Multi Level Vertical Shaft Explore - 1906 Fluorite, Gold, and Silver Mine

Finding ore cars, a rock drill, purple colored drifts, and some other very unusual artifacts made this dangerous shaft descent worth it. We only made it down to the third level of this fourteen level mine before we turned back, but it was a good start and a tease of what might lie deeper into the mine.
This Nevada fluorite, gold, and silver mine has 14 levels and is approximately 600 feet deep. The levels are spaced 50 feet apart, not the usual 100 feet. This mining site was first discovered in 1906, and the ore mined is composed of cinnabar, quartz, and fluorite. Some of the underground drift levels have been obliterated by more recent open pit mining, although it looked like the pit was less than 150 feet deep.
Hopefully, we can make a return visit to see what some of the lower levels have to offer. We hope you enjoy the video!
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[@oceanmariner]

Nice mine. It must span decades. I'm guessing the soot art is from carbide lamps. You two are braver than I am. Put this $ in the travel expense. Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you so much for the generous donation. We appreciate it! 💰💰Yes, the graffiti would have been made from the soot created when the acetylene burned in the miners' headlamps. They were very talented writing and drawing with them. Thanks again!😊

[@GlenCannon239]

Julie, you are the bravest woman I have ever seen. The places Tom takes you and the way you climb up and down that rope and those ladders is truly amazing. This video is one of the best I think you have ever filmed. I know you guys must be exhausted when you get home after a day like this. I sure am glad you are doing this because it is something I would never do. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Glen. Julie is a very good mine explorer and an excellent partner. We do get tired after an explore such as this one. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😄

[@DragonsAuprospecting]

Thank you Tom & Julie for sharing your adventures with me and everyone else. Ladders and I don't seem to get along so I don't know how well me exploring mines would work out.. Take Care and be safe .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Mine ladders are not usually too difficult to climb. You do have to be careful that a whole section doesn't come loose. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@jackrussell8950]

You guys are making these incredibly dangerous adventures look like going for coffee. Incredibly brave and adventurous!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@jackrussell8950 Thanks for the nice comment. We've been in a lot of mines over the years. 😄

[@TomBrucker-GoldenYears]

Good morning T&J another great explore video. That old air drill was a real working man’s tool. All the white timbers were probably re-used from an old barn or building. I enjoy watching your adventures with my morning coffee. Be safe out there !!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tom. Glad to hear that you liked the explore. The drill was fun to see and pretty rare to see in a mine. Thanks for watching while you're having coffee!😄

[@Ed_in_Md]

Nice mine. Those purples were really pretty. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other and stay safe.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. Yes, the purple rock is very cool to see. You're welcome, and thank you for the comment!😄

[@AZRob56]

Hi Tom & Julie, Very nicely done explore. A little of everything in this mine. Would have been nice to get into before the open pit operation tore it up. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Rob. This whole area is open pit crazy. They are still drilling and sampling and also pit testing or whatever it's called where they dig a small pit, maybe 10x20 feet and 8 feet deep. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😄

[@chuckh630]

These places are amazing with the amount of work that was done by the miners. Great to see how everything was done and laid out. Thank you for taking us along!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Chuck. The work that the miners were able to accomplish is truly amazing. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😄

[@rogers8786]

Cool mine! Great artifacts too. Pretty rare to see a mine with electrical wiring somewhat intact. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Roger. There was a lot of wiring in this one. Glad that you liked the artifacts, and thanks for watching!😄

[@jimmystockdale7555]

Thanks for letting me come along, I really liked that blue color. The artifacts were great to see especially the rock drill and the ore carts. The wire gate must have been stainless it looked bran new. Those wine bottles were pretty neat. Y'all be careful and take care of each other. Until next time be safe and bless you both.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jimmy. The colorful rock was very fun to see as was the drill. We don't see too many drills. It's a little strange to see the wine down there. Thanks for the comment and blessing. Hope you are doing well!😄

[@TheShornak]

That's cool finding some nice artifacts on this mine. Amazing that drill is still there.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Stephen. We don't see too many drills left behind. I'm guessing this one had some issues, and they just left it. Thanks for watching!😄

