Blowing Up Dynamite To Get Into An Abandoned Mine

Here's a continuation of my search for ways into the main Union Mine at Cerro Gordo without using the central shaft and hoist. This time I start with the Omega Mine, using a loader, backhoe, and dynamite to bust in. Then it was onto the Bullion.
A couple weeks back, Johnny and explored the Bullion Mine in what was the most terrifying mine exploration I'd ever done. You can watch that here:
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[@GhostTownLiving]

Thanks for watching another adventure! What do you want to see next?

[@Hunter-ze8my]

You are actually living in a video game dude, so cool.

[@liamkramer2836]

more of the union mine

[@MazaisKamitis]

I want to see you finding some jeans

[@berlimett]

@@ArtifexExMachina i dont think he cares :)

[@Chrisjohnson-bp5rk]

UFO’s go ufo watching at night

[@Michael_Bancroft]

This channel is better than 99% of TV shows out there.

[@Gideon0297]

Seriously...so very true!

[@linoleumbonypart385]

@Guybrush3pwood monyBi fmdo

[@4npushap352]

💯 📠 , I’ve never been so excited to get a video from a channel to be completely honest . This is so wild and such an AMAZING DREAM coming true and I wish you the best Bret!💜 from San Diego

[@GabbaaGhoul]

agreed!!

[@smokeface2228]

I’d go as far as to say it’s better than 99.99% better than anything that has been on tv for the last 5 years

[@KALL_ME_KAPKAN]

I just picture these guys finding an old skeleton and they're just like "HEY LOOK, JEANS!"

[@SnickersEatsCookies]

HAAHAHHA

[@mikellewis2346]

I don't think there that heartless.

[@mikellewis2346]

I think they will at least say a prayer before pulling them off there bones.

[@SnickersEatsCookies]

@@mikellewis2346 exactly LMAO

[@Hgsquaredd]

Yup!

[@prot0type90]

If the old miners could hear, I'm sure they would get a good laugh knowing that one of the most valuable & exciting things in the mine today is their britches.😆

[@keepironman14]

Or possibly "unused TP"...

[@jonsebastian1366]

He IS pretty denim obsessed.

[@saladin7467]

@@jonsebastian1366 Well, at 100k+ a pop I would be too!

[@1nvisible1]

*Could you use Lidar mapping to track and map your travels then later sew several maps together into a complete mine diagram?*

[@facebag666]

@@1nvisible1 would probably be doable with old kinect units and some custom code, and be pretty portable.

[@stumpshot9970]

What's amazing to me is how the miners got all that track and building material down the shafts and onto the levels to build

[@drkrypton4410]

Same.

[@userPrehistoricman]

amazing how much rock had to come out to make those tunnels

[@1nvisible1]

*Exactly Josh, Some of those 8"x8" beams 12' or so long had to be three man jobs on horizontal tunnels alone.*

[@donnachristianson1502]

Right! They are not close to big trees and saw mills. So back in the day, how’d they even get all that material to and INTO the mine??

[@Dargonhuman]

@@donnachristianson1502 For most of the journey, trains and ships would have carried the timber from where it was felled to the train depots and shipping ports of Los Angeles, but from there they'd likely have had to haul everything up the mountain via horse drawn wagon or similar type of hauling vehicle. There _were_ some steam powered wagons that existed at the time that could have handled that kind of load, but they weren't designed for that kind of rugged terrain and were mainly used to move cargo between ships and warehouses or factories on the docks.

[@revmaynardd]

Brent sharing his adventures in Cerro Gordo is the highlight of my 2020.

[@Imbitbad]

same

[@hanif_zack]

yeah me too

[@RotoruaBOP]

Same here

[@BNORT]

I hope to visit one day

[@DarylJewkes]

Amen to that!

[@FCPuchert]

Remember Johnny, one pebble falling onto your head can hurt like hell. Glad you're wearing a helmet, but continue being safe. You don't need to impress anyone. You've already impressed us by just going in there.

[@conkrcstf6405]

I wish he'd learn the proper rope techniques so he doesn't even need to touch those sketchy ladders

[@userunknown101]

seconded

[@ianc3934]

Wish y’all would just let the man be reckless, clearly has been doing this kinda shit his whole life. He’s a big boy that can make his own big boy decisions regarding safety.

[@yungj.c1036]

@@ianc3934 they just care enough to let him know lmao

[@kevinburgess1033]

Not to mention that his attitude could get both him and brent killed. This kid is trying to look cool when plunging into a mine that killed 30 people ffs.

[@angelcuriel19]

This guy is probably the reincarnation of the man who founded the town .

