Mining topaz and aquamarine and building a mountain road | Mt. Antero Treasures S4:E1

The Cardwell mining team kicks off a new season with big ambitions. With only a 60 day mining window, the crew rushes to open up aquamarine and topaz pockets on the North and South Face. They also race to carve out a new road to the Snow Patch, giving them unprecedented mining access with the excavator.
Directed by: Danny McPadden
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Produced by: Mt. Antero Treasures Productions
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Season 1:
Episode 1: • Searching for the mill...
Episode 2: • Battling permafrost to...
Episode 3: • Mining and trommeling ...
Episode 4: • Digging out a $200K aq...
Season 2:
Episode 1: • Starting a new aquamar...
Episode 2: • Aquamarine scattered a...
Episode 3: • Striking new aquamarin...
Episode 4: • Hitting the 100K carat...
Season 3:
Episode 1: • Aquamarine pockets all...
Episode 2: • Finding a RARE aquamar...
Episode 3: • Dredging and mining fo...
Episode 4: • Treasure hunter Scuba ...

[@HoodedNazgul]

Chris is a good friend of mine. Dude is an absolute beast. He’s a one man wrecking show. No fancy equipment, no team, just one man and a dream.

[@ckeilman11]

Thanks Harry! A dream come true for sure!

[@RC_Colorado]

Chris is a beast!

[@WHITE526]

Where can l find this place pay for self dig pls let me known

[@luarosie]

Deng. I wish i had good friends. Or a wrecking crew.

[@aaronkirkland212]

Can you give us some insight into what he dreams about, is he a light sleeper?

[@laurentmialon2594]

such a surprise to see an Oceaneering shirt ! worked 7 years for the company - big up from France to you guys

[@richiesun9676]

Love this show. Love the production on it. Never overdramatized, always informational and feels like I'm in the pockets with the miners. As a rockhound, love the insights into the process and the knowledge you're sharing. Better than anything on Discovery or on cable.

[@peanut924]

We can propel them financially for all the education by liking and commenting on each of their videos. That's how they get elevated by KZbin and their paychecks get bigger. It's my small contribution for all the great content.

[@matthew9867]

I've been checking back periodically to make sure I hadn't missed any new episodes, so happy to see a new video from you guys. Love that you guys share the experience with us!

[@jameswelch1054]

Why not just subscribe to this channel, so you will be notified of the new episodes?

[@matthew9867]

@@jameswelch1054 I am subscribed but I wanted to be sure I hadn't missed anything is what I mean.

[@amandathurston2720]

me too

[@peanut924]

If you need a good fix in between episodes, check out Patrick Voillot's channel. Same thing but in locations around the world.

[@avacadman2155]

Recalling the road your Father made, he would be very proud of you. 👍👍👍👍

[@xyzct]

Woohoo! Totally excited for a new season. The Cardwells and their crew are pure love! Best wishes!!

[@wteverisgud]

Cool to see some topaz for a change. Thanks for another great episode. Wish it was more often but i know it's not cheap and very difficult to make great quality videos like this. As good as any TV channel can do maybe even a little bit better. Impressive what you guys are doing after those tv shows cancelled.

[@heavensanchor6055]

This series is so calming and exciting at the same time. So sweet

[@kaitlynlsari681]

So exciting to see you guys again and I hope you have a dynamic season that really produces. Some of that topaz looks amazing but I hope your guys start pulling large aquamarine too. Looks fantastic

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you and your family wish you the best wishes,

[@noellev9332]

I love seeing Chris back! I love how he explains what he’s looking for

[@noellev9332]

Also feel free to make this like 3 hours of content each episode 😍I can’t stop watching and so sad when it’s over!

[@ckeilman11]

Thanks for the post Noelle! I really enjoy sharing what I have learned about prospecting on this mountain.

[@noellev9332]

@@ckeilman11 thank you for sharing your craft with the world!

[@JhonDiamond2021]

Mines for topaz and aquamarine in nice mountainous terrain. congrats on this great find my friend.

[@LadyYoop]

This stuff used to be on The Weather Channel...and boy, do I miss it! This is phenomenal. Thank you!

[@Pisi692]

А в России на Дискавери. Обожала это смотреть, там разные команды были, и эти тоже. Очень жаль, что этот канал убрали.

[@mariomadison7390]

Love what you do there's something about gems, crystals, that gets my heart going

[@darrenbenson2606]

I would love to work for a season for these people. Even though it’s not mine I would love just finding gems as beautiful as those aquamarines.

[@toddscaletty2027]

As a truck driver I’m glad you finally put out another video

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

Oh man I have been waiting for a new release! I probably watched all of your videos at least twice. I love the variety of gemstones on that mountain. 🙏👍💎

[@DjisiTheonian]

I love your channel for two reasons: your guys’ work ethic as well as the beautiful blue you dig up (my birthstone). Very relaxing and entertaining to watch you guys (though I do still appreciate the hard work behind it).

[@PaffDaddyTR]

Yeeeees!!!! Thank you for much for a 4th season can't wait!