[@AUMINER1]

There is a lot of history down in that mine :) thanks for taking us along :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, there is. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😄

[@williamwintemberg]

Another interesting mine. I think I saw rivets on the ore cart. Knob and tube wiring. Air tank built in the seventies. Wine from the eighties. It looks like this mine was worked over 50 years, plus or minus. I'm surprised to see all the wire. The drill was an unusual find. That ladder was sure sketchy farther down. You guys sure put in the hard work! Finding these mines, exploring them while running lights and cameras, editing the videos and interacting with your fans at almost 100%! Not forgetting the travel to and from these mines can be brutal. Who does this? Thanks Tom and Julie for all your hard work! Not enough good can be said about these two!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi William. You said it all. It's definitely not an easy hobby to pursue. Doing the traveling and exploring is difficult on its own, but when you go to making a video of it, there is another level of difficulty involved. The extra gear that's necessary and then the editing and uploading. Whew, I get tired just thinking about it. Thanks for the nice comment, we appreciate you!😄

[@stevetaylor9556]

Cool guys , jeez , there is some neat stuff down there , liked it , thanks for sharing , good evening from here 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Steve. Yes, some nice artifacts in this one. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😄

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Great mine! It had everything. Luckily, the relic hunters were unaware. Thank you, T&J!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ralph. Glad that you liked it. Yes, it's good that things are still there. You're welcome, and thank you for watching!😄

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello Tom and Julie agreat Explore and 14 levals at 400 with No water yet 😀and nice to see so much nice it is a private mine for good people to explore and find lots that can make a nice adventure ⛏️thank you

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Case. I'm not sure if there are 14 levels. That is what the mine report said. Np water yet. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. Thanks for watching!😁

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

A nice cup of tea (I'm English!) and a cake and a new Tom and Julie adventure :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Sounds like you are happy. Works for us. Thanks for the comment!

[@OdySlim]

You gotta watch out for those "Pass Holes" :-) I see a lot of those drawings of the man with a hardhat and pipe at 4:23 in other videos of mines. Thannks Tom and Julie for the great video, See you next time.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ody. Haha, yes, those pass holes are a problem. I've seen Irwin, that guy with the hat and pipe, in other places, too. Thanks for watching!😄

[@richardwarnock2789]

Julie 4:01 Tom had that Rope almost there😂!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, Richard. Always good to hear from you!😄

[@briannave7326]

Another great video by Tom and Julie.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian. Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!😄

[@danielbarrows7144]

Love the purple rocks! My new favorite video lol

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Daniel. That purple is some cool looking rock. Glad that you enjoyed it!😄

[@user-if6mk4rh1j]

You guys are too brave for me!! No rope and broken ladders. We should call this one shutes and ladders

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@user-if6mk4rh1j Hi Bruce. It was definitely dangerous when we went off rope. Not really recommended for obvious reasons. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄

[@lh6551]

Wow, a drill and two ore cars?! What a cool mine you guys found! Not to mention the graffiti, it looked like a Chinese miner. Please do return and show us what lies deeper 😊.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

It's always fun to see those two mining artifacts. The drill is quite rare to see. The graffiti was cool, too. There is nothing for at least the next 200 feet down despite the reports that there are levels every 50 feet. A return might be possible, we'll see. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@richardbeee]

Coffee, and a mine explore! Yee-Haa! Love it.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Richard. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄

[@bobterry2952]

Well hello Tom and Julie. Looks like my two favorite desert rats are at it again. That was quite the mine, lot of neat stuff in there. I can't believe that you found wine bottles with wine in them in that mine. What do you think was up with that?That was some beautiful fluoride in there ,be nice to have a bunch of that just to display . It's like you said Tom I'm sure that the open pit mining that was done close to that did a lot of damage to the underground working. Thank you once again for another great explorer. You to be nice to each other when you're down there, I don't know if Julie called you a pass hole or not. But I do believe that she is a lady who could speak her mind at any time if the circumstances warranted it. Hahaha. Once again thank you so much for taking me on a great trip. I enjoy every minute of it and as always you two be safe in everything you do, Hope to see you again soon.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. Thanks for the nice comment. It's reported that the pit mine took out a lot of the drift levels here. I guess that makes sense that they would open it up jnstead of hauling up ore one bucket at a time. I have no idea why the wine is there. Glad that you enjoyed the video. 😄