[@daviebaggins]

Hes always been the caretaker -the shining -

[@thecatch6299]

That’d be sooo creepy lol

[@huebeyduebey3493]

Naw he’s way to nice lol from the history of the town videos it sounds like the founder was a ruthless SOB

[@SnickersEatsCookies]

@@LETSTALKENTERTAINMENT And gets the spirit of the caretaker when he finds jeans

[@Themuffinman1820]

Or a miner that died in the collapse looking for his favorite pair of jeans

[@eggman969]

I’m so jealous of your life. I live in an old military building in Alaska built in 1904. It has all sorts of old relics and things I’ve found over the years. If you ever need a chef to come out there and to cook for the crew and help explore and fix up old buildings I’d be there in a flash.

[@santiagoacosta4650]

You prolly should try reaching out to him either by email or IG... you never know

[@HitLeftistsWithHammers]

Shit this makes me despise my life so much more than usual. There isn't much I wouldn't do to get out of the suburban Detroit hell I've been stuck in for the past decade. This is an absolute dream lol. I'll surely die in this shit pit, never having experienced even 1/1,000,000th of the life this dude is blessed with.

[@eggman969]

@@HitLeftistsWithHammers what’s keeping you from leaving? Bet you could find a job somewhere that was an adventure if that’s what you really want?

[@withwilk7473]

@@HitLeftistsWithHammers Leave then... I've lived in several countries and been out of work multiple times and always made things work, it's only your fear that holds you back not reality. You can do what you want.

[@itskindofemily]

@@HitLeftistsWithHammers there's always a chance to get out!

[@cornbreadisbetterthanpizza6866]

Man that other guy is a real friend to constantly be down for going into dangerous mines.

[@MrBlack-vg8rv]

probably the best too because he's fearless, god forbid you panic he would be the first to talk you down

[@CalvinRRC]

You can tell he's having fun with it. This is adventure at it's finest.

[@Dirtbiker463]

He wants them Levi’s

[@infinite8382]

and his hair is Amazing!!!!

[@taddypatty7923]

he is gay

[@Kyle-ql5dm]

Everyone remember. The video itself isn't scary. The fact is, if they stop upload then we should be scared

[@jdblc1]

Do you think they have other people that know where they are?

[@Kyle-ql5dm]

@@jdblc1 surely, but imagine they don't.

[@jrsgarage7623]

Look for em in the 200 if disappear

[@Joe_Brown99]

Obviously someone else is running the dynamite

[@khariskully9565]

Overused comment

[@delsorou8279]

I was born in NV, with abandoned mine entrances visible from my back door growing up. This channel has been captivating for me, a real firsthand witness of a piece of western history. I'm extremely glad to see you now taking safety much more seriously. Like, seriously. Y'all scared the crap out of me. :D

[@LysLovesAlpacas]

i love brent & johnny’s friendship so much hahaha

[@Double142]

You should bring a LIDAR scanner and map all these mines and the surrounding area. That could help you figure out where the mines are getting close together, and allow your viewers to explore the mines in VR.

[@EL-wb1uk]

that is exactly what I said in previos videos. That would be so cool!

[@c0der1020]

I'm a land surveyor yet somehow this idea hadn't crossed my mind regarding Cerro Gordo. Definitely something he should do and with todays technology it's honestly really easy to do.

[@MacWalther]

LIDAR Drone. Bing, bam, done.

[@texasfossilguy]

you can do it with a compass and string also. you dont need fancy equipment to survey with.

[@flanny701]

@@texasfossilguy its less about having a map to explore with and having a way to explore it "in person" with vr which could also serve as a map of sorts

[@manicz7080]

It's actually so cool that he has this massive collection of books on Cerro gordo that he can read and then go find what's in that book. Sooooo cool

[@ddexplorers255]

It pays off to investigate, books can be a wealth of knowledge if you look.

[@silasakron4692]

If you're fascinated by history, connecting something intangible you've researched intensely with a real physical place (especially underground), is compelling in a way that can be hard to articulate; it's one of the best thrills out there.

[@jessegordian2498]

I found it really interesting that the map of the mines was available on eBay, makes you wonder what else is being sold there

[@jordantyo7839]

"Imma free-climb this bi-" Famous last words there bud.

[@keepironman14]

"Hey get down here right now" 'I'm freeclimb this' "Hurry up" 'I'm on my w-' *snapping wood* 'oh shit!' "I didn't mean that fast"

[@ray_pist7784]

I tried that on a clif and broke both legs and my arm

[@keepironman14]

@@ray_pist7784 brennan please be careful, some people like to push their limits and do extreme things, but some measure of safety should be taken, idk how far you fell but I'd say an arm and legs is rather lucky compared to the alternatives. A short fall with a back Landing could end your climbing days. Also depending on what all you do, you could learn a bit of freerunning/parkor. They do have a large part being how to take otherwise hard landings without injury, won't help everywhere, but could help somewhere. No "superhero landings", your knees will thank you.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Death trap. I love watching people crawl through old mines....so I don’t ever have to. Thank you. Balls of steel.

