Miles Underground | Exploring the Forgotten Mine Shafts | Destination Adventure

This is a bonus explore that I was able to do during my last trip. Driving along, I noticed a broken old cabin below a cliff along the highway. I stopped to take a look and noticed a large culvert going under the highway about 300 feet down. I knew the culvert was not meant for walking, as the highway runs along the side of a mountain, so I decided to take a hike down and check things out. As my suspicion predicted, the culvert was actually an entrance to a mine shaft. What I didn't expect was how extensive the tunnel system was. I walked for more than an hour underground and only saw a portion of tunnel systems. This was my first really extensive explore underground and it was a real pleasure for me. I hope you all enjoy this.
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[@claytonbain6733]

Should have left a mannequin in one of the junctions dressed in coveralls and a hockey mask. You BE A LEGEND!

[@maxtax8223]

dude is fearless.... i'd have soiled myself about half way down the hill ... the first time

[@chrispotter219]

Am I the only one who sat on the edge of my chair screaming at the screen 'Dustin, turn around, get out of there'?

[@seasidepaper]

You’re crazy! I’m sitting here saying - ok that’s far enough get back out.

[@anitahicks1337]

This one gave me chest pains...lol...triggered my claustrophobia...🤣

[@jennyhoman195]

I'm 10 minutes into the video and keep saying " ok that's far enough, now get out" lol. I'm definitely a mom.

[@workhardlivefree3818]

Dude! You gotta set of balls on ya... Ida made it about 50' and said "I've seen enough". I was getting claustraphobic just watchin

[@countesscable]

This Channel is the only one that gives me a knot of anxiety in my stomach. I’m Terrified of the dark, enclosed spaces, deep dank water, heights, danger in general: this channel shows them all. Really though… how can you not be scared of getting lost or succumbing to noxious gasses. The rats are the only thing that don’t scare me!

[@JonStallings]

"Looks pretty stable" then breaks rock off with fingers. I started getting nervous, what if your batteries died? Glad you made it out

[@knew52]

I was so stressed out while watching this one! Slight panic attack.. Eeeek! 😂

[@TheCanada1]

Dustin that was great. I tried to google that mine but couldn’t find anything. If you wouldn’t mind can you get back to us if you find a name etc. Couple things. Consider leaving a note on the motor home indicating where you are case you have an accident. Carry a small pack with some water or a life straw. A bag of peanuts will keep you going for a long time. A spare flashlight and a space. Blanket for warmth. And a small collapsible shovel We worry about you dude. Just want you to stay safe. Thanks again. John and Angela.

[@michaelelmore5103]

I kept expecting the 49er ghost from ScoobyDoo to jump out!😆👍😃

[@Marympd241]

I kept thinking the same thing lol

[@anonmsones3263]

Best comment!!!

[@douglasdietrich4174]

You're much braver than I am. I'd have gotten as far as the first junction and been happy to stop. Great video again!

[@Ty-tie_FTW]

I was sitting here thinking damn, that is some loose and unstable rock! I can't believe he is going in that mine! Then I was thinking, wow! He is going in, but at least he's not stupid enough to pick at the loose rock along the crumbling walls... Ya, I was wrong for thinking that.

[@Destination_Adventure]

I didn’t realize you had been to this location and inspected the rock.

[@dankspangle]

I really hope you let people know when you are going so they can get help if you go quiet on them... A Dustin is a precious and rare thing.

[@atodaso1668]

You went a lot deeper than I would have! The yellow stuff was probably sulphur

[@SunshineSkys]

Thank u for sharing that adventure. I know ur a solo adventurer, but with this kind of explore I would definitely think about having another person with u, just for safety purposes. Or at least let somebody know ur location. Ya never no if its structurally safe. Be Safe n adventure on.

[@deendrew36]

I am really glad this didn’t end like the guy who explored the Paris catacombs, panicked, started running and dropped his camera. They never found him.