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Tom hello Julie This mine is very special with all these Artefacts. It is very sad that the blasting in the open pit mine destroy all this . Thank you for your work . I wish you both a happy weekend and good New week Greetings from the Harzmountains yours Frank Galetzka

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hello Frank. Yes, too bad that the open pit has destroyed much of the underground workings here. It is still a fun mine. Thanks for watching. Hope you have a good weekend!😄

[@johnmiley458]

Thanks for the great explore. That looked to be very dangerous to go any deeper. Interesting air tank and drill.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. Glad that you enjoyed the explore. There is nothing much down the shaft for at least the next 200 feet, and it is dangerous. Always fun to see the drill and other items. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@Askjeffwilliams]

now that looks like a fun explore .....need more rope my brother Lol ..... beautiful mine car ....must be old its riveted .... imagine lugging that big old drill around old day and mounting it on the column ( burley ) look at all that wine ...all you need is some cheese ......good explore you two ....keep'em coming and be safe out there

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jeff. We have several more ropes. There is nothing for the next 200 feet plus below where we stopped. It was difficult to breathe even at the depth we were at, so not really wanting to go deeper. I can't imagine lugging that drill around. It must be a two man job. I don't really get the wine being there. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring you betcha and stay safe out there you two

[@bobrenner7213]

Interesting finding 2 unlocked padlocks. Good explore!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bob. I didn't really think about the locks being unlocked. I suppose if they had been locked, someone would have torn them off. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@raiderman8431]

Look out below! pretty tricky getting down guys, nice job, great explore, stay safe!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Raiderman. Yes, a little tricky with broken rungs and falling rocks. That is always the danger when climbing a vertical shaft. Glad that you enjoyed the explore!😄

[@lenardneedham3444]

I believe there is a workshop full of tools and such further down. Good explore thanks for taking us with you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lenard. I'm curious if you've seen a video of lower down rhe shaft. I know there is nothing of much interest for at least the next 200 feet down. Thanks for the comment. Glad that you liked it!😄

[@lenardneedham3444]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I remember seeing others in the wine room, at least 2 and im pretty sure there was a a room with tools.

[@michaelh7429]

Another great video, I like coming along, be safe

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Michael. Glad that you enjoyed the video. We like it when you come along, too. Thanks for watching!😄

[@Jake-yx7ct]

What a rope decent. That place is in pretty good condition kept for the ladders. Seeing the batteries was a surprise to me. Love that ore car. What was that purple mineral at the beginning of the video. It is just gorgeous. Thanks for posting a great video tour . Julie and Tom you're the best tour guides.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jake. I'm not sure what the purple mineral is, but it's fun to see. The ladders are a little sketchy but usable. You're welcome, and thanks for the nice comment!😄

[@JohnCampbell-sl5nx]

YES I DID ENJOY IT, ALSO IF I MAY , JULIE IS SUCH A SPUNKY DAMSEL 🌬️✨🙏

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. Glad that you enjoyed it. Julie is a good mine explorer with a lot of experience underground. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@jerryrichter4904]

very nice and lots of cool stuff thanks for sharing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jerry. You're welcome. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@jesselyall7519]

Thanks for the video y'all An stay safe. Very well documented

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Jesse. You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@nospin1394]

Gotta love the prusik , one of my favorite.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Agreed, they are a very useful knot. You have to be careful, though. If the ladders fail and you are hanging on your knot, you need to have the skills to re-rig your climbing gear on the fly. You can't do much with just a friction knot under tension. At least it will keep you from going down the shaft. We often use a Ropeman when coming up the ladders as it slides up very easily compared to a knot but will catch you in a fall. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@user-hp8oq7yd5n]