[@toddmetzger]

It's only 40 feet, but that sudden stop at the bottom hurts like a son of a B.....

[@keepironman14]

@@toddmetzger that's if they added breaks in the ladder, if not, 300 feet.

[@maxdefender2439]

That old dynamite guy has to be the most badass old man ive yet to see, good health to him, a modern cowboy

[@ivlis32]

That was hilarious how he nearly dropped the dynamite from his truck.

[@tommybenny11]

Interesting to note that getting a dynamite headache is the same thing people get for angina therapy because it dilated the vessels in your brain

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

If he's old, then I can trust him! Lol.

[@nb5053]

But he looks like he voted for Trump though.

[@shaker3459]

@@nb5053 most of the U.S. did...

[@denz7032]

Putting Johnny more into scene too and making it like a complete duo documentation is really cool! :D

[@dendox330]

Hey! Great video! A few more things about climbing: 1. do not put your arm or head in between the rope and whatever you're climnbing. always keep it in between your body going straight up. Because your arm or head will get trapped in between the rope and the wall or ladder or something else and that could easily break your arm or get you trapped. 2. always secure your rope on multiple points. you tie it down a few feet away from the hole or ledge, and then tie it down again where your rope should be to descend. there are special anchors for this purpose. 3. use pads on the points where your rope is tied around something or where it rubs on a ledge to protect your rope from abrading. climbing rope is expensive and any fraying means that your rope should be thrown away because it won't be safe anymore.

[@hasenel3731]

30:00 Miners back in the days, "You know what will be funny, if we build tracks to nowhere and people come down here after 100 years follow the tracks believing they found a way, but they dont" lol hhhhhhhh. Troll of the Century.

[@Pusher97]

The fact that all of that has just been sitting there, untouched, while the entire world just continued on is fascinating.

[@user-de4cq6uk6l]

You wonder what the circumstances were of the last person to ever go in these places until now and what that was like or if the ever knew it was the last time

[@user-ut3uh8jn5w]

@@user-de4cq6uk6l yea

[@rayfelsinger5970]

@@user-de4cq6uk6l The last person probably knew. I think it was probably someone checking it one last time to make sure it was good to close down

[@nicholasdimini241]

I wonder if the last miner (not owner or explorer) knew that they would be the last miner to enter there.

[@RMJ1984]

This is what fascinates me as well. Our world will not leave many relics behind, since we are so busy constantly tearing everything up and apart to build new stuff. It's so crazy to think about the people who worked down there. It must have been an insane job going up an down all those ladders every single day. Just imagine if we could rewind time to get a peak into the past.

[@StargazerAPW]

At 21:25 there’s a breathy whisper that says “I know” after Johnny says that’s brilliant

[@TheAyashiki]

Wtf there is! Creepy.

[@lucian-alinsbiera6934]

Damn

[@hagridcat]

Wow. That's wild. I hope Brent sees this comment.

[@erad67]

I heard it, too. That's wild.

[@guillaumelauzon571]

What in the heavenly fuck. That's so creepy

[@youhandle10]

Last words: "This is the end of a shovel" - (Proceeds to tap it on the rocks)

[@toddmetzger]

That was my reaction too. Until I saw the wood grain and rings on the cut end.

[@awsomegamer8277]

Lmao this comment is underrated

[@youhandle10]

@@awsomegamer8277 haha thank you ive got a few comments on other videos with thousands of views somehow.

[@homebredprune9980]

this guy deserves his own show on discovery channel

[@dima97]

IKR

[@bacongrz]

So they can script it and create fake drama? I know what you mean but I have a feeling Brent likes to play by his own rules.

[@nojopro908]

He does but don't tell discovery So many good people get sold out by discovery

[@travishasfun]

He probably makes more from KZbin and also doesn’t have to answer to corporations. This is the new discovery channel. Plus he gets more viewers than he would on discovery too.

[@traida111]

I think he broke a multitude of health and safety regulations

[@LoneWolf051]

Some shop for denim at Target, others shop for it at Kohl's...whilst others, shop for it at Cerro Gordo

[@animes2k]

If there isn't some Cerro Gordo branded denim soon, I'll be disappointed.

[@mariemorgan7759]

@@animes2k actually,Cerro Gordo brand jeans sounds like a excellent idea!😎

[@basstrammel1322]

@@mariemorgan7759 They're so good they take YOU off.

[@mariemorgan7759]

@@basstrammel1322 😁

[@PracticalJohn]

Can't wait, the best channel i've found in years. Mad respect to you Brent, loving your journey, thanks for taking us along for the ride! Do you think you will ever get in to the 200 level?

[@traviesun3049]

I thought they went into 200 on one of their videos already?