[@jilldavis7229]

LOVED THIS!!! I always love caves but having MS, I will not ever be able to explore these wonderful sights as you have done😒Sooo thank you for that❤️I have friends that have explored caves & they always advise that you shouldn’t explore on your own in case of an emergency, you should always carry a pistol as sometimes you run face to face into an animal & since you are dealing with limited space, they panic & can charge you. Sooo please be careful & cautious, but please keep exploring these places as I love them & you for doing it for those of us who can’t... but PLEASE BE SAFE❤️

[@pappysproductions]

You really had me nervous at 3:25 , I totally thought you were gonna go Sissy Sally on us!

[@LisatheGreatest]

Oh y gawd, I was so nervous watching this

[@kaineleeabel]

The string is hip chain for distance measurement and it doubles as your guide back out Typically used in forestry for flagging blocks and measuring lines

[@DannoM_]

I admire your ultra adventuristic nature. Other adventurers would just drive by and say "oh look down there that's neat". But not you, you went down the cliff and in the abandoned mine shaft! You're awesome, and very very brave!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you sir. I’m always up for a random “hey let’s check this out”

[@mariekatherine5238]

Or foolhardy! You have brought someone else with you, or at least left a note in your vehicle re: your whereabouts. That way they’d know where to start the rescue or recover your body.

[@BushmansAdventures]

@@Destination_Adventure if you’d like to go back there, I have many hi powered headlamps / flashlights, and I wouldn’t mind mapping the entire tunnel system .

[@deendrew36]

@@mariekatherine5238 good suggestion re: leaving a note in the car.

[@deendrew36]

Nopenopenope....no way I would go in there! Thanks for taking one for the team!

[@wadelintick9538]

Right on, I worked in those little jack pot mines for years and that was a great adventure you had. Everything excavated on the upper right of tunnel was the gold baring vein, the tracks were old pipes the miners used to deliver compressed air and water. The straps supporting the roof were held in by 6' bolts to support the ground over head and look like they were from the 80's. cheers

[@sirridesalot6652]

It's amazing at times how little disturbance of a rock face in a mine can lead to a local cave in. Sometimes all it takes is a loud voice or the removal of a handful of loose rock. Be extremely careful exploring old mines as many people have died in them when something unexpected happens. Even just walking in the water can release pockets of gas that are enough to render a person unconscious or dead.

[@seanfrank4158]

That was pretty cool. I'm curious as to what mine that was and how profitable it was. Probably some more to explore if a guy could get up some of those ladders.

[@tycro23]

I like "rock surfing" !!!

[@sheripacori2097]

You are very brave. Very cool and interesting. You should have taken someone else with you and back up batteries. We are worried for your safety. We want you to live on to see more awesome adventures.

[@rickfisher4273]

Get the hell out of that tunnel You're crazy You're making me scared just watching you

[@audiobook3837]

Damn I'm way to closterphobic for that!

[@arobichaud40]

I got stressed out just looking at you walk in there 😂

[@jimmehp2748]

This was one of the coolest things I have seen in a while, with those mine shafts going on forever underground. I am very happy that you got out of there safely, it would be like a horror movie if your light failed or battery died, and you spent hours (days?) trying to find your way back out. You have a great sense of direction though, and endless knowledge of how things work so I had faith!

[@mfs0416]

🇨🇦 Dustin every time you go into a hole I get panicked and curious ha ha ha but I wanted you to find gold, all right! ... relieved to see the light at the tunnel entrance !!!! 😂👏

[@joannamarie_yt]

Lmao "I was really hoping to climb this twice today" 😭😂 That's a crazy hole :o

[@joannamarie_yt]

It's crazy how cold and quiet it can get

[@maryfryberger1053]

Wow! Heart in my throat yet again. What are the rats eating way back in that creepy mine? Nope don't want to know. Another great video. Please stay safe!

[@sandragarrett5695]

Omg you are giving me a heart attack! Be careful D! Glad you did not hurt yourself, but as always every interesting and entertaining. Thank you for your hard work showing us this.