That's a cool mine it's a shame a lot of it was caved in I'm assuming due to the open pit next to it lots of artifacts, enjoyed as always my friends, take care and be safe and I'll catch you guys on the next adventure tyl

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@user-hp8oq7yd5n Hi Gary. Yes, the open pit destroyed much of the levels that we were on. At least there were some good artifacts left behind. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!😄

[@lloydbaker6988]

Hey Hey, It's Tom and Julie time, ready to mine explore today, YAY 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lloyd. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

The "Purple People Eater" mine!!! Also looks like the "Wichita Lineman" was very active down there. (sorry Glen Campbell). Loved the door guarding the wine. Must have been the superintendent's private stash. Lots and lots to see!! 😆😆👀

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Lesley. The purple was fun, and the electric lines were everywhere. I'm not sure what was up with the wine. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄

[@professorfalken4600]

40 year old wine and you left it there, brilliant

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Are you saying I should have taken it? We left it there the same way we have left everything in the other 2000 mines that we've been in. 40 years from now, it will be 80 years old if nobody takes it. Also, this is private property, another reason to leave things as you find them. Thanks for the comment 😄

[@jamessutherland1911]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi James. You're welcome. We're glad that you enjoyed it!😄

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Tom and Julie, that's a bit different, levels every 50 feet as usually it's every 100 feet isn't it ?? I wonder why they did that ??. Please guys it isn't worth the risk trusting those old ladders off rope. Nice to see that old ore car and that rock drill was pretty cool to see too, I wonder why they left the drill down there as they must be pretty expensive. My Daughter bought an old carbide bicycle lamp yesterday for her vintage 1939 Hercules bicycle as she collects vintage and classic bicycles to show at steam and vintage rallies here in Cornwall, she is only 19. I love all the purple down there it's one of my favourite colours. I wonder why the old miners drank down there as it doesn't seem a good idea while handling explosives and drills lol, still it was fun to see those wine bottles from the 80's. Thank you for sharing, much love to you both. xx 🥰

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Sue. That's cool that your daughter has a carbide lamp for her vintage bicycle. I don't know why the mine report says there are levels every 50 feet. It's true for the first 200 feet down, then for the next 200, there are no levels. I have no idea why the wine is there. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!😁

[@SueGirling68]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring 🥰

[@davefredericks6133]

Great mine explore 👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Thank you. Glad that you liked it!😄

[@tonycraib5939]

Thanks Tom and Julie for the mine xplore

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@user-mh6yi4ib6j]

Love you too so much take care and thank you again for what you do I'm in my 60s so I know I can't do that LOL

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you for the nice comment. You're welcome. You can enjoy the mines from your easy chair. Lol😄

[@garyjohnson1757]

Hi Julie great mine you possess great roping skills😊that steel door down there was to cool hope tom closed it to keep bugs out😂😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Gary. Glad that you liked the mine. It takes some practice to be able to use ropes, especially in a dark mine. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@markattardo]

Ladder fail pucker factor 10! Glad y'all made the most of the mine. Will all the collapses it seems extra sketchy. Good to see some impressive artifacts. I can't help but wonder how many more have been buried.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mark. Yes, a high pucker factor when a ladder rung breaks. Good thing Julie was holding on tightly. I agree that there are more artifacts buried, especially after seeing that ore car buried. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@tonygaetani1892]

Great job pretty deep mineshaft well done guys ! you should have brought that bottle Mondavi wine up only if it was still corked😂👍🇺🇸👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. Yes, this is a deep shaft. Glad that you liked the explore. The wine was still corked. We don't take things from the mines we explore. It's probably still good. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@moparedtn]

*T & J!* Tom, I'm frankly concerned with your labored breathing in this one. Are you ok? I assume from the lack of O2 alarms from your devices that it wasn't because of the air in the mine, but rather your own distress - so yes, concern is the word here. I pray all is well....and wow, what an explore! I had to look up fluorite (many uses in both the optical and chemical production fields) and found the casino on that gambling ticket to still be operational in Beatty, NV. The mine looks like they went home from a shift in 1984 and just never went back. Amazing. Y'all take care of yourselves and we'll see you next one, God willing! - Ed on the Ridge