[@deanmcdonald4097]

@@traviesun3049 He did already, he just wasn't down there for long cause it's dangie

[@jesus6841]

Why is the 200 level so hyped

[@connorharkness5654]

@@jesus6841 because a lot of people died in a collapse in the 200 level body’s weren’t recovered

[@deanmcdonald4097]

@@connorharkness5654 there were 30 miners killed

[@cainmarkosonamission]

Blowing Up Dynamite To Get Into An Abandoned Mine: The awakening of the Cerro Gordo balrog

[@jonnelsonjdn]

Shadow and flame.

[@BillyBobBeauBenson]

They delved too greedily and too deep...

[@jacobwilloughby9893]

Get this man a Netflix deal already 100 time more interesting than anything they ever put up.

[@korthosen949]

dont netflix will fuck this up like they always do

[@jacobwilloughby9893]

Well said sir lol perhaps hulu 🤣

[@sherilynl4038]

nahhh. he is doing just fine right here. he doesn't need a gaggle of producers telling him what to do, how to do it, how often to do it, and take most of the profits.

[@corneliuspalahniuk345]

Those miners were never recovered. That means they are still wearing their jeans

[@torsken7301]

Yeah but i doubt that he would take the jeans, since they would be in bad condition, and peeling old denim off mummified corpses doesnt sound that appetizing

[@gibbs9599]

@@torsken7301 I think you missed the joke pal

[@alexsantoro597]

@@torsken7301 if they’re jeans he’s looking for I’m sure he would

[@spxdes4223]

@@alexsantoro597 I mean, he'd be taking the jeans off dead people. They are dead, but he'd have to burry the corpses with what they had, right? They are still people after all...

[@alexsantoro597]

@@spxdes4223 this dude bought a really expensive mine to look for jeans. If he sees it he’ll no doubt want it and take it for the 💰

[@kevinburgess1033]

I mentioned this earlier in a previous comment and figured that it's worth it to put it out there. I know that exploring abandoned mines is inherently risky, but that makes it all the more important for the team to be cautious and smart about exploring. We've seen that Brent understands this but Johny being risky for the sake of looking "cool" is a great way to get both him and Brent killed. Johny is very mistaken when he mentions that, "As long as it's my life I'm risking I'm ok," not only because he is risking Brents life, but he also is risking all the lives that may have to venture into the mine to save him if he gets stuck or breaks a leg. Brent, you are the responsible one here. What you guys are doing is very brave and I admire you for that. But safety comes before ego.

[@andreraymond6860]

Well said. The hardest and riskiest thing in the world is going down a hole in a rescue operation to retrieve a man who was too reckless to take elementary precautions. It is tantamount to going to the moon for same.

[@Elizabeth-ih2ff]

I was trying to find a comment exactly like this. Very well said 👏 The dangers in the mines are endless. The fact that sometimes when there are risky and “cool” things being done, it poses a threat. Would love to see more precaution when they go down instead of these “cool” stunts :/

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

One of my local heroes passed away recently. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_MacInnes Part of his legacy, are the many innovations in safety and mountain rescue equipment and procedures that he devised. There is always risk when you go into risky places. The trick is to identify, and manage that risk. Wearing a hi vis jacket is not about you looking cool or otherwise, its about helping others to see you. I've done my fair share of dumbassed risky things, and so far, been lucky enough not to die. I've also seen enough examples of what happens when you make a mistake, to know that the only thing that saved me from being the guy on the stretcher or in the body bag was luck. Keep exploring, keep learning, but first and foremost keep safe.

[@lostpony4885]

Pretty sure hes just making light of it.

[@formerly_human]

" you can almost *feel the levis* back there" my favourite line of the month, thank you

[@indowntime1966]

Grow old doing this Dude, thanks for the vids.

[@kjparker0]

What are the chances you could occasionally include an overlay of your approximate location on the maps you have of the mine? A stretch goal suggestion being, show your location on a 3d rendering of the map.

[@DrBlues90]

yeh this would be really cool

[@DEATHTRUTH]

"The proper people" did that when they went to that mine, it worked really well and helped us viewers stay orientated.

[@Zoe_t1]

this is such a good idea!

[@niksu847]

Definately second this, would be so cool and help to orientate with the mine

[@rits6655]

It's taken me two weeks but I've watched everything on this channel and loved it.

[@CrackerFL]

Looks like still silver in that mine. A good metal detector would be neat to take down. Also if you see pink rock, it could be colbalt.

[@alexfraser8506]

I've been binge watching your channel for days now. I'm absolutely hooked on your adventures. I admire your bravery and commend your love for that town. I watch with my daughter and i really hope that someday we can come visit. I'm only in vegas so not too far away. Please be safe! Best thing i have watched in ages!