[@OLDMANTEA]

The slopes look like they’re at the limits of the angle of repose for that friable material. Dangerous work indeed.

[@lastspark503]

I've loved Mount Antero and it's treasuers for so long now. My dream is to get myself up there and mine for those little cuties. I love to watch how you find them and it motivates me to save up money for the trip. Keep up the good work!

[@58Kym]

Those mountains look so unstable! I don’t think I would ever have set foot on mountains that look like that.

[@pull_my_finger1614]

Excellent

[@Malfane99]

Great to see another season. The earrings you made for my wife are beautiful and she loves them.

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

Snow patch?? VERY INTERESTING, WOW, I have, since I was a little kid, have loved the study of Geology. Gun, GO PRO, is necessary.

[@motionsick]

I cant believe that pile of clay has so many gems. A geez.

[@sambiron271]

World class

[@eddydejagere3411]

Loved the aqua's.

[@pamelapeters-kk8lu]

excited for the new season , you all are off to a great start .. may our God bless you will much blue in the mountain this year

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you and your family wish you the best wishes,

[@RM-vw3ov]

Very interesting with the topaz finds!

[@joneblaze82]

Need a fresnal lens to work ground with the sun it's thin plastic sheet roll up bring few boards assemble onsite warm grounds for free easily happy thawing and mining guys and Aloha from Maui

[@Ellerard]

Oh lord it has been TOO long since the last episode! I Love watching yall excavate this beautiful gem stone.

[@grantclarkson9184]

So nice to see another episode! Always wanting more from Canada. Thank you.

[@milesnn]

Another amazing video and score of sweet blue an topaz icing on the cake wow thank you

[@catmizu]

I think ive watched all of these now, and just realized this episode was filmed only last year! If you're into digging and want to take a trip, do it! Ill always remember running around in Idaho, hills full of gold and garnets!

[@avacadman2155]

I have watched you both on tv. Hi from the UK guys! Absolutely love seeing what your mountains give up to you! Awesome! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@RICDirector]

Good to see another episode! Hey, note on the topaz....Brazilian topaz does not fade like the US material, Ive never seen a reason why. And 'sherry' topaz is much, much darker than that seen here, a gorgeous red-brown with gold highlights and enough fire to make you wet your pants. The color shown here is closer to imperial, a peachy gold. Dont mean to nitpick, but topaz is my favorite stone. 😁

[@sethbarker5698]

marvelous mountains best workplace ever.

[@catmizu]

To the Cardwells, all the blessings! What a fun series of videos! and im definitely buying aome aqua when i get to CO!

[@williamschlosser77]

Shout out from Hartsel! Shucks we got agates of all kinds on the ground out here y'all!

[@jackkollman9683]

Soo glad for a new episode to these lives! Its amazing and adventurous I Love it! Safety and love for earth to you all! That topaz! Wow!

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

So so glad to see a video of you mountain cats , and man that's a big topaz . Really excited for you guys .

[@earltheiss1927]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@peggyhaines7394]

Wow amazing!!! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

[@robertkreiling1746]

Thank You for explaining things as you go .

[@stephenenders2066]

I actually met some of these guys while gem finding. Good people ❤

[@dentedhalo1265]

May we have another please? Love you guys...

[@wdwood23]

Great to see folk’s loving what they do, getting so excited and not swearing!!

[@SnowTiger45]

Great to see you back here to share your summer with us. I'd so love to do what you do. Even more, I'd love to facet some of that blue. Heck, I'd be tickled to facet some of that lovely Topaz as well.

[@interestings7866]

Love this series! So glad you guys are back on the mountain

[@larrylund2682]

The wild folks of Mt Antero. Still dancing with the lightening. Happy for your success.

[@benedettagroves4475]

This is really something I've wanted to do for years. Take care y'all

[@joen4520]

Craig you are a badass dude. Love these videos

[@eva4484]

Awesome. Was super excited to watch. ❤ Mt. Antero and watching your awesome prospecting!

[@radein26]

Hope you guys find a million +$ pocket or 2. Great show. Be amazing to do.

[@robinbhairosingh7487]

Very nice to see Tk you very much 💞💞💞

[@maraszembroth9437]

Great to see you. Looking forward to some new video and finds. Good Luck!

[@maichaig]

Wow on the topaz!!

[@ishakolcak]

topaz beautiful stone gems because half expensive price

[@siennacyclops]

Can't beat the excitement of finding treasure!😱✌️

[@ogvvs1778]

Hope you guys Hit some big Pockets

[@ogvvs1778]

And incase You wanna Do Mining In Pakistan(gilgit,shigar &kashmir) lemme know I will be more than happy to Host ya 🖤✌🏼(aquamarine of gilgit pakistan)

[@largent45]

It was nice to see a new video up from you guys! Awesome season start!

[@joshuajackson6442]

Thank you, been waiting for this season. Thank you

[@mudslideslim]

Another well done production! Love the mountain and love the blue

[@Tamarajade92]

Ahhh you’re back! I’m so happy! Doing this is on my bucket list!

