Finding Rare Mining Equipment in a Massive Abandoned Mine in Nevada (Part 3)

[@MonkeyspankO]

When you're watching Temple of Doom and you think that's a pretty unrealistic mine. And then you see a place like this, whoaza!

[@AbandonedMines11]

This was a pretty extensive mine spanning multiple levels. According to Justin and the other guys who were with me, we only saw about 10% of what is here during this trip.

[@ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND]

You hit the nail on the head! I actually did an "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" themed intro to this mine. I'm glad we have the same thoughts on this one! Lol!

[@MonkeyspankO]

@@ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND indeed. cool channel btw

[@sez1742]

I like that many of us thought of Indians Jones when watching this video! Ha! Goodness, there were sketchy areas (I bet more off camera). It never gets old…hearing the reverberation of your voice while walking the mine. Thanks to all for the solid video. Glad you all made it out.

[@ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND]

@@MonkeyspankO thank you!

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

Finding ore cars are definitely the icing on the cake. I swear you guys were on a level roller coaster ride: so many twists and turns! Loved the mineral colors.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, Lesley! Sounds like you enjoyed the video. Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment. Yes, this was definitely quite the place with a lot of tunneling on many different levels. Justin was telling me that we probably only saw about 10% of what is actually there to be seen.

[@ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND]

This mine was quite the adventure! It had just about everything in there- historic graffiti, elaborate timbering, unique mineral deposits, vintage mining equipment, accessible ladders, and miles of underground workings! I'm glad we all got to experience this one, Frank!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for your comment, Justin! This certainly was an adventure. We covered a lot of ground those two days. Almost felt kind of rushed, to be quite honest. Very impressive mine, though. Loved it!

[@leeyoung4305]

Your courage to explore an abandoned mine in Nevada that used to be the Polaris zinc mine is amazing! I was nervous watching this video so I could pause and watch it with a glass of wine! I don't know where your curiosity ends! I respect you for taking the risk and making this video!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thank you very much for your nice comment. Sounds like you are enjoying the videos, so thanks for letting me know that. Hearing that makes doing all this exploring and filming worth it. It’s always gratifying when someone lets me know they are getting something out of my videos and being entertained by them. Thanks again! I like your idea, too, of watching the video while enjoying a glass of wine.

[@cubecubesson6779]

​@@AbandonedMines11love this but can't help feeling despair for the poor cobalt miners who are suffering this very day in the name of bullshit progress

[@rolfsinkgraven]

It is a bit of a miracle that they went across those sketchy bridges with a loaded ore car. Thanks again for a very nice explore Frank.

[@AbandonedMines11]

It sure is a miracle! I’m sure the bridges were a little sturdier back then but not by much. As I mentioned before, these mines would never be permitted to operate today with such conditions and with such flagrant safety violations and whatnot. But the miners did what they had to do in order to make the mine productive. Thanks for your comment, Rolf! Have a great weekend!

[@valklattmisstag]

I have been watching your channel a couple years back and I randomly just thought about you today. Thank you very much for these videos and I hope that you will stay safe in your future adventures. Sending you greetings all the way from Poland.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Wow, thank you! It’s very nice hearing from a fan all the way over in Poland. Glad to hear you are enjoying my videos and getting something out of them. I’ll have some new content coming within the next week or so

[@muffinmcdeez54321]

Honestly this guy’s bravery is amazing.

[@Carolb66]

Hi ive got to say this is the most impressive US mine ive seen. It has everything from high levels, bridges, collapses, twin rails & the artwork, plus the beautiful colours on the ceiling. Awesome. Thanks for this fab mini series ! ❤😊

[@AbandonedMines11]

This definitely was quite the place, Carol! The other guys I was with had been here several times before and have seen most of the mine. What you see in my video is probably only about 5% of what there is to see in this place! It’s that massive!

[@Carolb66]

@@AbandonedMines11 yes I heard that, well worth another visit & some more videos. 🥰👍

[@mark7362]

Wow! What an incredible adventure, I love doing stuff like this. Can't imagine how exciting that must've been. Thank you for bringing us on youtube along to see.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paisliesplace3921]

Wow! This place is a huge labyrinth! You all were brave to cross those last two bridges...me no way!! lol So many levels. I would get lost in there so fast. It is good you went in in a group. What a fantastic place! Thank you for taking us with you Frank! Stay safe!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching! Yes, when I came upon those last two bridge crossings, the other three guys were way ahead of me. Nothing I could do except get across the bridges. Crossing them was also the way to the exit as well. Had I been there by myself, though, I don’t think I would’ve crossed those last two bridges.