[@GrimmSpector]

Johnny, the helmet, glasses and vest are industry standard. You look prepared, not like a dork. As someone who typically does all black and has to wear this stuff on site too, I empathize. Doing reckless things doesn't make them not reckless, until you do get hurt or worse.

[@filipdevos8195]

plus, if he gets hurt down there, his friend is gonna have to rescue him. So it's not just your own safety that's on the line.

[@RichardStansbury]

I lost respect for both of them after they proceeded without proper gear. Brent should have insisted and worn one himself.

[@vaguelyweird]

yeah that kind of cowboy behavior is never worth it. you only need things to go wrong once for devastating consequences.

[@jamielertoria770]

I know it's semi-joking; but it's madness to me that he cares more about his appearance, than his safety. Crazy guy!

[@cdd4248]

You are absolutely right!

[@crazyhouse3649]

Have to write this as I can't watch this in good conscience without knowing I said something. The absolutely casual relationship with safety or concern for best practices in these videos is without a doubt a foreshadow of tragedy. I do a lot of dangerous things, and I am constantly trying to win back slack against the odds with thought, planning, and equipment. Watching these I am 100% sure there is an unfortunate incident in the future if things continue the way they are. So certain that you're flirting with disaster I would feel bad watching these without commenting. If you own that mine- you set the rules. Safety isn't negotiable. Because one person is cavalier with their life doesn't absolve you from the impact of the fallout. Think of how you felt when the hotel burnt down... the regret for not thinking about the wiring. Now think of that moment after someone acting cavalier and moving too fast gets buried alive, crushed, hell- just a bad leg break, pressure pneumothorax, or a bleeding wound... no way you're going to get back up in time. Your margins for error are much smaller than you think. That guy being reckless isn't just endangering himself, he's moving quickly and headlong into things that (even if he's the only one who dies) will massively impact you mentally, physically, emotionally, and monetarily. You are missing a ton of warning signs and you may lack the fortitude to be authoritative with those around you. I say all this out of a concern for where this is heading. Edit: Happy to see you being MORE safety cautious. But you need to stay on that, think over the horizon. I like your videos and your enthusiasm. I don't want anything to happen.

[@PXLJCE23]

Agree. Literally one wrong foot and it's a broken ankle. The guy is wearing Converse. A rusty nail through the foot. Game over when you are 300ft below ground and miles from anywhere. The recklessness is bordering on arrogance.

[@scottmarshall4996]

I agree. Reckless = stupid. I'm not impressed by Mr. Reckless. Some gets killed, Brent gets sued and loses the mine. Locals that have helped him abandon the project. All because someone was more concerned about cool. There is a safe way to explore this mine. The cavalier attitude towards safety would get you kicked off my mountain.

[@MF11283]

His mine, his life, his rules quit trying to be his nanny

[@Lilhoney314]

I'm so addicted to this channel. Is it weird that I feel like I need to hear Brent's voice every day?

[@JK-zi1rg]

Really cool to see Jonny in there with you, gives great perspective on size of the tunnels and the crazy spaces!

[@meaganhull3659]

Tell Johnny that he doesn’t look like an idiot in the fluorescent vest- he looks smart!

[@janrajce]

But he sounds like one a bit when he complains about how could he look alone in the dark 200m under the ground 🤔😀

[@bcubed72]

Yeah, the way he dresses, it'd be like finding Johnny Cash in a coal mine!

[@EnzoBergstrom]

The defenition of idiot is not wearing one and calling it dumb. How cant the people calling that stuff dumb realise is the other way around.

[@bill_]

Looks like a health and safety officer

[@juststeve5542]

His general disregard for safety is concerning. He's in too much of a rush. I'd certainly never let someone like him be above me underground! (I'd also prefer he wasn't tied on behind me either!).

[@IzaelNeto]

I think this channel have one of the best communities of the youtube rn, everyone just telling how they like this channel, and a lot of people helping, cheering for him, and giving tips. I definitely love this channel as a whole

[@asusgoncalves]

Wow that’s so true! I mean, I didn’t realize that until I saw your comment, so that’s just your point coming true. It’s definitely the best YT Chanel ever, I can’t wait to go there visit it.

[@x8xballx]

-binge watching episodes- If he doesn't have a dog named Levi by the time I catch up I'm going to be pissed...

[@elizabethjanik510]

Thank You Brent for sharing your Home, Cerro Gordo with all of us. You're teaching us all something new every time you make a new video about Cerro Gordo and the surrounding areas and the history that goes with it.

[@jakebooth658]

Cerro Gordo Guy: *Sees opening to a mine* Also Cerro Gordo Guy: *LEVIS INTENSIFIES*

[@aidanbrennan4456]

Brett is really playing minecraft irl, building a village, exploring abandoned mines, and raising animals lol

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

😉

[@SimOmega47]

Do you realize you're speaking like REALITY was the replica of a game...? XD I also sometimes get those kinds of reversed thoughts. Crazy how building villages, exploring and raising animals is much easier to imagine in a game than irl. It says a lot about a lot of things! :O

[@IEarlGrey]

@@SimOmega47 dude, I don't think he genuinely thinks Minecraft invented the idea of mining building and raising animals....