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ed. I don't think my breathing problems were from bad air as we both had monitors on us. I had been sick with a cold not long before this explore for the first time in 10 years, and I was feeling the after effects from it. All through COVID and everything, I never even had a cold. Yes, the casino is still operating. We actually stayed at the hotel there just a couple of months ago. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!😄

[@moparedtn]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring That's relieving to hear, my friend. Thanks. 🙂

[@brianmarywapshott2593]

Well a mine with quite a few artifacts especially the wine !!!, did you take a few bottles with you ??, I reckon Julie would need a drink after the rung broke when she was descending, well done again and keep safe and catch ya Cheers

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brian and Mary. Yes, a few goodis left in this one. We didn't take anything from the mine. The wine is still there aging. Julie stayed pretty calm after the broken rungs. We usually have a couple of beverages after a day of being underground. It helps to wash the dust down. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!😄

[@Donald-tr5gl]

Excellent video time and Julie

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@Donald-tr5gl Hi Donald. Glad that you liked the video. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@btcruiser]

I'm wondering if that blue/purple mineral is Sodalite - since you stated it did not fluoresce. That does not look like a fun mine to explore. Thanks Tom and Julie for letting us explore with you.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi BT. I don't know what the purple rock is. It definitely did not fluoresce. This one is challenging, but it was still fun. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@ifixphns]

awesome explore!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. We're glad that you enjoyed it!😄

[@danielbarrows7144]

Julie’s backpack looks like it has a face, and now I can’t un see it! 😄

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Daniel. We hear that same thing fairly often about a smiley face on Julie's backpack. Haha thanks for watching!😄

[@Unit38]

Well done.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. We appreciate you!😄

[@davedeatherage4902]

Thank you for making this video for us folks. Isn't this one of your reruns? I remember the wine, and a picture of a guy smoking the pipe. Anyway a good video. Close call on rung on ladder breaking, glad Julie was fine From the Oregon Coastal Mountains, Dave and kathi.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave and Kathi. You're welcome, and thank you for the comment. Yes, a re-run for some of our newer subscribers who have not seen many of our older videos. That rung breaking was a little unsettling, to say the least. Thanks for watching again!😄

[@pmae9010]

Hey guys, thank you for the look down under. Tom, I am sure you know this but, I saw along what were the over head lines a soldered in loop, I think those were there for the lighting, they would leave a lead on each light and just hang them between the pos and neg and vala. light where ever they wanted it. Cool stuff in there too. :( , no engines.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Mick. Yes, I noticed just what you described. Sorry, no engines this time. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@96chevydually6.5L]

That black light really shows off the mineral

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I did try to fluoresce the minerals, but not much luck. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@davecole2230]

You guys do a Great job finding this mine.❤ Julie you are amazing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. Thanks for the nice comment. We appreciate it!😊

[@keithrimmer3]

Well that was a cool mine, Tom loving the fluorite and that drill was a great find did it have a makers name on it Ingersol maybe, give my best to Julie take care see you next time

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Keith. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. I did not see a badge or any embossed markings on the drill. I thought it would have something. Julie says, "Hi." Thanks for the comment!😄

[@ronarant2897]

You should have taken the wine and made toast to all the past miners!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ron. I left the wine but still made a toast to the miners when we got home. I hope that counts. Thanks for watching!😄

[@dougshaw7128]

Robert Mondovi 83 that’s some good wine!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Doug. Thanks for the wine review. 😄

[@roperdon5939]

Enjoyed it but the gravel and rocks falling down the shaft must have been a heads up moment.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Don. Rocks and other loose debris is the number one danger we face when climbing a vertical shaft. Much more dangerous than falling or anything else. Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting!😄

[@mineadventures7938]

Thumb nail got my attention. Hi Tom and hi Julie. That's a fun one indeed. Is this when we went or did you go back and go further down. .