[@paisliesplace3921]

@@AbandonedMines11 I wouldn't blame you one bit! I was wondering if you left out of that exit you came upon. I wasn't sure if it was passable or not. Thanks Frank!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Yeah, the exit was passable. If you look very closely at the very end of the video as I zoom in on it, the gate was already hanging ajar. We just had to get past that and then make our way up the erosion pile which was a bit of a tight squeeze in order to fully exit to mine. We all made it.

[@paisliesplace3921]

@@AbandonedMines11 I did notice that it was ajar, it was the rubble I wasn't sure if it was passable or not. I am just glad you all could get out that way and not have to go all the way through the mine again. And those bridges! LOL

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you for bringing us this fascinating insight into how far this mine went and it's multiple levels. It is certainly quite well preserved inside bearing in mind it's age and long life in production. The colours in it are very impressive too. The bridge over the pit of death sounds something like an attraction on a ghost train ride in a fairground!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, John! Thank you again for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. This definitely was a spectacular mine to document. Sounded like you enjoyed the entire three-part series.

[@KasualBeast]

You came across my mind today! Miss your vids, hope you're doing good! Safe travels as well

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thank you for your comment! I’ll have new videos coming soon!

[@dimebagdave77]

Manythnx! Have a great weekend

[@AbandonedMines11]

You too!

[@AbandonedMaine]

Seriously, someone needs to make that a museum of a kind.

[@AbandonedMines11]

That’s a great idea, Drew, but probably not too feasible considering how remote this mine is.

[@AbandonedMaine]

@@AbandonedMines11 Oh! Yeah, remote locations tend to do that, although it left you guys with a pristine mine.

[@AbandonedMines11]

It sure did! As I mentioned before, this mine was multi-level and pretty extensive, but I think the other mine you and I went to that had the flooded entrance with the steel door wedged in the mud was even larger than this one! I still would like to get into that one someday.

[@Paulman50]

Fantastic mine for us viewers to watch , thanks.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video! Thank you for your support.

[@purenatural5736]

You said “massive” in the title and you really delivered. What a huge place!! Your content really never disappoints!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, I haven’t been in a mine of this magnitude in quite a few years. It definitely is quite the place.

[@Davidautofull]

Frank, thats a great video. i dont know if i would or would not like 6 hours in a mine but this is just right. thank you.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, six hours is a long time. Most of the mines I find are much, much smaller and take a lot less time to explore. This one is so massive and multi-level so there is a lot to see. In fact, Justin told me that we probably only saw about 15% of what there is to see in this mine.

[@adamwright1619]

What a mine! Glad you're safe!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, Adam, for checking out the video and for commenting! Hope you’re having a great weekend.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota. Been a busy summer already

[@AbandonedMines11]

Welcome back!

[@8986klarontobutbetter]

Nice video man,keep up the good work king💪

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, will do!

[@jackmckinnon8256]

the green ribbon i saw , is that a sign its been surveyed at some time ?? Thanks Frank, great explore :)

[@AbandonedMines11]

I believe so. There was a pink ribbon visible at one point, too. Most of those are probably survey markers of some sort.

[@dancjr2]

All I can say is, WOW, Frank, this really was a superb exploration, and you mentioned that you only saw about 10% of the workings? This mine must be absolutely huge! It’s a shame the lower levels are flooded, I’d guess there’s a lot of lost graffiti and equipment. Thanks for sharing Frank, this really was an awesome exploration! Stay safe.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Definitely is a big place! Thanks for checking out the videos, Dan! If you use the links in the video description and check out Justin‘s and Todd’s and Joe’s KZbin channels, they have many more videos of this mine that they’ve made over the last year or so. Yes, my three part video series only covers about 10% of this mine’s total workings.

[@melodyshortmusic]

Beautiful place😊

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for checking out the video! I appreciate it.

[@RioDeLaNorte]

Thank you for this great adventure, greetings from Germany 👻🌲 Wunderbar

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for checking in from all the way over there in Germany. It’s nice having you along for all the underground adventures.

[@RJM1011]

Amazing to see thank you for the video. 😊👍

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for visiting! I appreciate it.

