(FINAL?) More Surprising Underground Discoveries - Exploring the Union Mine (Part 8)

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The time has finally come for the last part in the Union Mine series, at least for now. The Union Mine complex has been quite the adventure, and a challenge to explore. There is still so much to see, but the routes get more and more complicated the deeper you go. There is a limit to how deep we can get, simply due to time constraints. While I do think we'll be back eventually, we're taking a much-needed break from this mine after visiting on three separate occasions. But our group hates unfinished business, so we'll surely be back eventually.
In Part 8, we find another way down to the B-300 Level, and on the other side of the collapse we found in Part 7. We explore most of the remainder of the B-300 and find some interesting things along the way. We also finally find the "B" shaft, which look about as I had expected...
After 17 grueling hours underground, we emerged from the mine at about 2:00am and went straight to bed. Nearly every muscle in my body was sore the next day, and the day after too. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
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[@chris-nwue_B]

I once stayed 72 hours in a mine exploring it and camping underground, it was a great adventure. Also about another 20 hours on day trips. I love those big mine adventures. Unfortunately not many left open these days.

[@silasakron4692]

For me personally, any man-made underground (western US hardrock being my standard) that you're willing to invest over 40 hours with typically resides in the "World Class" bracket. This consolidated set of workings sure qualifies; fascinating mine, and outstanding series! Thanks for taking the time to film and narrate it all.

[@MinesoftheWest]

Much appreciated my friend! Thanks as always for watching.

[@kimbra1132]

The colors were awesome. All the rotting artifacts and timbers are a plus. Good crew you had with you. Amazing mineralization and sparkelies. Ladders and climbing and the natural caves in that mine were fabulous. Great explore.

[@terrystewart2070]

It was a most fabulous explore! I so appreciate the fact that you all have the energy, desire, and expertise to not only do the arduous explore, but then to document, edit, and show it to us, your appreciative viewing audience is beyond amazing! Kudos my friends!

[@MinesoftheWest]

Very glad you enjoyed and thank you for the kind words!

[@kevinj97045]

Thank you for all the hours you spent exploring this gem and thanks for sharing it with us.

[@MinesoftheWest]

Thank you for watching!

[@davegrummett1263]

Looks like the miner's lunches were actually eggs, sardines and syrup. Calories and protein.👍. Thank you for all the hours of enjoyment your videos have brought. It takes a lot to refine your 41 hours worth of exploration into the refined product you put out.

[@strite25]

The syrup cans were used to haul there drinking water for each man.

[@KowboyUSA]

Pasties. Lotsa pasties.

[@KowboyUSA]

Prior to WWII swastikas (sometimes bent clockwise, sometimes counterclockwise) were considered art/good luck symbols and were still found in many US public buildings when I was young.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi, first off what an absolutely fascinating mine, so many ups n downs and twists, awesome. Thank you not only for the amazing narration and the explore itself as a whole over all of the episodes, but also for all of the man hours it must have took to actually edit all of the footage, you really did a 1st class job. Thank you also for filming it all for us to see because it must have been hard enough to navigate around down there but you also had a camera and all of the associated essentials needed for such a trip, that lot would have been quite heavy to have to lug up and down through the various levels and to generally carry, it's much appreciated Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 🙏💖

[@MinesoftheWest]

Hi Sue, thank you very much for the continued support! I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@jont8707]

Thanks man for all the hard work you put into these explorations and videos it's paying off with all the new subs lately I'm stoked for you dude 👍

[@MinesoftheWest]

Thank you for the support!

[@Mark_The_Magnificent]

Amazing videos! Thank you so much for doing all this and explaining to us all the efforts it took!

[@blurboards1]

Awesome series! Thanks for all the hard work and dedication involved in this one. Must have been an amazing experience.

[@what7587]

I really enjoyed this series of videos. I am extremely envious of you. Looks like a great time despite the hard work. If I was 40 years younger I would be down there too.

[@MinesoftheWest]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bobrenner7213]

It seems as if you should try to do 'overnights' to avoid repeating the hours of ins and outs. Get down to a halfway decent place to rest and get an early start the next day (by the clock - no sunshine down there!). I really have enjoyed your videos and wish I were several decades younger and able to tag along.

[@silasakron4692]

Was thinking the same. Not common running into this issue outside of caving - a camp would make delving deeper far more palatable.

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Thank you for all the hard work, much appreciated!

[@barryclarke3010]

Maybe a camp for your next set of explorations, your also carrying a lot of gear in and out ,so a camp might be the the way to go, a dedicated day just to get the gear in.it was noticeable the lighting tailed off. Its been a good series that has been enjoyable to watch.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the huge effort it took to make this happen.

[@stefaneisenring2533]

Fantastic! Thank you for this Great Series…..

[@phildavis4878]

Watch out for Tommyknockers

[@jnw415]

That metal syrup tin (and that big room) is amazing.

[@MinesoftheWest]

I thought so too! Certainly a once-in-a-lifetime find.

[@jefffleming8103]

Outstanding job can't wait to see more

[@MinesoftheWest]

Thank you!

[@halinagwozdz5371]

Awesome series and hope you get a little vacation after all that!

[@bradedwards916]

Thanks for this series! Looks like you guys will have to have a base camp down there and spend a night or two down there. Great stuff!

[@MinesoftheWest]

Yeah we thought about this but the logistics are tricky. Water would be an issue. I drank a gallon of water during our 17 hour day.

[@nadieselgirl]

Thank you so much for this series, I really enjoyed it. I hope you get an opportunity to go back! May I ask what camera you are using?

[@MinesoftheWest]

Sony A7III with Zeiss Batis 18mm F/2.8. Glad you enjoyed!

[@richardjellis9186]

Hi guys. So, I've not seen the previous vids of this series. This is the first video of yours that I think I've watched. Question 🤔?.. Which 'union' mine is it.?🤔? Is it Brents, Cerro Gordo mine.? And... 👻 Have you EVER heard or seen anything that you couldn't explain on your travels.?👻 Or. do you know of anyone who has.??👻?? LOVE THE VIDS.🥰🥰... KEEP'EM COMING.🤞🥰... RICH(UK).🥰🥰🥰.!.!.!

[@zerofox7347]

Can you imagine the price of a can of syrup like that today. That’s why they sell it in tiny tins now😩

[@luissantiago9564]

This is not the Union mine in California is it?

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@velkejkoren]

Hello from central EU

[@barryclarke3010]

Good afternoon from the Welsh Central ore field , were the mines are extremely WET.

[@awake1282]

Good afternoon from Munich, great work!

[@robertcable6348]

Everyone keeps calling that tool a pickax! t Show me the ax head if you can. It is just a PICK!

[@Jupiter503]

What did they mine there

[@MinesoftheWest]

Lead, silver, gold.

[@CesarSantosLopezYolo]

What's that sound at 11:59?

[@tommybokelman5565]

Can someone please tell me if this is the union mine at cerro Gordo thanks

[@rodneydolman1]

No its not that Union mine

[@lucyfiesta]

Plenty n plenty of union mines throughout the country

[@michaelcoker3197]

Pick. No axe.

[@MinesoftheWest]

True, my bad!

[@EPA3]

My 4 year old now knows the phrase “oh shit!” which is really great. Thanks.

[@michaelcoker3197]

See the chaplain.

[@lucyfiesta]

For sure your 4yr old learnt oh shit from hearing him say it once, somehow i dont think so