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Ken. This is from the first time we were there with you. It is a fun mine for sure. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Interesting mine.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Brad. Glad to hear that you found it interesting. Thanks for watching!😄

[@cloudbase3515]

Taking wine cellars to a new level.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, yes, I guess so. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@desertrat8322]

Very sketchy rappel down that vertical shaft and colorful rock

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

While the ladders are in okay condition, it's nice to be roped in on a shaft like this. The purple rock was really fun to see. Thanks for commenting!😄

[@johnlighton7025]

Amazing guys. You 2 amaze me.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for the comment!😁

[@tonyidle7813]

THANK-YOU for the great video, like the ore car. it would take a lot of strength to work that drill, must be 90-100 lbs. hows the heat treating you, stay cool and I will see you next time.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony Yes, that is a nice ore car. That drill weighs a lot. I don't know exactly how much. It's hot where we are now. Thanks for watching!😄

[@danielflinn3571]

Thanks for sharing well done

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Daniel. Glad that you liked it. Thanks for watching!😄

[@Dave_9547]

I wonder if that wine was still good after 41 years?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. I'm guessing it is if the cork has stayed moist. It is a constant temperature and dark, which I think are both good for storing wine. I'm not a wine expert, though. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@Winecountrydumptruckdriver]

That’s funny watching this video as the mondavi winery is like 35 minutes away from me

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, that is kind of funny. You can tell them that you know where a bottle of 1983 vintage is. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@OdySlim]

That rock drill looks heavy. When I was 14 I was running an 80 pound jackhammer. (I had to start with a 60 pounder till I built up a little more muscle :-) for my uncle breaking up concrete. I wonder how much that drill weighs. Probably over 100 pounds. Isent that the 2dn time you found full bottles of wine in a mine. Lucky you :-))

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I'm guessing that drill is around 100 pounds. Running a jackhammer is rough. Especially when you get the chisel stuck. We have seen booze and wine before in the mines.😄

[@user-dn4iv2ne6r]

Hello Tom and Julie, Another really neat mine! I suppose you would rather I do my own exploring and not ask endless questions. I'd rather that too. Just wondering about the paint on part of the timbers. Maybe used timbers previously painted? Painted for visibility? Possibly fire retardant? Anything plant left on the surface?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@user-dn4iv2ne6r Hi Dave. I love the questions that you ask. We see timbers painted white occasionally, and I have never known why. It seems like it would be a lot of work, so there must be a good reason. There is not much of anything left on the surface like headframe or equipment mounts. It's private property, so I didn't show any surface shots so as not to promote trespassing. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@alprince4290]

Another GREAT video! Tom, I hope and pray that you take Julie out to a nice restaurant and/or show now and then other than to all those dark and dangerous mines. By the way, if I remember correctly, 1983 was not a great year for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, so it was wise to leave those magnums where you found them.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Al. That's good advice, and we do go out and do normal things other than mine exploring. That's a pretty good memory that you have to remember the '83 vintage for Napa wines. Glad that you liked the video, and thanks for commenting!😄

[@HikeCamp]

They even painted or white washed the timbers in upper part of this one..

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Max. We see the timbers painted white occasionally, and I have never understood why. It seems like a lot of work, so there must be a good reason. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@pmae9010]

You know it looked like Hobbit holes in the few minutes. Not that I have seen a hobbit hole.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, I have never seen a Hobbit hole. I think Julie has. Lol😆

[@davidsnider1703]

Cool mine

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@davidsnider1703 Thanks, David!😄

[@billloutzenheiser5397]

are you to back to every week for the summer, love it, there are only 2 underground show i watch, you and Julie and Gly & Luara , all the other yong kids are stupid, the one that thinks every engine he finds is a gensest even if there is a drum of wire attached to it. keep up the good show.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Bill. We have been posting every week. Not sure if that will last through the summer. Thanks for the vote of confidence for our channel. We appreciate it!😄

[@davidtrapp7877]

I would pay $200 per bottle for that wine! Lets plan on that second trip soon,

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, that must be a decent wine. This is private property, so I won't be removing anything from it. We don't take things from the mines that aren't private property either. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@davidtrapp7877]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring I had to try...I guess have to settle for those Coors Lights in the fridge instead! :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Lol, that's not all bad.