[@williamwintemberg]

Wow! A riveted ore cart with wheels! Very unusual. Lots of bridges! Very cool mine! Nice explore Frank!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Yeah, that was a great vintage ore cart! I wasn’t a fan of those bridge crossings. Some of those were directly over nearly vertical drops down into the stope!

[@williamwintemberg]

@AbandonedMines11 In regard to the bridges. If I was traveling with you, I would wait outside for you to come out. I am scared to death of this sort of thing but I enjoy watching mine exploration. Go figure!

[@ZiaMountainAdventures]

Yeah this place was absolutely amazing. To the graphiti to the ladders to the stopes and colors. I am not sure what else we could've asked for. A gold nuggett? LOL! Great edit as always sir! Hope all is well! We are heading back to this area soon. Still more to explore!

[@AbandonedMines11]

There definitely was a lot to see in this mine! It was great getting to meet you and Joe and check all of this out along with Justin. I like the shot of you at 0:31 way up high on that ladder. That was quite the climb!

[@emmanuelperez9490]

I think you have excellent communication skills.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video Frank There was some really sketchy areas though especially the bridges

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for commenting, too. Yes, I wasn’t too thrilled about crossing a couple of those bridges. One of them had a really deep drop underneath it which I showed in the video. That one was especially nerve-racking.

[@Glenn-em3hv]

Sure is some very short videos for a mine that massive!! You should do a lot more on that mine like exploring all those drifts and stopes!!!

[@AbandonedMines11]

I would like to get back there and check out more of it. If you go to the other guys’ channels via the links I provided in this video’s description, you’ll find videos of additional areas of this mine that they have explored on their own during previous trips. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video, though. I appreciate it, Glenn!

[@Leni1889-su]

Hi frank watching you from Sheffield in the UK ❤️🇬🇧👍 I got your channel from mindjunkie of KZbin and caspersight two biggies from UK. I came across your channel which I love lost mines and treasures from that era . I've subed and liked your videos hope to see more . God bless and take care from Wayne in Sheffield UK

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, Wayne! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment and to subscribe! I appreciate it. I’ll have to check out those two KZbin channels you mentioned in your comment that are big over there in the UK. I’m wondering if they are abandoned mine exploration channels? I’ll have to go check them out. When I first read the one channel’s name which is “mindjunkie”, I thought it said “mine junkie.” There is a relatively new KZbin channel over here from a guy north of me called “Mine Junkie”. He started exploring abandoned mines just over a year ago or so. If you haven’t checked out his channel, please do so. He’s just starting out but has some really great, growing collection of videos over there on his channel. Glad to hear you are enjoying my videos and are looking forward to more. I haven’t posted any new content in over two months this summer because I’ve been taking it easy. I’ll have more new videos coming very soon, though, so look forward to those. Thanks again, Wayne, for your comment. Glad to have you onboard!

[@ryanmartie1244]

Such a massive mine and cool explore!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, Ryan! You’re definitely right about that - extremely massive! It’s been a while since I’ve been in a mine that was multilevel like this one was. Sounds like you enjoyed the video. Thanks, man!

[@jasonyoung7378]

Thanks for the video.

[@AbandonedMines11]

You are welcome! Thanks for checking it out, Jason.

[@BigTurtle976]

Thank you again for sharing your journeys with us and as well as your time spent editing and uploading.. can't wait for the next one..

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching! New videos coming soon!

[@dancer2]

Your content is so cool

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! New videos coming soon!

[@isaacperez4454]

Always like the videos! How’s the Corolla doing? Haven’t seen a mile stone video in a while.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, Isaac! Glad you are enjoying my videos. I took the summer off from making abandoned mine exploration videos, but I’ll be getting back into it really soon. I’ll have some new videos coming shortly. As for the Corolla, yes, I’m still driving it but not as much as I used to because I got another car. My last mileage milestone video was when I hit 430,000 miles, I believe. That was quite some time ago. Right now I only have about 430,700 miles on it. Just haven’t been driving it as much as I used to. But it still runs great! Over the summer I did spend a bundle of money to get the entire car detailed both inside and out. It had gotten pretty trashed over the last three years. Now it looks brand new, so I plan on doing a video just to show off the car even though there is no mileage milestone to celebrate. In three more years the car will be 20 years old - a classic!