[@CuddaBrown]

Brave man...glad u trust those headlamp batteries cause man oh man..

[@Jasontodd74]

Could you imagine being deep back in there and hearing a deep, shaking roar from a bear or worse, not knowing what it is!!! I still believe I have to go check it out..... lol!!!

[@NARISHMA42]

buy rubber boots guy here again to remind you to buy rubber boots

[@anonmsones3263]

I have way to active of an imagination to do even a sixteenths of this! Thank god for u running into the darkness cause I would die wondering if that was where the terrorists hid! Luv it luv ur show

[@cdnjan]

Wicked.. was scared though for you. I can breathe again now #StaySafeStayHealthy 💙

[@cindyherriman323]

I have been sick with covid, and have been binge watching all of your videos. So beautiful the places you visit. I love all the beauty of nature, and how you are so respectful for all the place's you visit. Thanks for showing us all the beauty.

[@johnmclaren7059]

That was truly awesome dude! I love the gold bridge & bralorne area! We’ve found some very interesting things in the back country there the history of that mining area and was a bustling boom at one time and now it’s all abandoned. Keep those videos coming and hope to meet up with you some day on an adventure! Stay safe! 👍

[@daveneil3963]

What a surprise exploring that culvert opening, glad you did. Thanks for taking us along on another great adventure.

[@endangeredmarmot4518]

The blue water and deposits - maybe copper sulphate? Lots of copper mines in BC, and the ground water often has sulphur in it (especially the hotsprings), which would also explain the yellow deposits. Cool video - I love your explorations around the province!

[@Destination_Adventure]

I’m so curious what that was. I think this mine was for gold, but I’m really not sure.

[@aproudamerican2692]

*This was very interesting to watch.* The entire time though I was thinking about the mine explorers that have died from disturbing underground water. Aparently, toxic gases are known to seep out from the earth to get trapped underneath the water in these mines and build up a toxic gas bubbles. When the top layer or skim of the water is broken the gases escape almost instantly killing the unfortunate person that took the step and anyone around them. I don't know the exact circumstances or conditions necessary for this to occur. Regardless please beware of underground water conditions.

[@RK-dk7bw]

What do you think was up with the ladder leading up to the blue tarped area? It looked fairly recent...

[@001desertrat3]

Home of the Mine Monster , lol .

[@CanadianMason85]

Forsure that's where they moved the meth lab.

[@stephenrrose]

Dude! You are crazy, and I love it. Glad you stayed safe! Great adventure!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

your shoes must have smelled beautiful after that adventure!

[@myronniemuth4844]

Amazing. I'd never be as brave. Thank you. Better than any TV show.

[@BlindGuyRc]

Thats awesome. They totally found some gold there. I bet there is still gold there. Love panning for gold. Not sure I could go all the way in like you hahaha.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Usually when I start something like this, I’m just like 💭I’ll just go in a little💭 then next thing I know It’s been an hour and I’m still getting deeper hahah.

[@sebastienrobidas5835]

I thought I was in the Exploring Abandoned Mines videos lol great exploration !

[@sheldonandleannakane7185]

Thanks for going in there, that was amazing!

[@quinnabun1173]

I absolutely adore you Dustin, But man o man you give me anxiety at times.xxxxxx❤

[@joelhill4107]

Really cool video! I don't know how I stumbled onto your channel, but glad I did. Have been binge watching to catch up. Always really nice scenery! Could be better lighting though. I went to Dolarama a couple weeks ago and they have super bright LED bar flashlights(not sure how many lumens) 2 bucks! even came with batteries. They only take 2 triple A batteries and are super Bright. Sure you could even tape a few of them together for burn your eyes out bright! Worth checking out for the price. I am going to get more of them. LED lights are a major rip off, But this is a steal of a deal! (Not endorsing Dollarama , they do sell a lot of junk) Thanks for the great videos!!

[@garybtw200]

Awesome video. I always look forward to your next one. Be safe and have fun !!!!

[@maxrae43]

its been awhile. nice to see some adventuring again!