[@michaelkaiser4674]

83 WAS THE BEAST

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, hi Michael. Thanks for watching!😄

[@Qusin111]

Obviously Morty put the wine there, Hoovey is not doing a good job guarding it.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, okay. Haven't seen much of Rick and Morty, so I'll take your word on that.😄

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

What makes you turn back? i notice groundfall and climbing over collapses when would you say that its too risky? gut feeling or logic.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Good question. We don't generally turn back when exploring a horizontal drift until it becomes impassable. Sometimes, if there is a lot of stabbing coming off the back, it can feel too dangerous to continue. Sometimes, you can also get dead air near the end of a drift, which is time to turn around. You should rely on your O2 monitor for that. Thanks for the question. 😄

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

I have a 600 ft rope i can loan you so we can see the bottom ! 😅 seriously though incredible finds.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dave. We have several ropes of varying length. In my experience, anything over 200 feet long is unmanagble for a variety of reasons. It's easier to use a 200-foot rope and add onto that by tying two ropes together or anchoring another rope that you have carried in a pack to go deeper. There is nothing down the shaft for at least the next 200 feet down. Glad that you like the explore. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring last question static or dynamic for repelling.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Static or low stretch is my preference. If you are rock climbing, you want a dynamic rope. A fall of even 10 feet on a static rope can cause injury. Dynamic ropes are harder to ascend because of the stretch, which is why I prefer low stretch for rappelling and ascending. Either will work for rappelling, but when rock climbing where a fall is common, a static rope should not be used.

[@vincenthackett7771]

That cage door was to lock up the wine lol 😂

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Vincent. Apparently, that is now a wine cellar. I'm guessing it was explosives storage when the mine was operating. Thanks for commenting!😁

[@johnweeks5614]

My goodness first Julie called you a pass hole then she tried to rock you and well that failed so she had to settle for dusting you out LOL

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Exactly. It's not all fun and games out there. Lol Thanks for the chuckle, John!😄

[@lesbendo6363]

👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Les!😄

[@danlee6997]

Take some core samples,find a mine with potential and open it back up.that’s your next series.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Dan. I know how much work it is and how hard it is to extract gold in a hard rock mine. It's not something I would really want to do. Here is a video 9f a mine we were working in. Thanks for the comment!👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKKTeoqZn6uCp7c

[@robertgoodrich1823]

Tight spaces.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it is very common to have tight spaces. Thanks for watching!😁

[@eddiephillips6740]

Kids would go mad for those pants

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Eddie. Kids are a little nuts. Thanks for the comment!😄

[@BrandonLetgo-qc3uh]

I really enjoy your videos. But I worry! This all looks so risky.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@BrandonLetgo-qc3uh Hi Brandon. We're glad that you enjoy our videos. Yes, it is a dangerous hobby. We take many precautions, but there are still things that can go wrong that are beyond our control. I guess the risk is also part of the appeal. It definitely keeps us in the moment. Thanks for the comment!😊

[@eddie9903]

Why didn't you take that wine with you?😮

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I don't take things from the mines. I like to leave things as we found them, that way the next person can see what we saw.😁

[@eddie9903]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring yeah but a bottle of wine age that long will it be still good and tasty 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@vs123]

You Exloring old

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching!1😄

[@Kevin-mw9yl]

Tom. You 0/k?😗

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Kevin. Yes, I am okay. Thanks for asking. 👍 😊

[@Hoosier_Boy]

This one was a little scary. I have to admit, I think it may have went on further in a few places, kind of looked like it may have, but, but anyway, like so many of these gold mines, they're just dangerous. They're just dangerous to be in. So you guys be careful in there. And thanks for another wonderful video.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, this one is a little sketchy because of the bad ladders and loose debris in the shaft. It didn't go any further on any of the levels that we were on. There might be something more down the shaft, although there is nothing for at least the next 200 feet down. Thanks for watching and commenting!😁