[@Unit38]

I've never been inside of a mine. Truth be told, I probably never will. I do ,however, follow a few mining exploration channels that love to wander about in the dust of those old mines out West. While I enjoy, vicariously, walking along with them, along the way, I have also developed an admiration for those "crusty" miners of long ago. They lived in small cabins or tents, ate their meals from tin cans and rolled their cigarettes from loose leaf tobacco and opened their steel canned beers with a "church key." With dynamite, picks and shovels, they wrested from the earth the minerals which fueled the bon fire of our industrial revolution. In between hauling out loads, they found time to leave their mark with the smoke from their carbide lamps. As always, enjoyed the video.

[@AbandonedMines11]

This was a great, well-written comment! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions. Very well spoken! Yes, you’ve been a long-time supporter here on my channel, and I really appreciate that. I’m glad you enjoy my videos as well as those of some other channels. It’s always nice knowing that enthusiastic and supportive viewers like you are following along in all of our underground adventures. Thank you very much for your support.

[@davidhuckaby7806]

Love this!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, David! Thanks for stopping by and checking out this mini-series about this particular mine. This was a massive one! We had a lot of fun crawling all through this one to the various levels and finding all the spectacular equipment. Thanks for your support!

[@JillianArcher]

We haven't seen you for a while. everything is alright ? I hope to see some update from you soon, I really like your videos 😄

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for letting me know that you are enjoying my videos! I appreciate that. I ended up taking the summer off from exploring and making new videos. Normally I like being out in the desert during the height of summer, but this year I decided to stay home here at the coast where it’s been quite pleasant all summer. But don’t worry - I’ll have new videos of abandoned mines coming very soon to my channel now that autumn is just around the corner. See you there!

[@stateofmissouri5651]

@@AbandonedMines11 thank god you commented this I was a bit worried something had happened!!!!!

[@AbandonedMines11]

No worries! I’ll have new videos coming within the next 7 to 10 days.

[@karamuenster]

Happy 4th!! 🎆🇺🇸🎆 keep exploring Frank🤙🏻

[@tedfuchs9132]

Hope all I alright with you. Hadn't seen anything posted on your channel for a while.

[@AbandonedMines11]

All good, Ted. Decided to enjoy the summer doing other things than exploring abandoned mines. But don’t worry - I’ll have new videos of mines and unusual places coming soon!

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Thank you for All the parts of the Video. This mine is very big an in a good shape. Greetings from Germany Yours Frank Galetzka

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching, Frank!

[@kbishop12]

You sound a bit like Kevin Cosner! Anyway, these videos are always cool to watch but that copper in the beginning was BEAUTIFUL

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardwarnock2789]

Hey is that Dew Drop in Rail Bridge! Nooo worries We Made it!!!; )😂😅

[@AbandonedMines11]

Those bridge crossings were a little sketchy. We all made it, though.

[@casedoumasr656]

Well i seen in the comments that you guys have explored 10% of this mine . The area of open track just shows danger and the amount of deterioration this is a great explore as allways 🏆⛏️🤔

[@AbandonedMines11]

Justin is the one who confirmed that we only saw about 10% of the mine. Yes, that one bridge had a straight, vertical drop underneath it that looked exceedingly deep! I was a little nervous crossing that one but was finally able to do it.

[@maggiereese1053]

At the 2:09 mark is the date on the right of the man on the horse 1911?

[@AbandonedMines11]

I think so.

[@Luminoussound2024]

I could imagine the sounds of ore carts going through that mine , going backwards and forwards etc , that mine sure is massive and some sketchy bridges as well. Why would they have doors deep into a mine though , was that to stop the blasting coming through??

[@AbandonedMines11]

The few times we’ve come across operational ore carts in the mines, they do make a lot of noise when we push them on the tracks. It must’ve really been loud when they were constantly moving through the tunnels heavily loaded.

[@rbmkvillagersgweynyncountrybal]

Hi frank, i was curious. Where is the location of Waldeck Mine you visited 6 years ago? Your videos are cool!

[@Signalfan]

Great video! How'd you get out? Was that upper level portal gate locked or were you able to exit with no problem?

[@AbandonedMines11]

It was not locked. Once past it, we still had to make our way up the erosion pile which was kind of difficult. That gate was pretty far inside the tunnel from the actual entrance. With the amount of erosion going on there, that particular portal won’t be open much longer.