[@vinny5638]

@@IEarlGrey neither does he, hes talking about the feeling of the original guys statement

[@JustMe-01]

What an awesome adventure. I get to improve upon my boring life by living vicariously through you. Thanks mate.

[@marcusvlastakis8248]

When I first heard about miners I think of selfish people that look for ores but this guy goes down the mines for the story of the place and to find old things. And so does Johnny he just wants to have fun he is the most risk taking person I’ve seen

[@alexogara35]

You should take spray paint and paint marking for mines that youve explored and colour code it to help you navigate them better.

[@levimaplesden7552]

I love what you're doing. It is a dream of mine to own a small ghost town of my own one day. I'm only 17 years old but I love geology how rocks form mining is something I take a big interest in. I love your videos they're very knowledgeable and fun to watch. Keep up the good work. And hopefully one day once you get your property up and running for tourists to go there I would love to visit. I live in New Mexico currently in a small town called T or C it used to be mine in town also famous for Hot Springs

[@Porty1119]

Well, there's quite a few ghost towns and old mines in your neck of the woods!

[@jeromeclaessen3921]

Imagine our boy hitting a massive gold pocket.

[@loam6740]

"Did you just fart or somethin'? Why's it smell so bad?" "Shhhhh"

[@PhiTonics]

Never realized how big those places are till you had your friend in the shot for scale, wow!

[@stephengalvin9280]

From about 19 minutes in on this video I was seeing what looks like blue rocks. There is a story about the Comstock lode. Early on when it was mostly a gold mine the miners were having trouble getting to the gold because of all the "blue stuff" that was in the way. It turned out that the blue stuff was a high grade silver ore--is that what I see in the Union tunnel?

[@awsomegamer8277]

I wouldn't be surprised if there is, there would be plenty of ore unmined since they closed it off before the mining was finished because of the colaups

[@markp.9707]

Yes sir it’s silver and lead rich ore

[@idonotliveinparaguay.2361]

​@@awsomegamer8277 *collapse

[@awsomegamer8277]

@@idonotliveinparaguay.2361 I don’t care

[@idonotliveinparaguay.2361]

@@awsomegamer8277 *.

[@Eric-hd3mv]

“Just big enough for you but too small for me so, ya know how it goes” 😂😂

[@jasperanderson736]

This is like the curse of oak island, but stuff actually gets done

[@carinemarchand5340]

And find things.... you know other than buttons and coins!

[@AlleenLoveHope]

omg yesss!

[@danking5382]

man i forgot about that show. Last time i watched that show was its first season. Might have to check it out a little.

[@Missbirdd]

"You can almost feel the Levi's back there" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Doriamo]

I keep hearing about people finding vintage Levi's in caves but wouldn't the damp air down in mines rot them out fast?

[@lindajcope]

I absolutely love watching you and Johnny explore the mines. I myself am claustrophobic so it is very hard to watch you I those small shafts. I look forward to each new video whether you are going into the mines or just exploring for artifacts. I love preserving bits of history, so thank you for your excitement and never giving up. Looking forward to your next video.

[@Lucywildlifeaid]

Aww cute little bat on the wall at 16:31 :D

[@peanutismint]

I never knew about nitroglycerine headaches, that was interesting to learn! Thanks!

[@ip4265]

Peanut Turner yep, my grandfather was taking a nitroglycerin pill for his heart ache, and always got him a headache...

[@ChromeFrost]

It opens the blood vessels in the body really wide causing a bad head ache. I had to take it once and that's what the doc told me. The head ache was one of the worst I have ever had.

[@michaelward2987]

The fact that miners got headaches from NG is what started the medical community to investigate it. It turns out NG dilates the arteries in the body (hence the pounding headache). However, dilating arteries that are closing from a clot or plaque is a good thing for heart patients. As a paramedic, I've given NG to lots of folks with chest pain. I always joke with them and tell them not to sneeze or the NG will explode! :)

[@Taliesin6]

Could you just have them hold a stick of dynamite instead of making them take a pill ? :D

[@ip4265]

Arthur Kortekaas only if YOU are giving them the stick to hold and staying close to monitor the situation....

[@jeffodabear]

Man I love these videos, I eagerly await them every week. Please be careful in there you guys, we all want to come visit Cerro Gordo, and meet you fellas.

[@AshweeElauraDannon]

I appreciate everything you do, I’m new to this channel and I’ve been binge watching all day! You’re such an inspiration to me it’s not even funny mate! Just know your amazing adventures are being watched all over the world and I’m from Sydney Australia!