[@Bouba07]

Be careful, often the presence of mica (mineral) indicates the possibility of having asbestos nearby...I love your videos!

[@richie9214]

Asbestos would be the least of his worries as long as it does not get disturbed and airborne. Not tracking your way in in order to get back out . Gases could also be present and or lack of O2. This could be fatal.

[@justinsfindsofallkinds]

ive followed your videos for quite awhile, i would love to join you on a explore if i end up back in BC, i was living in abbotsford in 2016 and seen your video of the old electrical engineers house, the one where the was a tram or whatever up to the house...too bad the cabin on the Fraser burnt,,

[@michalsrandoms8749]

I would go adventuring with you. Great video!

[@blueman5924]

wow ! what an epic tunnel adventure. can’t fathom the amount of work that went into excavating those. kudo’s for staying safe !

[@dudlydjarbum2045]

Nice video. Mines creep me out. Very fitting for the upcoming holiday. Stay safe and hope to get a follow up on the kelp.

[@johncooper9980]

Enjoyed

[@Dave-pz2vs]

Crazy what you do for videos! What if that cave collapses!🤨

[@kaineleeabel]

Oxygen levels must be fine if the rat is alive

[@lifewithconnie3738]

Ok Dustin you’re amazing. I was scared and excited watching this! Question- I’m sure you saw lots of rats etc?

[@peopledustcanada]

New subscriber. Enjoy your adventures! Keep up the great vids!

[@MC_Hammerpants_]

This was so cool. Thanks for this video!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Very cool!

[@rebekah4953]

Such a neat video. Thanks so much for making these videos and for doing things way outside of my comfort zone. I used to live not to far away in Clinton and would never have known this was right next to the highway.

[@gigatron2008]

Great video! I watch a lot of the US mine exploration channels. Love to see more Canadian abandoned mines. Most tubers are in Nevada or California areas.

[@mikeleago1]

Oh helllll nooo! 😳

[@CanadianSledDog]

That was awesome I'd never have made it that far in there! It's amazing the lengths that people have gone to for a metal that is almost completely useless. Like if there were fish in there I'd mine all day, but gold? Can't eat that.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Hahaha very true. I wonder how much more there is. Lots of tunnels I didn’t go down.

[@ReaganKimberley]

Gold is far from useless, most modern electronics contain trace quantities of gold in the circuitry because of it's excellent conductive properties, if your ever pissed off at how slow your device is loading thank gold that's it's not much worse ;)

[@CanadianSledDog]

@@ReaganKimberley well that's why I said nearly, since we only need trace amounts of it for practical purposes and most of it ends up on jewellery and toilet seats.

[@TrailToughTrailers]

Dustin, my son and I do a lot of MS in Nevada/Cal./Ore/Idaho.... this looks awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@TrailToughTrailers]

Also, consider using the "Right-hand Rule" always taking the tunnel to the right. By not changing back and forth you won't get lost...

[@gillwyatt8103]

The further you went the more nervous and claustrophobic I got!!! Should you go alone into places like that? Just asking! Wonder what the rat 🐀 lives on. Fascinating, thank you. Gill 🇬🇧

[@deendrew36]

No! No he should not! Lolol

[@luckyme398]

That was awesome. Thanks for the explore !

[@mauriceclark4870]

Fascinating. To see. How men. Toiled away. Underground. Troglodytes. For gold. Hope they found some. So can retire. Early ,!!!!?

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

Brett Underwood would be proud of you on this one.

[@Natalielovescats]

Is that the guy that owns an abandoned ghost town I forget the name of it

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

@@Natalielovescats Ciero Gordo

[@lisaandlindasadventures79]

Omg pls bring me back a pretty crystal!!! Lol. Also do you ever worry about H2S ? I always wonder about the air when your in these shafts.

[@Destination_Adventure]

I did a lot of H2S training when I was on the oil patch, so I am knowledgeable on the topic but I do go in cautiously.