[@Signalfan]

@@AbandonedMines11 Thanks for the explanation. It would have been a real bummer if that gate was locked and you had to go all the way back to all the ladders!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Yes, having to retrace our footsteps and go back down those ladders would’ve been very difficult - and dangerous. Climbing up ladders is one thing but climbing back down them is worse. If I’m not mistaken, Justin and the other two guys I was with were fairly certain the upper portal was unlocked and usable.

[@W7DSY]

Well that was certainly an adventure. Your taking the boards over those pits reminds me of when I was a young punk working installing a/c in the Bakersfield area. We were in an attic and there was a gas leak, could smell it strong. I said to the old timer I was with, "You don't think it will explode do you?" He thought for a moment and drawled, "Probably won't." Same logic applies crossing on those boards. A great adventure that was like a dirty ride on the "Thunder Mountain Railroad" at Disneyland. That thing snaked all over the place.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, Stan! I really like your use of the phrase “dirty ride on Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland“ to describe this adventure. Believe me, I was somewhat hesitant about crossing those last two bridges. At that point, the other three guys I was with were way ahead of me looking for the exit. It would’ve been foolish and senseless for me to turn around and go back the way we came because we had climbed up so many hundreds of feet of ladders. I had to press on and catch up to them. And I did. Despite spending approximately six hours exploring this massive, multilevel mine, I didn’t lose any flashlights in it! Making progress….

[@erikdenwalt4801]

Hey Frank! I’ve recently come across the Mi Vida uranium mine in Utah this weekend, and there are lots of portals and adits to explore in the area. It is accessible via a paved road off of us highway 191. Would love to see a video on it if you ever get the chance

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for the information! I’ve never heard of that mine and really haven’t explored all that much in Utah to begin with.

[@EggnogonthebogProductions]

That mine is massive. Love the pit of death crossing😁

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, those four bridge crossings were a little unsettling, to say the least. That one in particular that I showed had a very substantial, vertical drop underneath it down into the stopes below. It took me a few seconds before I was able to gather enough wherewithal to get myself across that one!

[@UnicornzRreal92]

POV: you came here from MrBallens video(and Caspersight reacting to said video) 😊❤

[@sampoalaharju7239]

Wow. So massive mine. Nice video again. I wondering at how much has left minerals etc those old mines and when someone begans re use those old mines.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Quite often old mines like these are purchased by large mining companies who then go in and either rehabilitate the tunnels or, depending on the location, dig a big open-pit mine to extract whatever ore the old-time miners left behind or weren’t able to discover. I don’t think there are any plans for that happening here at this particular mine, but who knows. Thanks for tagging along and checking out the video and for taking the time to write a comment. I love it!

[@mike-vo8im]

It is crazy to think that heavy ore cart's went across those bridges. I'm guessing they were more stable back than.

[@AbandonedMines11]

That’s a good deduction, Mike! Those bridges probably were a lot more stable back then and more maintained than they are now - but probably not by much! These mines were definitely dangerous and backbreaking places to work. Conditions like those would never be permitted today due to all of the safety regulations and laws that are in place.

[@dumplingtruck7845]

hey! I've been watching your videos for a long time and I've always been wondering how you manage to find these places? Me and my friends have wanted to explore our own share of interesting abandoned places like the ones you explore (except maybe a little less dangerous) except we have a hard time finding good onws to explore. How do you do it?

[@AbandonedMines11]

A good place to start is finding some mines that you want to explore. You can find those by looking at other peoples’ KZbin channels, websites, photos, and stuff like that. Once you’re able to figure out where the mine is located, check some topographic maps as well as Google Earth satellite imagery to get the lay of the land and to determine what the roads and trails are like and just how remote the mine is. Most of these mines are extremely remote, so getting there is half the battle. I’ve also found a lot of useful information in old mining reports that you can sometimes find online for free. Some of them even have maps of the underground workings in some of these old mines! Can’t beat that!

[@Yur144]

Hey u should take a visit back to the Horton mine and see if anything as changed. Obviously if I was you I wouldn't but would definitely be interesting.

[@gregorylittleton3017]

Have you ever test the dirt for gold or any thing

[@AbandonedMines11]

I’ve never done that. Probably would find a little bit of something but nothing that would be too earth-shattering.

[@Elliott_R]

Hello Frank, are you going to post new adventures on your youtube channel in the future, hope your doing ok.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, Elliott! Yes, I’ll have some new videos coming very soon. I ended up taking the summer off from exploring abandoned mines. All is going well. Thanks for your inquiry!