[@Falney]

2:25 and that is where I'd go no deeper. Once you start moving around fallen supports you are getting way to far into the danger zone.

[@dylanburns8759]

mine diving is always extremely dangerous. these arent natural made caves so theyre much more to collapse. they know the dangers going into it.

[@Falney]

@@dylanburns8759 I was just saying that was as far as I'd feel safe going. The moment you step into a mine portal, even one in use with modern safety regulations, there is a certain level of danger. That point is just where I personally would say no more.

[@jenmurphy7777]

"Ladders, why did it have to be Ladders?" I appreciate a good Indy reference!

[@user-O_06660_O]

26:26: Johnny: "You can edit that out..." Brent: "No...no, I don't think I will..."

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

YOU. ARE. DAMN. LUCKY. (SAFETY, & RISK MANAGEMENT.) My 1st career I was an Officer in the “United States Merchant Marines.” Graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, class of 78. I served 25 years, with MSC=Military Sealift Command. Retired as a relief Captain. I’ve been in 58 different countries and every ocean. Then After not working for two years I got bored, And then I went to work here in Montana in the Oil&Gas Industry, in upper management in the safety department for a “Sizable Family Owned” “Oilfield Construction Company.” 372 full time field employees. As the HSE Manager. With offices here in Montana, and both Dakotas, Wyoming & “Northern Utah.” The acronym, HSE, stands for Health, Safety, Environmental. In all the years I worked, I never even got a hangnail, so to speak. And in all the years I was a Safety Manager, Risk Management, nobody got hurt unless, Unless it was their fault, and their fault only. The number one reason for accidents? Carelessness, and risk-taking. It’s as-simple as that. Starting at 33:26 you are telling your friend that he needs to wear his yellow safety vest. And that is good. Right off the bat he starts bitching and making fun of wearing it. Which is stupid. Flat out stupid. You and I both know that nothing is darker than being down inside a mine. That is actually the only real safety thing I’ve seen you do in all 14 videos, that I’ve watched so far. Neither one of you, are safe whatsoever. You take way too many chances. To much risk. Furthermore you are consistently putting yourself in risky situations. A big one is going down inside of a mine by yourself. And even when you do go down inside a mine with a friend, you have on several occasions so far let them go topside even though you stay down below. And then to top it off you go walking around in places you’ve never been right by yourself, and then!! And then you don’t even mark your path to find your way back!! and you consistently wear a pack on your back while trying to squeeze your way through snug, and or tight holes! Tight and or snug, areas!! it is so easy to get hung up in one of these places with the pack on your back. And then you can’t go forward and you can’t go back. Over the years many men have been found dead. Flat on there stomach and just there skeleton. Mouth wide open. From either fear knowing they would die, DIE IN THAT POSITION, Or from screaming so much. Either way that is a tremendous size no-no. You always and I mean always put your pack in front of you. Pushing it along or, leave it at an entrance. Or a staging area and carry bare “bare Necessities”. like water. And depending upon what light you are using, extra batteries. Once again depending upon what light you are using. I could easily type up a short list of all the rest you’re taking and what you need to do to correct your risk taking. A tremendous part of safety and it doesn’t matter if it’s in the oil field, residential home construction, commercial construction, or shipyard employment, or exploring a mine, But a tremendous part of safety is, “Risk-Management.” I am without a doubt, extremely worried about you. Once again never lose sight of what I’ve done for a living. “Safety and, Risk Management.” I would really love to see you live to be an old man and see you live long enough to explore for many years to come and have your KZbin channel as long as you like. But, with the way you’re going and all the risk you are taking, and I say this with a full heart what I say next. And from the safety & risk management formulas we use, If you’re alive 5 years from now? YOU. WILL. BE. DAMN. LUCKY.

[@bettypicha4913]

I really enjoy watching all that you do and learning about the mines.

[@coledow586]

i have no idea why i even stopped to watch this whole 30 min video but this was more entertaining then watching any tv show lmao, keep up the good shit mate

[@RMJ1984]

I think the key words are his passion and authenticity. Something which TV has lost a long time ago. And the so-called REALITY TV is anything but reality.

[@elineblind348]

@@RMJ1984 ya half my brain says "he should have a show on cable", but the other half says,"ya but then it'd be fake as fk"

[@RogerCharlamange]

22:27 "Look here's another small space for me to crawl into" - Johnny

[@815fishing8]

The whole time I'm watching this I keep thinking "Nope. Nope. Nope. Nuh uh. Nope." So good on you for recording something I would NEVER be able to do... Terrifying IMO. Awesome video though

[@shroudedinblack1467]

I think I just need an 8 hour live stream of exploring these mines.

[@sodadrinker89]

Problem is, no connection.