[@50bograt]

can i just point out in the rest of the world a shaft is a vertical tunnel accessed usualy with a cage or lift. a slope is an incline and a horizontal tunnel is an adit or drift....just so you know, however as im subscribed to your interesting channel ill forgive you ;-0 im from the uk by the way and have been exploring mines for 40 years keep up the good work i really enjoy your videos

[@matthewsorensen2147]

Balls, crazy man

[@WestCoastWheelman]

Man I was cringing so hard watching you ski down that scree slope, I watched a dude endo and get seriously muffed up doing exactly that. We had to tape his face back together and hand-hold his blind ass all the way back down the mountain because we didn't have enough water to wash the blood out of his eyes. But I'm sure you know how to tuck and roll, you do ride trials after all 👍🏻😂

[@Destination_Adventure]

I’m a pretty experienced crasher hahah

[@deendrew36]

Endo?

[@WestCoastWheelman]

@@deendrew36 Slang for going end over end. A move also known and trademarked as "the diving face-grind" 🤣

[@deendrew36]

@@WestCoastWheelman ah, that totally makes sense! Thanks!

[@dragonsage6909]

That was a great one bro! Thanks!

[@robertwayne2004]

The for sharing a friend from B.C Rob

[@Andrew-nq6in]

I got claustrophobic watching this 😳

[@lydiacoleman1565]

I was told as a kid that bears lived in mines and it worked, I never entered one

[@gomiftw]

Awesome

[@Lets_take_backroads]

lol LOVE this video but as a mother you scare me, Be Safe! #happytrails

[@msam1970]

a hip chain. or timber cruiser chain , that string is a measurement tool for surveyors

[@fathertomoutdoors6579]

Betcha mom was glad you went in…lol.

[@jameshenderson4089]

Man I kept thinking a bear and her cubs would be around the corner. I have worked under ground in northern Canada and I would not have gone in there. When the rock breaks that easy In your fingers that is not good.

[@jons4686]

Unfortunately knowing you survived to upload this footage takes away somewhat from the suspense. Glad you did make it though. I've been enjoying your many videos since my resent discovery of the channel. Thank you

[@rickrayn]

I have done a lot of hiking/mountaineering and some biking in the area and think it is fantastic area of B.C. Did you ever find anything about the history of the mine?

[@quinnabun1173]

O and by the way Mr Dustin!How are you certain that the fricken air quality is alright when you adventure into these random places?Just saying.❤

[@janblake9468]

For a relatively amateur mine adit (not shaft) explorer, you did very well. Do you think it was dug before the highway?

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you. I’ve always been interested in old mines, but this was the first I’ve found that was explorable. I kinda think the road and the mine are about the same age. It was probably there before the highway was paved tho.

[@001desertrat3]

As extensive as that mine is , I'm thinking that it was there before the highway and when they started building the highway they put in the culvert to keep the scree from blocking off the portal . -- < Doc , Retired , Miner for over 50 years > .

[@paulmccarthy6971]

I was hoping some sort of monstrous creature would give chase dammit, lol

[@maxtax8223]

legendary Tommy Knocker ...

[@rickrayn]

I am heading to this area in late June. How far along Carpenter Lake is the adit? Thanks Rick

[@doctorofart]

You got balls. Just a thought. Go live for a moment before you go in to report where you are.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Unfortunately for this idea, I am far out of cell reception for most of my adventures. Good idea tho.

[@doctorofart]

@@Destination_Adventure I can relate and anyways, do what I say, not what I do. I go hiking all over and rarely anyone knows where I’m at except my dog who is with me. But I haven’t gone into any mines. If you ever get to ARizona look me up. (: I’d love to explore with you. We have tons of great places. I’ve only barely scratched the surface.

[@cdnjan]

@@doctorofart isn't there GPS apps that allow you to mark your spots when your remote like that? Pretty sure there is some kind of tracker thingie. My son uses it when our wilderness camping.. we can see him on a computer. Sorry I have forgotten the name of it

[@michellepriest8823]

Were you back on the mainland for this or was it another island explore?