[@adamwest8711]

This place is huge. Minotaur is definitely hiding out there somewhere…

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Adam! I appreciate it. This mine certainly would be a good place for the Minotaur to reside in.

[@Mise_Shams97]

تحياتي❤🎉

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hi! Thanks for stopping by here.

[@stabbincabbincowbboy3770]

Like ✨69✨ Better Not Slip Trip or Fall🪜Copper Walls Looks Awesome Like a Black Light Going On.. What a Bitchin Mine..Part 3 IndianaJones Exploring Abandoned Mines Adventure 👋🤠HeeHawww

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, “Tony!“ Yeah, that one section of copper ore looked like it was glowing under a black light. That’s how stunning the color was!

[@davestrang8585]

1913 graffiti 🎉🎉🎉

[@AbandonedMines11]

Wasn’t that amazing? That was the earliest date I noticed. Thanks for your comment!

[@davestrang8585]

@@AbandonedMines11 the video and your courage crossing the board bridges was off the charts🌠

[@AbandonedMines11]

I really didn’t like crossing those bridges. However, at that point in the adventure, the other three guys were way ahead of me heading for the exit. I had no choice but to make myself cross those bridges as fast as I could to catch up to them. I think had I been there by myself, I probably would not have crossed the bridges. .

[@davestrang8585]

@@AbandonedMines11 glad it worked out

[@Hyperion-5744]

This mine is massive and labyrinthian.

[@AbandonedMines11]

It really is! One of the biggest ones I’ve been in in recent years. Thanks for all of your comments!

[@rickallen6378]

So what was the rare equipment?

[@dirkhartman9572]

When will you make a video again

[@AbandonedMines11]

New videos coming soon! Thanks for asking, Dirk.

[@hudsonrobert49]

when are you going to do some more cooking in the desert Frank I loved all that gifiti

[@SiriusZiriux]

When are You gonna go back with a Squad-Mate and find those Creepy Snakes?

[@AbandonedMines11]

LOL Never!

[@SiriusZiriux]

@@AbandonedMines11 So that was actually pretty Ephed-Up for You huh? It really makes Me want to know what the Hell You almost Ran Into! 🍻

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

1:46 looks like rainbow Anthracite.

[@AbandonedMines11]

It may look like that but I highly doubt that it is. Really no coal mines out this way as far as I know. Lots of talc mines, though. I don’t know which is worse - coal or talc.

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

@@AbandonedMines11 oh, I know, hahaha. I was just thinking aloud that it resembles "rainbow Anthracite" just from how the light was hitting it. Talc mines would be much worse than coal structurally.

[@AbandonedMines11]

I can pretty much attest to what you said about talc mines. Been in a lot of them out here and they are quite sketchy.

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

@@AbandonedMines11 ya, they look horrible. Got to be dusty as all hell too.

[@rbmkvillagersgweynyncountrybal]

