank, wonderful way to celebrate, in a mine. Great coverage on the above ground buildings and all, too bad they are falling down. Thanks for all your videos. Be safe.

[@BestBuddies.]

Mother nature always taking back what's rightfully hers....

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Ashes to ashes I guess..........

[@Lalunabreeze]

Frank, ever find any precious gem stones? I saw the ones in your museum. What kind of food do you take to eat during your day trip. TY

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I don't worry about food much. I could go weeks without eating and not suffer too much!

[@elkslayer7399]

so cool....love the drone pictures...Elmo and I are heading down a shaft this Saturday...just have to stop and buy us a bird...wish us luck......

[@exploringabandonedmines]

That reminds me.......I need a new oxygen monitor mine has expired!

[@elkslayer7399]

Just use a bird like us...keep you company on the way in..and if you run into a bear-you may have an extra second to run as he is trying to get the bird out of the cage...Watch that stagnant water--has icky stuff that can be kicked up from it....lol

[@vandervlietcor]

Jenn is the Boss , hilarious and even the best bithday party ever seen. Nice video Frank.

[@grantglow4206]

my birthdays on 10 days, and i got to say this is what i would like to be doing. Loon lake will do though. Happy late bday frank, be safe man.

[@NoName-uh3lp]

A happy late birthday Frank. :)

[@rdamp2374]

HI Frank and Pam Happy birthday F and lot more.The person who got stuck in the mud if it happens again poke a stick in by the boot it will let them pull out there boot. Hop you win the grant for the Anyox Mine.

[@pauljohnson9698]

nice sharing yer birthay with us frank ty

[@lloyd76oswald]

19:00 is that help up or a prostate exam?

[@BestBuddies.]

hahahaahah that's what I was thinkin

[@trulyinfamous]

Looks like you should've brought a few walking sticks with all that mud.

[@theslamer67]

another great vid frank this is josh I just posted a pic of me with the new shirt that came today im in a town called troutdale in Oregon and we don't have any mines around here we are about 30 min outside Portland

[@willyfuder3056]

Like I said before; your video's keep getting better and better! I like the sign-off message at the end. It kind of wraps up the video nicely. Sorry again about the "improper footwear", Buddy. I will never come to another of your birthday parties without my hip waders! Let me know if you are coming back this way!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for coming it is always a pleasure!

[@grandprismatic]

Frank, first of all Happy Birthday brother. Exactly if there is nobody to document these mining towns and mines that were once thriving producers of materials... What are people going to be able too see? Just like you I too have seen places dilapidated by the snow fall, it's sad too see IMO. MOAR Willy and the first 3rd of these video I could not stop LMAO... couple of Modelo Especial's & hoot or two... she would've got stuck. Must not have had here hubs locked before she entered LOL. Jen your're a trooper! Much luv & respect Frank & Pamela with your endeavors. \m/ ~B

[@sampointau]

Very interesting to see the damage caused by the heavy snowfall last winter to the concentration buildings, just guessing, but it looks like they seemed to have either flat roofs or ones with very little pitch and a raised edge which would've compounded the snow weight catchment. I have actually been in a working floatation mill for lead and zinc in Queenstown Tasmania Australia when my cousin was a manager at the mine there back in the late 1960's and I got a private tour through there when I visited on a school excursion to the state. I had dinner with my cousin's after he picked me up from where we were staying and then he took me on a tour. All very interesting and I still have samples he gave me at the time including lots of pyrites! Lol. Philip went on to work and manage at both open cut and underground zinc, lead, silver and gold mines in Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and New Guinea.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes flotation mills are very common and used all over the world.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Ok I gotta say it. When Willie looks up the old ladder and we ask..."Willie Makit!? " Sorry. That was on a whim. Lmao

[@McSpicyEggplant]

Have y'all ever found gold in the mines y'all explore?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Not that I know of. It is usually microscopic and removed before the mine shut down.

[@lloyd76oswald]

Crocs in a mine?

[@DFDuck55]

I've been locked inside a walk-in safe like that. It's actually pretty easy getting out since safes are designed to keep people out, not in. -- Crocs in a mine, oh my!

[@speedshift5792]

Yeah Frank's commentary is great and his editing is always on point thumbs up brother 👍

[@MrMitchB]

Yeah and his armchair pilot skills are looking good too Happy Birthday Frank

[@ddubsvideos3433]

Cheers Brother .

[@ammobake]

here in Alaska sometimes in low tide people will go out to fish or walk around in the mud for some reason and they will get their waders stuck in the mud like that. When that happens it can be fatal. It's not like anyone can save you and usually by the time the tide starts rolling back in you've already used all your energy trying to break the suction. Every year or two it's in the news that someone has drowned again this way. It can set up like concrete.

[@michellelaroche2189]

ammobake whoa....that’s a scary way to go.

[@jakebraker2369]

Do you ever get messages from folks that was there during working operations?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes that often happens.

[@tnkr44g57]

@@exploringabandonedmines would be cool to hear those stories.!

[@doughunt5175]

Happy Birthday Frank!!

[@Novaman67]

Hi Frank, wooden water lines and tanks are known as "wood stave" construction. Still used in pulp and paper today....experts are dying out though. Happy Birthday bro.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for the info and the wishes Terry!

[@Ruffieist]

Happy birthday

[@TheMrShinagami]

Happy birthday Frank! When will you find out abut the money for the documentary?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They are announcing the winners Sept 7 th.

[@alohathaxted]

Looks like A Non-Newtonian fluid.

[@762rob_yt]

is he wearing crocs?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah he was......well at least they are waterproof! Willie climbs well in them too!

[@Lightwish01]

Exploring an abandoned mine DRUNK is not a great idea! Especially since you brought a few first timers exploring with you. Safety should be important every single time you go exploring these old mines, because when you start cutting corners is when bad things can happen.

[@samricheson2]

Your not my dad! right?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have been in that mine many times..........we basically just walked into a main haul tunnel it was perfectly safe and nobody was drinking.........well I had a few!

[@Lightwish01]

Exploring Abandoned Mines - sorry I am not trying to be the safety police pissing on your campfire. Still an interesting video! In my job i visit mines sometimes and the safety regulations just to be able to go into these active mines are quite extensive. I am going to Coal Mountain in Starwood British Columbia here in the near future and just to get onto the site I have to watch two safety videos both of which I have to write a test on after, followed by an additional 2.5 hour video. That’s for Tek Coal who have 6 mines in Starwood.

[@5T3LTH]

Sounds fun to me

[@michellelaroche2189]

Lightwish Light I actually tend to agree. I am glad it wasn’t just me thinking that. Alcohol impairs your ability to think quickly, if need be, and use appropriate judgment. I recommend saving the alcohol for the after party

[@wijkagentwillemwoestewille6856]

Are those survival crock`s, nice vid again

[@willyfuder3056]

Yup! They're four season footwear for me! It's them or bare feet.

[@leeturner1838]

kids in a mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Always 5 star videos !

[@theogdirkdiggler]

"Mudstone"

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Happy MFBD Frank

[@ddubsvideos3433]

Happy Birth Day.

[@ericscarburry8527]

Dude is wearing crocks? I’ve never seen a more unprepared bunch

[@thecritic3710]

it's where the beer was......lol!

[@willyfuder3056]

Yes; unfortunately I was, Eric. I will never attend another of Franks birthday parties without my hip waders! (It was just lucky my backpack and helmet happened to be in my truck when I left for the party) I have done Remac with nothing on but a pair of cut-offs.

[@robertclarkguitar]

@@willyfuder3056 you were in very good hands. Probably the best IMO