[@vwmasstransit]

@@sodadrinker89 yea, as cool as it would be, that is reality.

[@connor-3455]

i was alot less scared for you watching this one then the last time you went into that mine thanks for taking alot more safty precautions

[@LizVesper]

Johnny thinks he looks stupid with the safety gear. But in reality, he looks more stupid when he thinks he's above it. Safety is sexy

[@colby8104]

Cracks me up that Johnny Utah cares about looking cool in an abandoned mine🤦‍♂️

[@eily_b]

Seriously. Who cares how you look down in a mine shaft? 🤦‍♀️

[@DavidCarlsonII]

Cringe

[@DavidCarlsonII]

Being badass is badass

[@Richie_RS]

Funny attitude towards safety, its a super dangerous environment. Gives me anxiety just watching lol

[@kf4293]

I love watching your shenanigans from the safety of my living room. Once upon a Time I was young and dumb enough to crawl around mine shafts but definitely not now. 😁

[@TabsAnDabs]

Love how Johnny's hoody slides over his hard hat with relative ease 😂

[@mattheweaton1420]

Good to see you taking safety a bit more seriously. I keep worrying that each video will be your last.

[@MorraMoments]

Honestly man, i've watched youtube for a long long time and this video is the only one i've ever sat on my thumbs waiting for! Amazing channel and a crazy challenge, stay safe and rock on from England UK

[@Theokondak]

Feeling so lucky that i stumbled upon your channel! Love what you are doing and I wish I could be there with you.

[@Liquid_Alchemy]

I just found your KZbin channel and I really enjoy it. I've always have had a deep fascination with mining in the American West and the science behind it. Not to mention Ghost Towns. Thank you for the amazing content. Stay safe out there!

[@DownTheDrainOutoorssince2013]

I like that you gave us different perspectives by giving Johnny a camera as well. I'd love to see you do this more often!

[@region9159]

Famous last words, "I don't have time for that rope".

[@richardsisk1770]

Great! Thank you. Be safe Brent.

[@deannamariee13]

I would totally stay here this is beyond awesome!!

[@JasonHam41]

Days of work with a loader. Imagine how much work was involved when all this was done by hand! Can’t wait to see inside that omega!

[@titchyjp]

Hello from Scotland,love what adventures and what your doing.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@coenwatt9458]

“Ladders, why did it have to be ladders” Me: “well, what would you rather, ladders... or straight hole?”

[@gonzo3915]

You fella are awesome, thanks for sharing the experience.

[@lucidremnant2423]

Seriously some genuine content. Millions of KZbin channels and I can’t get enough of these authentic vibes..

[@chrisl2396]

This channel is one of the few good things to come out of 2020

[@carmiethompson2676]

Wow, you're so dark. Are you sure you're not from the DC Universe?

[@jenn9579]

Very exciting content!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dazaz239]

absolutely enthralled at your dedication to explore the abandoned mine

[@WandererLife85]

"Dynamite, Ropes, Terror"...sounds like my ex-girlfriend. lol. Be safe down there y'all. Keep up the awesome work.

[@yorgivon-schmourgeussborgi]

Let me get her number. We sound like besties

[@WandererLife85]

@@yorgivon-schmourgeussborgi Only when she's on her meds. lol.

[@roxydegall3699]

You really made me LOL so much, that came unexpected.. thanks for that!

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

@@roxydegall3699 me too. That was an awesome belly laugh

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

That's hilarious. Glad you made it out alive. Hope these get the B F Rs out of there

[@jamesjohn3758]

Quite literally my favourite weekly watch on all platforms, hello from Pembrokeshire Wales :)

[@biggyboablo]

Even after exploring over 100 mines in California, I have always wanted to explore these mines, but they were always off limits. Fascinating following your explorations so far.

[@dougerickson7243]

Feel like I am exploring with you, so cool.

[@felixhenson9926]

The lengths a man will go to for a pair of Levi's.

[@TNoStone]

Im new here. Are they genuinely looking for jeans or is it an inside joke? Also why would there be jeans down there? Someone got naked down there and forgot to clothe back up on the way up?

[@ryn991]

@@TNoStone i think it’s a joke because in one of their other videos they found a couple pairs of pants in a mine

[@keep3548]

@@TNoStone it’s not a joke it’s because a pair of old Levi’s can go for around 100k dollars

[@Akainen]

@@keep3548 exactly

[@elineblind348]

@@TNoStone the Levis and other denims were owned by the company and not the miners so they'd take them off at the end of the day either for the next shift or to wear when they got back the next day... so old levis are found in abandoned mines..

[@conniechung6948]

Opening anything with dynamite, I cant help but watch

[@keepitloveable2068]

It just gets better and better. My husband and I are binge watching it.

[@masonwrisley2748]

This guy belongs on the history channel, he is living my dream of history and exploration