6 years after you uploaded that creepy whisper waldeck mine video, I decided to ask chatgpt to create a story about it. Here is what chatgpt responded: Once upon a time, in the depths of the Australian outback, there was a famous KZbinr known as "Exploring Abandoned Mines and Unusual Places." With an adventurous spirit and a loyal following, he was always on the hunt for the most intriguing locations to document on his channel. One stormy evening, as rain poured from the heavens and the wind howled through the barren landscape, the KZbinr found himself near the infamous Waldeck mine. Legends and rumors surrounded this abandoned mine, claiming that it was haunted by the spirits of miners who had lost their lives there long ago. Equipped with his trusted KN-12 flashlight, the KZbinr saw this as the perfect opportunity to test its capabilities and thrill his subscribers. Ignoring the rational voice in his head, he decided to venture into the treacherous depths of the mine, braving the relentless rain and strong gusts of wind. As he descended deeper into the eerie darkness, the atmosphere grew increasingly ominous. Dripping water echoed through the labyrinthine tunnels, creating an eerie symphony that sent shivers down his spine. The beams of his flashlight cut through the thick darkness, illuminating rusted machinery and forgotten tools that lay scattered along the way. But as he journeyed further, strange occurrences began to unfold. Shadows danced and flickered along the walls, playing tricks on his mind. The temperature dropped dramatically, causing his breath to materialize as a ghostly mist. Each step he took seemed to echo ominously, as if the mine itself was alive and watching. Undeterred by these supernatural phenomena, the KZbinr pressed on, determined to capture every spine-chilling moment. However, the whispers that initially blended with the wind grew louder and more distinct, as if whispering secrets from beyond the grave. The KZbinr's heart raced, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, but his curiosity got the better of him. With each passing step, the whispers grew more insistent, their spectral voices weaving a tale of tragedy and despair. The KZbinr's hands trembled, his voice quivering as he tried to maintain his composure for his audience. But deep down, fear gnawed at him, and doubts started to creep into his mind. Finally, as the whispers reached a crescendo, the KZbinr made a fateful decision. He realized that he had ventured too far into the depths of the Waldeck mine. Overwhelmed by a sense of impending doom, he turned on his heels and retraced his steps, the flashlight trembling in his grasp. Every nerve in his body screamed for him to flee, as if the very air around him had become tainted with malevolence. The rain continued to pour relentlessly, washing away his footprints, as if nature itself wished to erase any trace of his presence in that cursed place. Reaching the mine's entrance, the KZbinr emerged, gasping for breath, drenched by the rain that had soaked him to the bone. He knew that he had narrowly escaped something truly sinister lurking within the Waldeck mine. With trembling hands, he ended his livestream, vowing never to return to that forsaken place. From that day forward, the KZbinr's content took a different turn. He explored abandoned buildings and forgotten landmarks, but the memories of the haunted Waldeck mine haunted him still. And though he never spoke of the experience again, the whispers of that fateful night continued to linger in his dreams, a chilling reminder of the darkness that lurks in the depths of the unknown.

[@stephaniephouotrides2435]

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[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Stephanie!

[@youcefzerrouki6324]

Hi why do people say ur lost

[@ejsampana426]

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[@ThePhobosAnomally]

Hello, everything alright? I have an idea for a new video. Cooking in the death valley.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hi! Yes, everything is going great! Took the summer off from exploring abandoned mines. But I’m still here! What’s your idea?

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

@@AbandonedMines11 I love your cooking videos. I like camping style food. Make anything you like, but do it in the desert with your car. :) You know, if I could visit USA, I would not go see the Grand Canyon, or go to Las Vegas. I would want to experience the Death valley. Are you aware of any good books (fictional, nonfictional) that take place in Death valley? Keep up the good work! Love your videos.

[@AbandonedMines11]

I’m not really aware of any fiction or nonfiction books that take place in Death Valley. At least not that I can think of off the top of my head.

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

@@AbandonedMines11 I heard that Death valley is closed now, perhaps even for a year due to the hurricane Hillary. Does that mean you won't be able to visit the valley?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Yes, that late August storm certainly did a number on Death Valley. Right afterward, the entire park was closed because every road had serious flood damage. As of today, a lot of the main paved roads are now back open after being repaired, but I think most of the dirt roads in the backcountry are still off-limits due to them assessing all of the damage and making repairs. Some of those dirt roads won’t be open, though, until probably late next year.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

1st !

[@AbandonedMines11]

Congrats!

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

@@AbandonedMines11 What did I win !

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

You're savages for climbing that 300 foot ladder. Hahahaha. How?! In the coal fields here that wood would be toast. You'd get smoked 20 or 30 feet up. Lol

[@AbandonedMines11]

That’s one of the advantages of these mines in the desert - the arid climate preserves them pretty well. What I didn’t mention or show in the video is that ladder extended downward for another 300 feet or so! We got on it at its midway point and climbed the remaining 300 feet to the top. That shaft and ladder connect to the main haulage tunnel. So, yes, it was a little unnerving getting onto and climbing up that ladder knowing there was a 300 to 600 foot drop beneath us depending where we were on the ladder itself. Fortunately, a lot of it wasn’t straight up vertical but on a steep incline instead. Still….

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

@@AbandonedMines11 still though is right! Epic regardless. Low water tables are another plus too. We contend with water here.

[@dannybowering1968]

hey dude whats up ? no more videos????

[@AbandonedMines11]

Check out the Short I uploaded a few hours ago onto my channel.

[@metalhorse5000]

Black and blue make black. Even a kindergartener knows that.

[@doriangowland772]

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[@muslimh-cs5eo]

Have you ever found something scary ? I have question about @Snakebitmaggee 😢 Where is he lost ?