[@normangage6953]

Keep the videos coming! Hungry for more!

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you and your family wish you the best wishes,

[@gorillagoldhunters]

A new video!!!!! Yessssssss!!!!! Love your channel!

[@brendaburnsskelton2884]

Just WOW !!

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you and your family wish you the best wishes,

[@bcbradley2359]

Awesome stuff you guys and gal. Love watching these videos.

[@zve482]

Nice finds.

[@artibarra3428]

Hey Bro (Craig) love that big topaz rock.

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

Love ya brother! Come on up and dig some blue!

[@mikemcguire1371]

Can't wait for the next video! Yes go blue!!!

[@rosedaleconfidential102]

great to see new episodes. Thanks.

[@leuserstoneschannel]

extraordinary .. the search for gemstones that are super crystal and high in the mountains is really a very exciting adventure I really like it greetings

[@Agha-901]

Beautiful 😍

[@erinevans756]

I just love the Cardwell family. I had the great pleasure of meeting Tracie in person at her shop in Buena this summer. I just missed Craig as I saw him getting into his vehicle. I can't wait for more 2022 season videos!

[@jameswelch1054]

Another great show, keep 'em comin' ...

[@maxb-w4039]

Dude you guys rule, my new favorite content on KZbin!!

[@RiperoniJabroni]

Love this show no drama all diggin LETS GO!!

[@Shawayze]

I just love your videos and can't wait to go see your shop. Thanks keep it up guys!

[@bray6169]

Man I love to see you guys are doing so well, love you and miss ya cuz... Patty said hi too...

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

Your gonna have to come up cuz.

[@lorrieanneswan6509]

It's so dramatic, must be challenging but exciting.

[@AchillesofAchilles]

Incredible land. I will pass something like this along. Well done

[@2HighNoon]

Wow your road has come a long ways. I remember when you first got the excitator up there to see if it could be done. 👍🏆 Sure wish I could spend a week in your shoes up there. That’s so unique of an experience to have. ✌️

[@Shaun-qg4em]

Very beautiful topaz

[@moosespeak6140]

Such awesome people

[@VJamrita]

That topaz looks lovely

[@kimfowler9864]

Excited to see you back! Looking forward to more content and hoping it's been a great year for you

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you

[@denisearmendariz4267]

Love your show!!! I would love to go up on the mountain and learn a new trade. Good job Peeps...

[@briannabrown2525]

It was a dream come true to run into some of you this last August. Can't wait to set up a tour date next year and try to hunt for some Aqua. The views are absolutely beautiful! Love our Colorful Colorado!

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you and your family wish you the best wishes,

[@kiwibob223]

Get yourself a drone with a speaker on it so you can fly down and tell them " Hi your on my claim I've filmed all your faces and car number plates and I'm a vindictive old bastard to people that thieve from me and my people " Save your legs for dancing. 🇺🇸🦅

[@khaleesi4210]

LOL that guy hiding his topaz from the sun. Most topaz doesn't fade unless it's been treated. And even if it does fade, it takes days to weeks.

[@FELIX-ix2sv]

It looks like a fun job

[@susanjennings4113]

Glad your back been waiting for the 2022 season hope it’s a Stella year 💎💍💙

[@richardjohnson8009]

You guys should try using a recirculating water system to wash away material and classify it would be way easier to find them in that sandy material.

[@athenawilson4019]

I've long wondered why they don't use such a system. It's not like they would have to carry water up the mountain...rain, ice, and snow should provide more than enough, a few cisterns dug at the upper elevations could gravity feed pretty much anywhere below. Water dug the Grand Canyon...its use in mining is long established. And water won't shatter delicate crystals or crystal formations. Solar should provide enough power for a circulating pump.

[@alecialoo]

Because it's against the law in some places

[@interestings7866]

So glad you removed that hellish transition sound from the old videos

[@andreah6379]

Looks like another addicting hobby.

[@Williamchandler301]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm really impressed about your profile and personality.i also admire your good sense of humor here.i don't normally write in the comment section, but i think you deserve this compliment... I'd like to be your friend if you don't mind sending me your email so we can get to know ourselves more better on google chat God Bless you and your family wish you the best wishes,

[@danielimpett1277]

I can't wait to see all you guys again, it keeps mocking me by suggesting previous epic adventures. Hope you all had a good Christmas and New years, I can't wait for you to get back up there and start dropping more videos but I'm sure for you it's 1000x the feeling I'm feeling. Love you all, thanks for being epic 🤘

[@richardwilliams1334]

Good to hear about long hair digging and collecting his treasures something new to hear and see. The digger operator and his safety man must have nerves of steel. Nice to watch and hear about your exploits with the ancient ice pockets you need to move to make your access tracks.

[@RobertGrant1971]

Your Killing it Ron!!

[@mountanterotreasuresproduc1895]

ROBERRRRT! Your the winner of the 14269 viewer award! Shoot me a message to claim you aqua! You have 24hra buddy!

[@blairmornay6779]

Love this channel,and what a wonderful way to live,im actually quite jealous